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Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -38%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -73%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -127%
Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -137 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -91%
1 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 38%
Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 12%
Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -13%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Precision Medicine, and Aging Population & Chronic Disease. Themes include Biopharmaceutical R&D, Targeted Therapies, Show more.
  Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -89%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -92%
3   Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -16%
0 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -38%
1 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 38%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Precision Medicine, and Aging Population & Chronic Disease. Themes include Biopharmaceutical R&D, Targeted Therapies, Show more.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -73%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -127%
4 Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 12%
5 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -137 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -91%
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -13%
7 Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -89%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -92%
8 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -16%

Market Valuation & Key Metrics

XNCR Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Xencor (XNCR) experienced a significant 73% stock movement from July 31, 2025, to November 13, 2025, driven by several key developments in its clinical pipeline and financial performance.

1. Positive Clinical Data for XmAb819: Xencor announced initial results from the Phase 1 dose-escalation study of XmAb819, an ENPP3 x CD3 bispecific T-cell engager for advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma, in October 2025. The data demonstrated anti-tumor activity, including a 25% response rate in evaluable patients in the target dose range, and an acceptable safety profile. This positive early efficacy data led to plans for Phase 3 trials in 2026/2027.

2. Advancement of XmAb942 into Phase 2b: The company initiated the Phase 2b XENITH-UC study for XmAb942, a high-potency, extended half-life anti-TL1A antibody for inflammatory bowel disease, in the third quarter of 2025, following positive interim Phase 1 results reported in April 2025. XmAb942 was highlighted at the TD Cowen Immunology and Inflammation Summit in November 2025 as a potential best-in-class antibody, supporting a convenient 12-week dosing schedule.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
XNCR Return27%-8%-35%-18%8%-37%-58%
Peers Return-15%-9%-6%-3%-3%-17%-44%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%16%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
XNCR Win Rate50%42%33%33%50%40% 
Peers Win Rate18%15%23%31%22%62% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%70% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
XNCR Max Drawdown-40%-30%-51%-37%-26%-70% 
Peers Max Drawdown-20%-13%-14%-15%-30%-27% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: VRTX, APM, BBOT, GDTC, HIND.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 11/12/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventXNCRS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-69.3%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven226.0%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-45.3%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven82.6%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven179 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-41.6%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven71.1%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven665 days120 days

Compare to VRTX, APM, BBOT, GDTC, HIND


In The Past

Xencor's stock fell -69.3% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/8/2021. A -69.3% loss requires a 226.0% gain to breakeven.

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About Xencor (XNCR)

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Trade Ideas

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
GDRX_10312025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG10312025GDRXGoodRxDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
-9.2%-9.2%-10.1%
DXCM_10312025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper10312025DXCMDexComMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
2.4%2.4%-5.8%
ACHC_10242025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy10242025ACHCAcadia HealthcareDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
-25.6%-25.6%-25.6%
PBH_10102025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy10102025PBHPrestige Consumer HealthcareDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
-0.8%-0.8%-1.9%
REGN_10032025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy10032025REGNRegeneron PharmaceuticalsDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
13.6%13.6%-7.0%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
GDRX_10312025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG10312025GDRXGoodRxDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
-9.2%-9.2%-10.1%
DXCM_10312025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper10312025DXCMDexComMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
2.4%2.4%-5.8%
ACHC_10242025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy10242025ACHCAcadia HealthcareDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
-25.6%-25.6%-25.6%
PBH_10102025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy10102025PBHPrestige Consumer HealthcareDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
-0.8%-0.8%-1.9%
REGN_10032025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy10032025REGNRegeneron PharmaceuticalsDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
13.6%13.6%-7.0%

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Peer Comparisons for Xencor

Financials

XNCRVRTXAPMBBOTGDTCHINDMedian
NameXencor Vertex P.Aptorum BridgeBi.CytoMed .Vyome  
Mkt Price14.39434.191.4212.631.935.328.98
Mkt Cap1.1111.0----56.0
Rev LTM15011,723-0--150
Op Inc LTM-137-92--93---93
FCF LTM-1383,337--60---60
FCF 3Y Avg-1442,064----960
CFO LTM-1333,718--60---60
CFO 3Y Avg-1292,419----1,145

Growth & Margins

XNCRVRTXAPMBBOTGDTCHINDMedian
NameXencor Vertex P.Aptorum BridgeBi.CytoMed .Vyome  
Rev Chg LTM38.2%10.3%----24.2%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-12.7%10.5%-----1.1%
Rev Chg Q18.0%11.0%----14.5%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.2%2.7%----2.4%
Op Mgn LTM-91.3%-0.8%-----46.0%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-123.4%26.2%-----48.6%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM7.2%1.0%----4.1%
CFO/Rev LTM-88.8%31.7%-----28.5%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-98.4%23.1%-----37.7%
FCF/Rev LTM-91.9%28.5%-----31.7%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-109.0%19.8%-----44.6%

Valuation

XNCRVRTXAPMBBOTGDTCHINDMedian
NameXencor Vertex P.Aptorum BridgeBi.CytoMed .Vyome  
Mkt Cap1.1111.0----56.0
P/S7.19.5----8.3
P/EBIT-11.124.9----6.9
P/E-8.230.2----11.0
P/CFO-8.029.8----10.9
Total Yield-12.2%3.3%-----4.5%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%----0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-13.1%2.3%-----5.4%
D/E0.10.0----0.0
Net D/E-0.4-0.0-----0.2

Returns

XNCRVRTXAPMBBOTGDTCHINDMedian
NameXencor Vertex P.Aptorum BridgeBi.CytoMed .Vyome  
1M Rtn3.1%6.6%-10.4%10.2%0.0%6.2%4.6%
3M Rtn86.4%9.7%-0.3%29.0%10.3%-10.3%
6M Rtn76.8%3.1%36.2%--17.9%-19.6%
12M Rtn-39.3%-11.4%18.0%--14.9%--13.1%
3Y Rtn-51.1%43.2%-78.4%----51.1%
1M Excs Rtn12.7%2.2%-14.0%11.9%-17.3%-2.7%-0.3%
3M Excs Rtn82.2%5.3%-8.9%20.5%2.3%-5.3%
6M Excs Rtn60.5%-13.2%19.9%--34.1%-3.4%
12M Excs Rtn-53.3%-30.2%0.9%--30.7%--30.5%
3Y Excs Rtn-126.6%-36.8%-157.0%----126.6%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Discovering and developing engineered antibody therapeutics to treat patients with cancer and175    
License 08150112
Milestone 6215023
Research collaboration 793416
Royalties 15280185
Total175165275123157


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date10312025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity8,750,021
Short Interest: % Change Since 101520258.7%
Average Daily Volume1,636,022
Days-to-Cover Short Interest5.35
Basic Shares Quantity74,413,000
Short % of Basic Shares11.8%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/5/2025-2.6%  
8/6/2025-2.3%3.1%14.2%
2/27/20254.2%-3.3%-20.0%
11/6/20242.2%4.1%11.7%
8/5/20240.4%-11.1%-6.5%
5/9/2024-4.5%-4.6%-7.0%
2/27/2024-14.1%-13.8%-15.5%
11/7/2023-7.0%-0.4%9.0%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive1187
# Negative121516
Median Positive3.6%3.3%11.2%
Median Negative-3.4%-4.2%-10.6%
Max Positive10.3%9.6%14.2%
Max Negative-14.1%-13.8%-20.0%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251105202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025806202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025507202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024227202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241106202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024805202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024509202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023229202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231108202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023803202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023508202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022227202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221107202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022803202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022505202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021224202210-K 12/31/2021

Insider Activity

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