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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)

MetricQ2 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025
Net Loss ($USD Millions)$38.1 $17.9 $38.4
EPS (Basic) ($)$(0.56) $(0.20) $(0.41)
EPS (Diluted) ($)$(0.56) $(0.24) $(0.41)
R&D Expense ($USD Millions)$29.1 $30.9 $30.3
G&A Expense ($USD Millions)$14.3 $18.7 $12.6
Total Operating Expenses ($USD Millions)$43.3 $49.6 $42.9
Warrant FV Change ($USD Millions)$19.5 gain $(2.5) loss
R&D Tax Credit Benefit ($USD Millions)$3.7 $8.4 $4.3
FX Gain/(Loss) ($USD Millions)$0.2 gain $2.1 gain $2.3 gain

Cash and balance sheet (point-in-time; oldest → newest)

MetricDec 31, 2024Mar 31, 2025Jun 30, 2025
Cash & Cash Equivalents ($USD Millions)$165.1 $260.1 $221.9
Debt ($USD Millions)$30.2 $30.9
Total Assets ($USD Millions)$213.7 $319.1 $293.5
Total Liabilities ($USD Millions)$59.0 $123.7 $131.0
Shareholders’ Equity ($USD Millions)$154.7 $195.5 $162.6

Operating cash flow and shares

KPIQ1 2025Q2 2025
Net Cash Used in Operations ($USD Millions)$38.7
Weighted Avg Shares, Basic (Millions)89.2 93.3

Estimate comparison (S&P Global consensus)

MetricQ1 2025Q2 2025
EPS Consensus (Primary)*$(0.49)*$(0.37)*
EPS Actual (GAAP Basic)$(0.20) $(0.41)
Surprise ($)+$0.29 (beat)–$0.04 (miss)

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

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
Net Cash Used in Operating ActivitiesFY 2025$120–$145M (as of Q1 2025) $120–$145M (as of Q2 2025) Maintained
Cash RunwayAs of Q1 2025Sufficient at least through planned COMP006 26‑week readout (H2 2026) Sufficient into 2027 Raised/Extended

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q4 2024 & Q1 2025)Current Period (Q2 2025)Trend
Regulatory path (FDA)Top‑line COMP005 6‑week data expected in Q2; planning late‑stage PTSD program .Meeting with FDA in Q3 to explore accelerated/rolling NDA; applied for Commissioner’s National Priority Program .Increasing momentum toward potential acceleration
Clinical efficacy & safetyAwaiting first Phase 3 readout .COMP005 met 6‑week primary endpoint (−3.6 MADRS; p<0.001); DSMB: no unexpected safety, no suicidality imbalance .Positive validation; de‑risked efficacy
Commercial readinessEarly groundwork; cash for advancement .Infrastructure mirrors SPRAVATO settings; CPT‑3 codes support hourly reimbursement; provider networks ready .Readiness building; operational plans maturing
COMP006 executionOn track for 26‑week data H2’26 .Enrollment “in the steep ascent,” tracking to timelines; data sequencing tied to Part A completion .Steady progress; timelines reaffirmed
Financial discipline & runwayFY25 op cash use $120–$145M; runway through H2’26 data .Guidance maintained; runway extended into 2027 .Improved visibility
PTSD programLate‑stage design underway .Finalizing design incorporating FDA feedback .Advancing toward late stage
Leadership/BoardCPO appointment (Q4) .Added Justin Gover (ex‑GW Pharma) to Board .Governance strengthened

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 .