Scholar Rock Q2 net loss narrows
Scholar Rock Q2 net loss narrows
Overview
US biopharmaceutical firm's Q2 net loss narrowed slightly yr/yr with no revenue recorded
Operating expenses for Q2 fell, driven by reduced research and development costs
Company ended Q2 with $492 mln in cash, boosted by ATM program proceeds
Outlook
Scholar Rock expects potential FDA approval of apitegromab by September 30, 2026
Company prepared for immediate U.S. launch of apitegromab upon FDA approval
Scholar Rock engaging with EMA on next steps for apitegromab approval in Europe
Result Drivers
PIPELINE PROGRESS - Co cited advancement of apitegromab regulatory review and clinical trials as key business activities in Q2
COMMERCIAL PREPARATION - Co said it is prepared for U.S. apitegromab launch upon FDA approval, with commercial team active in the field
Company press release: ID:nBw3lrC4Pa
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q2 Net Loss |
| $109.90 mln |
|
Q2 Income from Operations |
| -$108.90 mln |
|
Q2 Operating Expenses |
| $108.90 mln |
|
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 18 "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 Scholar Rock Holding Corporation is $58.00, about 21.2% above its August 5 closing price of $47.87
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