ADC Therapeutics SA

NYSE:ADCT Stock Report

Market Cap: US$139.9m

ADC Therapeutics Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 0/6

ADC Therapeutics has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 7.4%, while the Biotechs industry saw earnings growing at 36.2% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 6% per year.

Key information

7.42%

Earnings growth rate

16.18%

EPS growth rate

Biotechs Industry Growth17.04%
Revenue growth rate5.98%
Return on equityn/a
Net Margin-173.02%
Last Earnings Update31 Mar 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha Jun 06

ADC Therapeutics: 'Sell' LOTIS-5 Underwhelms And Possible Change In Strategy

Summary ADC Therapeutics is downgraded from 'Strong Buy' to 'Sell' due to safety concerns in ZYNLONTA's phase 3 LOTIS-5 trial. While ZYNLONTA + rituximab met the primary PFS endpoint, the regimen showed higher serious adverse events and Grade 5 TEAEs versus the comparator. Lack of overall survival benefit and increased withdrawals further undermine the risk-benefit profile for 2nd-line r/r DLBCL expansion. Strategic alternatives, including cost reductions, are under consideration, as regulatory and commercial prospects for ZYNLONTA become uncertain. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update May 28

ADCT: Higher Revenue And Margin Assumptions Will Support Future Earnings Potential

Analysts have raised their price target for ADC Therapeutics by $1, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations as key drivers of the revision. Analyst Commentary While the latest price target revision for ADC Therapeutics reflects updated assumptions on revenue, margins, and P/E, bearish analysts continue to flag several risks that could limit upside if execution falls short.
Analysis Article May 07

Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On ADC Therapeutics SA's (NYSE:ADCT) First-Quarter Report

It's been a good week for ADC Therapeutics SA ( NYSE:ADCT ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...
Narrative Update May 03

ADCT: Updated Capital Plans And Refined Assumptions Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have increased their price target on ADC Therapeutics by $1, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that they believe better align the valuation with current fundamentals and expectations. Analyst Commentary Despite the modest $1 lift in the price target, recent commentary around ADC Therapeutics still carries a cautious tone.
Narrative Update Apr 19

ADCT: Refined Risk And Earnings Assumptions Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts raised their price target on ADC Therapeutics by $1, citing updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that collectively fine tune their outlook rather than overhaul it. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts are treating the latest US$1 price target adjustment as a refinement rather than a signal of strong conviction, and their commentary leans cautious around execution, valuation and growth visibility.
Narrative Update Apr 05

ADCT: Refreshed Revenue And Margin Assumptions Will Strengthen Future Earnings Power

Analysts have lifted their price target on ADC Therapeutics by $1, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E as the key drivers of the change. Analyst Commentary While the latest price target adjustment reflects refreshed modeling on discount rates, revenue assumptions, margins and future P/E, bearish analysts are still flagging several areas of concern that they see as reasons to stay cautious.
Narrative Update Mar 21

ADCT: Higher Revenue Assumptions Will Support Stronger Future Earnings Power

Analysts have lifted their price target fair value for ADC Therapeutics from $5.00 to $6.00, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that change their overall assessment of risk and return. Valuation Changes Fair Value: raised from $5.00 to $6.00 per share, indicating a higher assessed intrinsic value.
Narrative Update Mar 04

ADCT: Higher Revenue Outlook And Richer P/E Multiple Will Support Upside

Analysts have trimmed their price target on ADC Therapeutics to $7.50 from $8.20, citing updated assumptions that combine higher projected revenue growth with lower expected profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: reduced from $8.20 to $7.50, a modest cut to the target level used in the model.
Analysis Article Feb 05

ADC Therapeutics SA's (NYSE:ADCT) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking

ADC Therapeutics SA's ( NYSE:ADCT ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 6.7x might make it look like a buy right now...
Analysis Article Sep 30

ADC Therapeutics SA (NYSE:ADCT) Held Back By Insufficient Growth Even After Shares Climb 31%

Despite an already strong run, ADC Therapeutics SA ( NYSE:ADCT ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 31% in...
Analysis Article May 27

Shareholders Will Likely Find ADC Therapeutics SA's (NYSE:ADCT) CEO Compensation Acceptable

Key Insights ADC Therapeutics to hold its Annual General Meeting on 3rd of June CEO Ameet Mallik's total compensation...
Analysis Article May 17

Analysts Are Upgrading ADC Therapeutics SA (NYSE:ADCT) After Its Latest Results

ADC Therapeutics SA ( NYSE:ADCT ) just released its first-quarter report and things are looking bullish. Results...
Analysis Article Apr 04

ADC Therapeutics SA's (NYSE:ADCT) 31% Dip In Price Shows Sentiment Is Matching Revenues

Unfortunately for some shareholders, the ADC Therapeutics SA ( NYSE:ADCT ) share price has dived 31% in the last thirty...
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New Narrative Apr 03

Expanding ZYNLONTA Trials Will Broaden DLBCL Treatment Options

Expanding ZYNLONTA into earlier lines of DLBCL through trials could significantly boost revenue by accessing a larger patient population.
Seeking Alpha Mar 25

ADC Therapeutics: Promise Remains, But Fortunes Rest On Success Of Single Trial In 2025

Summary ADC Therapeutics' primary focus is on the CD19-targeted antibody-drug conjugate Zynlonta, with key trials like LOTIS-5 and LOTIS-7 shaping its future prospects. Financially, ADCT holds $274.3 million in cash but faces a net loss, with a cash runway of approximately two years. The company's near-term success hinges on the results of the LOTIS-5 trial, crucial for confirming Zynlonta's efficacy and potential market expansion. Despite a challenging competitive landscape, ADCT's current valuation and cash position make it a high-risk/high-reward investment, meriting a "Buy" sentiment with caution. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Mar 10

Does This Valuation Of ADC Therapeutics SA (NYSE:ADCT) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, ADC Therapeutics fair value estimate is US$1.47 ADC...
Analysis Article Feb 12

Investors Don't See Light At End Of ADC Therapeutics SA's (NYSE:ADCT) Tunnel And Push Stock Down 26%

Unfortunately for some shareholders, the ADC Therapeutics SA ( NYSE:ADCT ) share price has dived 26% in the last thirty...
Seeking Alpha Dec 12

ADC Therapeutics: Continues To Make Strides With ZYNLONTA Targeting DLBCL

Summary Initial positive results released from the phase 1b study, using ZYNLONTA + COLUMVI for the treatment of patients with 2nd-line relapsed/refractory DLBCL. Additional results from the phase 1b study, using ZYNLONTA + COLUMVI for the treatment of patients with 2nd-line relapsed/refractory DLBCL, to be released in the 1st half of 2025. The seven major Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma markets are expected to reach $5.25 billion by 2034. Antibody-drug conjugate with monoclonal antibody directed CD-22 ADCT-602 is being explored in a phase 1/2 study for the treatment of patients with relapsed/refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Nov 16

Investors Don't See Light At End Of ADC Therapeutics SA's (NYSE:ADCT) Tunnel And Push Stock Down 26%

ADC Therapeutics SA ( NYSE:ADCT ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough month...
Analysis Article Jul 18

ADC Therapeutics SA (NYSE:ADCT) Surges 34% Yet Its Low P/S Is No Reason For Excitement

Those holding ADC Therapeutics SA ( NYSE:ADCT ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 34% in the...
Seeking Alpha Jun 06

Limiting Concerns On ADC Therapeutics' Prospects

Summary ADC Therapeutics is developing antibody-drug conjugates for hematologic cancers and solid tumors. Their drug Zynlonta shows promise in targeting and killing cancer cells while reducing damage to healthy tissues. ADCT's pipeline includes ADCT-601 and ADCT-602 for solid tumors and acute lymphoblastic leukemia. ADCT has significant cash burn and debt, leading to financial constraints and a limited cash runway. Despite a promising pipeline, ADCT's high valuation and competitive challenges justify a "hold" rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article May 30

ADC Therapeutics SA's (NYSE:ADCT) 26% Dip In Price Shows Sentiment Is Matching Revenues

The ADC Therapeutics SA ( NYSE:ADCT ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a substantial...
Analysis Article May 10

Analysts Are Updating Their ADC Therapeutics SA (NYSE:ADCT) Estimates After Its First-Quarter Results

ADC Therapeutics SA ( NYSE:ADCT ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 3.4...
Seeking Alpha Mar 19

ADC Therapeutics: Real Opportunity With Real Risk In 2024 (Rating Upgrade)

Summary ADC Therapeutics has experienced a 200%+ recovery since being undervalued and trading below their cash on hand. The company's prospects are now uncertain as they face challenges in getting a foothold for their approved antibody-drug conjugate. The success of the phase 3 trial for loncastuximab will determine the company's near-term aspirations and market sentiment. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Mar 17

ADC Therapeutics SA's (NYSE:ADCT) 29% Dip In Price Shows Sentiment Is Matching Revenues

ADC Therapeutics SA ( NYSE:ADCT ) shares have retraced a considerable 29% in the last month, reversing a fair amount of...
Analysis Article Jan 18

ADC Therapeutics SA (NYSE:ADCT) Shares Fly 38% But Investors Aren't Buying For Growth

Despite an already strong run, ADC Therapeutics SA ( NYSE:ADCT ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 38% in...
Seeking Alpha Dec 29

ADC Therapeutics: Rising From The Ashes Of A Halted Drug Trial

Summary ADCs are a promising development in cancer treatment, targeting specific tumors with minimal side effects. ADCT's first drug, Zynlonta, was approved for third line treatment of lymphoma, but a halted trial for second line treatment was a setback. New data shows that the combination of Zynlonta and Rituximab can cure certain types of lymphoma, and ADCT has a robust pipeline of potential therapies. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Dec 14

An Intrinsic Calculation For ADC Therapeutics SA (NYSE:ADCT) Suggests It's 38% Undervalued

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, ADC Therapeutics fair value estimate is US$2.71 Current share...
Seeking Alpha Dec 01

ADC Therapeutics: Navigating A Swirling Drain

Summary ADC Therapeutics (ADCT) is trading well below its cash on hand, underlying its severely poor sentiment from investors. ADCT's main molecule, loncastuximab tesirine, has shown positive results in the relapse/refractory setting. ADCT has other pipeline projects in development, with data from phase 1 studies expected in the first half of 2024. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Aug 29

ADC Therapeutics: Slowly Moving Toward Solvency

Summary ADC Therapeutics is a small-cap biotech with an approved antibody-drug conjugate in lymphoma. The company has faced setbacks but has cash on hand and promising clinical data outside of their flagship product. They are trading below their enterprise value, making them a potentially strong opportunity for risk-tolerant investors. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How ADC Therapeutics makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:ADCT Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 2679-137820
31 Dec 2581-143800
30 Sep 2575-167800
30 Jun 2577-170810
31 Mar 2576-150830
31 Dec 2471-158860
30 Sep 2471-212900
30 Jun 2467-215930
31 Mar 2469-227980
31 Dec 2370-2401060
30 Sep 23123-1811140
30 Jun 23184-1841280
31 Mar 23182-2001370
31 Dec 22210-1571430
30 Sep 22157-1661460
30 Jun 2294-1871430
31 Mar 2280-1951420
31 Dec 2134-2301360
30 Sep 2117-2521290
30 Jun 214-2001160
31 Mar 210-2541000
31 Dec 200-246770
30 Sep 200-226530
30 Jun 200-237350
31 Mar 201-135190
31 Dec 192-116140
30 Sep 193-112110
30 Jun 193-111110
31 Mar 192-117100
31 Dec 181-12390
31 Dec 172-9080

Quality Earnings: ADCT is currently unprofitable.

Growing Profit Margin: ADCT is currently unprofitable.


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: ADCT is unprofitable, but has reduced losses over the past 5 years at a rate of 7.4% per year.

Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare ADCT's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable

Earnings vs Industry: ADCT is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Biotechs industry (54.5%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: ADCT's liabilities exceed its assets, so it is difficult to calculate its Return on Equity.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/10 15:33
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/10 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Sources

ADC Therapeutics SA is covered by 21 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Tazeen AhmadBofA Global Research
Eric SchmidtCantor Fitzgerald & Co.
Naureen QuibriaCapital One Securities, Inc.