Coya Therapeutics Q1 net loss narrows on lower R&D spends

Coya Therapeutics, Inc.

Coya Therapeutics, Inc.

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Overview

  • U.S. biotech developer's Q1 collaboration revenue was flat yr/yr at $0.25 mln

  • Net loss for Q1 narrowed slightly to $7.2 mln from $7.3 mln last year

  • Company raised $11.1 mln in private placement, ending Q1 with $50.7 mln cash


Outlook

  • Coya maintains guidance for 1Q 2027 topline readout from ALSTARS Phase 2 ALS trial

  • Company targets full enrollment of ALSTARS Phase 2 trial in 2H 2026

  • Coya expects to initiate Phase 2a study for FTD in 2H 2026


Result Drivers

  • LOWER R&D SPENDING - Research and development expenses fell due to lower external preclinical and clinical activity, reflecting timing of IND-supporting work in early 2025

  • HIGHER ADMIN COSTS - General and administrative expenses rose due to increased employee compensation, including a $1.0 mln non-cash charge for stock option modifications after the former Executive Chairman's resignation


Company press release: ID:nBw44Dn8Xa


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q1 EPS

-$0.32

Q1 Net Income

-$7.2 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 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 Coya Therapeutics Inc is $15.50, about 270.8% above its May 11 closing price of $4.18


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