Sana Biotechnology posts Q1 adjusted loss narrower than expected, extends cash runway
Sana Biotechnology, Inc. SANA | 0.00 |
Overview
U.S. cell therapy developer's Q1 adjusted EPS and adjusted net loss both beat expectations
Company announced strategic collaboration with Mayo Clinic to advance SC451 for type 1 diabetes
Cash runway expected into 2027 after $25 mln equity investment and ATM activity
Outlook
Company expects to begin Phase 1 trial for SC451 later in 2026
Company anticipates starting clinical study for SG293 in non-Hodgkin lymphoma later this year
Company expects cash runway into 2027
Result Drivers
R&D EXPENSE DECLINE - Lower research and development expenses driven by reduced headcount and decreased third-party manufacturing costs after suspension of allogeneic CAR T programs
MAYO CLINIC COLLABORATION - Strategic partnership and $25 mln equity investment to accelerate SC451 development for type 1 diabetes
NON-CASH EXPENSES - Increase in non-cash expenses from changes in fair value of contingent consideration and success payment liabilities affected net loss
Company press release: ID:nGNX3jDTr7
Key Details
Metric |
Beat/Miss |
Actual |
Consensus Estimate |
Q1 Adjusted EPS |
Beat |
-$0.14 |
-$0.17 (9 Analysts) |
Q1 EPS |
|
-$0.17 |
|
Q1 Adjusted Net Income |
Beat |
-$38.78 mln |
-$47.20 mln (7 Analysts) |
Q1 Net Income |
|
-$47.21 mln |
|
Q1 Operating Expenses |
|
$48.61 mln |
|
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 8 "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 Sana Biotechnology Inc is $7.00, about 99.4% above its May 8 closing price of $3.51
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