EXEL
Exelixis, Inc. · Healthcare · Biotechnology
At close
$42.42
−$1.65 (−3.73%) Close
Prev close $44.06
Open $42.65
Day high $42.65
Day low $42.42
Volume 226
Avg vol 2,704,985
Mkt cap
$11.44B
P/E ratio
15.31
FY Revenue
$2.32B
EPS
2.77
Gross Margin
96.39%
Sector
Healthcare
AI report sections
EXEL
Exelixis, Inc.
Exelixis exhibits steady price appreciation over 6–12 months alongside constructive short- to medium-term technicals. Fundamentally, the company shows high profitability, solid free cash flow generation, and a debt-free balance sheet, while modest top-line growth and elevated short interest levels introduce elements of risk and skepticism. Valuation multiples appear moderate relative to the company’s margins and returns, suggesting a balance between quality and already-recognized strengths in the share price.
AI summarized at 6:14 PM ET, 2026-02-18
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 63 SWING: 68 LONG: 78
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+95% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.95×
RSI
53.09 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.00 (Strong)
MACD: 0.00 Signal: 0.00
Short-Term
+0.16 (Strong)
MACD: 0.24 Signal: 0.08
Long-Term
+0.14 (Strong)
MACD: 0.16 Signal: 0.02
Intraday trend score 52.56

Latest news

EXEL 12 articles Positive: 6 Neutral: 4 Negative: 2
Positive The Motley Fool • James Halley
3 Reasons Exelixis Stock Could Deliver Market‑Beating Returns Over the Next Decade

Exelixis, a U.S.-based biotech company specializing in cancer treatments, is positioned for market-beating returns through its growing pipeline beyond its blockbuster cabozantinib drug. The company reported 57.9% EPS growth in 2025 and recently received FDA approval for zanzalintinib for metastatic colorectal cancer. With zanzalintinib in four phase 3 trials and strategic partnerships with major pharma companies, Exelixis aims to become a top-five solid tumor oncology company.

EXEL MRK NTRA biotech cancer treatment cabozantinib zanzalintinib FDA approval
Sentiment note

Strong earnings growth (57.9% EPS increase in 2025), FDA approval for zanzalintinib, robust pipeline with multiple phase 3 trials, patent protection until 2031, strategic partnerships with major pharma companies, and stock up 97% over five years demonstrate solid fundamentals and growth potential.

Neutral Benzinga • Bamboo Works
InSilico Lands Drug Discovery Deal After Hong Kong IPO

InSilico Medicine, fresh from Hong Kong's biggest 2025 IPO raising HK$2.28 billion, announced a multi-year drug discovery partnership with French pharmaceutical company Servier worth up to $888 million. The deal leverages InSilico's AI platform for cancer drug development. Despite strong investor backing and rapid pipeline progress, the company faces profitability challenges with volatile revenue heavily dependent on partnership payments.

LLY EXEL AI drug discovery Hong Kong IPO pharmaceutical partnership biotech clinical trials drug development
Sentiment note

Has existing licensing deal with InSilico with combined potential value approaching $2 billion, but no new developments or changes mentioned in this article.

Positive The Motley Fool • Prosper Junior Bakiny
2 Healthcare Stocks to Buy for 2026 and Beyond

The Motley Fool recommends two biotech stocks for long-term investment: Axsome Therapeutics, which has generated strong revenue growth (65.8% YoY through Q3 2025) with approved products and promising late-stage candidates including Auvelity for Alzheimer's disease agitation; and Exelixis, an oncology specialist with its blockbuster drug Cabometyx and an upcoming next-generation cancer medicine Zanzalintinib in phase 3 trials for metastatic colorectal cancer.

AXSM EXEL biotech stocks healthcare sector Auvelity Cabometyx oncology clinical trials
Sentiment note

Steady revenue growth of 7.5% YoY through Q3 2025, dominant market position in renal cell carcinoma with Cabometyx, strong patent protection until next decade, and promising phase 3 results for next-generation cancer drug Zanzalintinib addressing high unmet need in metastatic colorectal cancer.

Positive The Motley Fool • Prosper Junior Bakiny
2 Under-the-Radar Stocks to Buy Heading Into 2026

The article highlights two biotechnology companies, Therapeutics and Exelixis, as promising investment opportunities for 2026 due to their innovative drug pipelines and potential for significant market growth.

AXSM EXEL biotechnology pharmaceuticals drug development medical innovation stock investment
Sentiment note

Successful cancer medicine Cabometyx, 10.8% revenue growth, legal protection against generic competition until 2030, developing new cancer treatments like zanzalintinib with promising clinical trial results

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Adagene Inc.
Adagene Announces First Patient Dosed in Randomized Dose Optimization Cohort of the Phase 2 Study of Muzastotug (ADG126) in Combination with KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) in Microsatellite Stable Colorectal Cancer

Adagene initiated a Phase 2 clinical trial for muzastotug (ADG126) in combination with KEYTRUDA for microsatellite stable colorectal cancer, randomizing patients to 10 or 20 mg/kg doses with anticipated trial completion in early 2027.

ADAG MRK EXEL clinical trial oncology immunotherapy colorectal cancer muzastotug
Sentiment note

Mentioned in collaboration agreement but no specific details provided in main article

Negative Benzinga • Vandana Singh
Merck's New Cancer Therapy Combo Shows Significant Edge Over Rivals In Renal Cancer

Merck and Eisai reported positive Phase 3 trial results for their cancer therapy combination Welireg and Lenvima in treating advanced renal cell carcinoma, demonstrating significant improvement in progression-free survival compared to rival treatments.

MRK ESAIY EXEL cancer therapy renal cell carcinoma clinical trials oncology
Sentiment note

Their drug Cabometyx was outperformed by Merck's combination therapy in clinical trials

Positive The Motley Fool • Prosper Junior Bakiny
The Ultimate Biotech Stock to Buy With $50 Right Now

Exelixis is a biotech company with a strong market position in cancer drugs, particularly kidney cancer treatment Cabometyx. The company is profitable, has promising drug candidates like zanzalintinib, and is well-positioned for future growth in oncology.

EXEL RHHBY BAYRY biotech oncology cancer drugs investment Cabometyx
Sentiment note

Strong market position in kidney cancer treatment, profitable, promising drug pipeline, legal protection for Cabometyx until 2030, and potential for future growth

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Delveinsight
Pancreatic Endocrine Tumor Market Set to Witness Significant Growth During the Forecast Period (2025–2034) Owing to the Expected Launch of Therapies | DelveInsight

The pancreatic endocrine tumor market is expected to grow significantly between 2025-2034, driven by novel therapies like Zanzalintinib, RYZ101, and Nab-sirolimus, which could transform treatment approaches for this rare cancer.

EXEL BMY CELGR pancreatic endocrine tumor neuroendocrine tumors cancer treatment emerging therapies
Sentiment note

Developing Zanzalintinib, a promising experimental tyrosine kinase inhibitor in Phase II/III trials for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors

Positive The Motley Fool • Prosper Junior Bakiny
Prediction: These 2 Under-the-Radar Stocks Could Beat the Market in the Next 5 Years

Two biotech companies, Axsome Therapeutics and Exelixis, are predicted to potentially outperform the market in the next five years due to strong product portfolios, promising drug pipelines, and potential for significant market expansion in healthcare treatments.

AXSM EXEL biotech pharmaceuticals healthcare stock market investment drug development
Sentiment note

Successful cancer treatment Cabometyx, protected from generic competition until 2030, promising new drug candidate zanzalintinib in colorectal cancer, and continued focus on high unmet medical needs

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Pomerantz Llp
INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Exelixis, Inc. - EXEL

Pomerantz Law Firm is investigating potential securities fraud at Exelixis after the company reported lower-than-expected revenues and decided to discontinue a phase 3 clinical trial, causing its stock price to drop 16.78%.

EXEL securities fraud clinical trial stock price investor investigation
Sentiment note

Stock price dropped 16.78% after reporting revenues below consensus estimates and cancelling a phase 2 clinical trial, suggesting potential financial and strategic challenges

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Ipsen
Approbation de Cabometyx® dans l’UE pour les tumeurs neuroendocrines avancées précédemment traitées

The European Commission approved Cabometyx for treating adult patients with advanced pancreatic and extra-pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors that have progressed after previous systemic treatment, offering a new therapeutic option with demonstrated efficacy in clinical trials.

EXEL TAK IPSEY neuroendocrine tumors oncology Cabometyx clinical trials cancer treatment
Sentiment note

Provided licensing rights for Cabometyx to Ipsen outside the US and Japan, maintaining a strategic partnership

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Ipsen
Cabometyx® approved in the EU for previously treated advanced neuroendocrine tumors

The European Commission approved Cabometyx for treating adult patients with unresectable or metastatic neuroendocrine tumors who have progressed after prior systemic therapy, offering a new treatment option for patients with limited therapeutic alternatives.

EXEL TAK IPSEY neuroendocrine tumors oncology Cabometyx systemic therapy clinical trial
Sentiment note

Granted commercialization rights to Ipsen for Cabometyx outside U.S. and Japan, maintaining a collaborative partnership

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