NASDAQ:VSTM Verastem (VSTM) Stock Price, News & Analysis $8.08 -0.12 (-1.46%) Closing price 09/8/2026 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$8.18 +0.10 (+1.18%) As of 09/8/2026 07:30 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFDA EventsFinancialsInsider TradesNews and TrendsOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort Interest About Verastem Stock (NASDAQ:VSTM) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get Verastem alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$7.89▼$8.5450-Day Range$4.10▼$8.2052-Week Range$3.43▼$10.82Volume4.37 million shsAverage Volume1.87 million shsMarket Capitalization$731.72 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$13.83Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company Overview Verastem Oncology, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of small molecule therapies that target cancer stemness and resistance pathways. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, Verastem Oncology applies a precision-medicine approach to identify key signaling nodes responsible for tumor growth and relapse, with an emphasis on hematologic malignancies and solid tumors. The company’s research platform integrates insights into complex signaling networks to advance novel compounds from early discovery through clinical proof of concept. The company’s lead marketed product is COPIKTRA (duvelisib), an oral inhibitor of PI3K-delta and PI3K-gamma, which received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval in 2018 for the treatment of relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma and follicular lymphoma. In parallel, Verastem Oncology has built a differentiated pipeline of targeted therapies, including selective Rho/MRTF pathway inhibitors and focal adhesion kinase (FAK) inhibitors, which are being evaluated in various solid tumor and blood cancer settings. Ongoing clinical trials are designed to explore monotherapy activity as well as combination regimens that may overcome resistance and improve patient outcomes. Verastem Oncology conducts its clinical and translational research activities primarily in the United States, with strategic partnerships and investigator-initiated studies extending into Europe. The company collaborates with academic institutions and industry partners to accelerate the development of its pipeline assets. Verastem Oncology’s leadership team comprises experienced drug developers and oncology specialists who are committed to advancing novel therapies that address unmet medical needs in cancer treatment. AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Verastem Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks66th Percentile Overall ScoreVSTM MarketRank™: Verastem scored higher than 66% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 245th out of 908 stocks in the healthcare sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion4.4 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy Consensus RatingVerastem has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.80, and is based on 1 strong buy rating, 7 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.Upside PotentialVerastem has a consensus price target of $13.83, representing about 71.2% upside from its current price of $8.08.Amount of Analyst CoverageVerastem has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Verastem's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation0.6 / 5Proj. Earnings GrowthGrowing Earnings GrowthEarnings for Verastem are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($1.56) to ($1.06) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Verastem is -3.04, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Verastem is -3.04, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioVerastem has a P/B Ratio of 10.92. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Verastem's valuation and earnings. Short Interest2.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted21.29% of the float of Verastem has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverVerastem has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 9.63.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Verastem has recently decreased by 4.62%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Dividend0.0 / 5Dividend StrengthN/A Dividend YieldVerastem does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthVerastem does not have a long track record of dividend growth. News and Social Media2.9 / 5News Sentiment0.70 News SentimentVerastem has a news sentiment score of 0.70. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Healthcare companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Verastem this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 2 people have searched for VSTM on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -75% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows5 people have added Verastem to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 400% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership1.5 / 5Insider TradingSelling Shares Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Verastem insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $111,897.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders1.94% of the stock of Verastem is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions88.37% of the stock of Verastem is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Verastem's insider trading history. Receive VSTM Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Verastem and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. VSTM Stock News HeadlinesVerastem Oncology to Unveil New Clinical Data Highlighting the Best-in-Class Potential of VS-7375, an Oral KRAS G12D (ON/OFF) Inhibitor, Across Pancreatic, Lung, and Colorectal CancersSeptember 8 at 8:00 AM | businesswire.comVerastem (NASDAQ:VSTM) Upgraded to Hold at Wall Street ZenSeptember 5, 2026 | americanbankingnews.comThe end may be near for these iconic stocksMarc Chaikin, founder of Chaikin Analytics, says two forces - AI disruption and fracturing global trade - are triggering a historic wealth transfer already underway in 2026. Household names like Intuit (-57%), Boston Scientific (-49%), and Tractor Supply (-40%) are cratering, while lesser-known companies like Sandisk (+573%) and Rackspace (+444%) surge. Chaikin has identified specific stocks he believes investors should sell before they fall further - and the names may surprise you. He's also pinpointing a company tapped as Nvidia's self-driving partner and a potential AI megadeal that could split into three high-growth stocks. Stream his free presentation to get every buy and sell recommendation with no membership or credit card required. | Chaikin Analytics (Ad)Verastem Oncology to Participate in Upcoming September Investor ConferencesSeptember 2, 2026 | businesswire.comVerastem: A Rare-Disease Launch Is Financing A KRAS G12D PlatformAugust 31, 2026 | seekingalpha.comVerastem (VSTM) Q2 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 13, 2026 | finance.yahoo.comVerastem, Inc. (VSTM) Q2 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 7, 2026 | seekingalpha.comVerastem Restructures Oberland Financing to Support CommercializationAugust 7, 2026 | tipranks.comSee More Headlines VSTM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have VSTM shares performed this year? Verastem's stock was trading at $7.72 at the start of the year. Since then, VSTM stock has increased by 4.7% and is now trading at $8.08. How were Verastem's earnings last quarter? Verastem, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSTM) issued its earnings results on Thursday, August, 6th. The biopharmaceutical company reported ($0.35) EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.43) by $0.08. The biopharmaceutical company had revenue of $40.08 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.88 million. Verastem had a negative net margin of 231.59% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 467.49%. Read the conference call transcript. When did Verastem's stock split? Verastem shares reverse split on the morning of Thursday, June 1st 2023.The 1-12 reverse split was announced on Thursday, June 1st 2023. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the market closes on Thursday, June 1st 2023. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 8 shares after the split. When did Verastem IPO? Verastem (VSTM) raised $45 million in an initial public offering on Friday, January 27th 2012. The company issued 4,500,000 shares at $9.00-$11.00 per share. Who are Verastem's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Verastem include Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. (0.65%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.21%) and Wellington Management Group LLP (0.06%). Insiders that own company stock include Dan Paterson, Daniel Calkins, Brian M Stuglik, Robert E Gagnon, Michael Kauffman and Paul A Bunn. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Verastem? Shares of VSTM stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of Verastem own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Verastem investors own include TherapeuticsMD (TXMD), NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Tesla (TSLA), Micron Technology (MU) and Gilead Sciences (GILD). Company Calendar Last Earnings8/06/2026Today9/08/202612th Annual Cantor Fitzgerald Global Healthcare Conference9/10/2026H.C. Wainwright 28th Annual Global Investment Conference9/14/2026Study result10/14/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)11/03/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Green Zone (1m+) 1-Year History Sep 25 Dec 25 Mar 26 Jun 26 Sep 26 VSTM's financial health is in the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. VSTM has been in this zone for over one month. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorHealthcare Industry Biotechnology Sub-IndustryBiotechnology Current SymbolNASDAQ:VSTM CIK1526119 Webwww.verastem.com Phone(781) 292-4200FaxN/AEmployees50Year Founded2010Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for Verastem$13.83 High Price Target$18.00 Low Price Target$8.00 Potential Upside/Downside+71.2%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.80 Research Coverage10 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)($2.66) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income-$209.47 million Net Margins-231.59% Pretax Margin-230.65% Return on Equity-467.49% Return on Assets-94.54% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.48 Current Ratio2.25 Quick Ratio2.22 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$30.91 million Price / Sales23.67 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$0.74 per share Price / Book10.92Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares90,560,000Free Float88,806,000Market Cap$731.72 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.32 Social Links The Best Nuclear Energy Stocks to BuyNuclear energy is entering a new growth cycle as rising power demand, expanding data centers, and renewed policy support bring the sector back into focus. 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