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Cogent Biosciences, Inc.

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COGT Stock Q2 2026: Cogent Biosciences Earnings - The Science Won, The Price Already Paid

Published 2026-08-15

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Episodes tracked
1
Episodes linked
1
Latest video
Q2 2026
2026-08-15
Podcast available
Yes
Current price
$36.73
+1.29 (+3.64%)
Trailing / Forward P/E
Forward: -33.21x
Market cap / Volume
Volume:
Revenue / Earnings Growth
Earnings: —
Margins
0.0% op
Gross: 0.0% · Net: 0.0%
Balance sheet
13.57x current
Debt / Equity: 45.9
52-week range / Beta
$11.60 - $43.73
Beta: 0.33
Analyst target
$55.82
Upside: 52.0%
Cash / shareholder return
-2.92% FCF yield
Dividend yield: —

Company context

Industry: Biotechnology
Country: United States
Employees:
Price to book: 13.48x
Return on equity: -109.7%
Cogent Biosciences, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, focuses on developing precision therapies for genetically defined diseases. Its lead product candidate includes bezuclastinib (CGT9486), a selective tyrosine kinase inhibitor in Phase 3 trial designed to target mutations within the KIT receptor tyrosine kinase, including KIT D816V mutation that drives systemic mastocytosis, as well as other mutations in KIT exon 17, which are found in patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors. The company also develops CGT4859, a reversible and selective fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 inhibitor in Phase 1 trial for patients with documented FGFR mutations, including advanced cholangiocarcinoma; CGT4255, a novel ErbB2 mutant program, which is focused on actionable and underserved mutations in a solid tumor systemic and CNS involved indications; and CGT6297, a Novel PI3Ka mutant-selective inhibitor. It has a licensing agreement with Plexxikon Inc. for the research, development, and commercialization of bezuclastinib. Cogent Biosciences, Inc. is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

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COGT vs. two close competitors

This section compares the current company against two nearby peers on valuation, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and investment setup. Green generally marks the strongest relative figure for that row, while red marks the weakest.

Cogent Biosciences, Inc. latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Cogent Biosciences, Inc.
COGT
Latest video
Q2 2026
Profitability is serviceable, but it does not obviously dominate peers on margin or cash conversion alone.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Risk profile looks relatively manageable compared with many peers, especially if operating execution remains stable.
Intuitive Surgical latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Intuitive Surgical
ISRG
Latest video
Q2 2026
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Profitability is a real strength here, with healthy operating margins helping support resilience through weaker cycles.
Valuation already asks investors to pay up, so the upside case depends on continued execution staying strong.
Risk profile looks relatively manageable compared with many peers, especially if operating execution remains stable.
Johnson & Johnson latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Johnson & Johnson
JNJ
Latest video
Q2 2026
Growth is positive but not explosive, which usually supports a steadier compounding case than a hyper-growth story.
Profitability is serviceable, but it does not obviously dominate peers on margin or cash conversion alone.
Valuation sits in a middle zone where future upside likely depends more on quarterly execution than on multiple re-rating alone.
Risk profile looks relatively manageable compared with many peers, especially if operating execution remains stable.
Market Cap
More scale can mean deeper resources and resilience, although bigger does not automatically mean better upside.
COGT
$6.37B
Cogent Biosciences, Inc.
ISRG
$135.72B
Intuitive Surgical
JNJ
$651.25B
Johnson & Johnson
Trailing P/E
Lower trailing P/E can indicate a cheaper valuation relative to trailing earnings, but it may also reflect slower growth or higher perceived risk.
COGT
Cogent Biosciences, Inc.
ISRG
43.5x
Intuitive Surgical
JNJ
31.4x
Johnson & Johnson
Forward P/E
Forward P/E is often a better read on what investors are paying for the next year of earnings power.
COGT
-33.2x
Cogent Biosciences, Inc.
ISRG
31.4x
Intuitive Surgical
JNJ
22.0x
Johnson & Johnson
Revenue Growth
Higher revenue growth usually signals stronger demand, market share gains, or a business still in expansion mode.
COGT
Cogent Biosciences, Inc.
ISRG
18.5%
Intuitive Surgical
JNJ
6.6%
Johnson & Johnson
Earnings Growth
Faster earnings growth matters because it shows management is converting sales momentum into shareholder value.
COGT
Cogent Biosciences, Inc.
ISRG
26.5%
Intuitive Surgical
JNJ
-0.9%
Johnson & Johnson
Operating Margin
Higher operating margin suggests better operating discipline, pricing power, or a structurally stronger business model.
COGT
0.0%
Cogent Biosciences, Inc.
ISRG
33.6%
Intuitive Surgical
JNJ
29.2%
Johnson & Johnson
Gross Margin
Gross margin helps show how much product-level pricing power and unit economics a company has before overhead.
COGT
0.0%
Cogent Biosciences, Inc.
ISRG
66.7%
Intuitive Surgical
JNJ
68.1%
Johnson & Johnson
Net Margin
Higher net margin means more of each dollar of revenue reaches the bottom line after all costs.
COGT
0.0%
Cogent Biosciences, Inc.
ISRG
28.4%
Intuitive Surgical
JNJ
21.5%
Johnson & Johnson
Return on Equity
ROE shows how efficiently management turns shareholder capital into profits, though leverage can inflate it.
COGT
-109.7%
Cogent Biosciences, Inc.
ISRG
17.4%
Intuitive Surgical
JNJ
25.7%
Johnson & Johnson
Free Cash Flow Yield
Higher free cash flow yield can indicate a stronger cash return relative to the stock's market value.
COGT
-2.9%
Cogent Biosciences, Inc.
ISRG
1.9%
Intuitive Surgical
JNJ
2.6%
Johnson & Johnson
Debt to Equity
Lower leverage usually means less balance-sheet risk, though capital-intensive sectors naturally run higher debt loads.
COGT
45.88x
Cogent Biosciences, Inc.
ISRG
Intuitive Surgical
JNJ
57.71x
Johnson & Johnson
Current Ratio
A stronger current ratio usually signals better short-term liquidity and more room to absorb shocks.
COGT
13.57x
Cogent Biosciences, Inc.
ISRG
4.96x
Intuitive Surgical
JNJ
1.09x
Johnson & Johnson
Beta
Lower beta often means lower volatility versus the market, while higher beta usually brings a rougher ride.
COGT
0.33
Cogent Biosciences, Inc.
ISRG
1.46
Intuitive Surgical
JNJ
0.23
Johnson & Johnson
Dividend Yield
Dividend yield matters for income-focused investors, but a high yield can also reflect a stressed stock price.
COGT
Cogent Biosciences, Inc.
ISRG
Intuitive Surgical
JNJ
2.0%
Johnson & Johnson
Analyst Upside
Higher analyst upside suggests the Street still sees room between current price and consensus fair value.
COGT
52.0%
Cogent Biosciences, Inc.
ISRG
26.2%
Intuitive Surgical
JNJ
0.8%
Johnson & Johnson

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