Rigel Pharmaceuticals: A Four-Drug Company With A Clinical Catalyst Ahead

Biotech Beast 9.27K Followers Follow Summary Rigel Pharmaceuticals in-licensed Veppanu, a drug for the treatment of certain breast cancer patients, targeting a $1B market, with revenues expected as early as Q3'26. Q2'26 saw strong sales growth from Tavalisse and Rezlidhia, offsetting Gavreto's middling performance. RIGL guides $285M–$295M 2026 revenues, excluding Veppanu upside. Upcoming R289 phase 1b data for LR-MDS and future readouts from Veppanu and Rezlidhia trials provide additional growth catalysts. FotografiaBasica/iStock via Getty Images Rigel Pharmaceuticals ( RIGL ) is now a four-drug company, with a clinical catalyst ahead for a potential fifth drug. When I wrote about RIGL in January, I rated the name a "Buy," noting the financial performance of growing sales This article was written by Biotech Beast 9.27K Followers Follow Scientist and trader of biotech stock. Focus on trading around events such as trial results and NDA/BLA approvals. Also covering companies in industries regulated by the FDA. Articles present my opinion on stocks, but don't constitute investment advice. Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.