Bull case
The bull case requires both strong earnings delivery and the market pricing SMMT more generously than it does today.
Wall Street verdict, consensus price target, and analyst rating breakdown — everything needed to frame the risk/reward at today's price.
Three scenarios for where SMMT stock could go
The bull case requires both strong earnings delivery and the market pricing SMMT more generously than it does today.
The base case reflects analyst consensus expectations — steady delivery without requiring a major catalyst or re-rating.
The bear case reflects a scenario where earnings shortfalls or multiple compression combine to materially reduce the stock from its current level.
Not financial advice. Model confidence reflects internal scenario assumptions, not a guarantee of returns. Past performance does not predict future results.

Summit Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel antibiotics to treat serious infectious diseases. It generates revenue primarily through research collaborations and licensing agreements — with its lead candidate ridinilazole in Phase III trials for C. difficile infection — while pursuing future commercialization of its pipeline. The company's competitive advantage lies in its targeted approach to antibiotic-resistant infections and its clinical-stage assets addressing significant unmet medical needs.
Quarterly beat-or-miss track record against analyst estimates, plus forward revenue and EPS outlook for the next two fiscal years.
| Quarter | EPS (Actual / Est) | EPS Surprise | Revenue (Actual / Est) | Rev Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | $-0.76/$-0.09 | -736.9% | —/— | — |
| Q4 2025 | $-0.31/$-0.18 | -76.4% | —/$77M | — |
| Q1 2026 | $-0.29/$-0.10 | -182.5% | —/$57M | — |
| Q2 2026 | $-0.24/$-0.33 | +27.3% | —/$54420 | — |
SMMT beat EPS estimates in 1 of 4 tracked quarters. Mixed delivery makes the upcoming report a key data point for re-rating.
Product and geographic revenue mix from the latest annual disclosure, with year-over-year growth by segment.
Latest annual revenue by segment or product family
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Latest annual revenue by reported region
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Current multiples compared to the S&P 500, the company's sector, and its own five-year average.
Benchmark comparison across market, sector, and history below.
| Metric | SMMT | S&P 500 | Healthcare | 5Y Avg SMMT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward PE | — | 18.8x | 18.3x | — |
| Trailing PE | -9.5x | 24.4x-139% | 22.1x-143% | — |
| PEG Ratio | — | 1.66x | 1.59x | — |
| EV/EBITDA | — | 15.2x | 14.2x | — |
| Price/FCF | — | 20.7x | 18.5x | — |
| Price/Sales | — | 3.1x | 2.6x | — |
| Dividend Yield | — | 1.91% | 1.50% | — |
Forward P/E and PEG reflect analyst consensus estimates. Historical averages use trailing ratios where forward data is unavailable.S&P 500 and sector benchmarks both use trailing median P/E — similar readings indicate the broader index and sector are priced alike.
Open valuation toolKey financial metrics for SMMT are shown below.
Revenue, margins, and cash generation
ROIC, leverage, and debt serviceability
* Elevated by buyback-compressed equity — compare ROIC (-288.0%) for an undistorted picture of capital efficiency.
How capital is returned to owners
All figures from the trailing twelve months. ROIC uses invested capital (equity + net debt). ROE marked * where buyback-compressed equity base may inflate the figure.
Open full ratios pageKey factors that could pressure the stock price, compress the multiple, or weigh on future results.
AI analysis · updated June 18, 2026
SMMT has shown significant price volatility, dropping from the high $18s to $16.18 with failed attempts to break $19, indicating bearish momentum.
As a pre-commercial biotech, Summit Therapeutics faces high risks associated with clinical trial outcomes and regulatory approvals, impacting investor sentiment.
Analyst sentiment remains negative, reflecting concerns over the company's high-risk profile and lack of commercialized products.
The company disclosed 71 risk factors in its earnings report, with significant exposure in the 'Tech & Innovation' category, highlighting financial instability.
Competition in the biotech sector, especially with partners like Akeso, adds pressure to deliver strong clinical results to maintain investor confidence.
While not directly mentioned, operational risks such as supply chain or manufacturing delays could impact Summit Therapeutics' ability to meet clinical milestones.
These are risk mechanisms, not predictions. The key question is which would force a cut to earnings estimates or a lower multiple than the market currently prices in.
Structural drivers behind the upside case and why the stock could outperform over the next 12 months.
AI analysis · updated June 18, 2026
The bullish thesis for Summit Therapeutics is anchored in ivonescimab's potential to challenge entrenched standards of care like Keytruda and expand across multiple NSCLC populations.
Ivonescimab may enter entirely new tumor types through RAS combination strategies, broadening its therapeutic applications.
Summit Therapeutics reported new Phase II and Phase III ivonescimab data in colorectal and lung cancer, showing strong objective responses in first-line metastatic colorectal cancer.
Summit prepared to present a corporate update at Goldman Sachs' Global Healthcare Conference, signaling ongoing investor engagement and visibility.
Summit announced a shelf registration for up to $513.1 million in common shares, following a $500 million private placement, indicating strong institutional interest and financial backing.
A real bull case compounds — each driver matters most when it strengthens margins, supports capital returns, and keeps the company above the market's minimum growth bar simultaneously.
52-week range context and price returns across multiple time horizons. Dividend contribution is shown separately in the Capital Return section.
Range context matters because valuation compression and earnings misses rarely hit from the same starting point. A stock already far below its high can still fall, but it is no longer carrying the same embedded optimism as one pressing a fresh peak.
Valuation, growth, and margin comparison against the closest publicly traded peers for this company.
| Company | Mkt Cap | Fwd PE | Rev Grw | Margin | Rating | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SMM SMMT Summit Therapeutics Inc. | $10.7B | — | +25.0% | — | Buy | +41.8% |
KYM KYMR Kymera Therapeutics, Inc. | $7.4B | — | +23.7% | -612.2% | Buy | +24.5% |
RVM RVMD Revolution Medicines, Inc. | $34.7B | — | 0.0% | — | Buy | +1.7% |
TNG TNGX Tango Therapeutics, Inc. | $3.2B | — | +34.9% | -188.2% | Buy | +52.7% |
NUV NUVL Nuvalent, Inc. | $9.1B | — | — | — | Hold | +7.5% |
KRY KRYS Krystal Biotech, Inc. | $10.3B | 44.9x | +19.2% | 53.9% | Buy | -3.4% |
This peer comparison reflects companies with similar business models, product lines, or market positioning, supplemented by industry grouping when direct matches are limited.
Common questions answered from live analyst data and company financials.
Summit Therapeutics Inc. (SMMT) is rated Buy by Wall Street analysts as of 2026. Of 21 analysts covering the stock, 14 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 7 rate it Hold, and 0 rate it Sell or Strong Sell. The consensus 12-month price target is $20, implying +41.8% from the current price of $14.
The Wall Street consensus price target for SMMT is $20 based on 21 analyst estimates. The high-end target is $23 (+67.3% from today), and the low-end target is $16 (+16.4%).
Forward earnings data for SMMT is not currently available. Review the valuation table above for trailing P/E, EV/EBITDA, and price-to-sales comparisons against market and sector benchmarks.
The primary risks for SMMT in 2026 are: (1) Stock Volatility — SMMT has shown significant price volatility, dropping from the high $18s to $16. (2) Clinical Trial Risks — As a pre-commercial biotech, Summit Therapeutics faces high risks associated with clinical trial outcomes and regulatory approvals, impacting investor sentiment. (3) Financial Risks — The company disclosed 71 risk factors in its earnings report, with significant exposure in the 'Tech & Innovation' category, highlighting financial instability. Each factor has the potential to pressure earnings or compress the stock's valuation multiple.
Analyst consensus estimates SMMT will report consensus revenue of $728988 (+25.0% year-over-year) and EPS of $-0.00 (+100.0% year-over-year) for the upcoming fiscal year. The following year, analysts project $874298 in revenue.
Summit Therapeutics Inc. is expected to report its next earnings on approximately 2026-08-10. Consensus expects EPS of $-0.26 and revenue of $110000. Over recent quarters, SMMT has beaten EPS estimates 44% of the time.
Summit Therapeutics Inc. (SMMT) had a free cash outflow of $287M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. SMMT returns capital to shareholders through and share repurchases ($0 TTM).