Sutro Biopharma Announces Participation at the 16th World ADC London Summit
Rhea-AI Summary
Sutro Biopharma (NASDAQ: STRO) will participate at the 16th World ADC London Summit in London, UK, February 23-26, 2026. Senior scientist Hans-Peter Gerber, Ph.D. will join panel discussions and present on dual-payload ADC efficacy and safety.
According to the company, plenary content will be posted in Sutro's Scientific Publications section after the event.
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STRO fell 5.83% while peers were mixed: ATRA -1.88%, IGMS -2.31%, OKYO -6.59%, XBIT -2.94%, ENTX +6.52%. This points to stock-specific dynamics rather than a broad sector move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10 | Equity offering | Negative | +11.9% | Underwritten offering of 7,868,383 shares at $13.98 raising ~$110M. |
| Jan 07 | Conference appearance | Neutral | +2.0% | J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference presentation by the CEO announced. |
| Dec 17 | Listing compliance | Positive | -6.9% | Regained Nasdaq minimum bid price compliance after reverse stock split. |
| Dec 16 | Equity incentives | Neutral | -1.2% | Inducement grants of stock options and RSUs to new employees. |
| Dec 03 | Clinical trial start | Positive | +19.2% | First cohort dosed in Phase 1 trial of STRO‑004 in solid tumors. |
Recent history shows strong positive moves on financings and clinical milestones, with occasional selloffs even on favorable listing/compliance updates.
Over the last few months, Sutro Biopharma has combined financing, clinical, and listing milestones. On Dec 3, 2025, it dosed the first cohort in a Phase 1 trial of STRO‑004, which saw a 19.21% gain. It later regained Nasdaq minimum bid compliance on Dec 17, 2025, despite a -6.93% reaction. An underwritten offering priced on Feb 10, 2026 raised about $110.0M and coincided with an 11.87% rise. Conference participation and routine equity grants have produced smaller, mixed moves. Today’s conference-focused announcement fits this pattern of frequent corporate visibility events around a strengthened balance sheet and advancing ADC programs.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights Sutro Biopharma’s scientific and business visibility at the 16th World ADC London Summit, including panels on licensing, partnering, investment, and dual‑payload ADC innovation. In recent months, the company has strengthened its capital position with an approximately $110.0M offering and advanced its STRO‑004 Phase 1 program, which previously triggered a 19.21% move. Investors evaluating this news may watch for subsequent scientific materials posted on the company’s website and for future clinical or financial updates that add to this conference exposure.
Key Terms
antibody drug conjugates medical
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sutro Biopharma, Inc. (Sutro or the Company) (NASDAQ: STRO), a clinical-stage oncology company pioneering site-specific and novel-format antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), today announced its participation at the 16th World ADC London Summit, taking place in London, UK, February 23-26, 2026.
Plenary/Panel Discussion Details:
- Panel Discussion: ADC Licensing, Partnering & Investment Session
- Sutro Participant: Hans-Peter Gerber, Ph.D.
- Date/Time: February 23, 2026, 3:00PM GMT
- Panel Discussion: Evaluating the Cutting-Edge Innovation & Performance Driving ADC Differentiation & Progression Earlier Line Patient Therapies
- Sutro Participant: Hans-Peter Gerber, Ph.D.
- Date/Time: February 24, 2026, 7:45AM GMT
- Spotlighting Efficacy & Safety Profiles of Dual Payload ADCs Featuring Novel Linker Payloads to Overcome Resistance Mechanisms
- Presenter: Hans-Peter Gerber, Ph.D.
- Date/Time: February 25, 2026, 9:00AM GMT
Following the event, the content from the plenary session will be made available in the Scientific Publications section of Sutro Biopharma’s website at www.sutrobio.com.
About Sutro Biopharma
Sutro Biopharma, Inc. is advancing a next-generation antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) platform designed to deliver single- and dual-payload ADCs that enable meaningful breakthroughs for patients with cancer. By fully optimizing the antibody, linker, and payload, Sutro’s cell-free platform produces ADCs that are engineered to improve drug exposure, reduce side effects, and expand the range of treatable tumor types. With unique capabilities in dual-payload ADCs, Sutro aims to overcome treatment resistance and redefine what’s possible in cancer therapy. The Company’s pipeline of single- and dual-payload ADCs targets large oncology markets with limited treatment options and significant need for improved therapies.
For more information, follow Sutro on social media @Sutrobio or visit www.sutrobio.com.
Investor Contact
Emily White
Sutro Biopharma
(650) 823-7681
ewhite@sutrobio.com
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