Arcus Biosciences (RCUS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Arcus Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing next-generation cancer immunotherapies. The company’s research platform centers on modulating the tumor microenvironment to enhance anti-tumor immune responses. Arcus’s lead product candidates target immune checkpoints and adenosine pathways, with the goal of improving efficacy and overcoming resistance observed with existing therapies.

The company’s pipeline includes zimberelimab, a monoclonal anti-PD-1 antibody; domvanalimab, an anti-TIGIT antibody; and etrumadenant, a dual A2A/A2B adenosine receptor antagonist. These candidates are being studied both as monotherapies and in combination regimens across a range of solid tumors. Arcus leverages translational biomarkers to guide patient selection and optimize dosing strategies in its ongoing global clinical trials.

To advance its pipeline, Arcus has established strategic collaborations, including a partnership with Incyte to develop and commercialize its dual adenosine receptor antagonist program. The company also maintains clinical trial sites across North America, Europe and Asia, reflecting its commitment to broad patient access and global development.

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Hayward, California, Arcus Biosciences is led by a management team with extensive experience in oncology drug development. The company’s board and scientific advisory members bring deep expertise in immunology and translational medicine, supporting its mission to deliver transformative treatments for cancer patients worldwide.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $9.13 to $9.62
• 50-Day Range: $7.94 to $10.04
• 52-Week Range: $6.50 to $18.98
• Volume: 437,295 shs
• Average Volume: 887,299 shs
• Market Capitalization: $968.89 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $21.29
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Arcus Biosciences Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Arcus Biosciences scored higher than 50% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 618th out of 933 stocks in the medical sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 4.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Arcus Biosciences has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.89, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Arcus Biosciences has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Decreasing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Arcus Biosciences are expected to decrease in the coming year, from ($3.15) to ($4.73) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Arcus Biosciences is -2.18, 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. Sector

The P/E ratio of Arcus Biosciences is -2.18, 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 Ratio

Arcus Biosciences has a P/B Ratio of 1.73. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

17.20% of the float of Arcus Biosciences has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Arcus Biosciences has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 9.1.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Arcus Biosciences has recently increased by 4.78%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Arcus Biosciences does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Arcus Biosciences does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

17.20% of the float of Arcus Biosciences has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Arcus Biosciences has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 9.1.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Arcus Biosciences has recently increased by 4.78%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.37

News Sentiment

Arcus Biosciences has a news sentiment score of 0.37. 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 is a lower news sentiment than the 0.57 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Arcus Biosciences this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 2 people have searched for RCUS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added Arcus Biosciences to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Arcus Biosciences insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 9.60% of the stock of Arcus Biosciences is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

92.89% of the stock of Arcus Biosciences is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

RCUS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have RCUS shares performed this year?

Arcus Biosciences' stock was trading at $14.89 at the start of the year. Since then, RCUS shares have decreased by 38.5% and is now trading at $9.15.

How were Arcus Biosciences' earnings last quarter?

Arcus Biosciences, Inc. (NYSE:RCUS) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May, 6th. The company reported ($1.14) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($1.02) by $0.12. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 80.7% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Arcus Biosciences IPO?

Arcus Biosciences (RCUS) raised $99 million in an initial public offering on Thursday, March 15th 2018. The company issued 7,100,000 shares at $13.00-$15.00 per share. Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and Leerink Partners acted as the underwriters for the IPO.

Who are Arcus Biosciences' major shareholders?

Arcus Biosciences' top institutional shareholders include Parallel Advisors LLC (0.08%) and State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.04%). Insiders that own company stock include Gilead Sciences, Inc, Terry J Rosen, Juan C Jaen, Jennifer Jarrett, Robert C Goeltz II, Carolyn C Tang, Yasunori Kaneko and Alexander Azoy.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Arcus Biosciences?

Shares of RCUS 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 Arcus Biosciences own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Arcus Biosciences investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Meta Platforms (META), Tesla (TSLA), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Netflix (NFLX) and Home Depot (HD).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/06/2025
• Today: 7/18/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/04/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Medical
• Industry: MED - BIOMED/GENE
• Sub-Industry: Pharmaceutical Products
• Current Symbol: NYSE:RCUS
• CIK: 1724521
• Web: www.arcusbio.com
• Phone: (510) 694-6200
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 500
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Arcus Biosciences: $21.29
• High Price Target: $33.00
• Low Price Target: $13.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +132.6%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.89
• Research Coverage: 9 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($4.19)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$283 million
• Net Margins: -258.94%
• Pretax Margin: -258.28%
• Return on Equity: -70.58%
• Return on Assets: -32.97%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.09
• Current Ratio: 5.37
• Quick Ratio: 5.37

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $258 million
• Price / Sales: 3.76
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $5.30 per share
• Price / Book: 1.73

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 105,890,000
• Free Float: 95,720,000
• Market Cap: $968.89 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.80