Lyell Immunopharma Q3 net loss widens on higher R&D spending

By Reuters News


Overview

  • CAR T-cell therapy developer's Q3 revenue beat analyst expectations

  • Adjusted net loss for Q3 beat analyst estimates, despite higher R&D expenses

  • Company announced $80 mln private placement to extend cash runway into 2028


Outlook

  • Company expects pivotal data from PiNACLE trial in mid-2027, BLA submission in H2 2027

  • Additional clinical data and End-of-Phase 1 meeting for LYL273 expected in 2027

  • Company expects cash and equivalents to fund operations into 2028


Result Drivers

  • HIGHER R&D SPENDING - Co said increased net loss was primarily due to higher research and development expenses driven by increased clinical trial activity

  • CLINICAL TRIAL PROGRESS - Co attributed increased R&D costs to expanded research activities, collaborations and outside services as clinical trials advanced

  • LOWER INTEREST INCOME - Co said non-GAAP net loss also increased due to lower interest income


Company press release:


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q3 Revenue

Beat

$3,000

$2,330 (9 Analysts)

Q3 Adjusted Net Loss

Beat

$41.28 mln

$49.09 mln (8 Analysts)

Q3 Operating Expenses

$48.30 mln

Q3 Operating Income

-$48.30 mln


Analyst Coverage

  • The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 7 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"

  • The average consensus recommendation for the biotechnology & medical research peer group is "buy"

  • Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Lyell Immunopharma, Inc. is $41.50, about 285.3% above its November 3 closing price of $10.77


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