Zai Lab (ZLAB) Stock Overview
A biopharmaceutical company, focuses on discovering, developing, and commercializing products that address medical conditions in the areas of oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and infectious diseases. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 4/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$18.60 |
| 52 Week High | US$44.34 |
| 52 Week Low | US$15.96 |
| Beta | 0.84 |
| 1 Month Change | -10.06% |
| 3 Month Change | -4.86% |
| 1 Year Change | -36.73% |
| 3 Year Change | -44.73% |
| 5 Year Change | -87.92% |
| Change since IPO | 3.33% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 01
ZLAB: Diversified Pipeline And DLL3 Partnerships Will Support Long-Term Expansion
The analyst price target for Zai Lab has been reduced by about $14 to $35, with analysts citing lower modeled revenue growth, modestly higher discount rates, and management's commentary on more modest 2026 top line expectations given pricing pressures and competition in China. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Zai Lab points to a more cautious stance on revenue growth and valuation, with several firms trimming their price targets while still recognizing areas of execution strength and pipeline potential.
Narrative Update • Apr 16
ZLAB: Cautious China Outlook And Pipeline Progress Will Shape A Measured Re Rating
Analysts have lowered their average price targets on Zai Lab by several dollars, citing more cautious expectations for 2026 revenue growth. Management anticipates modest top line trends with pricing pressure and rising competition in China, which is reflected in slightly adjusted P/E assumptions and growth inputs.Seeking Alpha • Apr 06
Zai Lab: Xacduro And ZL-1310 Drive Growth Narrative
Summary On March 31, Zai Lab Limited stock finally broke out of its downward trend. One of the key factors behind this was the ZLAB announcement of a partnership agreement with Amgen. Moreover, I believe that the growing institutional investors' interest in Zai Lab is also driven by the strong performance of Zejula, Nuzyra, and Xacduro. So, Zejula, the leader within the PARPis class for the treatment of ovarian cancer, generated $56 million in revenue for Zai Lab in Q4, up 32.1% quarter-on-quarter. In this article, I have highlighted 3 more reasons explaining why I believe ZLAB stock's risk/reward profile is attractive. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRecent updates
Narrative Update • May 01
ZLAB: Diversified Pipeline And DLL3 Partnerships Will Support Long-Term Expansion
The analyst price target for Zai Lab has been reduced by about $14 to $35, with analysts citing lower modeled revenue growth, modestly higher discount rates, and management's commentary on more modest 2026 top line expectations given pricing pressures and competition in China. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Zai Lab points to a more cautious stance on revenue growth and valuation, with several firms trimming their price targets while still recognizing areas of execution strength and pipeline potential.Narrative Update • Apr 16
ZLAB: Cautious China Outlook And Pipeline Progress Will Shape A Measured Re Rating
Analysts have lowered their average price targets on Zai Lab by several dollars, citing more cautious expectations for 2026 revenue growth. Management anticipates modest top line trends with pricing pressure and rising competition in China, which is reflected in slightly adjusted P/E assumptions and growth inputs.Seeking Alpha • Apr 06
Zai Lab: Xacduro And ZL-1310 Drive Growth Narrative
Summary On March 31, Zai Lab Limited stock finally broke out of its downward trend. One of the key factors behind this was the ZLAB announcement of a partnership agreement with Amgen. Moreover, I believe that the growing institutional investors' interest in Zai Lab is also driven by the strong performance of Zejula, Nuzyra, and Xacduro. So, Zejula, the leader within the PARPis class for the treatment of ovarian cancer, generated $56 million in revenue for Zai Lab in Q4, up 32.1% quarter-on-quarter. In this article, I have highlighted 3 more reasons explaining why I believe ZLAB stock's risk/reward profile is attractive. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Apr 02
ZLAB: Mixed Coverage And Pipeline Progress Will Shape A Measured Re Rating
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Zai Lab, and the model update now points to a fair value of $21.80. This reflects expectations for more modest revenue growth and profit margins, along with a higher future P/E multiple.
Narrative Update • Mar 19
ZLAB: China Approvals And Oncology Pipeline Progress Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Zai Lab by up to $18, reflecting more cautious assumptions on revenue growth and competitive pressures. At the same time, updated models incorporate a higher projected profit margin and a lower future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Mar 04
ZLAB: China Approvals And Pipeline Execution Will Support Future Upside Potential
Narrative Update The updated analyst price target for Zai Lab has moved down from $67.22 to $55.00 as analysts factor in more modest projected revenue growth, lower profit margins, a higher assumed discount rate, and recent Street research pointing to pricing pressure, competition in China, and adjustments to company models following management commentary. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Zai Lab shows a mix of recalibrated price targets and ongoing constructive views on execution and longer term growth prospects.Narrative Update • Feb 17
ZLAB: Mixed Coverage And New Approvals Will Shape A Measured Re Rating
Analysts trimmed their price targets on Zai Lab by $3.03, reflecting updated fair value and P/E assumptions, as well as fresh views on the company following recent research coverage changes. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Zai Lab has sent a mixed message, with some optimism around longer term potential but also fresh caution on how the current share price lines up with execution risks and valuation assumptions.Narrative Update • Feb 03
ZLAB: Fresh Coverage And Pipeline Progress Will Support A Re Rating
The updated analyst price target for Zai Lab moves to about US$23.45 from about US$28.14, as analysts factor in lower revenue growth assumptions and a lower future P/E multiple, partly offset by higher projected profit margins and supported by fresh coverage and a US$35 target from recent Street research. Analyst Commentary While the updated blended price target for Zai Lab sits around US$23.45, investor sentiment is being pulled in different directions.Narrative Update • Jan 20
ZLAB: Pipeline And New China Approvals Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Zai Lab to US$67.22 per share, reflecting slightly updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E following fresh coverage initiation and list changes in recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Street research on Zai Lab has been mixed recently, but the latest fair value update and fresh coverage suggest that some bullish analysts still see room for upside relative to current pricing.Narrative Update • Jan 06
ZLAB: Pipeline Execution After Conviction List Removal Will Drive Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Zai Lab from US$74.00 to US$67.22, citing updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples following its removal from a regional conviction list by a major broker. Analyst Commentary Goldman Sachs removed Zai Lab from its APAC Conviction List as part of a broader monthly review, which has prompted some investors to reassess expectations and risk appetite around the stock.Narrative Update • Dec 20
ZLAB Removed From Conviction List Yet Future Pipeline Progress May Re-Rate Shares
Analysts have cut their price target on Zai Lab from approximately $39 to about $28, reflecting a materially lower growth outlook and higher perceived risk, as evidenced by its recent removal from a major APAC conviction list. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts have interpreted the removal of Zai Lab from a major APAC conviction list as a signal that the company may face a more challenging path to justifying a premium valuation, particularly given rising competition and execution uncertainties in its pipeline and commercialization strategy.Narrative Update • Dec 06
ZLAB: Diversified Pipeline Is Expected To Drive Long-Term Market Expansion
Narrative Update on Zai Lab Analysts have moderately lowered their price target on Zai Lab to approximately $49.49, reflecting more conservative assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins, along with the stock’s recent removal from a key regional conviction list. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Zai Lab have prompted a more nuanced view of the company’s risk and reward profile, with analysts highlighting both supportive fundamentals and execution challenges that could influence the stock’s re-rating trajectory.Narrative Update • Nov 22
ZLAB: Pipeline Diversification And Ongoing Partnerships Will Support Long-Term Market Expansion
Zai Lab's analyst price target has been revised downward from approximately $53.40 to $49.49. Analysts cite concerns over slowing revenue growth and narrowing profit margins.Analysis Article • Nov 09
Zai Lab Limited (NASDAQ:ZLAB) Analysts Are Cutting Their Estimates: Here's What You Need To Know
Zai Lab Limited ( NASDAQ:ZLAB ) missed earnings with its latest third-quarter results, disappointing overly-optimistic...Analysis Article • Nov 07
Analyst Forecasts Just Became More Bearish On Zai Lab Limited (NASDAQ:ZLAB)
Market forces rained on the parade of Zai Lab Limited ( NASDAQ:ZLAB ) shareholders today, when the analysts downgraded...Narrative Update • Nov 07
ZLAB: Future Product Launches Will Drive Broader Market Reach And Patient Access
Analysts have lowered their price target for Zai Lab from approximately $55.41 to $53.40. They cite adjustments in key financial projections and the company's recent removal from a major conviction list as supporting factors.Analysis Article • Nov 06
Revenues Working Against Zai Lab Limited's (NASDAQ:ZLAB) Share Price Following 26% Dive
Zai Lab Limited ( NASDAQ:ZLAB ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with a...Analysis Article • Oct 05
Is Zai Lab (NASDAQ:ZLAB) Using Debt Sensibly?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Narrative Update • Sep 23
Expanding China Healthcare And Global Pipelines Will Broaden Patient Options
Despite encouraging Phase III trial data for bemarituzumab in gastric cancer, which bolsters near-term commercial outlooks and regulatory momentum in China, Zai Lab’s consensus analyst price target saw only a slight downward adjustment from $56.31 to $55.41. Analyst Commentary Positive Phase III FORTITUDE-101 trial data for bemarituzumab in first-line FGFR2b+ gastric cancer.Analysis Article • Jun 16
Revenues Not Telling The Story For Zai Lab Limited (NASDAQ:ZLAB) After Shares Rise 33%
Zai Lab Limited ( NASDAQ:ZLAB ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 33% after a shaky period beforehand...
New Narrative • Apr 30
New VYVGART And Pipeline Advances Will Expand Global Markets
Strong revenue growth is expected due to robust product launches and pipeline innovations, with profitability anticipated through cost optimization and operational efficiencies.Seeking Alpha • Mar 20
Zai Lab: Still Attractive Despite Higher Costs And Added Trade War Risks
Summary ZLAB’s Vyvgart revenue has been impressive, rising from roughly $93.6 million in 2024. I now consider this IP one of ZLAB’s main growth drivers. ZLAB’s ongoing strategy of focusing on Chinese approvals continues to pay off with Vyvgart Hytrulo, Xacduro, and Augtyro in oncology and autoimmune diseases. They also have late-stage assets like Bemarituzumab (gastric cancer), KarXT (schizophrenia), and Optune (pancreatic/lung cancer) that could become major revenue verticals in China. ZLAB’s balance sheet is pretty solid, with close to 2.4 years of runway, and aiming towards profitability by yearend 2025. ZLAB’s valuation is higher than when I first covered it. New trade risks between the US and China also exist, but I remain bullish at these levels. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Mar 06
Zai Lab Limited's (NASDAQ:ZLAB) 31% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up
Zai Lab Limited ( NASDAQ:ZLAB ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 31% share price jump in the last...Analysis Article • Jan 20
Investors Don't See Light At End Of Zai Lab Limited's (NASDAQ:ZLAB) Tunnel
You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 7.9x Zai Lab Limited ( NASDAQ:ZLAB ) is a stock worth...Seeking Alpha • Dec 26
Zai Lab: Rapidly Improving Outlook Bodes Well For The Future
Summary Zai Lab Limited is transitioning from a "Hold" to a "Buy" rating due to rapid revenue growth and upcoming potential approvals. ZLAB's strategy involves in-licensing U.S.-approved drugs for the Chinese market, with key products like Zejula, Qinlock, Nuzyra, Vyvgart, and Optune driving revenue. Despite high costs, ZLAB's consistent quarterly revenue growth and a strong cash position indicate a promising future. Zai Lab's unique market position and strong pipeline make it a compelling investment for those with high risk tolerance. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 15
The Zai Lab Limited (NASDAQ:ZLAB) Third-Quarter Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts
There's been a notable change in appetite for Zai Lab Limited ( NASDAQ:ZLAB ) shares in the week since its...Analysis Article • Sep 28
Zai Lab Limited (NASDAQ:ZLAB) Stock Catapults 26% Though Its Price And Business Still Lag The Industry
Zai Lab Limited ( NASDAQ:ZLAB ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 26% gain in the last month alone...Analysis Article • Sep 23
Zai Lab (NASDAQ:ZLAB) Has Debt But No Earnings; Should You Worry?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Jun 12
Shareholders May Not Be So Generous With Zai Lab Limited's (NASDAQ:ZLAB) CEO Compensation And Here's Why
Key Insights Zai Lab will host its Annual General Meeting on 18th of June Salary of US$868.5k is part of CEO Samantha...Analysis Article • May 14
Improved Revenues Required Before Zai Lab Limited (NASDAQ:ZLAB) Stock's 50% Jump Looks Justified
Zai Lab Limited ( NASDAQ:ZLAB ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...Seeking Alpha • Apr 16
A Risky Bet: Zai Lab's Uncertain Future
Summary Zai Lab offers a weaker value proposition for investors looking to bet on Chinese biotech due to its pure license in approach, limiting its potential to tap into global market. Its key products have shown a slow-down in 2023 and is facing increased competition. There is limited excitement in the current pipeline, as competitors have already taken the lead in the development timeline. The company is overvalued because it is trading at a similar P/S ratio to its peers, even though it has weaker quality in several key aspects. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Mar 29
Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Zai Lab Limited's (NASDAQ:ZLAB) 29% Price Drop
Unfortunately for some shareholders, the Zai Lab Limited ( NASDAQ:ZLAB ) share price has dived 29% in the last thirty...Analysis Article • Mar 24
We're Hopeful That Zai Lab (NASDAQ:ZLAB) Will Use Its Cash Wisely
Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...Analysis Article • Jan 18
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Zai Lab Limited's (NASDAQ:ZLAB) Low P/S
With a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 8.7x Zai Lab Limited ( NASDAQ:ZLAB ) may be sending bullish signals at the...Shareholder Returns
| ZLAB | US Biotechs | US Market | |
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| 7D | -12.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| 1Y | -36.7% | 42.0% | 31.1% |
Return vs Industry: ZLAB underperformed the US Biotechs industry which returned 42% over the past year.
Return vs Market: ZLAB underperformed the US Market which returned 31.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| ZLAB volatility | |
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| ZLAB Average Weekly Movement | 7.7% |
| Biotechs Industry Average Movement | 10.7% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.3% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: ZLAB has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: ZLAB's weekly volatility (8%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 2013 | 1,784 | Samantha Du | www.zailaboratory.com |
Zai Lab Limited, a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on discovering, developing, and commercializing products that address medical conditions in the areas of oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and infectious diseases. Its commercial products include Zejula, an orally administered poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase 1/2 inhibitor for treating ovarian cancer; VYVGART, a human IgG1 antibody fragment for generalized myasthenia gravis and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy; NUZYRA for community-acquired bacterial pneumonia and acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections; Optune for glioblastoma multiforme; Qinlock for gastrointestinal stromal tumors; Xacduro for treating hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia caused by a cinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus complex; and Augtyro for the treatment of ROS proto-oncogene 1 and non-small cell lung cancer. The company has a strategic collaboration with Tesaro, Inc., NovoCure Ltd., Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Paratek Bermuda Ltd., argent BV, Turning Point Therapeutics, Inc., Entasis Therapeutics Holdings Inc., Karuna Therapeutics, Inc., Pfizer Inc., Amgen Inc., and with Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH.
Zai Lab Limited Fundamentals Summary
| ZLAB fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$2.09b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$178.11m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$453.28m |
4.6x
P/S Ratio-11.7x
P/E RatioIs ZLAB overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| ZLAB income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$453.28m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$411.67m |
| Gross Profit | US$41.61m |
| Other Expenses | US$219.72m |
| Earnings | -US$178.11m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -1.59 |
| Gross Margin | 9.18% |
| Net Profit Margin | -39.29% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 32.3% |
How did ZLAB perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/11 05:02 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/08 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Zai Lab Limited is covered by 34 analysts. 16 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Rebecca Liang | Bernstein |
| Bo Li | BofA Global Research |
| Bo Li | BofA Global Research |