Revolution Medicines Receives FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Zoldonrasib
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 09 Jan 26
Source: NASDAQ.COM
Revolution Medicines Inc's stock surged by 12.26%, reaching a 52-week high, as the company announced significant news regarding its drug development.
The increase in stock price is attributed to Revolution Medicines receiving FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for zoldonrasib, which targets the KRAS G12D mutation in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This designation highlights the drug's potential in addressing a critical unmet medical need and positions the company favorably in the oncology market.
This breakthrough not only enhances the visibility of zoldonrasib but also strengthens the outlook for Revolution Medicines' pipeline, potentially leading to increased investor confidence and interest in the company's future prospects.
Analyst Views on RVMD
Wall Street analysts forecast RVMD stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for RVMD is 86.00 USD with a low forecast of 67.00 USD and a high forecast of 147.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
20 Analyst Rating
20 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 98.200
Low
67.00
Averages
86.00
High
147.00
Current: 98.200
Low
67.00
Averages
86.00
High
147.00
About RVMD
Revolution Medicines, Inc. is a clinical-stage oncology company developing novel targeted therapies for RAS-addicted cancers. The Company’s research and development pipeline comprises RAS(ON) inhibitors that bind directly to RAS variants, which it refers to as RAS(ON) Inhibitors, and RAS companion inhibitors that target key nodes in the RAS pathway or associated pathways, which it refers to as RAS Companion Inhibitors. Its RAS(ON) Inhibitors are designed to be used as monotherapy, in combination with other RAS(ON) Inhibitors and/or in combination with RAS Companion Inhibitors or other therapeutic agents. The company’s RAS(ON) inhibitors are daraxonrasib (RMC-6236), an RAS(ON) multi-selective inhibitor; elironrasib (RMC-6291), an RAS(ON) G12C-selective inhibitor; and zoldonrasib (RMC-9805), a RAS(ON) G12D-selective inhibitor, are in clinical development. The Company’s pipeline also focuses on RAS(ON) mutant-selective inhibitors, including RMC-0708 (Q61H) and RMC-8839 (G13C).
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
