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BiomX Inc. (PHGE)·Q1 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • BiomX delivered a clean quarter operationally with positive DFO (BX211) Phase 2 efficacy sustained from the March topline readout and financing-driven runway extension into Q1 2026; Q1 EPS loss of ($0.33) modestly beat S&P Global consensus of ($0.36), and EBITDA was less negative than expected (actual ($7.52) vs est. ($10.30) million) .
    Values retrieved from S&P Global.
  • Cash and restricted cash increased to $21.2M as of March 31 (from $18.0M at Dec 31) following February financings; management reiterated runway into Q1 2026 and noted additional potential proceeds upon warrant exercises approved in April .
  • BX211: management emphasized DFO Phase 2 significance (statistically significant PAR and other endpoints) and said they are planning a Phase 2/3 (potentially pivotal) study pending FDA feedback; discussions with DHA continue after ~$40M in cumulative non‑dilutive support .
  • BX004 (CF): Phase 2b topline remains targeted for Q1 2026; CMC issues have been resolved and sites show strong interest; company is preparing RWE analyses and regulatory interactions in 2H25 .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

  • What Went Well

    • Positive BX211 Phase 2 results (stat. sig. PAR at wk12 p=0.046; wk13 p=0.052; improvements in ulcer depth and reduced ulcer area expansion) with strong KOL support; management: “a potential turning point… one of the strongest demonstrations to date of the therapeutic potential of phage therapy” .
    • Financing and shareholder approval supported runway into Q1 2026 and positioned BX004 Phase 2b readout; CEO highlighted support from Deerfield and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation .
    • Regulatory momentum: planning BX211 Phase 2/3 pending FDA feedback and engaging regulators on BX004 RWE plan in 2H25 .
  • What Went Wrong

    • R&D spend increased YoY to $5.3M on BX004 Phase 2b prep, BX211 Phase 2 costs, and facility costs post-APT acquisition (partly offset by higher grants) .
    • Net cash used in operations remained sizable at $8.7M for Q1 (improved vs $11.4M YoY), underscoring continued burn ahead of pivotal catalysts .
    • Continued pre-revenue profile; company provided no product revenue guidance (S&P Global consensus embeds $0 revenue)* .
      Values retrieved from S&P Global.

Financial Results

  • P&L and estimates (oldest → newest)
MetricQ1 2024Q4 2024Q1 2025 ActualQ1 2025 Consensus*
EPS ($)(2.78) N/A(0.33) (0.36)*
EBITDA ($M)N/AN/A(7.52)*(10.30)*

Values retrieved from S&P Global.

  • Operating expenses and loss (YoY)
Metric ($M)Q1 2024Q1 2025
R&D (net)4.105 5.250
G&A2.680 2.506
Net loss17.327 7.659
Net cash used in ops11.4 8.7
  • Liquidity
Metric ($M)Dec 31, 2024Mar 31, 2025
Cash + restricted cash18.0 21.2
Runway (Mgmt.)Into Q1 2026 Into Q1 2026
  • KPIs (clinical, BX211 Phase 2)
    • Percent Area Reduction (PAR): p=0.046 at week 12; p=0.052 at week 13 .
    • Ulcer depth improvement at week 13 (bone-at-baseline subgroup): p=0.048 .
    • Reduced expansion of ulcer area: p=0.017 .

Note: No revenue recognized; S&P Global revenue consensus for Q1 2025 was $0.0* .
Values retrieved from S&P Global.

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
BX004 Phase 2b toplineCFH1 2026 (Q3’24 update) Q1 2026 Tightened earlier within H1
Cash runwayCorporateInto Q4 2025 (Q3’24) Into Q1 2026 Extended via Feb financings
BX211 next stepDFOTopline expected Q1 2025 Planning Phase 2/3 pending FDA Moving to registrational planning
Revenue/marginsNone providedNone providedMaintained none

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicQ3 2024 (Nov)Q4 2024 (Mar)Q1 2025 (May)Trend
Funding & runwayCash to Q4’25; APT integration costs ~$12M financing; positioned for BX004 2b Cash $21.2M; runway into Q1’26; warrants approved Improving runway
BX004 CMC/statusManufacturing delays resolved; timeline to H1’26 Confirms progress toward Q1’26 topline “CMC issues… behind us”; strong site interest Risks reduced
BX211 efficacyEnrollment complete; topline Q1’25 Positive topline detailed and KOL event Emphasizes significance; plan Phase 2/3 Strengthening
Regulatory plansRWE and FDA/CHMP in 2H’25 (BX004) Reiterated 2H’25 dialogues BX004 2H’25; BX211 FDA dialogs this year On track
Non‑dilutive fundingDHA total $36.8M DHA milestone received ~$40M cumulative; ongoing DHA dialogue Increasing

Management Commentary

  • “The first quarter of 2025 was a period of exceptional progress… The strength of the positive Phase 2 results from our BX211 program… represent a significant milestone for the field of bacteriophage therapy… We remain focused on… the anticipated Phase 2b readout of BX004 in cystic fibrosis in the first quarter of next year.” — Jonathan Solomon, CEO .
  • “We demonstrated safety and tolerability of BX211… sustained and statistically significant percent area reduction… and significant improvement in ulcer depth and ulcer area expansion vs placebo… We are planning a potential Phase II/III trial pending FDA feedback.” — Jonathan Solomon (prepared remarks) .
  • “We expect the financing will provide a runway… aligned with the planned top line readout of the Phase IIb study of BX004 in cystic fibrosis… which remains on track.” — Jonathan Solomon .
  • “Research and development expenses… were $5.3 million… general and administrative expenses were $2.5 million… Net loss was $7.7 million… Net cash used in operating activities… was $8.7 million.” — Marina Wolfson .

Q&A Highlights

  • Regulatory path for BX211: Company gearing up for FDA discussions later this year; exploring breakthrough and orphan designations; potential to move directly to a pivotal study subject to agency alignment .
  • BX004 timing and gating factors: Trial “on track”; strong center interest; prior CMC issues resolved; materials ready; expects Q1 2026 topline .
  • Safety database considerations: For orphan indications, typical exposure targets near ~300 patients historically; company hopes to use fewer given favorable safety of phage, subject to FDA discussions .
  • Physician/KOL engagement: Significant inbound interest across U.S. and Europe; next DFO study envisioned as global .
  • Cash/warrants: $12M February proceeds already included in $21M cash; additional ~$12M possible upon warrant exercise approved by shareholders .

Estimates Context

  • EPS: Q1 2025 actual ($0.33) vs S&P Global consensus ($0.36)*; modest beat as operating loss and fair‑value warrants effects improved YoY .
    Values retrieved from S&P Global.
  • EBITDA: Q1 2025 actual ($7.52)M vs consensus ($10.30)M*, indicating lower‑than‑expected cash burn trajectory this quarter.
    Values retrieved from S&P Global.
  • Revenue: No product revenue; consensus modeled $0.0* .
    Values retrieved from S&P Global.
  • Where estimates may adjust: Potential upward bias to out‑quarter EBITDA/cash burn expectations if operating discipline persists and non‑dilutive funding continues; clinical timelines unchanged (BX004 Q1’26), so timing estimates likely stable near term .

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Clinical de‑risking: Statistically significant BX211 Phase 2 efficacy supports moving toward a registrational path pending FDA feedback; non‑dilutive DHA support and KOL enthusiasm are notable positives .
  • Capital runway: February financings and April warrant approvals extend runway into Q1 2026, enough for BX004 Phase 2b topline; incremental cash possible upon warrant exercises .
  • Execution: CMC headwinds for BX004 resolved; site interest strong; regulatory engagement on RWE planned for 2H 2025 .
  • Risk profile: Still pre‑revenue; continued quarterly burn and dependency on clinical/regulatory milestones remain core risks .
  • Near‑term catalysts: FDA feedback path and trial design for BX211; progress updates on BX004 enrollment/start; continued DHA or other non‑dilutive funding .
  • Stock drivers: Concrete FDA alignment on BX211 pivotal strategy and any partnership/DHA funding updates could be the next narrative inflection points ahead of BX004 Q1’26 topline .
  • Estimate implications: Slight EPS/EBITDA beats this quarter suggest modestly better burn than modeled; consensus likely remains anchored to binary clinical timelines (BX211 design clarity; BX004 Q1’26) rather than quarterly P&L .
    Values retrieved from S&P Global.

Appendix: Source Highlights

  • Q1 2025 press release and 8‑K 2.02 exhibit (financials, program updates, runway): .
  • Q1 2025 earnings call (prepared remarks and Q&A): .
  • BX211 topline (Mar 31): .
  • Financing (Feb 26): .
  • Prior quarters (Q3’24 PR/call; Q4’24 PR/call): .