Verastem Inc (VSTM) stock expected to rise by 65.68%: What’s driving the optimism?

Nora Barnes

At the time of writing, Verastem Inc [VSTM] stock is trading at $8.45, up 2.42%. One of the good ways to gauge the recent performance is if the stock’s short-term value is rising or falling. The VSTM shares have gain 6.83% over the last week, with a monthly amount drifted -9.04%, and not seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.

From an analyst’s perspective:

Previously, Jefferies started tracking the stock with Buy rating on April 10, 2025, and set its price target to $15. On March 24, 2025, H.C. Wainwright reiterated its Buy rating and revised its price target to $10 on the stock. BTIG Research reiterated its Buy rating and increased its price target to $20 on December 31, 2024. Guggenheim initiated its recommendation with a Buy and recommended $13 as its price target on September 30, 2024. In a note dated September 27, 2023, B. Riley Securities initiated a Buy rating and provided a target price of $21 on this stock.

For the past year, the stock price of Verastem Inc fluctuated between $3.45 and $11.24. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $14 within the next 12 months. Verastem Inc [NASDAQ: VSTM] shares were valued at $8.45 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential return of 65.68% based on the average VSTM price forecast.

Analyzing the VSTM fundamentals

Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 1.08% with Operating Profit Margin at 19.97%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at 21.22%, and Net Profit Margin reading is 21.25%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at -0.85, Equity is -95.87 and Total Capital is -1.07. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at 2.35.

Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 8.20 points at the first support level, and at 7.96 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 8.60, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 8.76.

Ratios To Look Out For

It is important to note that Verastem Inc [NASDAQ:VSTM] has a current ratio of 2.58. Also, the Quick Ratio is 2.55, while the Cash Ratio stands at 3.26. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 42.17.

Transactions by insiders

Recent insider trading involved Paterson Dan, President and CEO, that happened on Nov 03 ’25 when 3299.0 shares were sold. Director, Bunn Paul A. completed a deal on Oct 09 ’25 to sell 8333.0 shares. Meanwhile, Board Member Bunn Paul A. bought 8333.0 shares on Oct 09 ’25.

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