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Exelixis (EXEL) earnings, revenues beat estimates in Q4 - Zacks

Exelixis (EXEL) earnings, revenues beat estimates in Q4 - Zacks

Exelixis, Inc. delivered better-than-expected results for fourth-quarter 2018, wherein both earnings and revenues beat estimates on strong performance by Cabometyx. 

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Momentum Indicator for EXEL turns positive, indicating new upward trend

EXEL saw its Momentum Indicator move above the 0 level on October 02, 2026. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new upward move. Traders may want to consider buying the stock or buying call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 91 similar instances where the indicator turned positive. In 66 of the 91 cases, the stock moved higher in the following days. The odds of a move higher are at 73%.

Price Prediction Chart

Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for EXEL just turned positive on October 09, 2026. Looking at past instances where EXEL's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 31 of 43 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 72%.

Following a +3.74% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where EXEL advanced for three days, in 208 of 305 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 68%.

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 168 of 270 cases where EXEL Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 62%.

Bearish Trend Analysis

The RSI Indicator demonstrates that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 15 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.

The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 14 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where EXEL declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 59%.

EXEL broke above its upper Bollinger Band on October 30, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 3 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 93, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 22 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 23 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 35 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. EXEL’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 90 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (9.777) is normal, around the industry mean (2.904). P/E Ratio (22.112) is within average values for comparable stocks, (-0.738). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.618) is also within normal values, averaging (9.059). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (128.314) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (6.305) is also within normal values, averaging (440.869).

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA), Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:REGN), Incyte Corp (NASDAQ:INCY), Exelixis (NASDAQ:EXEL), Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ARWR), Sarepta Therapeutics (NASDAQ:SRPT), Novavax (NASDAQ:NVAX), Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:NKTR), Inovio Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:INO), Cel-Sci Corp (ASE:CVM).

Industry description

Biotechnology involves genetic or protein engineering to produce medicines/therapies for treating and preventing ailments. The industry also provides crucial ingredients for diagnostics. This multi-billion-dollar industry is heavily focused on research and development, as companies attempt to continually come up with cutting-edge solutions for health. New discoveries for the treatment of diseases provide opportunities for growth for a company in this industry. Discoveries, however, must pass the regulatory approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before they can make it to markets. Amgen Inc., Gilead Sciences, Inc. and Celgene Corporation are examples of companies in this industry.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Biotechnology Industry is 2.27B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 58 to 139.16B. VRTX holds the highest valuation in this group at 139.16B. The lowest valued company is SEELQ at 58.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Biotechnology Industry was -3%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -11%, and the average quarterly price growth was -16%. CRIS experienced the highest price growth at 144%, while KPTI experienced the biggest fall at -91%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Biotechnology Industry was -5%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -12% and the average quarterly volume growth was -35%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 50
P/E Growth Rating: 46
Price Growth Rating: 66
SMR Rating: 93
Profit Risk Rating: 93
Seasonality Score: -4 (-100 ... +100)
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a developer of small molecule therapies for the treatment of cancer

Industry Biotechnology

Industry
Biotechnology
Address
1851 Harbor Bay Parkway
Phone
+1 650 837-7000
Employees
4600
Web
https://www.exelixis.com
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Exelixis (EXEL) earnings, revenues beat estimates in Q4 - Zacks