SMMT
Summit Therapeutics Inc. · Healthcare · Biotechnology
Last
$25.10
+$0.68 (+2.79%) 11:40 AM ET
Prev close $24.42
Open $24.56
Day high $25.29
Day low $24.09
Volume 1,507,192
Avg vol 2,687,251
Mkt cap
$16.17B
P/E ratio
-17.43
EPS
-1.44
Sector
Healthcare
AI report sections
SMMT
Summit Therapeutics Inc.
Summit Therapeutics shows short-term price strength with the latest close above key moving averages and VWAP, yet its medium-term performance remains negative over the past six months. The company’s balance sheet displays substantial liquidity and no reported financial debt, but this is offset by large ongoing losses, negative free cash flow, and deteriorating earnings trends. Elevated valuation multiples combined with very weak profitability metrics and meaningful short interest frame a risk-aware backdrop ahead of key regulatory milestones.
AI summarized at 8:20 PM ET, 2026-03-25
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 63 SWING: 55 LONG: 28
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+52% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.52×
RSI
81.56 (Overbought)
Overbought (>70)
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.01 (Strong)
MACD: 0.02 Signal: 0.01
Short-Term
+0.47 (Strong)
MACD: 1.51 Signal: 1.03
Long-Term
+0.49 (Strong)
MACD: 1.53 Signal: 1.04
Intraday trend score 80.59

Latest news

SMMT 12 articles Positive: 4 Neutral: 3 Negative: 5
Positive Benzinga • Piero Cingari
Wall Street Hits New Records, Oil Surges On Hormuz Toll Drama: What's Moving Markets Thursday?

U.S. equities reached all-time highs on Thursday as President Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israeli and Lebanese leaders. The S&P 500 advanced to 7,038.57 (+0.2%), while the Nasdaq 100 rallied 0.6% to 26,359 on its 12th straight session of gains. Oil prices surged on Iran's Hormuz toll legislation, with WTI crude jumping 2.5% to $93.58. Energy and technology sectors led gains, though healthcare stocks declined following weak guidance from Abbott Laboratories.

AAPL ABT TSLA META ceasefire all-time highs S&P 500 Nasdaq 100
Sentiment note

Stock surged 12.95%, the top gainer among Russell 1000 stocks.

Negative The Motley Fool • Prosper Junior Bakiny
Prediction: 2 Stocks That Will Be Worth More Than Summit Therapeutics 1 Year From Now

Summit Therapeutics faces significant near-term risk as its FDA decision on ivonescimab is expected by November 14, 2026. The drug failed to demonstrate statistically significant overall survival improvement in non-Chinese patient populations, which the FDA requires for approval. Meanwhile, Axsome Therapeutics and Madrigal Pharmaceuticals are positioned to potentially outperform Summit by year-end, driven by upcoming catalysts and strong revenue growth.

SMMT AXSM MDGL biotech stocks FDA approval ivonescimab clinical trial results regulatory risk
Sentiment note

Faces high regulatory risk with FDA decision by November 14, 2026. Lead candidate ivonescimab lacks statistically significant overall survival benefit in non-Chinese populations, which FDA requires for approval. Stock could drop significantly (20%+) if rejected, though upside exists if approved.

Positive Benzinga • Vandana Singh
FDA Accepts Summit's Lung Cancer Drug Application, Review Underway

The FDA has accepted Summit Therapeutics' Biologics License Application for ivonescimab in combination with chemotherapy for EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer patients. The drug will undergo complete review with a PDUFA goal action date of November 14, 2026. Phase 3 trial data showed ivonescimab demonstrated improved overall survival compared to chemotherapy alone, and the company is expanding its clinical development program with additional Phase 3 studies.

SMMT MRK ONC FDA approval ivonescimab lung cancer NSCLC BLA acceptance
Sentiment note

FDA acceptance of BLA is a significant regulatory milestone. Positive Phase 3 trial data showing improved overall survival and reduced progression/death risk compared to competitors. Stock up 1.34% on the news. Expanding clinical development program indicates confidence in the drug candidate.

Negative Benzinga • Nabaparna Bhattacharya
Trip.com, Regencell Bioscience, And Atlassian Are Among Top 10 Large Cap Losers Last Week (Jan. 12-Jan. 16): Are the Others in Your Portfolio?

Ten large-cap stocks experienced significant declines during the week of January 12-16, 2026. Regencell Bioscience led losses with a 42.08% drop, while Trip.com fell 20.19% following a Chinese anti-monopoly investigation. Other major decliners included Atlassian (19.82%), Figma (19.41%), HubSpot (16.56%), and Intuit (14.38%), with analyst downgrades cited for several stocks.

RGC TCOM TEAM FIG large-cap losers stock decline market movers analyst downgrades
Sentiment note

Fell 14.09% this week

Neutral The Motley Fool • Howard Smith
Stock Market Today, Jan. 6: Alumis Shares Surge on Positive Phase 3 Psoriasis Data for Envudeucitinib

Alumis shares surged 94.53% following positive Phase 3 trial results for envudeucitinib, an oral TYK2 inhibitor for psoriasis that met primary and secondary endpoints. The company announced plans to raise $175 million in capital to support commercialization of the drug and its pipeline. The broader market rose modestly with the S&P 500 gaining 0.62% and Nasdaq up 0.65%.

ALMS SMMT INSM Phase 3 trial results psoriasis treatment envudeucitinib TYK2 inhibitor capital raise
Sentiment note

Biotechnology peer showed modest gains of 7.00%, but the article notes mixed moves across biotech peers, suggesting stock-specific trial results are driving sentiment rather than sector-wide momentum.

Neutral The Motley Fool • David Jagielski
Trading Near Its 52-Week Low, Is Summit Therapeutics a Good Stock to Buy Right Now?

Summit Therapeutics, a healthcare company with a $14 billion market cap, is banking on its promising cancer drug ivonescimab, which showed potential superiority to Keytruda in clinical trials. However, the stock remains risky due to ongoing global trials and uncertain FDA approval.

SMMT MRK biotech cancer drug clinical trials pharmaceutical ivonescimab
Sentiment note

The stock shows potential with a promising drug, but significant risks exist around FDA approval and trial diversity, making it a speculative investment

Neutral Investing.com • Nathan Reiff
Why Wall Street Is Backing These 3 Comeback Stocks

Wall Street analysts highlight three potential comeback stocks across different sectors: The Trade Desk, Summit Therapeutics, and Sprouts Farmers Market, each facing challenges but showing promising signs of recovery.

TTD SMMT SFM comeback stocks ad tech biotech grocery investment opportunity
Sentiment note

Not yet profitable with cash flow challenges, but has promising drug pipeline and majority of analysts (12/18) seeing potential with nearly 60% upside

Positive Benzinga • Vandana Singh
What's Going On With Summit Therapeutics Stock On Monday?

Summit Therapeutics reported positive Phase 3 trial results for ivonescimab in lung cancer treatment, showing a 40% reduced risk of progression or death compared to competitor therapy, and plans to submit a Biologics License Application in Q4 2025.

SMMT ONC MRK ivonescimab lung cancer clinical trial Phase 3 oncology
Sentiment note

Demonstrated strong clinical trial results with ivonescimab, showing significant improvement in cancer treatment outcomes and plans to seek regulatory approval

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Pomerantz Llp
INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Summit Therapeutics Inc. - SMMT

Pomerantz LLP is investigating potential securities fraud by Summit Therapeutics after its clinical trial for ivonescimab showed mixed results, causing significant stock price drops in May and September 2025.

SMMT securities fraud clinical trial ivonescimab pharmaceutical research
Sentiment note

Clinical trial failed to meet key survival metrics, resulting in 30.5% stock price drop in May and additional 25.15% drop in September due to weaker regional trial results

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Portnoy Law Firm
CORRECTION -- Summit Therapeutics Inc. Investigated by the Portnoy Law Firm

Summit Therapeutics experienced significant stock price drops after announcing clinical trial results for ivonescimab, which failed to meet overall survival metrics. The Portnoy Law Firm is investigating potential securities fraud related to these disclosures.

SMMT securities fraud clinical trial ivonescimab stock price pharmaceutical
Sentiment note

Stock price dropped 30.5% after initial trial results and an additional 25.15% after subsequent data release, indicating poor performance and potential investor concerns about drug efficacy and corporate transparency

Negative Benzinga • Vandana Singh
Summit Therapeutics' Lung Cancer Drug Under Dark Clouds As Keytruda Challenger Shows Regional Data Differences

Summit Therapeutics reported updated Phase 3 trial results for ivonescimab, a lung cancer drug, showing improved overall survival in Western patients but with regional performance variations that impacted stock performance.

SMMT MRK lung cancer clinical trial ivonescimab EGFR non-small cell lung cancer
Sentiment note

Stock dropped 18.17% due to mixed clinical trial results that did not fully meet statistical significance thresholds, despite showing some positive trends in overall survival

Positive The Motley Fool • Prosper Junior Bakiny
2 Beaten-Down Stocks With Incredible Upside Potential

The article explores two promising biotech companies, Viking Therapeutics and Recursion Pharmaceuticals, highlighting their innovative approaches in weight loss treatments and AI-driven drug development, respectively.

VKTX RXRX SMMT ABVX biotech weight loss AI drug development
Sentiment note

Stock has seen significant growth, up over 2,000% in three years, demonstrating potential in the biotech sector

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