On November 5, 2026 Verastem Oncology (Nasdaq: VSTM), a biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing new medicines for patients with RAS/MAPK pathway-driven cancers, reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, and highlighted recent business progress.

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"During the third quarter, we made significant progress with VS-7375, our potential best-in-class oral KRAS G12D (ON/OFF) inhibitor. Our first U.S. clinical data established a new monotherapy efficacy benchmark in metastatic pancreatic cancer and showed early but encouraging antitumor activity in colorectal and lung cancers, all driven by KRAS G12D, while continuing to demonstrate a manageable safety and tolerability profile without many of the on-target toxicities associated with pan-RAS approaches. Following alignment with the FDA, we plan to open our Phase 3 TARGET-D 301 trial in first-line KRAS G12D-driven metastatic pancreatic cancer by the end of the year. We also expect to engage with the FDA before year-end on Phase 3 trial designs in colorectal and lung cancers. We believe VS-7375 has transformative potential for patients with KRAS G12D-driven cancers and remain focused on advancing our pivotal programs in 2027," said Dan Paterson, president and chief executive officer at Verastem Oncology. "Demand for AVMAPKI FAKZYNJA CO-PACK remained steady during the third quarter, with strong refill rates generating $24.0 million in net product revenue. We remain confident in the long-term opportunity and anticipate a more gradual sales ramp given the episodic nature of treatment persistence in this rare disease. The FDA has accepted our NDA for the new blister pack, to further support patient convenience and adherence, and granted priority review with a decision anticipated by February 2027."

Third Quarter 2026 and Recent Updates

AVMAPKI FAKZYNJA CO-PACK (avutometinib capsules; defactinib tablets)

AVMAPKI FAKZYNJA CO-PACK generated net product revenue of $24.0 million for the third quarter of 2026. Strong refill growth drove revenue, partially offset by fewer new patient starts due to seasonal headwinds, the implementation of recent commercial team changes, and evolving patterns of off-label use.
On October 14, the Company communicated that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had accepted the New Drug Application (NDA) for the AVMAPKI FAKZYNJA CO-PACK Blister Pack, granting it Priority Review with an FDA decision by February 7, 2027. The Company believes the new package presentation is an important step in further supporting patient convenience and adherence.
In October, new data from the Company’s Phase 2 RAMP 201 clinical trial of avutometinib plus defactinib in patients with recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer (LGSOC) were presented at the International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS) 2026 Annual Global Meeting. The RAMP 201 molecular profiling analysis showed clinically meaningful activity in KRAS wild-type recurrent LGSOC, including overall response rates (ORR) of 22% in patients with NRAS- or BRAF-mutated tumors and 18% in patients with KRAS/NRAS/BRAF triple wild-type tumors. Additionally, an external control arm analysis of RAMP 201 showed higher weighted ORR and statistically significant improvements in progression free survival (PFS) versus conventional care in both KRAS-mutated and KRAS wild-type subgroups.
In September, the Company announced that two-year results evaluating the efficacy and safety of AVMAPKI FAKZYNJA CO-PACK in women with recurrent LGSOC from the RAMP 201 study were published online and in the October print issue of Gynecologic Oncology, the official journal of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO). In the updated analysis, with ongoing patients presenting a median follow-up of 24.9 months, efficacy measures, including median duration of response and median PFS, and safety, are consistent with the primary analysis, which was conducted more than 13 months prior.
In July, updated data from the RAMP 201 Japan study were presented at the Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Gynecologic Oncology and demonstrated consistent pharmacokinetics (PK), efficacy, and safety profile with the RAMP 201 study.
Expected Key Milestones:

FDA decision on NDA submitted for the AVMAPKI FAKZYNJA CO-PACK Blister Pack by February 7, 2027.
Report a topline readout of the primary endpoint in the RAMP 301 trial of avutometinib plus defactinib in patients with recurrent LGSOC in mid-2027.
Continue to pursue regulatory paths for potential expansion of recurrent LGSOC into Europe and Japan.
VS-7375, an Oral KRAS G12D (ON/OFF) Inhibitor in Advanced Solid Tumors

In October, the Company reported initial efficacy and updated safety and tolerability data for VS-7375 in pancreatic, lung, and colorectal cancers from the ongoing Phase 1/2 TARGET-D 101 clinical development program.
In metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (mPDAC), VS-7375 900 mg once daily (QD) monotherapy achieved a confirmed objective response rate (cORR) of 50% (4/8) in the second line (2L) setting, a 41% cORR (9/22) in 2L or later (2L+) setting, including two complete responses, one confirmed and one unconfirmed (treatment ongoing), and 36% cORR (5/14) in the third and fourth line (3L/4L) settings. The disease control rate (DCR) was 86%, and the six-month landmark PFS rate was 67%.
VS-7375 600 mg QD monotherapy achieved a cORR of 43% (10/23) in 2L+ non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). In preliminary first line (1L) data, VS-7375 600 mg QD in combination with standard-of-care (SoC) carboplatin, pemetrexed, and pembrolizumab achieved an ORR of 75% (6/8) in 1L KRAS G12D adenocarcinoma of the lung. The 900 mg QD dose level is currently being evaluated in the TARGET-D 202 Phase 2 registration-directed advanced NSCLC trial.
In early data in 3L+ metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), VS-7375 900 mg in combination with anti-EGFR therapy achieved an ORR of 33% (2/6; one confirmed and one unconfirmed response).
Across TARGET-D 101 monotherapy and combination cohorts, VS-7375 demonstrated a favorable and manageable safety profile at both the 600 mg (n=73) and 900 mg dose levels (n=48), with no clinically significant cumulative toxicities observed. At 900 mg once daily, the adverse event-related discontinuation rate was 2%, median relative dose intensity was 97%, and treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) were primarily low-grade gastrointestinal events; Grade 3 TRAEs occurred in 10% of patients. Combination regimens with SoC therapies were generally consistent with the safety profiles of the individual agents, with no new or meaningful overlapping toxicities observed.
In October, the Company also shared that it had reached alignment with the FDA on the design of TARGET-D 301, a three-arm Phase 3 pivotal trial in 1L mPDAC evaluating VS-7375 900 mg in combination with anti-EGFR therapy (chemotherapy-free option) and VS-7375 900 mg in combination with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel versus investigator’s choice of SoC chemotherapy.
In July, the Company announced the first patients were dosed in both the TARGET-D 203 CRC and the TARGET-D 202 NSCLC clinical trials. Together with the previously announced dosing of the first patient in the TARGET-D 201 mPDAC trial in June, enrollment is ongoing across all three TARGET-D registration-directed Phase 2 studies.
Expected Key Milestones:

Plan to meet with the FDA before the end of the year to review Phase 3 pivotal trial designs in 1L mCRC (TARGET-D 303) and 1L advanced NSCLC (TARGET-D 302).
Expect to complete enrollment in the TARGET-D 201 (PDAC) and TARGET-D 203 (CRC) Phase 2 trials by the end of 2026; TARGET-D 202 (NSCLC) expected in Q2 2027.
Plan to report mature data from the TARGET-D 101 mCRC cohort evaluating VS-7375 900 mg in combination with anti-EGFR therapy in Q1 2027 to allow for additional patient follow-up.
Plan to report initial data from the TARGET-D 101 mPDAC cohort evaluating VS-7375 600 mg plus cetuximab in early 2027, with the data intended for presentation at a medical meeting.
Plan to open the TARGET-D 301 1L mPDAC trial by year-end 2026. Plan to enroll the first patient in the CRC and NSCLC Phase 3 pivotal trials in the first half of 2027.
Expect to report initial data from the 1L mPDAC combination with gemcitabine/Nab-paclitaxel in early Q2 2027, with the data intended for presentation at a medical meeting.
Plan to report initial Phase 2 data from TARGET-D 201 in 2L PDAC in Q2 2027; expect to report initial data from TARGET-D 202 in 2L NSCLC and TARGET-D 203 in 2L CRC in 2H 2027. Data from all three trials are intended for presentation at a medical meeting.
Corporate Updates

In October, Verastem announced the appointment of Michael P. Bailey as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2027. The CEO transition follows the planned retirement of Daniel Paterson, who will step down as President and CEO and continue to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors and as an advisor to the Company.
In October, Verastem strengthened its balance sheet by raising gross proceeds of approximately $250 million in a public offering of 30,937,500 shares of its common stock and pre-funded warrants to purchase 312,503 shares of its common stock.
Verastem selected a second program to advance under its research collaboration with GenFleet; a previously selected third program has been discontinued due to technical futility, and the targets for both programs remain undisclosed. Separately, the companies amended their August 2023 agreement. Under the new terms Verastem will lead Investigational New Drug-enabling studies and clinical development outside of China for the second program while allowing GenFleet the option to retain China rights based on Phase 1 safety data from the ex-China study. The financial terms of the original agreement have been amended with Verastem having no additional near-term payment for gaining rights to the second program, with future success-based milestone payments tied to achieving clinical regulatory, and sales milestones.
In September, Verastem received the 2026 Industry Innovation and Rare Impact Award from the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) and was listed by Fierce Healthcare as a 2026 Fierce 50 honoree in the Breakthrough category, both awards recognizing the innovation behind the first FDA-approved treatment specifically for adults with KRAS-mutated recurrent LGSOC.
Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Verastem Oncology ended the third quarter of 2026 with cash, cash equivalents, and investments of $172.8 million, inclusive of the $50.0 million non-dilutive royalty financing arrangement that closed on August 28, 2026. On a pro forma basis, taking into account the $250.0 million of gross proceeds raised in a follow-on offering in October, cash and cash equivalents were $422.8 million as of September 30, 2026. Based on Verastem’s cash position, gross proceeds from the October financing, and expected revenues from AVMAPKI FAKZYNJA CO-PACK sales, Verastem believes it has the capital to fund its operating plan into the first half of 2028, including the initiation of three pivotal Phase 3 studies in PDAC, CRC, and NSCLC.

Net product revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2026 (2026 Quarter) was $24.0 million, compared to $11.2 million in net product revenue recognized for the three months ended September 30, 2025 (2025 Quarter). Total operating expenses for the 2026 Quarter were $99.2 million, compared to $52.0 million for the 2025 Quarter. Cost of sales was $3.9 million for the 2026 Quarter, compared to $2.0 million for the 2025 Quarter.

Research & development expenses for the 2026 Quarter were $68.8 million, compared to $29.0 million for the 2025 Quarter. The increase of $39.8 million, or 137%, was primarily due to increased costs for investigator fees, drug substance and drug product manufacturing costs, contract research organization costs, and personnel costs, including non-cash stock-based compensation.

Selling, general & administrative expenses for the 2026 Quarter were $26.5 million, compared to $21.0 million for the 2025 Quarter. The increase of $5.5 million, or 26%, was primarily due to higher costs for personnel, including non-cash stock-based compensation, and commercial operations.

Net loss (GAAP basis) for the 2026 Quarter was $74.7 million, or $0.74 per share (basic and diluted), compared to $98.5 million, or $1.35 per share (basic and diluted) for the 2025 Quarter.

Non-GAAP adjusted net loss for the 2026 Quarter was $72.8 million, or $0.72 per share (basic), compared to non-GAAP adjusted net loss of $39.1 million, or $0.53 per share (basic), for the 2025 Quarter. Please refer to the GAAP to non-GAAP Reconciliation attached to this press release.

Conference Call and Webcast

Verastem will host a conference call and webcast today at 4:30 p.m. ET to review the third quarter 2026 financial results and recent business updates. To access the live audio webcast of the call, along with accompanying slides, please visit the "Events & Presentations" page in the Investor section of the Company’s website, View Source A replay of the webcast will be archived and available following the event.

(Press release, Verastem, NOV 5, 2026, View Source [SID1234674348])