EXELIXIS, INC.(EXEL)Stock Analysis
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EXEL Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score
AI stock analysis and institutional research for EXELIXIS, INC. (EXEL), a Healthcare sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores EXEL at 79.4/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #55 of 2,879 stocks — the top 5% of the AI-ranked universe. EXEL scores in the top quartile across balance sheet strength (98.4), earnings quality (93.4), profitability (92.6). Shareholder dilution risk is elevated at 26.2/100, reflecting ongoing share issuance or stock-based compensation. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), EXELIXIS, INC. reports quarterly revenue of $610.8M, net income of $210.5M, an operating margin of 41.1%. Top institutional holders of EXEL by reported 13-F value include BlackRock,, RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES, FARALLON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, based on the most recent SEC filings. EXEL trades on the Nasdaq exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 939767. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate EXEL daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for EXELIXIS, INC. directly from SEC EDGAR. EXELIXIS, INC.'s 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 8 and 83 since 2021, currently 79.4 — an improving long-term trajectory across 56 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.
What's Driving EXEL's Business? Latest 10-Q Breakdown
AI-extracted from EXELIXIS, INC.'s 10-Q filed 2026-05-05 — Q1 FY2026 (quarter ended April 3, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.
Exelixis Q1 2026 revenue grew 10% YoY to $610.8M driven by CABOMETYX unit volume growth and collaboration milestones, while net income surged 32% to $210.5M.
Biggest Revenue Drivers
Total revenue: $610.8M+10% YoY
7% increase in CABOMETYX units sold, reflecting continuing demand for CABOMETYX in combination with nivolumab for first-line advanced RCC and previously treated advanced NET
Increase driven by higher royalty revenues from Ipsen (up to $43.5M) due to increased net sales of cabozantinib outside U.S. and Japan, plus $8.0M commercial milestone from Takeda
Net negative due to royalty payments to Royalty Pharma on partner sales exceeding development cost reimbursements
Largest Expense Items
Decrease primarily from lower clinical trial costs for cabozantinib and zanzalintinib studies, partially offset by higher drug discovery license costs
Increase driven by marketing for anticipated zanzalintinib launch, legal and advisory fees, and personnel expenses
Margins: Gross margin remained stable at 96% for both periods. Operating margin expanded to 41% in Q1 2026 from 34% in Q1 2025, driven by revenue growth and lower R&D expenses, reflecting shift in spending priorities and milestone achievements in development programs.
Watch Items from the Filing
- Three customers (Cencora affiliates 22%, McKesson 18%, CVS Health 16%) represent 56% of Q1 2026 product revenues; distributor concentration creates customer revenue volatility risk.
- Multiple CABOMETYX generic ANDA litigations pending: MSN, Azurity, Handa, and others; consolidated trial scheduled November 2, 2026. Generic approval could materially harm U.S. CABOMETYX revenues.
- Qualified for Medicare 'specified small manufacturer' designation enabling phase-in of Part D Discount Program increased rebates through 2031; MFN pricing initiatives also under review.
- Zanzalintinib NDA submitted December 2025 with PDUFA decision date December 3, 2026; positive Phase 3 STELLAR-303 data in CRC shows 20% reduction in death risk versus regorafenib.
AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.
Revenue
Q1 2026
$610.8M
Net Income
Q1 2026
$210.5M
Free Cash Flow
Q1 2026
$250.3M
Operating Margin
Q1 2026
41.1%
Revenue & Net Income
Earnings Per Share
Key Financials Over Time
Export Financial Table · Pro+Revenue
+7.0% YoYNet Income
+50.1% YoYOperating Income
+44.3% YoYEPS (Diluted)
+58.0% YoYTotal Assets
-3.5% YoYOp. Cash Flow
+26.3% YoY| Metric | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.32B +7.0% | $2.17B +34.6% | $1.61B +12.3% | $1.43B +45.3% | $987.5M +2.0% | $967.8M |
| Net Income | $782.6M +50.1% | $521.3M +186.0% | $182.3M -21.1% | $231.1M +106.7% | $111.8M -65.2% | $321.0M |
| Operating Income | $872.2M +44.3% | $604.6M +200.1% | $201.5M -29.7% | $286.7M +160.5% | $110.1M -70.2% | $369.5M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.78 +58.0% | $1.76 +214.3% | $0.56 -22.2% | $0.72 +105.7% | $0.35 -65.7% | $1.02 |
| Total Assets | $2.84B -3.5% | $2.95B -4.0% | $3.07B +17.4% | $2.62B +22.4% | $2.14B +13.3% | $1.89B |
| Operating Cash Flow | $884.3M +26.3% | $700.0M +93.0% | $362.6M -9.5% | $400.8M +91.8% | $209.0M -60.3% | $527.0M |
AI Insight: EXEL Financial Trends
EXEL's Q2 2026 operating income hit $251M on $611M revenue, but equity erosion to $1,936M signals accelerating capital returns or buybacks offsetting profit growth.
• Revenue recovered steadily from $540M in Q3 2024 to $611M in Q2 2026, marking a multi-quarter upward grind.
• Operating income expanded from $136M in Q3 2024 to $251M in Q2 2026, with operating margin improving meaningfully across the period.
• Net income rose from $118M in Q3 2024 to $245M in Q1 2026 before dipping to $210M in Q2 2026, a notable sequential step-back.
• Operating cash flow collapsed to $49M in Q3 2025 before rebounding sharply to $334M in Q1 2026 — high volatility warrants scrutiny.
⚠ Equity declined from $2,275M in Q3 2024 to $1,936M in Q2 2026 despite consistent profitability — capital return pace is accelerating.
⚠ Net income dropped $35M sequentially in Q2 2026 even as operating income rose — below-the-line items deserve close examination.
⚠ Operating CF swings ($49M to $334M) suggest working capital or timing distortions; Q3 2026 will test whether $334M is sustainable.
AI Insight: EXEL Ratio Trends
EXEL's profitability has staged a strong recovery since Q3 2024's trough, with Q2 2026 operating margin of 41.1% and ROIC of 51.9% approaching peak Q2 2024 levels.
• Operating margin rebounded from 25.2% in Q3 2024 to 41.1% in Q2 2026, recovering nearly all ground lost in the mid-2024 dip.
• ROIC recovered from a trough of 23.9% in Q3 2024 to 51.9% in Q2 2026, just below the Q2 2024 peak of 52.1%.
• ROA improved from 15.9% in Q3 2024 to 32.5% in Q2 2026, signaling more efficient asset utilization over six quarters.
• D/E data is absent across all periods, limiting leverage and balance sheet trend assessment.
⚠ Net profit margin spiked to 40.8% in Q1 2026 then pulled back to 34.5% in Q2 2026 — the Q1 spike may reflect a one-off item worth investigating.
⚠ Q3 2024 saw a sharp cross-metric deterioration — if a seasonal or pipeline-related pattern, a similar dip in Q3 2026 is a key watch.
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Top Institutional Holders of EXEL
BlackRock, Inc.
$1.3B30,816,309 shRENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
$588.8M13,726,993 shFARALLON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$562.3M13,111,010 shAQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$561.7M13,095,741 shVANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$518.3M12,085,273 shVANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$482.9M11,258,984 shSTATE STREET CORP
$441.7M10,298,439 shFULLER & THALER ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.
$366.4M8,542,236 shGEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$334.4M7,795,610 shARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
$207.4M4,834,625 sh
| Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $1.3B | 30,816,309 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | $588.8M | 13,726,993 |
| FARALLON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $562.3M | 13,111,010 |
| AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $561.7M | 13,095,741 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $518.3M | 12,085,273 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $482.9M | 11,258,984 |
| STATE STREET CORP | $441.7M | 10,298,439 |
| FULLER & THALER ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | $366.4M | 8,542,236 |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | $334.4M | 7,795,610 |
| ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | $207.4M | 4,834,625 |
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