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Schrodinger, Inc. (SDGR)·Q3 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q3 2025 total revenue was $54.3M (+54% YoY), with software revenue $40.9M (+28% YoY) and drug discovery revenue $13.5M; GAAP EPS was $(0.45) and non-GAAP EPS was $(0.57) .
  • The company lowered FY25 software revenue growth guidance to 8–13% (from 10–15%), raised drug discovery revenue guidance to $49–52M (from $45–50M), and trimmed software gross margin guidance to 73–75% (from 74–75%), citing timing uncertainty around pharma scale-ups .
  • Management shifted therapeutics to a discovery-focused model (no independent advancement into clinic beyond ongoing Phase 1 for SGR-1505 and SGR-3515), expecting ~$70M savings alongside earlier $30M reductions to improve long-term profitability .
  • Operational highlights included steady 73% software gross margin, reduced OpEx (-14% YoY), and cash/marketable securities of $401M; Q3 software revenue beat Q2’s quarterly guidance range ($36–$40M) with $40.9M .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • Strong top-line: Total revenue +54% YoY ($54.3M) driven by software growth (+28% YoY to $40.9M) and drug discovery ($13.5M vs. $3.4M) .
  • Expense discipline: OpEx fell to $74.0M (from $86.2M), with R&D down to $42.8M and S&M/G&A lower, supporting a narrower GAAP net loss ($32.8M vs. $38.1M) .
  • Clear strategic focus: “Beyond our planned clinical investments… we do not intend to advance discovery programs into the clinic independently… actions… expected to result in savings of approximately $70 million” — CEO Ramy Farid .

What Went Wrong

  • Guidance reduction: FY25 software growth guide cut to 8–13% amid delayed pharma scale-ups and biotech sector headwinds; management noted conversations have greater visibility on size but less on timing to close .
  • Equity mark-to-market: Other income fell to $13.3M (vs. $30.2M YoY) driven by changes in fair value of equity investments (Q3 change in fair value $9.7M vs. $25.5M YoY), dampening below-the-line contribution .
  • Program discontinuation: SGR-2921 (CDC7 inhibitor) discontinued after two treatment-related deaths in AML despite early monotherapy activity, removing a near-term clinical data catalyst in hematology .

Financial Results

MetricQ1 2025Q2 2025Q3 2025
Total Revenue ($M)$59.6 $54.8 $54.3
Software Revenue ($M)$48.8 $40.5 $40.9
Drug Discovery Revenue ($M)$10.7 $14.2 $13.5
Software Gross Margin (%)72% 68% 73%
Operating Expenses ($M)$82.0 $79.1 $74.0
Other Income ($M)$(8.9) $10.0 $13.3
GAAP Net Loss ($M)$(59.8) $(43.2) $(32.8)
GAAP Diluted EPS ($)$(0.82) $(0.59) $(0.45)
Non-GAAP Diluted EPS ($)$(0.64) $(0.65) $(0.57)
Cash, Cash Equivalents & Marketable Securities ($M)$511.1 (325.997 + 174.301 + 11.764 restricted) $462.3 (219.901 + 230.284 + 12.079 restricted) $401.0

Segment Revenue Breakdown

SegmentQ1 2025 ($M)Q2 2025 ($M)Q3 2025 ($M)
Software Products & Services$48.8 $40.5 $40.9
Drug Discovery$10.7 $14.2 $13.5
Total$59.6 $54.8 $54.3

KPIs and Operating Detail

KPIQ1 2025Q2 2025Q3 2025
R&D Expense ($M)$45.8 $43.1 $42.8
Sales & Marketing ($M)$10.4 $10.7 $9.5
G&A ($M)$25.8 $25.2 $21.7
Weighted Avg Shares (M)73.06 73.43 73.61
Software Gross Margin (%)72% 68% 73%

Estimate Comparison (S&P Global consensus)

MetricQ3 2025 ConsensusQ3 2025 Actual# of Estimates
Revenue ($)$49,616,390*$54,324,000*8*
Primary EPS ($)$(0.7168)*$(0.57)*10*
EBITDA ($)$(52,687,670)*$(44,482,000)*

Note: Values retrieved from S&P Global*

Context: Q3 revenue and EPS beat consensus; software revenue also exceeded Q2 guidance range ($36–$40M) at $40.9M .

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
Software Revenue Growth (%)FY 202510%–15% (Aug 6, 2025) 8%–13% (Nov 5, 2025) Lowered
Drug Discovery Revenue ($M)FY 2025$45–$50M (Aug 6, 2025) $49–$52M (Nov 5, 2025) Raised
Software Gross Margin (%)FY 202574%–75% (Aug 6, 2025) 73%–75% (Nov 5, 2025) Lowered (range widened downward)
Operating ExpensesFY 2025Lower than 2024 (Aug 6, 2025) Lower than 2024 (Nov 5, 2025) Maintained (post-May $30M cuts)
Cash Used in Operating ActivitiesFY 2025Significantly lower than 2024 (Aug 6, 2025) Significantly lower than 2024 (Nov 5, 2025) Maintained
Software Revenue ($M)Q3 2025$36–$40M (Q2 guide) Actual: $40.9M Beat upper end

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicQ1 2025 (Q-2)Q2 2025 (Q-1)Q3 2025 (Current)Trend
AI/technology initiativesEmphasis on computational in R&D; predictive tox expected H2’25 rollout Beta virtual kinase panel; HERG/PXR/CYP off-target prediction; broader adoption across org Physics+AI paradigm; 2025-4 release, degraders; predictive tox beta ongoing, expanding anti-targets Building capabilities, expanding scope
Macro/tariffs/regulatoryBroad push to computational solutions; regulatory openness to new methods CFO flagged regulatory/tariff uncertainties, drug pricing pressures; resilient pharma demand Cautious tone: delayed scale-ups; biotech headwinds; early signs of recovery Near-term cautious, longer-term optimistic
Software growth driversEarly renewals, hosted contracts, contribution revenue Hosted revenue growth; renewals skew to Q4; limited new logos Hosted + on-prem renewals; contribution revenue; expansion within existing accounts Growth from existing accounts; new logos challenging
Therapeutics strategyAdvancing 3 clinical-stage programs; SGR-1505 data upcoming SGR-1505 initial Phase 1 encouraging; aim to partner mid/late-stage Shift to discovery-focused model; SGR-1505 ODD in WM; SGR-3515 data now 1H26; SGR-6016 selected Partner-first beyond Phase 1; portfolio evolution
Regulatory/legalFDA Fast Track for SGR-1505 planned engagement Informal FDA discussions on predictive tox; pilot interest acknowledged FDA Orphan Drug Designation for SGR-1505 in WM Regulatory milestones supporting pipeline
R&D execution and OpExOpEx growth <5% (initial guide) $30M expense reduction; FY25 OpEx below 2024 ~$70M savings incl. phasing out independent clinical dev; profitability focus Cost discipline intensifies

Management Commentary

  • “We are updating our software revenue growth guidance for 2025 to 8%–13% from 10%–15% to reflect our current expectations regarding the timing of certain pharma scale-up opportunities.” — Ramy Farid, CEO .
  • “We have already realized more than half of the $30 million savings, and the remainder will be realized in 2026… plus the phasing out of independent clinical development activities… savings of approximately $70 million.” — Richie Jain, CFO .
  • “We now expect to share initial clinical data [for SGR-3515] in the first half of 2026… [and] present new translational data and a clinical update on SGR-1505 at ASH.” — Karen Akinsanya, President & Head of Therapeutics R&D .
  • “We are pleased to see wide recognition that simulated data is required to realize the full potential of AI in drug discovery… physics-based simulation data are essential for training robust AI models.” — Ramy Farid, CEO .

Q&A Highlights

  • Profitability and OpEx trajectory: Management reiterated actions toward long-term profitability, with $30M reductions achieved >50% and incremental ~$40M from clinical strategy shift; formal profitability is a meaningful milestone .
  • Software demand and guidance trim: Delays in pharma scale-up closes and persistent biotech challenges drove a 2ppt reduction to growth guidance; renewals remain on track .
  • Predictive toxicology: Beta running; strong interest; separately priced add-on targeting tox groups and discovery teams; gross margin impact tied to Gates grant timeline (~2 years from Q3’24) .
  • Partnership-first clinical approach: Preference to partner mid/late-stage development for SGR-1505 and other programs to accelerate and de-risk; economics have improved as track record grows .
  • Novartis collaboration: “Excellent progress… a portion of [drug discovery] revenue is related to Novartis progress” .

Estimates Context

  • Results exceeded Wall Street consensus (S&P Global): revenue $54.3M vs. $49.6M*, EPS $(0.57) vs. $(0.7168), EBITDA $(44.5)M vs. $(52.7)M.
  • Expect near-term estimate adjustments reflecting stronger Q3 revenue/software margin and higher FY25 drug discovery guide, offset by trimmed FY25 software growth and later SGR-3515 data timing .

Note: Values retrieved from S&P Global*

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Beat on revenue and non-GAAP EPS versus consensus; software revenue exceeded prior quarterly guidance range, underscoring resilience in renewals/hosted contracts despite macro delays .
  • FY25 guide mix-shift suggests more back-half drug discovery traction and cautious software growth timing; watch Q4 renewals and scale-up closures as key catalysts .
  • Strategic pivot to discovery-focused therapeutics should lower cash burn and sharpen ROI, with ~$70M savings enhancing the path to profitability .
  • Pipeline quality remains notable: SGR-1505 (WM ODD; ASH update imminent), SGR-3515 (data now 1H26), SGR-6016 (brain-penetrant NLRP3) offering optionality via partnerships .
  • Predictive toxicology is an emerging product lever and budget opener in tox organizations; separately priced add-on could expand wallet share over time .
  • Monitor drug discovery collaboration momentum (e.g., Novartis) and equity mark-to-market volatility impacting other income lines .
  • Near-term trading: stock likely sensitive to Q4 renewal outcomes and ASH data readouts; medium-term thesis hinges on physics+AI adoption, margin recovery post-grant, and monetization of discovery partnerships .

Other Relevant Q3 2025 Press Releases

  • Discontinuation of SGR-2921 Phase 1 AML/MDS program due to two treatment-related deaths despite early activity; removes near-term AML catalyst and aligns with partner-first clinical strategy .