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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

MetricQ4 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025
Net Loss ($USD Millions)$10.9 $2.6 $2.5
Diluted EPS - Continuing Operations ($)-$2.23 -$0.38 -$0.35
R&D Expense ($USD Millions)$9.9 $1.643 $1.730
G&A Expense ($USD Millions)$1.2 $1.578 $1.504
Cash, Equivalents & Investments ($USD Millions)$60.2 $54.6 $53.3

Year-over-Year (Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024)

MetricQ2 2024Q2 2025
Net Loss ($USD Millions)$1.7 $2.5
Diluted EPS - Continuing Operations ($)-$0.49 -$0.35
R&D Expense ($USD Millions)$1.131 $1.730
G&A Expense ($USD Millions)$0.658 $1.504
Interest Income YoY Change ($USD Millions)+$0.707

Versus Wall Street Consensus (S&P Global)

MetricActual Q2 2025Consensus Q2 2025Surprise
Diluted EPS - Continuing Operations ($)-$0.35 -$0.48333*+$0.13333 (beat)*
Revenue ($USD Millions)Not reported 0.0*n/a*

Values retrieved from S&P Global.*

KPIs (operational)

KPIQ4 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025
Cash Runway (internal guidance)Through 12/31/2026 Through 12/31/2026 Through 12/31/2026
ALXN1840 Regulatory MilestoneLicense signed (Oct 2024) Preparing NDA early 2026 IND transfer acknowledged by FDA; NDA early 2026
MNPR-101 Clinical StatusFirst patient dosed with MNPR-101-Lu (Dec 2024) Phase 1/1a active/enrolling (AU) Phase 1/1a active/enrolling (AU); U.S. EAP opened

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
Cash RunwayThrough 12/31/2026Through 12/31/2026 (Q1 reiteration) Through 12/31/2026 (Q2 reiteration) Maintained
ALXN1840 NDA TimingEarly 2026Early 2026 (Q1 reiteration) Early 2026; FDA acknowledged IND transfer (effective 6/6/2025) Maintained; regulatory step completed
MNPR-101-Zr/Lu Trial StatusOngoing Phase 1/1a (AU)Ongoing Phase 1/1a (Q1) Ongoing Phase 1/1a (AU) and U.S. EAP opened Expanded access added
Financial Metrics (Revenue/Margins/OpEx)n/an/aNo formal quantitative guidance provided n/a

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

No Q2 2025 earnings call transcript was available; themes tracked using 8-K and press releases.

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q4 2024, Q1 2025)Current Period (Q2 2025)Trend
ALXN1840 RegulatoryLicense from Alexion; plan to submit NDA early 2026 FDA acknowledged IND sponsor transfer; NDA early 2026 reiterated Improving regulatory clarity
ALXN1840 Clinical EvidencePreparing for NDA; EASL late-breaker accepted EASL late-breaker presented; sustained efficacy/safety across pooled trials Strengthening dataset
Radiopharma MNPR-101Phase 1/1a trials initiated; first MNPR-101-Lu patient dosed Trials active/enrolling; U.S. EAP authorized and opened Expanded access and enrollment momentum
Capital/Index VisibilityRaised >$55M via offerings Added to Russell 3000/2000 announced (effective 6/27/2025) Visibility up; potential ownership broadening
Financing Impact on Interest Incomen/a+$0.515M YoY in Q1 +$0.707M YoY in Q2, driven by Treasuries and higher balances

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 .