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Camp4 Therapeutics Corp (CAMP)·Q4 2024 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q4 2024 (reported March 27, 2025) capped a “successful 2024” with continued clinical progress in UCDs, a new SYNGAP1 development candidate, and a strengthened balance sheet ending 2024 with $64.0M cash and runway into Q2 2026 .
- Versus S&P Global consensus, CAMP’s Q4 2024 delivered a revenue beat ($0.652M vs $0.146M estimate*) and an EPS beat ($-0.77 vs $-0.82 estimate*), though operating expenses rose sequentially and the company remains loss-making*.
- Guidance timelines shifted: management previously anticipated SAD safety data in Q1 2025; current guidance consolidates SAD+MAD data into Q4 2025, indicating a pushout of data timing .
- Positive clinical catalysts include Phase 1b initiation in female OTC heterozygotes expected in Q2 2025 and GLP tox initiation for SYNGAP in 2025; the narrative emphasizes platform validation and broad potential target scope .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Favorable safety profile in Phase 1 SAD cohorts (48 healthy volunteers); all TEAEs were Grade 1–2, with no concerning safety trends, and CMP‑CPS‑001 appeared well-tolerated .
“We are off to a strong start in 2025, building on the momentum of a successful 2024…” — CEO Josh Mandel‑Brehm . - Strategic pipeline expansion: nomination of CMP‑SYNGAP‑01 based on compelling preclinical (including non‑human primate) data and plans to initiate GLP tox in 2025 .
- Strengthened liquidity: year-end cash and equivalents of $64.0M and stated runway into Q2 2026 supports execution of clinical milestones .
What Went Wrong
- Timeline pushout: prior guidance targeted reporting SAD safety data in Q1 2025; current guidance consolidates SAD+MAD data into Q4 2025, delaying visibility on clinical readouts .
- Operating expense mix pressure: G&A increased to $14.9M in FY 2024 from $11.6M due to personnel-related expenses; R&D stayed elevated despite slight YoY decline .
- Continued net losses widened YoY: FY 2024 net loss of $51.8M vs $49.3M in FY 2023 underscores ongoing investment phase ahead of clinical efficacy readouts .
Financial Results
Quarterly Comparison (oldest → newest)
- Values retrieved from S&P Global.
Full-Year Comparison (oldest → newest)
KPIs and Operating Metrics
Guidance Changes
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Note: No Q4 2024 earnings call transcript was available; themes below reflect management disclosures in press releases.
Management Commentary
- “We are off to a strong start in 2025, building on the momentum of a successful 2024, which included advancing our Phase 1 clinical program in UCDs, establishing key research collaborations, securing important regulatory designations, and completing our initial public offering.” — Josh Mandel‑Brehm, CEO .
- “CAMP4’s Phase1b clinical trial represents a crucial step forward in redefining care for female OTC heterozygotes… CMP‑CPS‑001… as a potential therapy to help manage ammonia levels and improve patient outcomes.” — Dr. Yuri Maricich, CMO .
- “Transformational” quarter highlighted by IPO, FDA RPDD and ODD for CMP‑CPS‑001, and BioMarin collaboration validating RAP Platform™ — CEO commentary (Q3) .
Q&A Highlights
- No Q4 2024 earnings call transcript was available; therefore, Q&A themes, clarifications, and tone shifts cannot be assessed for this period.
Estimates Context
- Q4 2024 revenue beat: $0.652M actual vs $0.146M consensus*, driven by higher research/collaboration revenue; CAMP remains pre‑commercial with modest top line*.
- Q4 2024 EPS beat: $-0.77 actual vs $-0.823 estimate*, with sequential OpEx increase partially offset by interest income*.
- Estimate implications: With consolidated SAD+MAD readout pushed to Q4 2025 and Phase 1b initiation in Q2 2025, Street models likely shift milestone‑driven timelines, OpEx cadence, and potential collaboration revenue recognition windows *.
- Values retrieved from S&P Global.
Key Takeaways for Investors
- The program remains on track with favorable Phase 1 safety, but consolidated SAD+MAD data in Q4 2025 delays clinical visibility; near‑term trading likely anchored on regulatory progress and Phase 1b initiation .
- Cash runway into Q2 2026 mitigates financing overhang and supports execution through key readouts, a positive medium‑term setup .
- Pipeline optionality expands with CMP‑SYNGAP‑01; 2025 GLP tox initiation adds a second potential clinical path, increasing platform value .
- Collaboration strategy (e.g., BioMarin) validates RAP Platform™ and could supplement non‑dilutive funding; monitor additional partnership announcements .
- Near-term catalysts: Phase 1b start in Q2 2025 for female OTC heterozygotes; regulatory clearances in EU for site addition; continued MAD dosing progress .
- Risk monitor: timelines have slipped vs prior quarter guidance; watch enrollment/dosing pace, biomarker efficacy signals, and OpEx trends .
- Estimate revisions: expect models to push out clinical readout timing and adjust OpEx profile; current quarter showed revenue/EPS beats vs consensus*, but fundamental valuation remains event‑driven*.