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Zai Lab Ltd Q2 FY26 Results

ZLABQ2 FY26 Results
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MetricValue ($ M)Q1 FY26Q2 FY25
Revenue105.7510.7%3.1%
Total Income105.7510.7%3.1%
Expenditure182.2410.5%11.1%
PBT-51.854.6%27.3%
Net Profit-50.830.4%24.8%
OPM-72.33%0.28pp22.01pp
NPM-48.06%5.33pp10.73pp
EPS-0.050.0%25.0%
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Zai Lab Announces Q2 2026 Financial Results and Pipeline Updates

06 Aug 2026 · 6 Aug, 4:07 pm

Summary

Zai Lab Limited reported total revenues of $106.3 million for the second quarter of 2026, a slight decrease year-over-year. However, net product revenue saw an 11% increase compared to the prior quarter, supported by ZEJULA stabilization and VYVGART volume growth. The company reported a net loss of $50.8 million for the quarter. R&D expenses increased due to licensing fees, while SG&A expenses remained relatively stable. Management expressed optimism about the maturing innovation pipeline and the commercial business, anticipating a return to meaningful growth in 2027.

Key Highlights

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    Total revenues were $106.3 million in the second quarter of 2026, a decrease from $109.977 million in the same period of 2025.

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    Net product revenue increased 11% versus the prior quarter, driven by stabilization of ZEJULA and continued volume growth for VYVGART.

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    Research and Development (R&D) expenses increased to $61.8 million in Q2 2026 from $50.6 million in Q2 2025, primarily due to higher licensing fees.

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    Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) expenses were $72.9 million in Q2 2026, compared to $71.0 million in Q2 2025.

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    Net loss was $50.8 million in the second quarter of 2026, or a loss per ordinary share of $0.05, compared to a net loss of $40.7 million in Q2 2025.

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    Cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and current restricted cash totaled $717.5 million as of June 30, 2026.

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    The company advanced multiple global oncology and immunology programs toward key clinical and regulatory milestones, with significant pipeline catalysts expected in the second half of 2026.

Management Comments

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Dr. Samantha Du

Zai Lab is entering an exciting new chapter in our evolution. Over the past several years, we have evolved from bringing innovative medicines to patients in China to becoming a global biopharmaceutical company developing our own differentiated medicines for patients around the world. Today, our innovation pipeline is rapidly maturing. We advanced zocilurtatug pelitecan (zoci), our potential best-in-class DLL3 ADC, from Investigational New Drug (IND) to global Phase 3 in under two years, and our growing portfolio of internally developed medicines, including ZL-1503, gives us confidence that innovation will increasingly drive Zai Lab's next phase of growth. Meanwhile, we continue to strengthen our commercial business. This quarter, we sharpened our commercial focus, delivered sequential revenue growth, maintained commercial profitability, and laid the foundation for a return to meaningful growth in 2027. Together, these achievements position Zai Lab to create long-term value for patients and shareholders.

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Rafael G. Amado

We are excited about the progress across our growing global pipeline, with three registrational studies expected to be underway by year end and the potential for our first U.S. regulatory submission next year. Zoci has demonstrated a differentiated profile — strong systemic and intracranial activity with a favorable safety profile — that supports development across multiple treatment settings in small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and extrapulmonary neuroendocrine carcinomas (epNECs). In immunology, ZL-1503 has the potential to address both inflammation and itch through dual inhibition of IL-13 and IL-31. Combined with its extended half-life enabled by YTE modifications, we believe its differentiated profile has the potential to address significant unmet needs in one of the largest markets in immunology. We look forward to sharing important clinical updates for both programs in the second half of the year.

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