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Monopar Therapeutics (MNPR)·Q2 2025 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q2 2025 net loss was $2.5M and diluted EPS was -$0.35, improving sequentially from -$0.38 in Q1 2025; management highlighted continued progress on ALXN1840 toward an early-2026 NDA and active enrollment in MNPR-101 radiopharma trials .
- EPS came in better than Wall Street consensus and improved year over year (Q2 2024 EPS was -$0.49); interest income rose materially year over year due to higher balances following Q4 2024 financings, partially offsetting higher R&D and G&A expenses .
- Cash, equivalents and investments were $53.3M, with runway guided at least through December 31, 2026 to fund ALXN1840 NDA, MNPR-101-Zr and -Lu trials, and MNPR-101-Ac preclinical-to-clinic transition .
- Key pipeline updates in the quarter: IND sponsorship for ALXN1840 transferred to Monopar effective June 6; EASL late-breaker data supported long-term efficacy/safety of ALXN1840; U.S. Expanded Access Program opened for MNPR-101-Zr and -Lu; Russell 3000/2000 index inclusion announced as a corporate visibility catalyst .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- ALXN1840 regulatory pathway advanced: FDA acknowledged IND sponsorship transfer to Monopar (effective June 6, 2025) and the company reiterated intent to file an NDA in early 2026 .
- ALXN1840 clinical evidence: EASL late-breaker presentation showed sustained clinical benefits, favorable safety (<5% drug-related SAEs; no renal/urinary SAEs), and patient-reported convenience versus standard of care across pooled trials, bolstering the NDA case .
- Radiopharma execution: MNPR-101-Zr Phase 1 (imaging/dosimetry) and MNPR-101-Lu Phase 1a (therapeutic) were active/enrolling in Australia; the U.S. Expanded Access Program opened at EDNOC, broadening patient access .
What Went Wrong
- Operating expenses increased: R&D rose to $1.73M (+$0.60M YoY, driven by personnel and SBC), and G&A rose to $1.50M (+$0.85M YoY, driven by board option grants, personnel, legal, taxes, insurance), pressuring the quarterly net loss .
- Year-over-year net loss widened to $2.5M vs $1.7M, reflecting higher OpEx, despite a $0.71M YoY increase in interest income from U.S. Treasuries/higher bank balances after Q4 2024 financings .
- No revenue-generating products or segment revenue to offset expenses; absence of formal revenue/margin guidance limits near-term visibility of operating leverage .
Financial Results
Sequential and Period Comparisons
Year-over-Year (Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024)
Versus Wall Street Consensus (S&P Global)
Values retrieved from S&P Global.*
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Guidance Changes
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
No Q2 2025 earnings call transcript was available; themes tracked using 8-K and press releases.
Management Commentary
- “2024 was a productive year for Monopar, with the in-licensing of ALXN1840, the initiation of two first-in-human radiopharma Phase 1 clinical trials, and the strengthening of our balance sheet with net proceeds of over $55 million from financings.” – Chandler Robinson, MD, CEO .
- “We are pleased to provide patients in the United States with access to MNPR-101-Zr and MNPR-101-Lu... This EAP represents continued progress in our radiopharmaceutical pipeline...” – Andrew Cittadine, COO .
- “This is an important milestone for Monopar and reflects the significant transformation and growth we have experienced over the past year... driven largely by the growing recognition of our late-stage ALXN1840 drug candidate for Wilson disease.” – Quan Vu, CFO .
Q&A Highlights
No Q2 2025 earnings call transcript or Q&A session was available [List: earnings-call-transcript search returned 0].
Estimates Context
- EPS beat: Q2 2025 diluted EPS was -$0.35 vs S&P Global consensus of -$0.48333, a positive surprise of $0.13333 per share; we attribute the outperformance partially to higher interest income from U.S. Treasuries and higher cash balances following Q4 2024 financings, which offset increased operating expenses . Values retrieved from S&P Global.*
- Revenue: The company did not report product revenue in the quarter; consensus expected $0.0, consistent with the company’s clinical-stage status . Values retrieved from S&P Global.*
Key Takeaways for Investors
- EPS loss narrowed sequentially and beat consensus; interest income is a meaningful offset to OpEx while programs progress toward potential value-inflecting milestones .
- ALXN1840 path advancing: IND sponsorship transfer and EASL data support; NDA targeted for early 2026, keeping a clear regulatory timeline in view .
- Radiopharma optionality: Active enrollment in AU and U.S. EAP launch provide avenues for patient exposure and real-world feedback while early efficacy/safety data mature .
- Balance sheet supports execution: $53.3M in cash and investments with runway guided through end-2026; financing completed in Q4 2024 enhances interest income carry .
- Index inclusion (Russell 3000/2000) may broaden investor base and liquidity; monitor potential demand shifts around reconstitution flows .
- Near term, stock catalysts include ALXN1840 regulatory interactions and additional MNPR-101 clinical/EAP updates; medium term hinges on NDA submission and potential approval pathway .
- With no formal revenue or margin guidance, focus on operating expense trajectory, trial progress, and regulatory milestones to gauge timeline risk and capital needs .