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ADC Therapeutics
(NYSE:ADCT)
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Rating:46Neutral
Price Target:
$1.00
▼(-12.28% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/18/26
The score is primarily constrained by weak financial fundamentals (large losses, persistent cash burn, and a strained balance sheet with negative equity and high leverage). Technicals also remain bearish with the stock below major moving averages. The latest earnings call adds partial support via reduced expenses and a stated cash runway into 2028, but this is tempered by significant FDA benefit–risk concerns and safety overhang around LOTIS-5, limiting upside confidence.
Positive Factors
Revenue Recovery and Strong Gross Margins
The rebound in sales and consistently high gross margins indicate attractive product economics and improving commercial traction. These strengths can support future operating leverage if ZYNLONTA adoption expands and spending becomes better aligned with revenue.
Negative Factors
Persistent Losses and Cash Burn
The company remains far from sustainable profitability, with large operating expenses exceeding its current revenue base and losses translating into cash outflows. Continued investment in development and commercialization may require further cost reductions or external financing.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue Recovery and Strong Gross Margins
The rebound in sales and consistently high gross margins indicate attractive product economics and improving commercial traction. These strengths can support future operating leverage if ZYNLONTA adoption expands and spending becomes better aligned with revenue.
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ADC Therapeutics (ADCT) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$131.50M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)1.36M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)2.33
Revenue Growth3.03%
EPS Growth57.71%
CountryUS
Employees191
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryBiotechnology
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.66
Shares Outstanding127,667,694
10 Day Avg. Volume777,377
30 Day Avg. Volume1,357,523
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.10
Price to Book (P/B)-2.41
Price to Sales (P/S)5.51
P/FCF Ratio-3.17
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$4.00Price Target Upside250.88% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.86
Revenue Forecast (FY)$80.21M
ADC Therapeutics Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
ADC Therapeutics S.A. operates as a commercial-stage biotechnology company, focused on developing antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for the treatment of hematological malignancies and solid tumors. Its flagship product, ZYNLONTA, is presently being ...
How the Company Makes Money
ADC Therapeutics primarily makes money through (1) product revenue from sales of its approved ADC therapy and (2) collaboration-related income from partnerships, which can include upfront payments, milestone payments, and royalties, depending on c...
ADC Therapeutics Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 13, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 10, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture: financially the company showed meaningful improvement with stable product revenues, reduced adjusted operating expenses (-22%) and a materially narrower GAAP net loss (from $56.6M to $16.6M), plus a healthy cash position and programmatic cost savings (~$10M annualized). Clinically, there are important positives — LOTIS-5 met its primary endpoint (PFS) and LOTIS-7 enrollment is complete with data the company characterizes as highly compelling. However, significant regulatory uncertainty remains because the FDA expressed substantial concerns about the LOTIS-5 benefit–risk profile and LOTIS-5 included fatal infection events (previously disclosed ~4%), creating risk to the path for full approval and timing of label/compendia actions. Operationally, cost of product sales increased materially (~188% QoQ year-over-year for the quarter) and the company recorded one-time reorganization costs tied to a ~17% headcount reduction. Given the balance of strong financial improvements and encouraging combination data versus meaningful regulatory and safety concerns, the overall tone is balanced but cautious.Positive Updates
Stable Q2 Product Revenue
ZYNLONTA net product revenue of $18.6M in Q2 2026 versus $18.1M in Q2 2025, an increase of approximately 2.8%, and commercial performance described as broadly in line with recent quarters; ZYNLONTA monotherapy has been used to treat ~5,000 U.S. patients since accelerated approval in 2021.
Negative Updates
FDA Raised Significant Concerns on LOTIS-5 Benefit–Risk
During a pre-sBLA meeting the FDA noted substantial concerns regarding benefit–risk / verification of clinical benefit observed in LOTIS-5, and the company is now assessing regulatory paths forward; this creates regulatory uncertainty for using LOTIS-5 as a route to full approval.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Stable Q2 Product Revenue
ZYNLONTA net product revenue of $18.6M in Q2 2026 versus $18.1M in Q2 2025, an increase of approximately 2.8%, and commercial performance described as broadly in line with recent quarters; ZYNLONTA monotherapy has been used to treat ~5,000 U.S. patients since accelerated approval in 2021.
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Company Guidance
The company reiterated near-term financial and development guidance: Q2 2026 ZYNLONTA net product revenue was $18.6M (vs. $18.1M in Q2 2025), cost of product sales was $2.3M in Q2 ($6.0M for the six months), GAAP operating expenses were $44.7M with non‑GAAP adjusted operating expenses of $37.2M (down 22% YoY), GAAP net loss was $16.6M (adjusted net loss $16.3M vs. $28.7M a year ago), and cash and equivalents were $219.1M (down from $231.0M at 3/31/26) supporting an expected cash runway at least into 2028; the June reorganization reduced headcount by ~17% and is expected to deliver roughly $10M of annualized cost savings. On the clinical/regulatory side, LOTIS‑5 met its primary PFS endpoint (but the FDA raised benefit‑risk concerns at a pre‑sBLA meeting and the company is assessing options), LOTIS‑7 completed enrollment of 100 patients at 150 µg/kg and an ASH abstract has been submitted, the 105‑day safety window and prophylaxis differences between trials were highlighted, the company plans ASH presentations (and publications/compendia submissions beginning in 2027), and it intends to seek breakthrough designation this year (including for MZL); since accelerated approval in 2021 ZYNLONTA has been used to treat ~5,000 U.S. patients.ADC Therapeutics Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
32
Negative
Balance Sheet
18
Very Negative
Cash Flow
24
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 78.77M | 81.36M | 70.84M | 69.56M | 209.91M | 33.92M |
| Gross Profit | 69.90M | 73.68M | 64.89M | 67.03M | 206.61M | 32.52M |
| EBITDA | -87.48M | -89.27M | -102.65M | -145.83M | -107.70M | -230.53M |
| Net Income | -96.91M | -142.62M | -157.85M | -240.05M | -157.13M | -230.03M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 279.38M | 323.15M | 321.98M | 354.78M | 490.86M | 617.97M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 219.11M | 261.34M | 250.87M | 278.60M | 326.44M | 466.54M |
| Total Debt | 417.11M | 439.01M | 123.00M | 124.38M | 129.85M | 139.70M |
| Total Liabilities | 507.58M | 508.98M | 524.62M | 503.03M | 411.41M | 451.88M |
| Stockholders Equity | -228.21M | -185.83M | -202.64M | -148.25M | 79.45M | 166.09M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -102.31M | -141.44M | -124.70M | -121.90M | -139.00M | -239.75M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -102.27M | -141.17M | -123.83M | -118.69M | -138.31M | -233.38M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 653.87K | 395.00K | -867.00K | -3.22M | -687.00K | -6.67M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 57.33M | 150.94M | 97.05M | 73.88M | -897.00K | 267.39M |
ADC Therapeutics Technical Analysis
Negative
1.14
Price Trends
1.14
Negative
2.36
Negative
3.16
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.07
Negative
39.27
Neutral
37.00
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For ADCT, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1.14 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1.12, below the 50-day MA of 1.14, and below the 200-day MA of 3.16, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.07 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 39.27 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 37.00 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for ADCT.
ADC Therapeutics Risk Analysis
ADC Therapeutics disclosed 62 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. ADC Therapeutics reported the most risks in the "Tech & Innovation" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
ADC Therapeutics Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
55 Neutral | $231.41M | -3.24 | 593.93% | ― | -77.09% | 6.91% | |
52 Neutral | $271.93M | -8.73 | -48.20% | ― | 8906.15% | 41.48% | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% | |
51 Neutral | $62.51M | -6.32 | -35.95% | ― | 327.25% | 85.65% | |
48 Neutral | $118.35M | -2.96 | -38.80% | ― | -100.00% | -392.92% | |
46 Neutral | $131.50M | -1.57 | 44.63% | ― | 3.03% | 57.71% | |
46 Neutral | $223.83M | -4.90 | -94.14% | ― | -0.11% | -13.99% |
* Healthcare Sector Average
ADCT
ADC Therapeutics
1.04
-2.07
-66.56%
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ADC Therapeutics Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance
ADC Therapeutics Reports Q2 2026 Results, Reassesses ZYNLONTA Path
Negative
Aug 13, 2026
On August 13, 2026, ADC Therapeutics reported second-quarter 2026 results, with net product revenue of $18.6 million and cash and cash equivalents of $219.1 million as of June 30, 2026. ZYNLONTA sales in third-line-plus DLBCL were broadly consiste...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
ADC Therapeutics Grants One-Time Retention Awards to Executives
Neutral
Jul 2, 2026
On June 30, 2026, ADC Therapeutics’ board approved one-time retention awards for key executives, including CEO Ameet Mallik, CFO Jose Carmona and CMO Mohamed Zaki, combining substantial cash incentives with restricted stock units. The cash a...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
ADC Therapeutics Announces ZYNLONTA-Focused Strategic Reorganization
Neutral
Jun 24, 2026
On June 24, 2026, ADC Therapeutics announced a strategic reorganization centered on its ZYNLONTA franchise, including a global workforce reduction of about 17% driven by the expected completion of the LOTIS-5 and LOTIS-7 trials and operational eff...
Business Operations and StrategyProduct-Related Announcements
ADC Therapeutics announces positive ZYNLONTA Phase 3 results
Positive
Jun 3, 2026
On June 3, 2026, ADC Therapeutics reported topline results from the Phase 3 LOTIS-5 confirmatory trial of ZYNLONTA combined with rituximab in relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, where the regimen significantly improved progressio...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesFinancial DisclosuresShareholder Meetings
ADC Therapeutics Shareholders Back Governance and Capital Changes
Positive
Jun 2, 2026
ADC Therapeutics SA held its 2026 annual general meeting of shareholders on June 1, 2026, at which investors approved the 2025 management report, annual and consolidated financial statements, and the carrying forward of the 2025 net loss. Sharehol...
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