
Sep 17, 2026
This Small Biotech’s Cancer Drug Could Reach $1.3 Billion In Peak Sales
William Blair initiated coverage on Zentalis Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ZNTL) with an Outperform rating, anticipating its lead cancer drug, azenosertib, could achieve $1.3 billion in peak sales. The drug, an oral WEE1 inhibitor for Cyclin E1-positive platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, is expected to launch in 2028 with potential for accelerated approval based on positive Phase 2 DENALI trial results. Despite promising early data and improved tolerability over competitors, the company faces clinical, competitive, and funding risks.
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