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Arbutus Biopharma Corp · Q1 2026 earnings
Q1 2026 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Arbutus Biopharma reported Q1 2026 license revenue of $179.1M with net income of $169.7M and diluted EPS of $0.87.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, Arbutus recognized total revenue of $179.1 million, almost entirely from license and collaboration payments, versus $1.8 million a year ago. Net income was $169.7 million compared with a net loss of $24.5 million, producing diluted EPS of $0.87 versus a loss of $0.13. The quarter benefited from substantial upfront and milestone payments under licensing arrangements while R&D on HBV programs continued.
- License revenue of $179.1M drove a profitable quarter.
- Net income was $169.7M; diluted EPS was $0.87.
- Prior-year quarter had only $1.8M revenue and a $24.5M net loss.
- HBV pipeline development spend continued alongside licensing inflows.
- Quarterly profitability is not expected to recur at this magnitude.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Arbutus · Revenue · Quarterly
$179M
Revenue by segment
Arbutus · $689K total across 1 segment · Q2 2020
- Non-cash Royalty Revenue$689K—100.0%
Forward guidance
Arbutus does not issue annual EPS guidance. MD&A notes reliance on collaboration milestones and royalty potential while funding ongoing HBV clinical programs.
Tailwinds
- Large licensing inflows transformed quarterly profitability.
- Cash position strengthened from upfront and milestone payments.
Headwinds
- Revenue is highly variable and milestone-dependent quarter to quarter.
- Core R&D programs still require sustained investment.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 18 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2026
-1.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
-2.2%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.1%
Avg return
30 days after
37%
23 / 63 earnings
Positive
+22.2%
Q1 2020
Best reaction
-18.6%
Q2 2018
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2026 | +0.0% | -3.2% | — | |
| Q3 2025 | -5.8% | -8.1% | -2.7% | |
| Q2 2025 | +1.8% | -1.8% | +23.2% | |
| Q1 2025 | -0.9% | -1.9% | +10.7% | |
| Q4 2024 | -2.4% | +3.9% | -1.8% | |
| Q3 2024 | -5.8% | -5.8% | -7.1% | |
| Q2 2024 | -0.8% | -4.0% | +2.7% | |
| Q1 2024 | +0.7% | +5.6% | +24.9% | |
| Q4 2023 | -3.1% | -7.3% | -10.4% | |
| Q3 2023 | -0.5% | -5.9% | +10.6% | |
| Q2 2023 | +2.9% | -2.4% | -1.4% | |
| Q1 2023 | +3.6% | +4.0% | +2.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | +1.8% | +4.3% | +7.8% | |
| Q3 2022 | +0.8% | +7.3% | +6.1% | |
| Q2 2022 | +2.8% | +0.0% | -10.2% | |
| Q1 2022 | +1.6% | -20.5% | +8.4% | |
| Q4 2021 | -9.1% | -6.8% | -0.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | -9.6% | -9.1% | +7.8% | |
| Q2 2021 | +9.1% | +13.8% | +23.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | -15.9% | -20.2% | -11.5% | |
| Q4 2020 | -9.3% | -1.1% | -5.8% | |
| Q3 2020 | -8.8% | +5.9% | +31.0% | |
| Q2 2020 | -16.2% | -18.5% | -44.2% | |
| Q1 2020 | +22.2% | +55.6% | +37.0% | |
| Q4 2019 | -2.0% | -8.3% | -70.0% | |
| Q3 2019 | -4.0% | -3.4% | +53.7% | |
| Q2 2019 | +1.2% | +1.2% | -11.0% | |
| Q1 2019 | -5.4% | -10.0% | -36.4% | |
| Q4 2018 | -8.0% | +2.7% | +9.5% | |
| Q3 2018 | +13.7% | -6.7% | -7.4% | |
| Q2 2018 | -18.6% | -19.4% | -23.2% | |
| Q1 2018 | +3.5% | +8.8% | +7.0% | |
| Q4 2017 | -12.5% | -17.5% | -13.3% | |
| Q3 2017 | +20.4% | +4.6% | +2.8% | |
| Q2 2017 | -4.2% | +1.4% | +15.3% | |
| Q1 2017 | -2.4% | -0.9% | +2.1% | |
| Q4 2016 | -6.0% | -4.5% | +0.0% | |
| Q3 2016 | -3.3% | -4.9% | -12.1% | |
| Q2 2016 | -8.6% | -13.6% | -14.5% | |
| Q1 2016 | -3.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -5.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +4.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -2.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -5.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +14.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -5.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +3.4% | — | — |
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