NASDAQ$ABUS
Arbutus Biopharma Corp · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
Arbutus reported a narrowed net loss and lower revenue in Q4 2024, while maintaining a strong cash position.
Arbutus Biopharma reported Q4 2024 revenue of $1.57 million and an EPS loss of -$0.07, outperforming expectations slightly. The company continued to manage its cash position effectively, with $122.62 million in cash, cash equivalents, and investments. Key developments included pipeline evaluations and corporate restructuring.
- Revenue for Q4 2024 was $1.57 million, down 26.71% year-over-year.
- EPS loss of -$0.07 beat analyst expectations by $0.01.
- Cash, cash equivalents, and investments totaled $122.62 million as of December 31, 2024.
- Implemented a 57% workforce reduction and strategic pipeline evaluation to streamline operations.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Arbutus · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.57M
Revenue by segment
Arbutus · $689K total across 1 segment · Q2 2020
- Non-cash Royalty Revenue$689K—100.0%
Forward guidance
Arbutus expects to reduce its net cash burn in 2025 while progressing the development of its HBV therapies and advancing litigation matters.
Tailwinds
- Significant workforce reduction to optimize operations.
- Strong cash reserves provide operational runway.
- Pipeline evaluation underway to focus on value-driving assets.
- Phase 2b trial of imdusiran under consideration.
- Continued legal efforts to defend LNP IP rights globally.
Headwinds
- Revenue declined due to lower royalty and license income.
- Ongoing litigation adds uncertainty and cost.
- Reduced internal research following lab closure.
- Restructuring charges expected in Q1 2025.
- Operational downsizing may impact development speed.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024
-1.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
-2.2%
Avg return
5 days after
-0.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +0.0% | -3.2% | — | |
| Q4 2025 | +4.2% | +1.2% | +4.5% | |
| Q3 2025 | -5.8% | -8.1% | -2.7% | |
| 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% | -20.4% | -11.7% | |
| 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 2011 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +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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