ALX Oncologys' Q1 loss narrows on lower expenses

ALX Oncology Holdings

ALX Oncology Holdings

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Overview

  • US biotechnology firm's Q1 net loss narrowed yr/yr on lower R&D and G&A expenses

  • Company raised $150 mln in equity offering, ending Q1 with $169.1 mln in cash and investments

  • Company highlighted positive trial data for evorpacept and continued progress in ALX2004 trial


Outlook

  • Company expects topline data from Phase 2 ASPEN-09-Breast trial in mid-2027

  • ALX Oncology expects safety data from Phase 1 ALX2004 trial in 2H 2026

  • Company says cash position sufficient to fund planned operations through 1H 2028


Result Drivers

  • LOWER R&D EXPENSES - Co said R&D expenses fell due to workforce reduction, fewer active clinical trials, and pipeline prioritization

  • LOWER G&A EXPENSES - Co said G&A expenses declined due to workforce reduction, lower stock-based compensation, and reduced legal and corporate costs


Company press release: ID:nGNXYsGRG


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q1 EPS

-$0.17

Q1 Net Income

-$17.93 mln

Q1 Basic EPS

-$0.17

Q1 Income from Operations

-$18.97 mln

Q1 Operating Expenses

$18.97 mln


Analyst Coverage

  • The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 6 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "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 ALX Oncology Holdings Inc is $4.00, about 113.9% above its May 7 closing price of $1.87


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