Sign in

    Beam Therapeutics Inc (BEAM)

    Q1 2025 Earnings Summary

    Reported on Jan 1, 1970 (Before Market Open)
    Pre-Earnings Price$19.82Last close (May 5, 2025)
    Post-Earnings Price$19.30Open (May 6, 2025)
    Price Change
    $-0.52(-2.62%)
    MetricYoY ChangeReason

    Total Revenue (License & Collaboration)

    ~+1% increase from $7.40 million in Q1 2024 to $7.47 million in Q1 2025

    Stabilization of recurring revenue after the anomalous FY2023 spike driven by a one-time $216.4 million upfront payment from the Lilly Agreement and subsequent dramatic drop in FY2024. The Q1 2025 revenue is now normalized, reflecting sustainable collaboration activities.

    Operating Expenses

    ~31% decrease compared to Q4 2023’s $183.33 million to $126.76 million in Q1 2025

    Lower spending in both R&D and general administrative functions drove the cost reduction. Q1 2025 R&D expenses were $98.82 million and G&A costs were $27.94 million, likely reflecting streamlined external R&D spending, carefully prioritized lab supplies, and optimized operational costs following higher investments in prior periods.

    Operating Loss

    Remains high at $119.29 million in Q1 2025

    Despite the reduced operating expenses, the operating loss remains substantial due to ongoing high-cost investments in clinical trials and development activities. This continued imbalance between relatively modest revenue and significant operating expenditures is consistent with prior periods’ trends.

    Net Loss

    Net loss of $109.27 million, or -$1.24 per share in Q1 2025

    The persistent net loss reflects the challenge of offsetting heavy, ongoing R&D and commercialization investments with low recurring revenue. Even with cost reductions compared to previous peaks, the net expense levels continue to pressure profitability, echoing patterns from prior FY2024 losses.

    Total Assets

    Increase from $1,103.82 million at FY2024 end to $1,466.92 million in Q1 2025

    Total assets rebounded significantly, driven by a strong increase in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities—from $850.74 million at December 31, 2024, to $1,219.95 million by March 31, 2025. This recovery suggests improved liquidity compared to the cash outflows experienced in FY2024.

    Liabilities

    Decrease from $370.28 million at FY2024 end to $343.78 million in Q1 2025

    Liabilities were reduced by approximately $26.50 million, reflecting continued efforts to deleverage. Reductions in deferred revenue, accrued expenses, and similar obligations have contributed to a leaner balance sheet compared to the previous fiscal year.

    Stockholders’ Equity

    Increase from $733.5 million at FY2024 end to $1,123.14 million in Q1 2025

    The significant boost in equity is attributable to the increase in total assets (notably cash and marketable securities) paired with a reduction in liabilities. Despite ongoing net losses, additional capital inflows and equity-raising activities have strengthened the balance sheet relative to prior periods.