ALUMIS INC. (ALMS)·Q2 2025 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Completed enrollment in Phase 3 ONWARD (plaque psoriasis) and Phase 2b LUMUS (SLE); ONWARD topline expected early Q1 2026 and LUMUS topline in Q3 2026, reinforcing near-term clinical catalysts .
- Reported GAAP net income of $59.3M driven by a $187.9M non-operating bargain purchase gain from the ACELYRIN merger; underlying operations posted a $(140.5)M loss from operations, highlighting non-GAAP vs GAAP divergence .
- Revenue was $2.67M (collaboration) vs $0.00M YoY, and cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $486.3M, extending runway into 2027; management expects R&D expense to decline in the remainder of 2025 .
- Versus S&P Global consensus, revenue was a modest beat, while Primary EPS (normalized) missed; narrative hinges on execution into ONWARD/LUMUS readouts and integration discipline post ACELYRIN merger (values from S&P Global)*.
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Clinical execution: “With patient enrollment now complete in the pivotal Phase 3 ONWARD program for plaque psoriasis and the Phase 2b LUMUS trial in SLE, Alumis has achieved key clinical milestones… we look forward to topline data… early Q1 2026 [ONWARD] and Q3 2026 [LUMUS]” — Martin Babler, CEO .
- Balance sheet strength: Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $486.3M support operations into 2027 following the ACELYRIN merger, improving funding visibility through multiple readouts .
- Strategic optionality: FDA Fast Track for lonigutamab (TED) and advancing A-005 toward Phase 2 in MS, plus continued precision R&D discovery programs broaden the pipeline .
What Went Wrong
- Elevated OpEx: R&D of $108.8M and G&A of $34.5M spiked YoY on ONWARD acceleration and merger-related severance/stock comp, stressing near-term P&L despite future decline guidance .
- Underlying profitability: Despite GAAP net income from the bargain purchase gain, the quarter’s loss from operations was $(140.5)M, underscoring persistent cash burn in core activities .
- EPS vs consensus: Primary EPS (normalized) missed S&P Global consensus even as GAAP EPS benefitted from the merger accounting; investors will focus on cost control and clarity on normalization (values from S&P Global)*.
Financial Results
Income Statement Summary (YoY and Sequential)
Notes: Q2 2025 GAAP net income includes $187.9M non-operating bargain purchase gain from ACELYRIN merger .
Balance Sheet and Liquidity KPIs
Non-GAAP Influence and Operating Cash
- Management expects R&D expenses to decrease in the remaining quarters of 2025; runway guided into 2027 on current cash/securities .
Guidance Changes
No revenue, margin, OI&E, tax-rate, or dividend guidance provided beyond qualitative OpEx/runway commentary .
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Note: ALMS scheduled its Q2 2025 conference call for Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025 at 4:00PM ET; a full transcript was not available through our document tools at the time of this analysis .
Management Commentary
- “We continue to move forward on all fronts with momentum and a clear focus on advancing a differentiated pipeline... With the completion of our merger with ACELYRIN, we are well positioned to drive our programs through key inflection points in the next 12 months.” — Martin Babler, President & CEO .
- “Alumis expects its research and development expenses to decrease for the remaining quarters of 2025... existing cash... is expected to... fund operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements into 2027.” .
- “Topline data from ONWARD1 and ONWARD2 are expected early in the first quarter of 2026... Topline data from LUMUS are expected in the third quarter of 2026.” .
Q&A Highlights
- The company set a Q2 2025 conference call for Aug 19, 2025; a transcript was not available via our filings/document tools. No additional call clarifications can be cited here .
- Key press release clarifications: the quarter’s GAAP net income was driven by a $187.9M non-operating gain from the ACELYRIN merger; merger-related expenses totaled $26.8M in Q2 (G&A $20.1M; R&D $6.7M) .
- Management reiterated R&D declines in H2 2025 and reaffirmed runway into 2027, linking cost trajectory and balance sheet to clinical milestones .
Estimates Context
Results vs S&P Global consensus (Primary EPS and Revenue)*
Interpretation: Q2 2025 revenue beat consensus modestly, while Primary EPS (normalized) missed (GAAP EPS was $0.77 due to non-operating gain) . Values retrieved from S&P Global.*
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Upcoming topline catalysts (ONWARD early Q1’26; LUMUS Q3’26) are the primary stock drivers; enrollment completion reduces execution risk into data readouts .
- Expect near-term OpEx moderation per guidance; monitor quarterly R&D trajectory vs stated decline for validation of cost discipline .
- Balance sheet strength post-merger supports multi-program advancement through 2027; integration effectiveness and spend control will be closely watched .
- Non-GAAP vs GAAP divergence (bargain purchase gain) complicates EPS optics; anchor on normalized EPS for comparability to consensus (S&P Global)* .
- Pipeline breadth: Fast Track for lonigutamab and A-005’s timing shift reflect portfolio prioritization; MS Phase 2 slip to 1H’26 is a trade-off for envu execution .
- Revenue is partnership-driven (Kaken); absent product sales, P&L is dominated by R&D progress—investors should focus on clinical timelines and regulatory milestones .
- Near-term trading: headlines around conference appearances (September) and any interim program updates may act as incremental sentiment catalysts ahead of 2026 toplines .
References:
- Q2 2025 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 press release: enrollment completions, timelines, revenue/expenses, net income, merger accounting and expenses, cash runway .
- Q1 2025 8-K press release: Kaken license revenue, pre-merger guidance and milestones .
- Year-end 2024 8-K press release: ONWARD/LUMUS/A-005 prior timelines, financial baseline and pro forma merger cash .
- Conference call scheduling: .
S&P Global disclaimer: All estimate figures and “Primary EPS (Actual, S&P normalized)” values marked with an asterisk (*) are retrieved from S&P Global (Capital IQ) via our estimates tool.