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Quarterly ResultAug 13, 2026, 04:20 PM

Rani Therapeutics Reports Q2 2026 Results; RT-114 Phase 1a Data Positive

AI Summary

Rani Therapeutics reported its second quarter 2026 financial results, alongside significant corporate and clinical updates. The company announced positive initial Phase 1a data for RT-114, demonstrating oral bioavailability greater than 150% compared to subcutaneous dosing, and has dosed the first participants in the Phase 1a expansion cohort. Rani also completed a $20 million registered direct offering, expanded its obesity pipeline through a new collaboration with PegBio, and made key management appointments. For Q2 2026, the net loss decreased to $8.4 million from $11.2 million year-over-year, and contract revenue reached $1.7 million.

Key Highlights

  • RT-114 Phase 1a data showed oral bioavailability >150% vs. subcutaneous dosing.
  • Completed a $20 million registered direct offering.
  • Expanded obesity pipeline via R&D collaboration with PegBio.
  • Nicholas Maestas appointed Chief Financial Officer in June 2026.
  • Michelle Gilson appointed to Board of Directors in August 2026.
  • Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaled $53.4 million as of June 30, 2026.
  • Net loss for Q2 2026 was $8.4 million, down from $11.2 million in Q2 2025.
  • Contract revenue for Q2 2026 was $1.7 million, up from $0 in Q2 2025.