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Climb Bio, Inc. (CLYM)·Q4 2024 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q4 2024 delivered a clean operational update with net loss per share of $0.13, broadly flat versus Q3 and prior year, and an in-line pre‑revenue profile; cash and marketable securities ended at $212.5M with runway expected through 2027 .
  • Regulatory and pipeline momentum was strong: FDA clearance for budoprutug trials in pMN and ITP, SLE IND clearance maintained, and initial patient dosing remains targeted for 1H 2025 (ITP/SLE) and 2H 2025 (pMN) .
  • Manufacturing readiness advanced via completion of process optimization and cell line switch for budoprutug (FDA-cleared for clinical use), with new patent applications filed; CLYM116 in-licensed for IgAN with IND‑enabling studies ongoing .
  • Street EPS consensus for Q4 2024 was −$0.15 (1 estimate); reported EPS of −$0.13 represents a modest beat; revenue expected at $0, consistent with pre-revenue stage; target price consensus is $9.20 (5 estimates)*. Values retrieved from S&P Global.
  • Additional financing flexibility via a new “at-the-market” (ATM) program up to $22.35M enhances optionality to fund the pipeline while preserving runway through 2027 .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • FDA clearances across indications strengthened budoprutug’s clinical execution path; management emphasized, “Our momentum continues in 2025, which marks a critical year of execution across our portfolio” .
  • Manufacturing de‑risking: completed studies supporting cell line switch for budoprutug; FDA cleared material for clinical trials; patent filings expected to protect through 2045 .
  • Pipeline expansion: in-licensed CLYM116 (anti‑APRIL) outside Greater China; IND‑enabling underway with initial preclinical data expected 2H 2025 .

What Went Wrong

  • Full-year net loss widened to $73.9M, driven by $51.7M acquired IPR&D from the Tenet acquisition; quarterly net loss rose to $8.4M vs. $3.6M in Q4 2023 .
  • Q4 operating expenses increased year-over-year (R&D $6.0M vs. $3.1M; G&A $5.0M vs. $2.0M), reflecting higher investment and corporate scale‑up .
  • Coverage remains thin: only one Q4 EPS and revenue estimate, limiting breadth of Street validation; potential dilution watchpoint given new ATM facility ($22.35M) . Values retrieved from S&P Global.*

Financial Results

Revenue, EPS, Net Loss vs. prior periods and estimate

MetricQ4 2023Q3 2024Q4 2024Q4 2024 Consensus
Revenue ($USD Millions)— (pre‑revenue) — (pre‑revenue) — (pre‑revenue) $0.0*
EPS ($USD)$(0.13) $(0.13) $(0.13) $(0.15)*
Net Loss ($USD Millions)$(3.64) $(8.90) $(8.42) N/A

Notes: Values retrieved from S&P Global for consensus estimates.*
CLYM reported no revenue; condensed statements of operations begin with operating expenses .

Operating Expense and Other Items (Quarterly)

Metric ($USD Millions)Q4 2023Q3 2024Q4 2024
Research & Development$3.13 $6.24 $5.96
General & Administrative$2.00 $5.49 $4.95
Other Income, Net$1.48 $2.84 $2.50
Net Loss$(3.64) $(8.90) $(8.42)

Key Performance Indicators

KPIQ3 2024Q4 2024
Cash, Cash Equivalents & Marketable Securities ($USD Millions)$217.9 $212.5
Shares Outstanding (Millions)~67.3
Cash Runway GuidanceThrough 2027 Through 2027

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
Budoprutug – ITP: First patient dosing1H 2025Initiate Phase 2 in 1H 2025, subject to clearance Phase 1b/2a; anticipate first patient dosing 1H 2025 Maintained (clarified design)
Budoprutug – SLE: First patient dosing1H 2025Initiate Phase 1b in 1H 2025 On track; anticipate first patient dosing 1H 2025 Maintained
Budoprutug – pMN: First patient dosing2H 2025Advance to late‑phase development in 2025 FDA‑cleared Phase 2; anticipate first patient dosing 2H 2025 Raised specificity (timing set to 2H 2025)
Cash RunwayThrough 2027Through 2027 Through 2027 Maintained
Financing Optionality (ATM)N/AN/AATM up to $22.35M filed/available New

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

Note: No Q4 2024 earnings call transcript was available in the document set.

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q-2 and Q-1)Current Period (Q4 2024)Trend
Regulatory/Clinical ProgressSLE IND cleared; preparing ITP/PMN advancement FDA clearance for pMN Phase 2 and ITP Phase 1b/2a; SLE on track Positive momentum
Manufacturing/CMCBuilding team; CMC VP appointed Cell line switch completed; FDA cleared new material; patents filed De‑risking and scalability improving
Pipeline BreadthFocus on budoprutugIn‑licensed CLYM116 (anti‑APRIL) for IgAN, IND‑enabling ongoing Broader pipeline
Financial RunwayThrough 2027Through 2027; added ATM program Runway maintained, flexibility added
External DataASN Kidney Week pMN data (60% CR; robust B‑cell depletion) Continued emphasis on clinical rationale across indications Validation sustained

Management Commentary

  • “2024 was a transformational year for Climb Bio…Our momentum continues in 2025, which marks a critical year of execution across our portfolio.” — Aoife Brennan, President & CEO .
  • “With two highly differentiated assets in our pipeline, a strong balance sheet, and a deeply experienced team, we are well positioned to execute on our goals…” — Aoife Brennan .

Q&A Highlights

  • No Q4 2024 earnings call transcript was available; therefore, no Q&A highlights or call-based guidance clarifications could be extracted from primary sources in this period set.

Estimates Context

  • Q4 2024 EPS: Reported −$0.13 vs. consensus −$0.15 (1 estimate); modest beat given lighter coverage . Values retrieved from S&P Global.*
  • Q4 2024 Revenue: Reported pre‑revenue, in line with consensus $0 (1 estimate). Values retrieved from S&P Global.*
  • Target Price Consensus: $9.20 (5 estimates); Recommendation text not available via the source used. Values retrieved from S&P Global.
MetricQ4 2024 ActualQ4 2024 Consensus# of Estimates
EPS ($USD)$(0.13) $(0.15)*1*
Revenue ($USD Millions)— (pre‑revenue) $0.0*1*
Target Price ($USD)N/A$9.20*5*

Notes: Values retrieved from S&P Global.*

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Climb Bio remains a pre‑revenue, clinical‑stage story with clear near‑term clinical catalysts: first patient dosing for SLE and ITP in 1H 2025 and for pMN in 2H 2025 .
  • Manufacturing readiness and IP positioning (cell line switch, FDA‑cleared new material, filings through 2045) lower execution risk for later‑stage development and commercialization pathways .
  • Balance sheet supports execution (year‑end cash $212.5M, runway through 2027) with incremental flexibility from a $22.35M ATM program; monitor potential usage and associated dilution .
  • Budoprutug has multi‑indication potential (pMN, ITP, SLE) supported by prior pMN data (including ASN Kidney Week results) and B‑cell depletion rationale; clinical updates in 2025 will be stock‑moving .
  • The CLYM116 (anti‑APRIL) program adds optionality in IgAN; IND‑enabling studies ongoing with preclinical data expected in 2H 2025 .
  • Expense profile is scaling with pipeline advancement; watch quarterly R&D/G&A trends against milestones and maintain awareness of non‑cash items (e.g., acquired IPR&D) influencing reported losses .
  • Street coverage is thin (single EPS/Revenue estimate); as trials initiate, expect broader sell‑side engagement and potential re‑rating tied to clinical data flow*. Values retrieved from S&P Global.

Citations:

  • Q4 2024 press release and financials:
  • Q3 2024 press release and financials:
  • ATM facility details:
  • Preliminary cash and share count:

Notes on Estimates: Values retrieved from S&P Global.*