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Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. (NTLA)·Q2 2024 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • NTLA reported Q2 2024 collaboration revenue of $7.0M and a net loss of $147.0M, with diluted EPS of $(1.52); cash and marketable securities ended at ~$939.9M, funding operations into late 2026 .
  • Phase 2 for NTLA-2002 (HAE) met primary and all secondary endpoints; management selected 50 mg for a pivotal Phase 3 expected to start in 2H 2024 after a successful end-of-Phase 2 FDA meeting, positioning NTLA-2002 as a potential “functional cure” .
  • NTLA-2001 (ATTR-CM) MAGNITUDE Phase 3 enrollment is tracking ahead of prior projections, now cleared in 12+ countries and active at 35+ sites; updated Phase 1 data (CM and PN arms) are planned for 2H 2024 .
  • Platform advances: first-ever CRISPR redosing data for NTLA-2001 (55 mg follow-on dose → 90% median TTR reduction at day 28), and MHRA authorization for NTLA-3001 (AATD) with first patient dosing planned in 2H 2024 .
  • Near-term stock catalysts: detailed HAE Phase 2 data (Q4), HAE Phase 3 initiation, ATTR Phase 1 update and MAGNITUDE enrollment progress; S&P Global consensus estimates were unavailable at query time (note in Estimates Context) .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • NTLA-2002 Phase 2 met primary and all secondary endpoints at both 25 mg and 50 mg; 50 mg chosen for Phase 3 after greater kallikrein reduction and more complete attack elimination vs 25 mg; successful FDA end-of-Phase 2 meeting .
  • NTLA-2001 MAGNITUDE Phase 3 (ATTR-CM) enrollment is “well ahead” of projections; regulatory clearance in 12+ countries and >35 active sites; management expects ~100 sites globally .
  • Platform validation: redosing proof-of-concept in NTLA-2001 showed 90% median TTR reduction at day 28 on follow-on 55 mg dosing for low-dose (0.1 mg/kg) patients; safety consistent with single-dose profile .

Management quote: “We anticipate that NTLA-2002 will be the first in vivo gene editing therapy to come to market… [and] reset the standard of care for HAE” .

What Went Wrong

  • Collaboration revenue declined year-over-year ($7.0M vs $13.6M in Q2 2023), driven by lower AvenCell agreement-related revenue .
  • Net loss widened year-over-year ($147.0M vs $123.7M in Q2 2023), reflecting operating loss and negative change in fair value of investments .
  • Estimates comparison unavailable from S&P Global at query time; unable to quantify beat/miss vs Street for Q2 2024 (see Estimates Context) [functions.GetEstimates errors].

Financial Results

MetricQ2 2023Q1 2024Q2 2024
Collaboration Revenue ($USD Millions)$13.6 $28.9 $7.0
R&D Expense ($USD Millions)$115.3 $111.8 $114.2
G&A Expense ($USD Millions)$30.7 $31.1 $31.8
Total Operating Expenses ($USD Millions)$145.9 $142.9 $146.0
Operating Loss ($USD Millions)$(132.3) $(114.0) $(139.0)
Net Loss ($USD Millions)$(123.7) $(107.4) $(147.0)
Diluted EPS ($USD)$(1.40) $(1.12) $(1.52)
Cash, Cash Equivalents & Marketable Securities ($USD Millions)N/A$953.4 $939.9
Net Income Margin % (Net Loss / Collaboration Revenue)-910% -371.5% -2,112%

Notes: Net margin derived from reported collaboration revenue and net loss in each period .

KPIs and Operating Metrics

KPIQ2 2023 / EarlierQ1 2024Q2 2024
MAGNITUDE Trial – Countries ClearedN/AN/A12+
MAGNITUDE Trial – Active SitesN/AN/A35+
HAE NTLA‑2002 Phase 2 OutcomeN/AEnrollment complete (planned) Met primary & all secondary endpoints
HAE NTLA‑2002 Phase 3 DoseN/ADose to be selected post P2 50 mg selected
HAE NTLA‑2002 Phase 3 SizeN/AN/AFewer than 70 patients (placebo-controlled, 6 months)
NTLA‑2001 Redosing PD EffectN/AOral presentation planned 90% median TTR reduction at day 28 after 55 mg follow-on
Stock-Based Comp in R&D ($M)$25.4 (Q2 2024 disclosed for current quarter) $20.2 $25.4
Stock-Based Comp in G&A ($M)$15.4 (Q2 2024 disclosed for current quarter) $14.0 $15.4
Interest Income ($M)N/A$12.6 $12.4
Cash RunwayN/AInto late 2026 Into late 2026

Segment breakdown: Not applicable; NTLA is pre-commercial with collaboration revenue only .

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
Cash runwayCompany-levelFund operations into late 2026 Fund operations into late 2026 Maintained
NTLA‑2002 HAE – Phase 3 initiation2H 2024On track to initiate in 2H 2024 On track; successful EOP2; 50 mg selected Maintained/clarified
NTLA‑2001 ATTR‑PN – Phase 3 initiationBy year-end 2024Expect to initiate by year-end Plan to initiate by year-end; ex‑US ~50 patients Maintained
NTLA‑3001 AATD – first patient dosing2H 2024Dose first patient in 2024 Dose first patient in 2H 2024; MHRA CTA authorized Refined timing
NTLA‑2001 – updated Phase 1 data2H 2024Present in 2H 2024 Present in 2H 2024 Maintained

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q4 2023, Q1 2024)Current Period (Q2 2024)Trend
HAE dose selection & Phase 3 designDose to be selected from P2; P3 planned 2H 2024 EOP2 successful; 50 mg selected; P3 size <70; include women of childbearing globally Progressing; design clarified
ATTR‑CM MAGNITUDE enrollmentInitiated; >30 dosed; >40 in screening; event‑driven endpoint; conservative powering 12+ countries cleared; >35 sites active; tracking ahead of projections; ~100+ sites planned Accelerating
ATTR‑PN Phase 3FDA alignment; ~50 patient ex‑US placebo‑controlled Plan to initiate by year‑end; FDA does not require US dosing for PN; leverage CM exposure Advancing
CRISPR redosing platformRedosing oral presentation accepted (PNS) First‑ever CRISPR redosing data; 90% median TTR reduction after 55 mg follow‑on; tolerability consistent Validated
AATD NTLA‑3001First‑in‑human expected in 2024; insertion via albumin locus MHRA CTA authorization; first patient dosing in 2H 2024; 50 mg LNP, AAV dose‑escalation Moving to clinic
Cash runway & balance sheetStrong cash to late 2026; OpEx steady ~$939.9M cash at 6/30; runway late 2026 Maintained

Management Commentary

  • “We are on track to begin the Phase III [HAE] trial in the second half of this year… we anticipate that NTLA‑2002 will be the first in vivo gene editing therapy to come to market” — John Leonard, CEO .
  • “We now know the size of the [HAE Phase 3] trial… fewer than 70 patients… outcomes include attack rate reduction and patients who achieve complete response over a 6‑month interval” — John Leonard, CEO .
  • “Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were approximately $939.9 million as of June 30, 2024… expected to fund operating plans into late 2026” — Edward Dulac, CFO .
  • “We plan to include safety and TTR reduction data from both the CM and PN arms as well as other clinical endpoints, such as NT‑proBNP, 6‑minute walk test and mNIS+7” — John Leonard, CEO .

Q&A Highlights

  • Competition in HAE: management emphasized targeting a complete response and functional cure profile vs chronic prophylaxis, aiming to “reset the bar” versus competitors (e.g., Ionis) .
  • Women of childbearing potential: clarified there was no partial clinical hold; inclusion planned globally in Phase 3 with full FDA alignment .
  • HAE Phase 3 size/design: “fewer than 70 patients,” placebo‑controlled over six months; endpoints include complete response and attack rate reduction .
  • Redosing strategy: not planned for current amyloidosis or HAE programs; platform option could matter outside the liver or where additive effect desired .
  • ATTR‑CM bar vs stabilizers: NTLA‑2001 designed to achieve deeper, durable TTR reduction; management expects outcomes superior to existing agents; enrollment brisk with ~100 sites targeted .

Estimates Context

  • S&P Global consensus estimates (Primary EPS Consensus Mean, Revenue Consensus Mean; Q2 2024 and prior quarters) were unavailable at query time due to rate limits; we were unable to quantify beat/miss versus Street. We will update when access is available [functions.GetEstimates errors].
  • Given biotech’s collaboration‑driven revenue, Street models are likely to recalibrate timelines, Phase 3 design clarity (HAE size, 50 mg dose), and pipeline probabilities for NTLA‑2002 and NTLA‑2001 following successful EOP2 and ongoing rapid MAGNITUDE enrollment .

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • HAE Phase 2 success and 50 mg selection, coupled with a small Phase 3 (<70 patients) and FDA alignment, materially de‑risk NTLA‑2002’s path to a 2026 BLA; detailed P2 data in Q4 could be a major catalyst .
  • ATTR‑CM MAGNITUDE enrollment pace, breadth of global sites, and upcoming Phase 1 readouts (including clinical endpoints) support NTLA‑2001’s best‑in‑class TTR knockdown thesis; watch HELIOS‑B read‑throughs and potential monotherapy/add‑on dynamics .
  • First‑ever CRISPR redosing data strengthens Intellia’s platform defensibility and optionality; while not needed for current programs, it could be leveraged for future indications requiring additive effects .
  • NTLA‑3001’s MHRA authorization and planned 2H 2024 first dosing mark gene insertion entry into clinic; achieving normal AAT levels after single dose would be highly differentiated in AATD .
  • Financially, NTLA’s ~$939.9M cash and runway into late 2026 enable multi‑program Phase 3 execution without near‑term financing; Street will likely focus on OpEx discipline vs expanding clinical footprint .
  • Near‑term trading setup: Q4 HAE P2 detail and P3 start, ATTR Phase 1 update, and continued MAGNITUDE site adds are key narrative drivers; absence of Q2 estimate comparison doesn’t change the core pipeline‑driven story .
  • Medium‑term thesis: one‑time, in vivo gene editing therapies with deep target reductions, manageable safety, and scalable delivery position NTLA for potential category leadership in HAE and ATTR; execution on pivotal trials is paramount .