MacroGenics Q3 swings to net loss
Overview
US biopharma firm's Q3 revenue fell sharply
Company reported Q3 net loss, compared to net income a year earlier
Recent pipeline progress includes completion of MGC028 Phase 1 dose escalation and new Phase 1 study dosing
Outlook
MacroGenics expects to initiate randomized evaluation of MGC028 in lead indication by year end 2026
Company anticipates interim clinical update for MGC028 in first half of 2027
MacroGenics expects its cash position to support operations through 2028
Result Drivers
LOWER MILESTONE REVENUE - Co said Q3 revenue decline was mainly due to absence of $50 mln milestone revenue recognized in prior year under Provention (Sanofi) agreement, with only $10 mln from Gilead in 2026
INCREASED ROYALTY REVENUE - Co reported higher ZYNYZ royalty revenue in Q3, partially offsetting lower milestone payments
LOWER R&D AND G&A COSTS - Co said research and development and general and administrative expenses declined, mainly due to reduced spending on certain programs and lower personnel-related costs
Company press release:
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Revenue | $18.7 mln | ||
Q3 Net Loss | $20.1 mln |
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 4 "strong buy" or "buy", 4 "hold" and no "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 MacroGenics Inc is $8.50, about 266.4% above its November 11 closing price of $2.32
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