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Biotechnology: Biological Products (No Diagnostic Substances)
Quarterly ResultMay 6, 2026, 04:14 PM

BioCryst Reports Q1 Net Loss of $721.8M Due to Astria Acquisition

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BioCryst Pharmaceuticals reported a significant net loss of $721.8 million for Q1 2026, primarily due to a $697.8 million acquired in-process research and development expense related to its acquisition of Astria Therapeutics, Inc. Total revenues increased to $156.4 million from $145.5 million in the prior year. The company also secured a $400 million secured term loan during the quarter, contributing to an increase in cash and cash equivalents to $171.6 million. This led to a net loss per common share of $(2.98).

Key Highlights

  • Acquisition of Astria Therapeutics, Inc. on January 23, 2026, resulted in a $697.8M acquired in-process R&D expense.
  • Reported a net loss of $721.8M for Q1 2026, compared to a net income of $32k in Q1 2025.
  • Total revenues increased to $156.4M in Q1 2026 from $145.5M in Q1 2025.
  • Secured a $400M term loan, increasing total liabilities to $1.02B as of March 31, 2026.
  • Cash and cash equivalents rose to $171.6M as of March 31, 2026, from $89.7M at December 31, 2025.
  • Net loss per common share was $(2.98) for Q1 2026, compared to $0.00 in Q1 2025.
  • Net cash used in operating activities was $(61.8M) in Q1 2026, up from $(27.5M) in Q1 2025.
  • Total stockholders' deficit increased to $(553.8M) from $(119.2M) at December 31, 2025.
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Biotechnology: Biological Products (No Diagnostic Substances)
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