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Camp4 Therapeutics Corp (CAMP)·Q3 2025 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q3 revenue of $0.795M beat S&P Global consensus of $0.433M, while EPS of $(0.55) missed consensus of $(0.48); operating loss was stable but net loss widened on a $(1.8)M non-cash loss from revaluing a derivative tranche liability . Consensus figures from S&P Global: revenue $0.433M, EPS $(0.48)*. Values retrieved from S&P Global.
- Balance sheet strengthened: cash and equivalents rose to $75.3M at 9/30 from $39.1M at 6/30, aided by an initial $50M private placement closing (up to $100M total), extending runway into 2027 .
- Pipeline execution: GLP tox initiated for CMP-002 (SYNGAP1) with first-in-human Phase 1/2 targeted as early as 2H26; MAD analysis for CMP-001 (UCDs) showed favorable safety/PK but inconclusive PD in healthy volunteers; strategy pivots to seek a partner .
- Regulatory and clinical progress: CTA approval in the Netherlands to initiate a Phase 1b CMP-001 study in OTC heterozygotes .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
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What Went Well
- Balance sheet de-risked: initial $50M of a private placement (up to $100M) closed, extending cash runway into 2027 .
- SYNGAP1 program advanced: GLP tox initiated in October; first-in-human Phase 1/2 could start as early as 2H26 .
- Q3 revenue beat consensus as collaboration revenue was recognized ($0.795M vs $0.433M consensus)* . Values retrieved from S&P Global.
- CEO emphasized prioritizing the SYNGAP1 lead program and confidence in gene upregulation approach: “The third quarter marked a critical milestone ... we initiated GLP toxicology studies for CMP-002 ... [and] plan to pursue partnerships for further development of CMP-001.”
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What Went Wrong
- EPS missed consensus (actual $(0.55) vs $(0.48) consensus)*, and net loss widened sequentially to $(15.1)M, largely due to a $(1.8)M loss from change in fair value of a derivative tranche liability . Values retrieved from S&P Global.
- CMP-001 PD readout inconclusive in healthy volunteers, limiting biomarker validation at this stage; company will pivot to partnership to advance the asset .
- Small impairment recognized on a right-of-use asset ($0.5M), adding to GAAP operating costs in Q3 .
Financial Results
Overall P&L (USD thousands except per-share data; oldest → newest)
Balance Sheet (USD thousands; point-in-time)
Actual vs S&P Global Consensus (Q3 2025)
Values retrieved from S&P Global.
Notes:
- Revenue remains primarily research and collaboration revenue (no commercial product sales) .
- Q3 OpEx drivers: R&D and G&A increases tied to clinical/preclinical and personnel/overhead; additionally, a $0.5M ROU asset impairment and $(1.8)M derivative FV loss impacted reported results .
Guidance Changes
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Note: A Q3 2025 earnings call transcript was not available in our document catalog as of this analysis; themes below reflect quarter-over-quarter narrative from company releases.
Management Commentary
- CEO strategic emphasis: “The third quarter marked a critical milestone... we initiated GLP toxicology studies for CMP-002... We continue to expect we could initiate a first-in-human Phase 1/2 clinical trial as early as the second half of 2026.”
- On portfolio focus and partnering: “As we prioritize our SYNGAP1 lead program, we have made a strategic decision to pursue partnerships for further development of CMP-001.”
- On CMP-001 data: “We were encouraged by the safety and pharmacokinetics data we observed in our Phase 1 SAD/MAD clinical trial” but noted no conclusive PD in healthy volunteers .
Q&A Highlights
- An earnings call transcript was not available at publication; no Q&A themes could be reviewed. Key clarifications came via the press release regarding pipeline timelines, partnering plans for CMP-001, and cash runway .
Estimates Context
- Q3 revenue beat: $0.795M actual vs $0.433M consensus; the revenue line is research/collaboration-driven . Values retrieved from S&P Global.
- Q3 EPS miss: $(0.55) actual vs $(0.48) consensus; variance reflects operating spend plus non-cash derivative FV loss $(1.8)M . Values retrieved from S&P Global.
- Coverage depth was modest (6 estimates on both revenue and EPS for Q3)*. Values retrieved from S&P Global.
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Balance sheet materially reinforced: cash increased to $75.3M at quarter-end with an initial $50M private placement close (up to $100M), extending runway into 2027—reducing near-term financing risk .
- SYNGAP1 remains the core value driver: GLP tox started; Phase 1/2 could begin as early as 2H26 if preclinical and regulatory steps stay on track .
- CMP-001 safety/PK profile is supportive, but lack of conclusive PD in healthy volunteers and a pivot to partnering signal a moderated standalone near-term internal investment path for this asset .
- P&L steady at the operating line; net loss volatility reflects non-cash items (derivative FV loss), a reminder that quarterly EPS can be noisy for pre-commercial biotech .
- Revenue upside vs consensus demonstrates the variability of collaboration revenue recognition; investors should focus on milestone cadence and BD updates as potential near-term stock catalysts . Values retrieved from S&P Global.
- Near-term watch items: partner announcement(s) for CMP-001, progress updates from GLP tox for CMP-002, regulatory interactions toward Phase 1/2 initiation, and any additional financing tranches from the private placement .
References and source documents:
- Q3 2025 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 press release (financials and corporate highlights) .
- Q2 2025 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 press release .
- Q1 2025 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 press release .
- Company news flow corroborating financing and SYNGAP1 GLP tox initiation (company investor site) .
All consensus figures marked with an asterisk (*) are from S&P Global and may update as sell-side models change.