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Relay Therapeutics, Inc. RLAY

Biological Products, (No Diagnostic Substances) · SIC 2836 · Vertical: Biological Products, (No Diagnostic Substances) (SIC 2836)

18.03USD+3.38% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Relay Therapeutics develops precision small molecule medicines for cancer and genetic disease, built on its Dynamo platform and led by zovegalisib, its PI3Kα inhibitor in the Phase 3 ReDiscover-2 study. The company reported a net loss of 157.0 million USD for the six months to June 2026, and a May 2026 public offering brought in 296.8 million USD, supporting its clinical work over the medium term.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Relay Therapeutics, Inc. (RLAY) stock was 18.03 USD (+3.38% on the day), with market capitalisation 4.0 bn USD, beta 1.79, 52-week range 6.05–20.75 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q3 2026): revenue of 0 USD, net income of -81.7 m USD, diluted EPS -0.37 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
4.0 bn USD
shares as of 30 Oct 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
Diluted EPS TTM -1.61 · TTM to 31 Dec 2025
E/P (TTM)
-8.93%
TTM to 31 Dec 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
1.79
Volatility (1y) 63%
52-week range
6.0520.75

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
48.7
neutral
Bollinger (20, 2)
16.33 – 19.57
in the upper half of the band · %B 0.53 · band width 18.0%
SMA 50 / 200
18.38 / 15.15
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-0.05 / -0.04
MACD below signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−7.0%−1.1%−5.9 pp—
3 months−8.4%−0.5%−8.0 pp—
6 months+39.6%+4.4%+35.2 pp—
Year to date+113.1%+12.3%+100.8 pp—
1 year+162.8%+13.5%+149.3 pp+9.1%
3 years+139.8%+76.4%+63.3 pp+16.5%
5 years−49.2%+63.7%−112.9 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−28.2%
21 Apr 2026 → 19 May 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−94.4%
17 Nov 2021 → 04 Apr 2025
Compound annual growth (5y)
−12.7%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q3 2026 · 30 Sept 2026

Revenue
0 USD
unavailable YoY
Net income
-81.7 m USD
unavailable YoY
Diluted EPS
-0.37
unavailable YoY
net / operating
unavailable / unavailable

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Revenue07.7 m677.0 k07.0 m3.0 m350.0 k0 ≈
Operating income-85.0 m-84.9 m-76.8 m-80.4 m-60.6 m-78.6 m-90.8 m-90.2 m
Net income-76.0 m-77.1 m-70.4 m-74.1 m-54.9 m-73.3 m-83.7 m-81.7 m
Diluted EPS—-0.46-0.41-0.43—-0.41-0.41-0.37
Operating cash flow-57.9 m-73.2 m-55.3 m ≈-62.1 m ≈-44.9 m-51.1 m-54.1 m ≈-63.9 m ≈
Capex0384.0 k26.0 k ≈-1.0 k ≈1.0 k——0 ≈

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20192020⚠ 20212022202320242025
Revenueunavailable82.7 m3.0 m1.4 m25.5 m10.0 m15.4 m
Revenue YoYunavailableunavailable—−54.4%+1,749.8%−60.8%+53.4%
Net income-75.3 m-52.4 m-363.9 m-290.5 m-342.0 m-337.7 m-276.5 m
Net income YoYunavailableunavailable—unavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
Diluted EPSunavailable-5.40-3.82-2.59-2.79-2.36-1.61
Diluted EPS YoYunavailableunavailable—unavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
net %unavailable-63.4%-12,012.9%-21,036.1%-1,338.7%-3,374.7%-1,800.6%
Free cash flow-74.1 m-104.4 m-77.9 m-238.6 m-304.4 m-251.1 m-235.9 m

The series breaks before 2021: earlier years come from the original reports of the issuer of that time, later years from a subsequent filing that restated the perimeter (a separation, discontinued operations). The year-on-year change across the break is not shown.

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
84.0 m USD
Financial debt
unavailable USD
Net debt
unavailable USD
Equity
567.1 m USD
Total assets
621.3 m USD
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
22.61x
ROE
-41.1%
ROA
-37.0%
FCF margin
-1,536.1%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
25.5 m
2024
10.0 m
2025
15.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Research & development
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Mar 2021verified

Operating income
2023
-373.0 m
2024
-372.5 m
2025
-302.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Income tax
2023
0
2024
0
2025
0

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Net income
2023
-342.0 m
2024
-337.7 m
2025
-276.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
-2.79
2024
-2.36
2025
-1.61

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2023verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
143.7 m
2024
124.3 m
2025
84.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Receivables
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2023verified

Current assets
2023
770.1 m
2024
809.2 m
2025
578.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
10.9 m
2024
5.9 m
2025
1.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
2.3 m
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Feb 2024verified

Total assets
2023
844.0 m
2024
871.3 m
2025
621.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
9.2 m
2024
14.1 m
2025
7.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Current liabilities
2023
30.3 m
2024
50.7 m
2025
25.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
92.0 m
2024
93.5 m
2025
54.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Equity
2023
752.0 m †
2024
777.8 m †
2025
567.1 m †

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
-300.3 m
2024
-249.1 m
2025
-235.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Capex
2023
4.1 m
2024
2.0 m
2025
410.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
-304.4 m ≈
2024
-251.1 m ≈
2025
-235.9 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
257.6 m
2024
-41.1 m
2025
192.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
34.8 m
2024
270.2 m
2025
1.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
53.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
123.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
-28.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive

Profitability

Gross margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBITDA margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT margin
-3,094.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Net margin
-2,837.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
FCF margin
-2,067.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Returns

ROE
-41.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROA
-37.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
-38.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
unavailable
input data missing
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
unavailable
input data missing
Interest coverage
unavailable
input data missing

Liquidity

Current ratio
14.6x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Quick ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Cash ratio
2.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
-214.0 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Capital expenditure
1.0 k USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Free cash flow
-214.0 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
FCF conversion
unavailable
insufficient data
Cash conversion
unavailable
input data missing

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days inventory outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days payables outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
4.0 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Enterprise value
unavailable
input data missing
Market cap / net income TTM
unavailable
insufficient data
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
Earnings yield
-7.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
4.9x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/S
384.9x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
unavailable
input data missing
P/FCF
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF yield
-5.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero
Shareholder yield (distributions)
unavailable
input data missing

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • indicators available: 4 of at least 6
  • score weight coverage: 27.1% of at least 60%
  • valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

18.03 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 4.0 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
4.0 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
P/B
4.9x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
-41.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Net margin
-2,837.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
53.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero

Coverage and freshness

22/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Sept 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Sept 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 30 Oct 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 04 Nov 2026
verified 669derived 49

Score by group

27% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

unavailable — no valuation method could be computed

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
  • Peers: P/Eunavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
  • Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · the company pays no dividend: a dividend model needs an explicit initiation assumption

no valuation method could be computed

Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Biological Products, (No Diagnostic Substances) (SIC 2836)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: indicators available: 4 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 27.1% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Net margin · Quality-2,837.0%14 (vs peers)23%
FCF conversion · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth123.2%100 (on a fixed band)31%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Current ratio · Balance sheet14.6x100 (on a fixed band)15%
P/E (TTM) · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuation-5.4%0 (on a fixed band)31%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partial100/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
  • Growth· partial100/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Quality· partial14/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partial0/100 · 1/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

RELAY THERAPEUTICS, INC. (RLAY). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-09-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 15.4 m USD in 2025; YoY growth 53.4%; net margin -2,837.0%; ROE -41.2%.

Valuation cannot be computed from the available data.

Insufficient data for a verdict (indicators available: 4 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 27.1% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: 123.2%
  • Current ratio: 14.6x

What contradicts it

  • Net margin: -2,837.0%
  • FCF yield: -5.4%

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): ROIC, FCF conversion, EPS CAGR 3Y, Net debt / EBITDA, Interest coverage, P/E (TTM), EV/EBITDA, Shareholder yield (distributions), Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Biological Products, (No Diagnostic Substances) (SIC 2836) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 39 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
—
vertical median 26.2x
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 23.5x
P/S
384.9x
vertical median 11.6x
above median (+3,228.7%)
P/B
4.9x
vertical median 3.6x
above median (+36.4%)
ROE
-41.2%
vertical median -36.5%
below median
Net margin
-2,837.0%
vertical median -101.5%
below median
EBIT margin
-3,094.6%
vertical median -149.0%
below median
Revenue YoY
53.4%
vertical median 6.3%
above median (+746.1%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median 2.0x
Dividend yield
—
vertical median 1.2%

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

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MRNAModerna, Inc.103.2 bn—-39.0%-141.4%−39.9%+895% / +233%
ARGXArgenx Se57.6 bn47.620.2%—+254.4%+2% / +107%
RVMDRevolution Medicines, Inc.43.2 bn—-93.6%-946.8%unavailable+157% / +756%
BIIBBiogen Inc.37.6 bn108.81.9%3.4%+2.2%+40% / +9%
EXELExelixis, Inc.17.8 bn21.744.3%35.5%+7.0%+65% / +234%
NBIXNeurocrine Biosciences, Inc.16.8 bn24.620.4%19.0%+21.4%+9% / +42%
HALOHalozyme Therapeutics, Inc.14.8 bn38.4173.7%24.9%+37.6%+83% / +238%
KYMRKymera Therapeutics, Inc.11.6 bn—-27.3%-341.8%−16.7%+101% / +556%
RGENRepligen Corp11.4 bn—-0.6%-1.5%+16.4%+4% / +13%
QGENQiagen N.V.11.0 bn26.211.6%20.3%+5.7%+6% / +20%
KRYSKrystal Biotech, Inc.9.2 bn42.217.5%47.9%+33.9%+43% / +198%
SCNIScinai Immunotherapeutics Ltd.6.2 bn—-91.9%-633.6%+99.2%−96% / −99%
RLAYRelay Therapeutics, Inc.4.0 bn—-41.2%-2,837.0%+53.4%+163% / +140%
DNLIDenali Therapeutics Inc.3.4 bn—-33.9%-1,470.5%unavailable+8% / +13%
BCRXBiocryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.2.1 bn——-37.4%+94.1%+15% / +40%
VIRVir Biotechnology, Inc.2.0 bn—-21.8%-61.0%−7.6%+83% / +24%
EVAXEvaxion A1.2 bn—-100.2%-102.4%+125.1%−50% / −93%
DNAGinkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc.742.2 m—-56.3%-260.0%−25.1%+26% / −77%
ATYRaTYR PHARMA INC606.2 m—-98.4%-32,003.7%−19.1%+691% / +375%
ALLOAllogene Therapeutics, Inc.411.1 m—-42.4%-3,566.7%−100.0%−18% / −49%
CCCCC4 Therapeutics, Inc.383.8 m—-48.1%-289.4%+1.0%+15% / +91%
XFORX4 Pharmaceuticals, Inc330.8 m—-80.3%-813.3%+150.0%−11% / −86%
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1- and 3-year price returns: for RLAY from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

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Estimated price (USD)

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What moves the 3-year price the most

    AI analysis

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 06 Aug 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (04 Nov 2026 · results), 10-Q (04 Nov 2026).

    In brief

    Relay Therapeutics develops precision small molecule medicines for cancer and genetic disease, built on its Dynamo platform and led by zovegalisib, its PI3Kα inhibitor in the Phase 3 ReDiscover-2 study. The company reported a net loss of 157.0 million USD for the six months to June 2026, and a May 2026 public offering brought in 296.8 million USD, supporting its clinical work over the medium term.

    SWOT

    Strengths

    • The Dynamo platform offers a proprietary drug discovery approach based on protein motion, which can differentiate the company's candidates.
    • Zovegalisib holds Breakthrough Therapy designation and an already started Phase 3 study, which strengthens the company's position.
    • The company recently raised capital through public offerings, supporting its activity for several years.

    Weaknesses

    • The company has not yet completed any large-scale pivotal study and has no approved product.
    • Continuing net losses mean the company depends on external financing to continue development.
    • The portfolio is concentrated mainly on zovegalisib, which increases dependence on one program's outcome.

    Opportunities

    • If ReDiscover-2 data prove favorable, zovegalisib could become an option for several lines of breast cancer treatment.
    • Expansion into vascular anomalies could open an additional market for the same molecule.
    • Partnerships for programs such as RLY-4008 can bring milestone payments and reduce the company's own spending.

    Threats

    • Failure of a Phase 3 study could seriously affect the value of the entire portfolio.
    • Competition for eligible patients could slow recruitment and delay the approval timeline.
    • Difficulty obtaining long-term financing could force the reduction or closure of some programs.

    Risks

    • Clinical failure riskhigh

      The company acknowledges that preliminary results may differ from final ones and that studies can fail or require additional trials.

    • Financing riskhigh

      Relay will need additional capital to continue development, and it could be unavailable or expensive.

    • Recruitment riskmedium

      Strict eligibility criteria and competition for patients can slow studies.

    • Companion test riskmedium

      If the companion test is not available or approved on time, product approval could be delayed.

    • Dependence on external partnerslow

      Partners such as Elevar or Pfizer influence the timing and results of some programs, and any changes could affect the company.

    Investment thesis

    What would need to be true (bull case)

    • If zovegalisib confirms its advantage in ReDiscover-2, the company could become an important player in PI3Kα-mutant breast cancer.
    • The Dynamo platform could generate more candidates and support a broader portfolio over time.
    • Recently obtained financing could allow studies to continue without immediate capital pressure.

    What would break the thesis

    • Continuing net losses and a growing accumulated deficit make the company dependent on capital markets.
    • Zovegalisib is still in clinical studies, and the failure of a major study could sharply reduce the company's value.
    • Clinical competition and companion test requirements could slow adoption even if data are positive.

    What to watch

    • Final results of the ReDiscover-2 study2027
    • Progress of the ReInspire study in vascular anomalies2027
    • FDA decision after any future filing2027
    • Update on use of the at-the-market sales programnext 10-K

    Products, market & competition

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 06 Aug 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (04 Nov 2026 · results), 10-Q (04 Nov 2026).

    The business

    Relay Therapeutics is a clinical-stage small molecule company that targets protein targets previously considered intractable, using its Dynamo platform and an approach it calls Motion-Based Drug Design. The company aims to turn insights into protein motion into drugs with high specificity. Its portfolio focuses on precision oncology and genetic disease, where mutations can be identified through molecular diagnostics.

    Relay licensed lirafugratinib (RLY-4008) to Elevar Therapeutics in December 2024 and has received 10.0 million USD in milestone payments so far, while the Genentech agreement for migoprotafib was terminated effective January 2025. The company says its current resources could fund operations into 2029, but it will need additional capital to develop and commercialize its products.

    Segments

    Precision oncology

    Zovegalisib is being evaluated in HR+, HER2- breast cancer with a PI3Kα mutation, where the company estimates about 140000 patients per year in the United States. The ReDiscover-2 study compares zovegalisib plus fulvestrant with capivasertib plus fulvestrant, with a planned enrollment of 540 patients. The company selected atirmociclib as its triplet combination partner for frontline breast cancer.

    Genetic disease and vascular anomalies

    Zovegalisib is also tested in vascular anomalies and PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum in the ReInspire study. The company announced initial clinical data from this study in May 2026. The Fabry disease chaperone program is still at the research stage.

    Market context

    PI3Kα mutations are among the most frequently mutated kinases in cancers, and the company notes they occur in about 14% of patients with solid tumors. The targeted market is large for precision medicine, but actual uptake depends on study results and regulatory approvals. If Phase 3 data prove conclusive, the market could become one of the most important for the company.

    Relay focuses on patients identifiable through molecular diagnostics, a condition that narrows the eligible population but may raise the probability of clinical success. The approval timeline depends on final ReDiscover-2 data and dialogue with regulators.

    Trends

    • Biomarker-driven precision medicinemixed

      Developing drugs for genetically selected patients can reduce study risk and speed approvals, especially when designations such as Breakthrough Therapy apply. However, the need for a companion test can slow enrollment.

    • Combination therapies with CDK4/6 inhibitorstailwind

      Doublet and triplet combinations have become a central direction in breast cancer, and Relay builds its strategy on this logic. If these combinations show advantages in frontline treatment, the company's position could strengthen.

    • Biotech costs and financingheadwind

      Clinical companies depend on capital markets to fund studies, and Relay has used both public offerings and at-the-market programs. Financing conditions could become harder if markets deteriorate.

    • Competitive pressure for patient recruitmentheadwind

      Competition for eligible patients can slow studies, because some patients may enroll in competitors' trials. The company names this as a specific risk for its programs.

    Competitive position

    In PI3Kα-mutant breast cancer, the company compares zovegalisib with existing orthosteric inhibitors, which have selectivity limits and toxicities such as severe hyperglycemia. The ReDiscover-2 study uses capivasertib as its comparator arm, and clinical competition for patients is intense.

    Relay also competes with other companies developing targeted therapies for the same indications or patient populations. The concrete degree of competition will depend on study results and the timing of approvals for each product.

    • Existing orthosteric PI3K inhibitors

      Earlier therapies target the active site and have selectivity limits against wild-type enzyme, with toxicities that reduce dose.

    • Capivasertib

      Is the comparator in the Phase 3 ReDiscover-2 study, used with fulvestrant.

    • Atirmociclib

      A selective CDK4 inhibitor developed by Pfizer, used by Relay in a triplet combination with zovegalisib.

    • Other targeted therapy developers in precision oncology

      Companies working on selective inhibitors for comparable genetic targets, with an impact on patient recruitment.

    News & filings

    In the press

    The latest news item in our archive is from 02 Nov 2026; the newest SEC filing is from 04 Nov 2026. The press archive comes from the RSS feeds we follow and does not necessarily cover the latest event — the filings alongside do.

    SEC filings

    Sources

    1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Relay Therapeutics, Inc. · 26 Feb 2026
    2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Relay Therapeutics, Inc. · 06 Aug 2026
    3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Relay Therapeutics, Inc. · 06 Aug 2026

    Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.