Lyell Immunopharma, Inc.

Lyell Immunopharma, Inc.

LYELยทNASDAQ

$12.57

-16%
HealthcareBiotechnology

Lyell Immunopharma, Inc., a T cell reprogramming company, engages in developing T cell therapies for patients with solid tumors. The company develops therapies using technology platforms, such as Gen-R, an ex vivo genetic reprogramming technology to overcome T cell exhaustion; and Epi-R, an ex vivo epigenetic reprogramming technology to generate population of T cells with durable stemness. Its pipeline includes LYL797, a T cell product candidate for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and triple negative breast cancers; LYL845, that targets multiple solid tumors; and NY-ESO-1 for synovial sarcoma and other solid tumor indications. The company entered into research and development collaboration and license agreement with GlaxoSmithKline for NY-ESO-1 program. Lyell Immunopharma, Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$293.31M
EPS-16.0600
P/E Ratio-0.78
Earnings Date08/11/2026
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Lyell Immunopharma, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that LYEL stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 46.33, with estimates ranging from a low of 45.00 to a high of 49.00.

Lowest Target
45.00
258.00%
Consensus Target
46.33
268.58%
Highest Target
49.00
289.82%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 46.33, with estimates ranging from a low of 45.00 to a high of 49.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+268.6%

Substantial upside potential. Analysts see significant value gap, suggesting the stock may be materially undervalued at current levels.

Analyst Agreement

8.6% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Analyst Conviction

Very High

Strong buy conviction: High upside with tight consensus suggests compelling investment opportunity backed by analyst confidence.

Market Sentiment Insight

Rare opportunity: Exceptional upside potential with strong analyst consensus creates a compelling setup. The combination of significant price target premium and tight agreement suggests high-conviction undervaluation that may attract institutional capital.

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Lyell Immunopharma, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
36.00K
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
20.33K
FY 2026
Estimate Range
20.33K - 20.33K
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-43.5%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Lyell Immunopharma, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
-274.45M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
-118.35M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
-119.33M - -117.38M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+56.9%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Lyell Immunopharma, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
-16.06
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$-9.05
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$-9.13 - $-8.98
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+43.6%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Lyell Immunopharma, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
-203.77M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
-20.33K
FY 2026
Estimate Range
-20.33K - -20.33K
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+100.0%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Lyell Immunopharma, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
-192.24M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
-20.33K
FY 2026
Estimate Range
-20.33K - -20.33K
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+100.0%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Lyell Immunopharma, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
45.13M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
5.63M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
5.63M - 5.63M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-87.5%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Lyell Immunopharma, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $30.48M and sold $486K worth of LYEL shares, resulting in $29.99M of net buying activity.

3 Months

Bought

976.2K

25.00M

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+25.0M

+$25.00M

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

13.4K

338.46K

Net Activity

-338K

-$338K

6-9 Months

Bought

318.0K

5.48M

Sold

884

14.24K

Net Activity

+5.5M

+$5.46M

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

12.7K

133.55K

Net Activity

-134K

-$134K

Top Buyers

1
AVFXL

Arch Venture Fund Xiii, L.P.

10 Percent Owner

488.1K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$12.50M

2
AVPIL

Arch Venture Partners Ix, Llc

10 Percent Owner

488.1K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$12.50M

3
SL

Seely Lynn

Director, Officer: President And Ceo

175.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$3.02M

4
HSJ

Hill Stephen J.

Officer: Chief Operating Officer

75.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$1.29M

5
LGK

Lee Gary K.

Officer: Chief Scientific Officer

68.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$1.17M

Top Sellers

1
SL

Seely Lynn

Director, Officer: President And Ceo

16.4K sharesโ€ข6 transactions

$276K

2
BVS

Bulis Veronica Sanchez

Officer: Vp, Corporate Controller

2.6K sharesโ€ข4 transactions

$84K

3
LGK

Lee Gary K.

Officer: Chief Scientific Officer

3.7K sharesโ€ข6 transactions

$63K

4
HSJ

Hill Stephen J.

Officer: Chief Operating Officer

2.6K sharesโ€ข6 transactions

$45K

5
NCW

Newton Charles W.

Officer: Chief Financial Officer

1.7K sharesโ€ข3 transactions

$18K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bullish

Strong bullish signal with $29.99M net buying. Insiders are aggressively accumulating shares, suggesting significant confidence in future prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

62.68:1

Exceptional buy/sell ratio. Buying dramatically outweighs sellingโ€”one of the strongest possible insider signals.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$25.00M

Very strong recent buying momentum. Recent insider purchases significantly outpace sales, suggesting near-term optimism.

Insider Participation

Balanced

5 insider buyers and 5 sellers. Equal participation suggests mixed or neutral insider views.

Insider Activity Insight

Strong confluence of bullish signals: High buy/sell ratio, multiple insiders participating, and recent buying momentum all point to significant insider confidence. This level of coordinated buying often precedes positive developments.