Eikon Therapeutics is initiated with a cautious buy, leveraging industry-leading management and a robust oncology-focused pipeline. EIKN's ASCO data for EIK1001 in NSCLC showed a 63.1% ORR and favorable safety, but the market response was muted. Cash reserves of $596m provide a runway into 2027 despite high R&D burn; valuation is now below cash, reflecting skepticism.