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MACROGENICS INC (MGNX)·Q2 2025 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q2 2025 revenue was $22.24M, up 106% YoY on a surge in contract manufacturing, but below Wall Street consensus of $28.06M; GAAP EPS was -$0.57 vs consensus -$0.47, both misses as OpEx remained elevated despite sequential improvement . Consensus values from S&P Global: Revenue $28.06M*, EPS -$0.47*, based on 6 and 7 estimates, respectively*.
- Operating loss narrowed materially YoY to -$36.76M (from -$58.18M) on higher CDMO activity and lower R&D/SG&A; net loss improved to -$36.25M vs -$55.66M YoY and -$41.04M in Q1 2025 .
- Liquidity strengthened: cash and marketable securities were $176.5M at 6/30, with cash runway extended through 1H 2027, supported by a $70M upfront from a ZYNYZ royalty monetization executed in June 2025 .
- Strategic focus under new CEO Eric Risser: prioritize data-driven decision on lorigerlimab (LORIKEET/LINNET), advance ADCs (MGC026 dose expansion 2H25; MGC028 Phase 1 ongoing; MGC030 IND in 2026), and pursue partnerships/asset monetization to improve financial position .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Contract manufacturing (CDMO) strength: Contract manufacturing revenue rose to $15.37M in Q2 2025 from $2.89M in Q2 2024 as volumes increased, driving total revenue growth to $22.24M (vs $10.80M) .
- Cost discipline: R&D fell to $40.79M (from $51.73M YoY) and SG&A decreased to $9.30M (from $14.42M YoY), reflecting portfolio prioritization and reduced commercialization costs post-MARGENZA divestiture .
- Balance sheet/runway improved: $176.5M cash and equivalents at 6/30/25 and runway through 1H 2027, aided by the $70M Sagard royalty sale on ZYNYZ .
Management quote: “We intend to drive MacroGenics to become an even more focused and capital-efficient biotechnology company as we advance our pipeline.” — Eric Risser, President & CEO .
What Went Wrong
- Missed Street estimates: Revenue $22.24M vs $28.06M consensus* and EPS -$0.57 vs -$0.47 consensus*, missing on both top and bottom line. Estimate counts: 6 (revenue) and 7 (EPS)*. Values retrieved from S&P Global. Actuals from 8-K .
- Product sales eliminated post-MARGENZA sale: Net product sales were $0 in Q2 2025 vs $5.25M in Q2 2024, increasing reliance on collaboration and CDMO revenue streams .
- Continued operating losses: Despite improvement, operating loss remained sizable at -$36.76M, reflecting ongoing R&D investment and scale-up of ADC/lorigerlimab programs .
Financial Results
Headline Financials vs Prior Periods
Growth/Change
Q2 2025 Actual vs Consensus (S&P Global)
Values marked with * retrieved from S&P Global.
Revenue Mix (Selected lines)
KPIs and Balance Sheet
Notes: The June 2025 cash balance and extended runway reflect the $70M upfront from Sagard’s royalty purchase agreement on ZYNYZ executed in Q2 2025 .
Guidance Changes
No quantitative revenue/OpEx/tax guidance was provided in Q2 materials .
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Management Commentary
- Strategic focus: “Forge partnerships and collaborations to accelerate development… Improve MacroGenics’ financial position through… collaboration revenue, and monetization of assets.” — Eric Risser, President & CEO .
- Pipeline priorities: Determine lorigerlimab path post LORIKEET/LINNET; advance MGC026/MGC028 to clinical proof-of-concept; MGC030 IND in 2026 .
- Financial posture: Cash runway to 1H 2027, supported by $70M ZYNYZ royalty sale; ongoing cost reductions .
Selected quotes:
- “We intend to drive MacroGenics to become an even more focused and capital-efficient biotechnology company as we advance our pipeline.” — Eric Risser .
- “Improve MacroGenics’ financial position through a combination of enhanced operational efficiency, collaboration revenue, and monetization of assets.” .
Q&A Highlights
- No Q2 2025 earnings call transcript was available in the document catalog; in Q1 2025, the company explicitly stated it would not host a conference call . No additional Q&A clarifications beyond the press release disclosures were identified for Q2.
Estimates Context
- Q2 2025 actuals vs consensus (S&P Global): Revenue $22.24M vs $28.06M*; EPS -$0.57 vs -$0.4703*; both misses. Estimate counts: Revenue 6*, EPS 7*. Values retrieved from S&P Global. Actuals from 8-K .
- Implications: Street models may need to lower near-term CDMO assumptions and update OpEx cadence; however, extended runway and approaching lorigerlimab data could support medium-term optionality .
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Q2 missed consensus on both revenue and EPS as product sales went to zero post-MARGENZA and CDMO strength was not enough to reach Street topline*; GAAP EPS -$0.57 vs -$0.47* . Values retrieved from S&P Global.
- Operating and net losses improved sequentially and YoY on higher CDMO revenue and lower R&D/SG&A, evidencing early benefits from portfolio and cost actions .
- Balance sheet/runway is materially stronger post-ZYNYZ royalty monetization ($70M upfront), extending runway to 1H 2027—an important de-risking ahead of multiple 2H 2025/2026 readouts .
- Near-term catalysts: LORIKEET update (2H 2025) to inform lorigerlimab path; MGC026 dose expansion initiation (2H 2025) and continued MGC028 Phase 1 progress; MGC030 IND planned for 2026 .
- Partner-related optionality remains meaningful (MGD024 option/milestones with Gilead; ZYNYZ/TZIELD regulatory events) that could add nondilutive capital and strategic flexibility .
- Trading setup: Expect sentiment to pivot around lorigerlimab data visibility and consistency of CDMO revenue; extended runway reduces financing overhang into 2027, potentially dampening downside volatility into data events .
Values marked with * retrieved from S&P Global.
Citations
- Q2 2025 8-K and press release details: revenues, expenses, P&L, cash, runway, revenue mix .
- Q2 2025 press release mirror (corporate/pipeline detail) .
- Sagard $70M ZYNYZ royalty monetization, runway extension .
- Q1 2025 8-K/press release (trend, prior guidance, no call) .
- FY 2024 update for prior strategic context .