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COMPASS Pathways plc (CMPS)·Q2 2025 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q2 2025 delivered a pivotal clinical milestone (Phase 3 COMP005 met the 6‑week primary endpoint with a −3.6 MADRS delta vs placebo; p<0.001) and maintained FY25 cash burn guidance, but EPS missed consensus primarily due to a non-cash warrant fair value loss .
- EPS (basic/diluted) was $(0.41) vs S&P Global consensus of $(0.37), a miss of $(0.04); net loss was $38.4M vs $38.1M in Q2 2024, with variance driven by a $2.5M non‑cash loss on warrant revaluation partially offset by $2.3M FX gains .
- Liquidity improved year to date; cash was $221.9M at 6/30/25 (up from $165.1M at 12/31/24 on Q1 financing) and runway extended into 2027; full‑year net cash used in operations guidance held at $120–$145M .
- Strategic setup strengthened: DSMB observed no unexpected safety issues or suicidality imbalance across Phase 3 programs; commercialization groundwork continued with CPT-3 psychedelic administration codes supporting hourly reimbursement; provider infrastructure viewed as ready to adopt .
- Near-term catalysts: FDA engagement on potential acceleration/rolling NDA; COMP006 enrollment progressing well; 26‑week COMP005 data to follow COMP006 Part A completion (updated post‑Q2: company now plans to disclose COMP006 9‑week and COMP005 26‑week together in Q1 2026) .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Statistically robust efficacy: Single 25mg dose of COMP360 achieved a clinically meaningful −3.6 MADRS difference vs placebo at 6 weeks in COMP005 (p<0.001); DSMB reported no unexpected safety findings and no clinically meaningful suicidality imbalance across COMP005/006 .
- Commercial and regulatory momentum: Management is pursuing accelerated pathways (including applying for the Commissioner’s National Priority Review Voucher) and planning FDA meetings to explore rolling/accelerated submission routes .
- Liquidity and runway: Cash of $221.9M at 6/30/25 with runway into 2027; FY25 net cash used in operations expected at $120–$145M; Q2 operating cash outflow was $38.7M .
Selected quote
- “We have now delivered clinically meaningful and highly statistically significant top‑line results after a single dose of COMP360 in two late‑stage studies in treatment‑resistant depression” — Kabir Nath, CEO .
- “Cash and cash equivalents of $222 million… we expect to fund our operations into 2027… net cash used in operations for the full year 2025 to be within the range of $120 million–$145 million” — Teri Loxam, CFO .
What Went Wrong
- EPS miss versus consensus: Q2 GAAP EPS (basic/diluted) $(0.41) vs S&P Global consensus $(0.37), primarily due to a $2.5M non‑cash loss from warrant liability fair value changes; FX gains of $2.3M partially offset the impact .
- Continued elevated R&D intensity: R&D expenses increased YoY to $30.3M (vs $29.1M) as Phase 3 programs progressed; total opex remained high at $42.9M despite lower G&A .
- Lack of revenue: Company remains pre‑commercial with no reported revenue, leaving P&L fully driven by opex and non‑cash items (warrants, FX, R&D tax credits) .
Financial Results
Quarterly P&L snapshot (oldest → newest)
Cash and balance sheet (point-in-time; oldest → newest)
Operating cash flow and shares
Estimate comparison (S&P Global consensus)
Values marked with * are retrieved from S&P Global (see disclaimer below).
Notes
- Company reports no revenue lines in the periods presented; operating results are driven by operating expenses and other income/expense (warrants, FX, tax credits) .
Guidance Changes
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Management Commentary
Key messages
- CEO emphasized validation from two late‑stage studies showing statistically significant and clinically meaningful results after a single COMP360 dose in TRD and the company’s focus on accelerating access pathways with FDA .
- CFO underlined liquidity and discipline: $222M cash at quarter‑end, runway into 2027, Q2 operating cash usage of $38.7M, and maintained full‑year operating cash guidance .
Selected quotes
- “We are highly focused on solidifying our commercialization efforts and exploring pathways to get this potential paradigm changing treatment option to patients as quickly as possible.” — Kabir Nath, CEO .
- “We expect net cash used in operations for the full year 2025 to be within the range of $120 million–$145 million… we expect to fund our operations into 2027.” — Teri Loxam, CFO .
Q&A Highlights
- Accelerated path and rolling submission: Management confirmed a Q3 FDA meeting and application to the Commissioner’s National Priority Review Voucher; discussions include acceleration scenarios, potentially ahead of full COMP006 readout depending on agency feedback .
- Provider readiness and reimbursement: Existing SPRAVATO infrastructure is viewed as compatible; CPT‑3 psychedelic codes support hourly reimbursement, mitigating concerns about session duration and capacity .
- Safety and suicidality: DSMB review showed no unexpected safety findings and no meaningful suicidality imbalance across Phase 3 studies; anorexia Phase 2 saw higher overall suicidality consistent with disease risk but no arm imbalance .
- COMP006 enrollment: Investigators responded positively to COMP005 data; COMP006 enrollment is in a strong phase, supporting guidance on timelines .
- Data disclosure sequencing: Part B (26‑week) COMP005 will be released once all participants in COMP006 Part A have completed, to avoid confounding; earliest NDA timing contingent on FDA alignment .
Estimates Context
- Q2 2025 GAAP EPS $(0.41) vs S&P Global consensus $(0.37) — miss of $0.04; drivers included a $2.5M non‑cash warrant fair value loss, partially offset by $2.3M FX gains, with R&D tax credit benefit of $4.3M .
- Q1 2025 GAAP EPS $(0.20) vs S&P Global consensus $(0.49) — beat of $0.29, aided by a $19.5M non‑cash gain on warrant fair value and $8.4M R&D tax credit benefit .
- Revenue consensus was $0 across recent quarters and remains structurally neutral given pre‑commercial status*.
Values marked with * are retrieved from S&P Global.
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Two late‑stage wins (Phase 2b and Phase 3 primary endpoint met) materially de‑risk TRD efficacy; DSMB feedback supports safety profile and suicidality balance — increases confidence into next data events .
- EPS variability is largely a function of non‑cash warrant revaluation and FX; underlying opex trajectory improving (lower G&A YoY/QoQ) while R&D remains elevated to support pivotal trials .
- Liquidity is solid with $221.9M cash and runway into 2027; FY25 net cash used in operations guidance reaffirmed at $120–$145M, supporting accelerated commercial readiness .
- Regulatory catalysts loom: Q3 FDA meeting on acceleration/rolling NDA and broader stakeholder engagement (including Washington) may pull forward timelines; monitor updates on selection for priority review initiatives .
- Commercial infrastructure and reimbursement mechanics (CPT‑3) appear favorable; provider networks delivering SPRAVATO indicate operational fit for COMP360 at launch .
- Next data catalyst: Release of COMP005 26‑week and COMP006 9‑week data together (subsequently updated post‑Q2 to Q1 2026) and COMP006 26‑week in mid‑2026; sequential de‑risking expected if efficacy durability and redosing insights remain favorable .
- Trading frame: Stock likely sensitive to regulatory signals and any changes to data timelines; investors should expect continued EPS noise from non‑cash items and focus on clinical/regulatory milestones as primary drivers .
S&P Global estimates disclaimer
- Values marked with * are retrieved from S&P Global. Definitions for “Primary EPS” may differ from GAAP basic/diluted EPS reported by the company.
Sources
- Q2 2025 8‑K press release and financial statements .
- Q2 2025 earnings call transcript (prepared remarks & Q&A) .
- Other relevant Q2 press releases/8‑Ks: DSMB/COMP005 efficacy announcement (June 23) ; Board appointment (July 29) .
- Prior quarters: Q1 2025 8‑K press release and financials ; Q4 2024 8‑K press release and financials .