IDEAYA Biosciences

IDEAYA Biosciences

Precision oncology therapies guided by biomarkers

Overview

IDEAYA Biosciences develops targeted cancer therapies by combining translational biomarkers with small molecule drug discovery to identify and treat specific patient populations defined by molecular diagnostics. Its product work relies on identifying biomarkers that predict which patients will respond to a given therapy and then designing and optimizing small molecules that target those biology. The company differentiates itself by grounding drug discovery in biomarker-driven precision medicine—mapping patient subgroups to therapies rather than pursuing broad oncology indications—and by pursuing partnerships and licensing to fund R&D and reach commercialization. The goal is to deliver precise, biomarker-guided cancer treatments that improve outcomes for defined patient groups and bring those therapies to market through collaborations and eventual sales of approved drugs.

About IDEAYA Biosciences

Simplify's Rating
Why IDEAYA Biosciences is rated
B
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated B on Differentiation

Industries

Biotechnology

Healthcare

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 cash reached $1.24 billion, funding operations into 2030.
  • OptimUM-02 met its primary endpoint, with PFS 6.9 months versus 3.1 months.
  • IDE849, IDE892, and darovasertib deliver multiple 2026 data readouts and launch catalysts.

What critics are saying

  • Darovasertib still faces FDA rejection, launch delay, or overall-survival weakness after H2 2026.
  • IDE849, IDE892, and IDE397 remain precommercial; one failure cuts the pipeline's value sharply.
  • June 2026 equity raising diluted holders; another financing follows if launches slip past 2026.

What makes IDEAYA Biosciences unique

  • Darovasertib reached registrational success in metastatic uveal melanoma; NDA filing started August 2026.
  • IDEAYA built an MTAP-deletion franchise around IDE892, IDE397, and Roche's RG6505.
  • AstraZeneca, Roche, Gilead, and Servier validate IDEAYA's combination-first partnering model.

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Funding

Total Funding

$1.3B

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

9 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Program

Stock Options

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Stock Price

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

-1%
Business Insider
Aug 8th, 2026
LifeSci Capital sticks to its Buy rating for IDEAYA Biosciences (IDYA).

LifeSci Capital sticks to its Buy rating for IDEAYA Biosciences (IDYA). Aug. 8, 2026, 08:35 AM LifeSci Capital analyst Charles Zhu maintained a Buy rating on IDEAYA Biosciences today and set a price target of $58.00. * Unlock powerful investing tools with TipRanks Premium to make smarter, more confident investment decisions * Subscribe to TipRanks Smart Investor Newsletter, and discover new investing opportunities with data-backed stock picks Zhu covers the Healthcare sector, focusing on stocks such as Revolution Medicines, Kura Oncology, and IDEAYA Biosciences. According to TipRanks, Zhu has an average return of 25.9% and a 63.60% success rate on recommended stocks. IDEAYA Biosciences has an analyst consensus of Strong Buy, with a price target consensus of $51.91. Based on IDEAYA Biosciences' latest earnings release for the quarter ending June 30, the company reported a quarterly revenue of $8.86 million and a GAAP net loss of $112.45 million. In comparison, last year the company had a GAAP net loss of $77.49 million Read More on IDYA:

Ideaya Biosciences
Jun 17th, 2026
IDEAYA Biosciences announces Yujiro S. Hata elected Chairman of its Board of Directors.

IDEAYA Biosciences announces Yujiro S. Hata elected Chairman of its Board of Directors. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDYA), a leading precision medicine oncology company, today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Yujiro S. Hata, Chairman of the Board. Mr. Hata is currently President and Chief Executive Officer, and a member of IDEAYA's Board. Terry Rosen, Ph.D., will serve as Lead Independent Director of IDEAYA's Board. "On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to congratulate Yujiro on this Chair appointment," said Dr. Terry Rosen, Lead Independent Director, IDEAYA Biosciences. "Since founding IDEAYA over a decade ago, Yujiro's vision, passion for the mission, and leadership have been core to the evolution of IDEAYA from an early science-driven start-up to a leading precision medicine oncology company with an extensive clinical pipeline where commercial launch preparations are underway." "I am grateful to the board for the opportunity to serve and advance IDEAYA's vision to drive forward our important cancer research and deliver breakthrough therapies for patients to address high unmet medical needs in cancer," said Yujiro S. Hata, President and Chief Executive Officer, IDEAYA Biosciences. About IDEAYA Biosciences IDEAYA is a precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery, development, and commercialization of transformative therapies for cancer. Its approach integrates expertise in small-molecule drug discovery, structural biology and bioinformatics with robust internal capabilities in identifying and validating translational biomarkers to develop tailored, potentially first-in-class targeted therapies aligned to the genetic drivers of disease. Ideaya Biosciences Inc. has built a deep pipeline of product candidates focused on synthetic lethality and antibody-drug conjugates, or ADCs, for molecularly defined solid tumor indications. Its mission is to bring forth the next wave of precision oncology therapies that are more selective, more effective, and deeply personalized with the goal of altering the course of disease and improving clinical outcomes for patients with cancer. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements related to IDEAYA's vision, strategy, mission, future growth, advancement of its research programs, development and potential commercialization of its product candidates, preparations for potential commercial launches, and the ability to deliver breakthrough therapies to patients with cancer and address unmet medical needs. Such forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations, assumptions and beliefs and involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, including, but not limited to, those related to IDEAYA's clinical programs, commercial activities, and performance and/or achievements, to differ significantly and/or materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the uncertainties inherent in the drug development process, including the process of designing and conducting preclinical and clinical trials, enrollment rates, safety outcomes, efficacy results, regulatory interactions and decisions, and the ability to translate preclinical findings into clinical benefit, manufacturing and supply risks, competition, changes in standard of care, the timing and success of commercialization efforts, the outcome of collaborations and licensing arrangements, IDEAYA's ability to successfully establish, protect and defend its intellectual property, and other matters that could affect the sufficiency of financial resources to fund operations. IDEAYA undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. A further description of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of IDEAYA in general, are in IDEAYA's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including IDEAYA's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any current and periodic reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Investor and Media Contact IDEAYA Biosciences Joshua Bleharski, Ph.D. Chief Financial Officer [email protected] SOURCE IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc.

PR Newswire
Jun 15th, 2026
IDEAYA's IDE892 PRMT5 inhibitor enters phase 1/2 trial for MTAP-deleted pancreatic and lung cancers

IDEAYA Biosciences has enrolled the first patient in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial evaluating IDE892, an MTA-cooperative PRMT5 inhibitor, combined with IDE397, a MAT2A inhibitor, for MTAP-deleted pancreatic and lung cancers. MTAP deletion occurs in up to 40% of pancreatic cancers and approximately 15% of non-small cell lung cancer. IDE892 demonstrates favourable drug-like properties, including a CYP3A4 IC50 exceeding 45 micromolar and no time-dependent inhibition of major cytochrome P450s. The company's Phase 1 monotherapy escalation has cleared multiple dose cohorts without reaching maximum tolerated dose, with expansion anticipated in Q3 2026. Preclinical studies showed dual PRMT5 and MAT2A inhibition produced potent anti-tumour activity in MTAP-deleted models. IDEAYA is also collaborating with Roche to evaluate IDE892 with pan-RAS inhibitor RG6505 in pancreatic cancer.

PR Newswire
Jun 10th, 2026
IDEAYA Announces Closing of Public Offering Including Full Exercise of Underwriters' Option to Purchase Additional Shares

/PRNewswire/ -- IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDYA) today announced the closing of its underwritten public offering of 7,222,225 shares of its common stock...

Business Insider
Jun 9th, 2026
Ideaya Biosciences raises $300M in spot secondary offering at $27.00

Ideaya Biosciences has priced a $300 million spot secondary offering at $27.00 per share. JPMorgan, Jefferies, TD Cowen, UBS and Cantor Fitzgerald are serving as joint book running managers for the offering. The oncology-focused biotech company is conducting the common stock offering as it advances its cancer treatment pipeline and maintains partnerships with major pharmaceutical firms including Roche.

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