Erasca Stock Crashes on Patient Death — But Analysts Call the Selloff Overdone
Erasca stock fell after a patient died in a cancer drug trial. Analysts say it’s likely a rare case, drug still shows promise.
Erasca stock fell after a patient died in a cancer drug trial. Analysts say it’s likely a rare case, drug still shows promise.
Erasca denies patent claims by Revolution Medicines, will fight back; Stifel keeps Buy rating.
New drug daraxonrasib from Revolution Medicines doubled survival in pancreatic cancer (13.2 vs 6.7 months) and cut death risk by 60% in Phase 3.
Merck has walked away from negotiations to acquire Revolution Medicines after failing to agree on price for the promising cancer drug developer valued around $30 billion.
Merck negotiates potential acquisition of Revolution Medicines for up to $32B, seeking new cancer treatments as Keytruda patent expiration looms in 2028.
AbbVie denies reports of buying Revolution Medicines after Wall Street Journal claimed advanced talks.