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RCUS Stock Forecast: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 23 Oct 2026
$19
−4.24% on the day

The 15 Wall Street analysts covering Arcus Biosciences, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $44 — +134.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 51 of 100 as at 23 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$2.4B
Ticker Nerd rank
51/ 100
Median analyst target
$44
Analysts covering
15
Revenue$41.0M−74.4% y/y
Operating income−$96.0M
Net income−$91.0M
Free cash flow−$119.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−16.2%
1M
−29.7%
YTD
−22.2%
1Y
+10.5%
From 52W high
−41.3%
From 52W low
+10.5%
$17
$32
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

RCUS stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Arcus Biosciences, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 23 Oct 2026
51/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Momentum
89
Value
81
Volatility
76
Quality
56
Accruals
50
Revisions
48
Size
33
Issuance
25
Growth
25

Momentum (89): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.

Growth (25): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

RCUS stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on RCUS, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$10$20$30$40$50Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26RCUSHigh $50Median $44Low $23

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says15 analysts
13 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Low $23Median $44High $50

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +134.6% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 8 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
21 Oct 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$45 → $50
21 Oct 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$40 → $41
21 Oct 2026WedbushMaintainsOutperform$43 → $49
16 Oct 2026William BlairInitiatesOutperform—
14 Oct 2026JP MorganInitiatesOverweight$41
30 Sept 2026WedbushReiteratesOutperform$43
30 Sept 2026WedbushReiteratesOutperform—
16 Sept 2026TD CowenInitiatesBuy—
16 Sept 2026TD CowenInitiatesBuy—
8 Sept 2026Truist SecuritiesReiteratesBuy$35 → $40
8 Sept 2026Truist SecuritiesReiteratesBuy—
6 Aug 2026WedbushMaintainsOutperform$41 → $43
6 Aug 2026WedbushMaintainsOutperform—
6 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$23 → $26
6 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
20 July 2026HC Wainwright & Co.MaintainsBuy—
20 July 2026HC Wainwright & Co.MaintainsBuy$32 → $45
4 June 2026LifeSci CapitalInitiatesOutperform$46
4 June 2026LifeSci CapitalInitiatesOutperform—
18 May 2026Truist SecuritiesAssumesBuy$30 → $35

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

RCUS vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 23 Oct 2026, Arcus Biosciences, Inc. returned +10.5% against +14.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

RCUS vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100120140160180Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26RCUSS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

RCUS analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
Analysts raising
3
Analysts cutting
3
Fundamentals

Arcus Biosciences, Inc. (RCUS) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
−5.6×

Cheaper than 91% of US stocks

Price / sales
19.9×

Cheaper than 8% of US stocks

Price / book
5.1×

Cheaper than 18% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
−4.0×

Cheaper than 79% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−74.4%

Higher than 3% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−74.4%

Higher than 6% of US stocks

Gross margin
—
Operating margin
−234.1%

Higher than 10% of US stocks

Net margin
0.0%

Higher than 30% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−90.8%

Higher than 14% of US stocks

Return on assets
−30.4%

Higher than 14% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.0%

Higher than 1% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Arcus Biosciences, Inc. (RCUS) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Arcus Biosciences, Inc. has a market value of $2.4B and an enterprise value of $1.9B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $117.0M. The latest quarter shrank 74.4% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$460.0M, a −393.2% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−3.90.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$475.0M.

  • Shares outstanding: 127.0M.

  • Trailing P/E: −5.6×; forward P/E: −5.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Arcus Biosciences, Inc. employs 601 people — $195K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 24 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

RCUS vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelBiotechnology
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
RCUSArcus Biosciences, Inc.$2.4B51
MBXMBX Biosciences, Inc.$2.3B39
NAMSNewAmsterdam Pharma Co. NV$2.3B44
SLSSELLAS Life Sciences Group, Inc.$2.3B67
CLDXCelldex Therapeutics, Inc.$2.2B25
AUPHAurinia Pharmaceuticals, Inc.$2.2B97
FTREFortrea Holdings, Inc.$2.2B98

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News

Latest RCUS news & analysis

Arcus Biosciences Announces Pricing of $250 Million Public Offering of Common Stock

Business Wire · 22 Oct 2026neutral

Arcus Biosciences priced an underwritten public offering of 14,285,715 common shares at $17.50 per share. The company expects gross proceeds of $250.0 million before underwriting deductions.

Why it matters — RCUS watchers may note the offering and its expected gross proceeds as a company financing event.

Arcus Biosciences Announces Commencement of Public Offering of Common Stock

Business Wire · 21 Oct 2026neutral

Arcus Biosciences announced it has commenced an underwritten public offering of its common stock. The company is offering all of the shares and intends to grant underwriters a 30-day option to purchase additional shares.

Why it matters — RCUS watchers may note the offering as a financing event involving the company's common stock.

Arcus Biosciences: Encouraging Casdatifan Data, But The Hard Part Still Ahead

Seeking Alpha · 21 Oct 2026neutral

Arcus Biosciences reported promising casdatifan ARC-20 data across first-, second-, and late-line clear cell renal cell carcinoma, with PFS and response rates that were superior or competitive against historical benchmarks and manageable safety profiles. The article also noted the company’s rich valuation and exposure to clinical setbacks.

Why it matters — The data suggest potential across multiple treatment lines, while the valuation and ongoing clinical risk remain important considerations for RCUS watchers.

Arcus Biosciences Sees $5B-$10B RCC Opportunity for Casdatifan at Investor Day

MarketBeat · 21 Oct 2026positive

At Investor Day, Arcus Biosciences presented updated clinical and translational data for investigational HIF-2 alpha inhibitor casdatifan and outlined development plans across first-, second- and later-line clear cell renal cell carcinoma. The headline cites a $5 billion–$10 billion RCC opportunity.

Why it matters — The update gives RCUS watchers information on casdatifan’s data and planned development across multiple RCC treatment settings.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about RCUS stock

What is the RCUS stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 15 Wall Street analysts covering Arcus Biosciences, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $44, with estimates ranging from $23 to $50. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is RCUS stock a buy right now?

Of the 15 analysts covering Arcus Biosciences, Inc., 13 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Arcus Biosciences, Inc. 51 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 23 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank RCUS?

As at 23 Oct 2026, Arcus Biosciences, Inc. ranks 51 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (89 of 100).

Will RCUS stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 15 analysts implies +134.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Arcus Biosciences, Inc. 51 out of 100 as at 23 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the RCUS stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Arcus Biosciences, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for RCUS are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $23 to $50 over the next 12 months.

How has RCUS stock performed over the past year?

Arcus Biosciences, Inc. returned +10.5% over the 12 months to 23 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Arcus Biosciences, Inc. do?

Arcus Biosciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing cancer immunotherapies and combination medicines.

What is the latest news on RCUS?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 22 Oct 2026): "Arcus Biosciences Announces Pricing of $250 Million Public Offering of Common Stock". Arcus Biosciences priced an underwritten public offering of 14,285,715 common shares at $17.50 per share. The company expects gross proceeds of $250.0 million before underwriting deductions.

Company

About Arcus Biosciences, Inc.

Arcus Biosciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing cancer immunotherapies and combination medicines. The company is building a portfolio of differentiated small molecules and antibodies designed to target key biological pathways involved in tumor growth and immune response. Its current work centers on oncology programs across several solid tumor areas, including lung, gastrointestinal, kidney, and pancreatic cancers. Arcus Biosciences also develops therapies intended to improve how cancer treatments are combined and used in clinical practice, with an emphasis on novel mechanisms such as immuno-oncology and targeted oncology. Headquartered in Hayward, California, Arcus Biosciences operates as a research-driven company working with collaborators to advance investigational medicines through clinical development and toward potential commercialization.

CEO Dr. Terry J. Rosen Ph.D. · 601 employees · United States · https://arcusbio.com