Zura Bio's FY net loss widens on higher R&D costs
Zura Bio ZURA | 0.00 |
Overview
U.S. immunology drug developer's FY 2025 net loss widened due to higher R&D expenses
Company completed $144 mln public offering in Feb 2026 to bolster cash position
Cash expected to fund planned operations through at least end of 2028
Outlook
Topline data from Phase 2 TibuSHIELD study in HS expected in Q4 2026
Topline data from Phase 2 TibuSURE study in SSc expected in first half of 2027
Company expects cash position to support operations through at least end of 2028
Result Drivers
R&D SPENDING - Higher research and development expenses driven by advancement of Phase 2 tibulizumab clinical programs, including increased payments to contract research and manufacturing organizations
G&A COSTS - General and administrative expenses rose due to higher costs to support company growth and advancement of clinical programs
ACCRUED OBLIGATION REVERSAL - R&D expense increase was partially offset by reversal of $5 mln accrued obligation after BAFFX17 Settlement and Release Agreement
Company press release: ID:nBw2FMv3Da
Key Details
Metric |
Beat/Miss |
Actual |
Consensus Estimate |
FY EPS |
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-$1.06 |
|
FY Net Income |
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-$68.65 mln |
|
FY Income from Operations |
|
-$75.25 mln |
|
FY Operating Expenses |
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$75.25 mln |
|
FY Pretax Profit |
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-$68.65 mln |
|
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "strong buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 8 "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 Zura Bio Ltd is $15.00, about 150.4% above its March 18 closing price of $5.99
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