Zai Lab Limited

NasdaqGM:ZLAB Stock Report

Market Cap: US$2.9b

Zai Lab Future Growth

Future criteria checks 5/6

Zai Lab is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 68.2% and 34.2% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 66.6% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be -12% in 3 years.

Key information

68.2%

Earnings growth rate

66.6%

EPS growth rate

Biotechs earnings growth27.7%
Revenue growth rate34.2%
Future return on equity-12.0%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated18 Dec 2024

Recent future growth updates

The Zai Lab Limited (NASDAQ:ZLAB) Third-Quarter Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts

Nov 15
The Zai Lab Limited (NASDAQ:ZLAB) Third-Quarter Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts

Recent updates

Zai Lab: Rapidly Improving Outlook Bodes Well For The Future

Dec 26

The Zai Lab Limited (NASDAQ:ZLAB) Third-Quarter Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts

Nov 15
The Zai Lab Limited (NASDAQ:ZLAB) Third-Quarter Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts

Zai Lab Limited (NASDAQ:ZLAB) Stock Catapults 26% Though Its Price And Business Still Lag The Industry

Sep 28
Zai Lab Limited (NASDAQ:ZLAB) Stock Catapults 26% Though Its Price And Business Still Lag The Industry

Zai Lab (NASDAQ:ZLAB) Has Debt But No Earnings; Should You Worry?

Sep 23
Zai Lab (NASDAQ:ZLAB) Has Debt But No Earnings; Should You Worry?

Shareholders May Not Be So Generous With Zai Lab Limited's (NASDAQ:ZLAB) CEO Compensation And Here's Why

Jun 12
Shareholders May Not Be So Generous With Zai Lab Limited's (NASDAQ:ZLAB) CEO Compensation And Here's Why

Improved Revenues Required Before Zai Lab Limited (NASDAQ:ZLAB) Stock's 50% Jump Looks Justified

May 14
Improved Revenues Required Before Zai Lab Limited (NASDAQ:ZLAB) Stock's 50% Jump Looks Justified

A Risky Bet: Zai Lab's Uncertain Future

Apr 16

Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Zai Lab Limited's (NASDAQ:ZLAB) 29% Price Drop

Mar 29
Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Zai Lab Limited's (NASDAQ:ZLAB) 29% Price Drop

We're Hopeful That Zai Lab (NASDAQ:ZLAB) Will Use Its Cash Wisely

Mar 24
We're Hopeful That Zai Lab (NASDAQ:ZLAB) Will Use Its Cash Wisely

Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Zai Lab Limited's (NASDAQ:ZLAB) Low P/S

Jan 18
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Zai Lab Limited's (NASDAQ:ZLAB) Low P/S

Here's Why We're Not Too Worried About Zai Lab's (NASDAQ:ZLAB) Cash Burn Situation

Sep 22
Here's Why We're Not Too Worried About Zai Lab's (NASDAQ:ZLAB) Cash Burn Situation

Zai Lab Limited's (NASDAQ:ZLAB) 25% Dip Still Leaving Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Its P/SRatio

Jun 24
Zai Lab Limited's (NASDAQ:ZLAB) 25% Dip Still Leaving Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Its P/SRatio

We Think Zai Lab (NASDAQ:ZLAB) Can Afford To Drive Business Growth

Jun 02
We Think Zai Lab (NASDAQ:ZLAB) Can Afford To Drive Business Growth

Is Zai Lab Limited (NASDAQ:ZLAB) Trading At A 44% Discount?

Feb 16
Is Zai Lab Limited (NASDAQ:ZLAB) Trading At A 44% Discount?

Zai Lab (NASDAQ:ZLAB) Is In A Good Position To Deliver On Growth Plans

Jan 20
Zai Lab (NASDAQ:ZLAB) Is In A Good Position To Deliver On Growth Plans

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGM:ZLAB - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/2026930753213211
12/31/2025586-170-204-13614
12/31/2024393-267-162-22913
9/30/2024356-271-219-174N/A
6/30/2024323-298-215-202N/A
3/31/2024291-339-223-219N/A
12/31/2023267-335-193-198N/A
9/30/2023263-301-291-293N/A
6/30/2023252-393-371-364N/A
3/31/2023231-410-368-350N/A
12/31/2022215-443-393-368N/A
9/30/2022197-593-438-411N/A
6/30/2022182-529-472-446N/A
3/31/2022171-554-494-467N/A
12/31/2021144-704-568-549N/A
9/30/2021115-569-458-441N/A
6/30/202187-537-374-359N/A
3/31/202161-454-357-346N/A
12/31/202049-269-227-216N/A
9/30/202039-239-219-212N/A
6/30/202029-240-212-200N/A
3/31/202019-201-203-189N/A
12/31/201913-195-206-191N/A
9/30/20198-212-209-196N/A
6/30/20194-181N/AN/AN/A
3/31/20192-160N/AN/AN/A
12/31/20180-139-108-98N/A
9/30/2018N/A-89N/AN/AN/A
6/30/2018N/A-67N/AN/AN/A
3/31/2018N/A-59N/AN/AN/A
12/31/2017N/A-50N/A-32N/A
9/30/2017N/A-50N/AN/AN/A
6/30/2017N/A-50N/A-41N/A
3/31/2017N/A-44N/A-37N/A
12/31/2016N/A-38N/A-32N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: ZLAB is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered faster growth than the savings rate (2.6%).

Earnings vs Market: ZLAB is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered above average market growth.

High Growth Earnings: ZLAB is expected to become profitable in the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: ZLAB's revenue (34.2% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the US market (9.2% per year).

High Growth Revenue: ZLAB's revenue (34.2% per year) is forecast to grow faster than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: ZLAB is forecast to be unprofitable in 3 years.

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/30 20:19
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/30 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Zai Lab Limited is covered by 28 analysts. 14 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Michael MengBOCI Research Ltd.
Linda LuBOCI Research Ltd.
Wai Chak YuenBOCI Research Ltd.