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BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc. (BTAI)·Q2 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q2 2025 results missed Wall Street: revenue $0.12M vs consensus $0.21M*, EPS -$2.45 vs -$1.86*, driven by minimal commercial resourcing for IGALMI and higher R&D tied to the pivotal SERENITY At‑Home trial . Results were disclosed via an 8‑K and press release; no earnings call transcript was published. Values retrieved from S&P Global*.
  • Management reaffirmed near‑term catalysts: SERENITY At‑Home topline data “expected in August,” database locked, and a pre‑sNDA interaction yielded positive FDA alignment; sNDA submission targeted for Q1 2026 .
  • Liquidity: cash and equivalents were $18.6M at 6/30/25; post‑quarter $11.5M (ATM) and $3.6M (warrants) increased available funds, though significant indebtedness and going‑concern disclosure persist .
  • Strategic narrative pivot: expanding at‑home market opportunity beyond original 23M agitation episodes, potential partnering for commercialization, and robust IP (13 Orange Book patents; exclusivity to 02/2043) discussed at Canaccord conference .
  • Stock reaction catalysts: the SERENITY topline readout and FDA alignment are likely to drive near‑term sentiment; Zacks/Simply Wall St summarized misses and highlighted forward growth expectations post‑label expansion prospects .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • SERENITY At‑Home pivotal Phase 3: enrollment complete; database lock achieved; “vast majority” completed 12 weeks; >2,200 episodes initially, later >2,600 episodes collected; two favorable DSMB recommendations .
  • FDA interactions: Positive pre‑sNDA meeting responses achieved; the Company believes planned sNDA package is sufficient; submission targeted for Q1 2026 .
  • Management confidence and market sizing: “target addressable market meaningfully larger than our original estimate of 23 million agitation episodes” (CEO) .

What Went Wrong

  • Commercial performance: IGALMI net revenue fell to $0.12M (Q2’25) from $1.10M (Q2’24), as the company “continu[ed] to supply IGALMI…with minimal commercial resources,” highlighting limited institutional uptake under reprioritization .
  • Earnings miss vs estimates: EPS -$2.45 vs -$1.86*, revenue $0.12M vs $0.21M*, reflecting low scale and ongoing OpEx; Q2’25 operating loss was -$15.9M, net loss -$19.2M . Values retrieved from S&P Global*.
  • Balance sheet stress: Cash $18.6M at quarter‑end with significant indebtedness and stated substantial doubt about ability to continue as a going concern (risk factors language) .

Financial Results

Period Comparisons (Q4 2024 → Q1 2025 → Q2 2025)

MetricQ4 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025
Revenue ($USD Millions)$0.366 $0.168 $0.120
EPS ($USD, basic & diluted)-$3.57 -$1.50 -$2.45
Operating Loss ($USD Millions)-$10.49 -$10.10 -$15.85
Net Loss ($USD Millions)-$10.86 -$7.25 -$19.19
R&D ($USD Millions)$5.90 $4.55 $10.26
SG&A ($USD Millions)$4.09 $5.70 $5.61
Cash & Equivalents ($USD Millions)$29.85 $31.01 $18.58

Notes:

  • Subsequent financing: $11.5M ATM sales and $3.6M warrants exercised after Q2’25 quarter‑end .
  • Margins: Operating income (EBIT) and net income margins are not meaningful given de minimis revenue vs losses (see table above) .

Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024 (YoY)

MetricQ2 2024Q2 2025
Revenue ($USD Millions)$1.104 $0.120
Cost of Goods Sold ($USD Millions)$0.062 $0.107 (incl. $0.095 reserves)
R&D ($USD Millions)$8.03 $10.26
SG&A ($USD Millions)$9.45 $5.61
Operating Loss ($USD Millions)-$17.30 -$15.85
Net Loss ($USD Millions)-$8.30 -$19.19
EPS ($USD)-$3.30 -$2.45
Shares (millions, basic & diluted)2.516 7.843

Context: Q2’24 loss from operations was offset by ~$12.0M unrealized gains on derivative liabilities, lowering net loss; such gains did not recur in Q2’25 .

Estimates vs Actuals (Consensus from S&P Global)

MetricQ4 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025
Revenue Actual ($USD)$366,000 $168,000 $120,000
Revenue Consensus Mean ($USD*)$718,260*$350,000*$212,500*
EPS Actual ($USD)-$3.5627 -$1.50 -$2.45
Primary EPS Consensus Mean ($USD*)-$6.9436*-$3.04*-$1.8575*
Primary EPS – # of Estimates*5*2*4*
Revenue – # of Estimates*5*2*4*

Values retrieved from S&P Global*.
Misses in Q2’25: revenue -$0.09M vs consensus*, EPS -$0.59 vs consensus*, consistent with low IGALMI sales and higher R&D spend for SERENITY at‑home .

KPIs (Program Execution)

KPIValueSource
SERENITY At‑Home enrolled patients>200
Sites22 (no site >11% of patients)
Agitation episodes collected>2,200 (Aug 1) → >2,600 (Aug 19)
DSMB reviewsTwo favorable recommendations
DistributionBalanced between bipolar disorders and schizophrenia

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
SERENITY At‑Home topline dataAug 2025“Second half of 2025” (Q1 release) “Expected in August; database lock completed” Narrowed timing
sNDA submission (at‑home label expansion)Q1 2026Not specified“On track for Q1 2026; FDA alignment achieved” New/affirmed timeline
TRANQUILITY In‑Care Phase 3 (Alzheimer’s agitation)2025+Advancing plans for initiation Evaluating CROs; protocol aligned with FDA Maintained, execution steps clarified
Nasdaq listing compliance planDeadlineN/AExtension granted to Sep 16, 2025 to regain MVLS compliance, with interim conditions New listing milestone
IGALMI supply and commercial postureOngoingInstitutional distributionContinuing supply with minimal commercial resources Maintained low‑resource approach

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

No Q2’25 earnings call transcript was available. The Canaccord conference transcript on Aug 12 provides management’s current narrative.

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q4 2024, Q1 2025)Current Period (Q2 2025)Trend
At‑home TAM sizing23M estimated annual episodes “Meaningfully larger than 23M” based on market research and trial data (2,200+ episodes) Expanding TAM
Regulatory/legalDSMB planned; FDA protocol alignment for SERENITY; TRANQUILITY protocol feedback received Database lock; positive pre‑sNDA responses; sNDA timing set Increasing alignment
Commercial strategyMinimal commercial resourcing; institutional supply Pricing/packaging considerations (~$1,400/prescription concept, pack sizes), partnering focus Shifting to partner‑led commercialization
R&D executionEnrollment progress; equity financing to fund trials Trial completion metrics; repeat dosing exploratory endpoints discussed Execution milestones met
IP/exclusivityN/A in prior releases13 Orange Book patents; exclusivity to 02/1943, film manufacturing know‑how Strengthened IP narrative
Liquidity/governanceCash $29.9M; equity raise in Mar 2025 Cash $18.6M; post‑quarter raises; MVLS extension granted Mixed: cash bolstered post‑quarter; listing compliance plan active

Management Commentary

  • “We are incredibly excited about the upcoming top‑line data readout for our SERENITY At‑Home Phase 3 trial… [suggest] a target addressable market meaningfully larger than our original estimate of 23 million agitation episodes” — Vimal Mehta, Ph.D., CEO .
  • “This marks a major milestone… With this final visit complete, we look forward to sharing topline results soon.” — Vimal Mehta on LPLV .
  • “We are pleased with the pre‑sNDA meeting feedback… [which] confirmed agreement on the content and format for our planned sNDA submission” .
  • On commercialization and IP: “We are evaluating… a potential partner… we have 13 patents in our Orange Book… market exclusivity until 02/1943” .

Q&A Highlights

  • Safety and endpoints: Primary endpoint is incidence of drug‑related adverse events (somnolence, dizziness, mouth tingling, etc.); repeat‑dose efficacy over 12 weeks assessed via patient/caregiver CGIs as exploratory .
  • FDA pre‑sNDA meeting scope: Focused on format/content; confirming prior alignment; safety comparable to in‑clinic experience is key for at‑home label .
  • Commercial model: Pricing/packaging under evaluation (example pack sizes; retail setting dynamics); partnering likely given scale requirements .
  • Financial covenants and cash: Management indicated no more covenants as of Aug 15 deadline and cited ~$18M cash plus ~$15M proceeds (ATM/warrants) discussed at conference , consistent with press release figures .

Estimates Context

  • Q2 2025 missed revenue and EPS consensus: revenue $0.12M vs $0.21M*, EPS -$2.45 vs -$1.86*. Prior quarters also below consensus revenue given minimal commercial investment; EPS variance reflects derivative gains in Q2’24 that did not recur . Values retrieved from S&P Global*.
  • Post‑label expansion expectations may drive upward revisions for outer quarters, contingent on at‑home approval and commercialization approach; near‑term estimate risk remains tied to trial safety outcomes and FDA review cadence .

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Near‑term catalyst: SERENITY At‑Home topline readout and positive pre‑sNDA feedback position the program for a Q1 2026 sNDA submission; any safety signal divergence vs in‑clinic use would be a key swing factor .
  • Commercial path: Management is actively considering partnering, pricing, and packaging for an at‑home indication, with robust IP and potential exclusivity to 2043 strengthening strategic optionality .
  • Liquidity watch: Cash $18.6M at Q2‑end plus ~$15.1M post‑quarter provides flexibility, but indebtedness and going‑concern language warrant caution; execution of financing and partnership could be valuation inflectors .
  • Current operations: IGALMI revenue is de minimis ($0.12M), reflecting minimal commercial resourcing; expect revenue inflection only upon label expansion and broader go‑to‑market .
  • Estimate recalibration: Q2 2025 misses underscore sensitivity to OpEx and tiny revenue base; consensus likely pivots on at‑home approval probability and launch timing. Values retrieved from S&P Global*.
  • Risk factors: FDA outcomes, enrollment/real‑world safety profile, financing needs, Nasdaq compliance deadlines, and execution in Alzheimer’s agitation (TRANQUILITY) remain core risks to thesis .
  • Trading implications: The SERENITY topline timing and any subsequent FDA communications are principal stock drivers; a clear path to approval plus partnering announcements could catalyze rerating, while adverse safety outcomes could pressure shares .
No Q2 2025 earnings call transcript was available; analysis references the Company’s Q2 2025 8‑K/press release and the Aug 12 Canaccord conference transcript.