Praxis Precision Q3 net loss widens to $94 mln on G&A costs

By Reuters News


Overview

  • U.S. CNS drugmaker reported Q3 net loss of $94.2 mln and loss per share of $3.23

  • Company's cash and investments rose to $1.3 bln, expected to fund operations into 2028

  • R&D expenses fell slightly, while G&A costs rose sharply from last year


Outlook

  • FDA review of relutrigine ongoing, with PDUFA target action date of Dec 27, 2026

  • FDA review of ulixacaltamide ongoing, with PDUFA target action date of Jan 29, 2027

  • Topline results from EMERALD study of relutrigine expected in Q4 2026


Result Drivers

  • R&D EXPENSES - Lower spending on Cerebrum program offset by higher personnel-related costs

  • G&A COSTS - Higher personnel, professional, and other expenses drove increase in general and administrative costs

  • CASH POSITION - Cash and investments increased due to proceeds from public offering and interest income


Company press release:


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q3 Loss Per Share

$3.23

Q3 Net Loss

$94.23 mln

Q3 Operating Expenses

$106.91 mln

Q3 Operating Income

-$106.91 mln


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