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Century Therapeutics, Inc. (IPSC)·Q3 2025 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q3 2025 was defined by pipeline focus and T1D entry: Century unveiled CNTY‑813 (iPSC-derived beta islets with Allo‑Evasion 5.0) with IND‑enabling studies expected by year‑end 2025 and an IND as early as 2026, while keeping CNTY‑308 on track for first‑in‑human studies in 2026 .
- Biotech P&L remained pre‑revenue; GAAP net loss widened to $34.4M (vs. $31.2M YoY) as Q3 included a $6.8M impairment; R&D fell YoY on lower personnel/manufacturing costs, and G&A decreased on a $1.4M lease modification gain .
- Liquidity remains the key cushion: cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $132.7M (9/30/25) with runway into 4Q 2027, down from $158.5M (6/30/25) as the company funds pipeline priorities .
- EPS came in better than S&P Global consensus: SPGI Primary EPS actual was -$0.32 vs. -$0.34 estimate (GAAP diluted EPS was -$0.40); revenue was in line at $0 as expected* [GetEstimates]* .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
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What Went Well
- Entered T1D with CNTY‑813; management highlighted “compelling preclinical data” and a path to IND‑enabling studies by YE25 and IND as early as 2026 .
- Continued progress on CNTY‑308 (CD19 CAR‑iT, Allo‑Evasion 5.0) in IND‑enabling studies; clinical initiation guided for 2026 .
- Cash runway reiterated into 4Q 2027, supporting execution through key data and first‑in‑human catalysts .
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What Went Wrong
- GAAP net loss widened YoY in Q3 ($34.4M vs. $31.2M) and included a $6.8M impairment, lifting total OpEx to $36.1M .
- Company is discontinuing the company‑sponsored CALiPSO‑1 trial for CNTY‑101; development continues via the CARAMEL IST, with three patients treated and initial IST data expected Dec 5, 2025 .
- Sequential cash draw from $158.5M (Q2) to $132.7M (Q3) as investment shifts to prioritized programs .
Financial Results
Estimate comparison
*Values retrieved from S&P Global.
Context and drivers:
- Q3 OpEx rose vs. Q2 due to a $6.8M impairment; R&D declined YoY on reduced personnel/manufacturing costs (partially offset by higher research/lab costs), and G&A fell YoY due to a $1.4M lease modification gain .
- After the BMS collaboration termination drove a one‑time $109.2M revenue in Q1, revenue was $0 in Q2 and Q3 as expected for a pre‑commercial biotech .
Guidance Changes
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Management Commentary
- CEO Brent Pfeiffenberger: “We are moving with urgency and anticipate initiating IND‑enabling studies by the end of 2025, with a projected IND submission as early as 2026… we continue to advance CNTY‑308 with plans to enter the clinic next year…” .
- CSO Chad Cowan on CNTY‑813: “We have… generated compelling preclinical data… including rapid and sustained normalization of glucose in diabetic mouse models… and engineered resistance to NK cell‑mediated killing and antibody‑dependent cellular cytotoxicity… our suspension bioreactor process is capable of delivering mature, functional beta islets at scale” .
- Q3 focus: “Our priority remains on developing innovative therapies for high‑impact areas… focusing our resources and expertise on these two programs” .
Q&A Highlights
- An earnings call transcript for Q3 2025 was not available in our document set as of this analysis; external listings indicated a call scheduled for Nov. 7, 2025, but no transcript was posted for review .
- We will update guidance clarifications and tone shifts upon publication of an official transcript or recording.
Estimates Context
- Q3 2025 EPS beat: SPGI Primary EPS actual -$0.3199 vs. -$0.3375 consensus; GAAP diluted EPS was -$0.40, reflecting non‑cash impairment and the absence of revenue* [GetEstimates]* .
- Revenue aligned with expectations at $0 (consensus $0.0), consistent with pre‑commercial status post one‑time BMS revenue in Q1* [GetEstimates]* .
- Near‑term (Q4 2025) SPGI consensus EPS is -$0.245 with zero revenue expected, implying Street continues to model OpEx discipline and no new revenue streams pre‑clinical readouts* [GetEstimates]*.
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Two lead programs, two near‑term catalysts: initial CNTY‑101 IST data Dec 5, 2025, and multiple IND/clinical entries in 2026 (CNTY‑308; potential CNTY‑813 IND submission as early as 2026) .
- Liquidity runway into 4Q 2027 materially de‑risks funding of first‑in‑human transitions and an initial readout, albeit with sequential cash draw as programs advance .
- Q3 EPS outperformed SPGI consensus (Street modeled -$0.34 vs. actual -$0.32 primary EPS), but GAAP diluted EPS was -$0.40 due to impairment—expect models to reconcile GAAP vs. primary EPS framing* [GetEstimates]* .
- Strategic clarity increased: discontinuation of company‑sponsored CALiPSO‑1 reallocates resources to IST‑driven CNTY‑101 and to the two lead development programs, tightening focus on value‑creating data and IND events .
- Beta islet entry (CNTY‑813) expands the addressable opportunity and showcases platform breadth; clinical path (no chronic immunosuppression ambition) and scale will be key diligence areas as IND‑enabling data mature .
- Trading setup: near‑term stock moves likely tied to Dec. 5 IST data signal (safety/B‑cell depletion/early disease activity), 2026 clinical start confirmations, and any updates on IND‑enabling progress for CNTY‑813 .
Appendix: Other Relevant Q3 2025 Press Releases and Materials
- Q3 2025 financial results press release with full financial statements and balance sheet .
- Separate announcement of CNTY‑813 beta islet program in T1D .
- 8‑K furnishing the earnings release and investor presentation; deck details Allo‑Evasion 5.0 engineering and program timelines .
Notes: All figures are GAAP unless otherwise specified. Collaboration revenue/financial statements presented in thousands; dollar values shown above are converted to millions consistent with source tables. Where S&P Global estimates are cited, values are marked with an asterisk and sourced from S&P Global.