Zai Lab Receives NMPA Approval for AUGTYRO in NTRK-Positive Solid Tumors
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 06 2026
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Source: Businesswire
- New Drug Approval: Zai Lab's AUGTYRO (repotrectinib) has received approval from China's NMPA for treating adult patients with NTRK gene fusion-positive solid tumors, addressing a critical treatment gap, especially for patients with no effective prior therapies.
- Clinical Research Support: This approval is based on the pivotal TRIDENT-1 study results, demonstrating significant efficacy and manageable safety of repotrectinib in NTRK fusion-positive solid tumor patients, which is expected to greatly enhance treatment options for these patients.
- Market Potential: This approval marks the first drug in China for both NTRK TKI-naïve and TKI-pretreated patients, indicating Zai Lab's strategic progress in addressing high unmet medical needs, potentially driving an increase in market share within oncology.
- Global Collaboration: Zai Lab's exclusive licensing agreement with Bristol Myers Squibb enables the development and commercialization of AUGTYRO in Greater China, further solidifying its position in the global biopharmaceutical market.
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Analyst Views on ZLAB
Wall Street analysts forecast ZLAB stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ZLAB is 47.93 USD with a low forecast of 25.70 USD and a high forecast of 74.00 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.
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Strong Buy
Current: 17.200
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25.70
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74.00
Current: 17.200
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25.70
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47.93
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74.00
About ZLAB
Zai Lab Ltd is a holding company primarily engaged in biopharmaceutical business. The Company is focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing products that address medical conditions with significant unmet needs in the areas of oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and infectious disease. The Company has a series of patented drug candidates from the discovery stage to the late clinical project, including ZEJULA, OPTUNE, QINLOCK, NUZYRA and VYVGART, and others. The Company conducts its businesses within domestic and overseas markets.
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.
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