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Agenus Inc · Q2 2024 earnings

Q2 2024 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Agenus reported financial results for the second quarter of 2024 and provided a corporate update.

Agenus reported revenue of $23.5 million for the second quarter of 2024 and a net loss of $54.8 million. The company's cash balance was $93.7 million at the end of the quarter. Agenus is focused on advancing its BOT/BAL program and is in discussions with potential partners.

  • Agenus released interim data from its global randomized Phase 2 trial of BOT/BAL in relapsed/refractory MSS colorectal cancer.
  • Data from the BOT/BAL clinical program demonstrated activity across 10 different cancers and across early and late-stage disease.
  • Agenus initiated engagement with the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and will explore registration paths for BOT/BAL in other geographies.
  • Agenus closed the first tranche of its $75 million royalty financing led by Ligand Pharmaceuticals and is pursuing potential out-licensing transactions.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$23.5M

Previous: $25.3M-7.1%
EPS (adj)

-$2.52

Previous: -$4.00+37.0%
Capital Expenditures

-$496K

Previous: -$6.28M+92.1%
Free Cash Flow

-$55.3M

Previous: -$79.7M+30.6%
Net Income

-$54.8M

Previous: -$73.4M+25.4%
Operating Income

-$30.2M

Previous: -$54.7M+44.8%
Gross Profit

$23.4M

Previous: $25M-6.6%
Cash & Equivalents

$93.7M

Previous: $143M-34.6%
Total Assets

$292M

Previous: $384M-23.8%
Stock-Based Comp

$4.03M

Previous: $6.04M-33.3%

Revenue & EPS history

Agenus · Revenue · Quarterly

$23.5M

Q2 2024-7.1%vs Q2 2023
Beat estimate in 6 of 15 quarters(40%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

Agenus is focused on securing a global partnership for BOT/BAL and initiating a Phase 3 study in r/r MSS CRC.

Tailwinds

  • Agenus has gained alignment with the FDA on the proposed design and dosing regimen for its upcoming Phase 3 study in the r/r MSS CRC treatment setting.
  • The company is in discussions with several major biopharma companies regarding a potential partnership for BOT/BAL.
  • Agenus anticipates releasing further data later this year across the BOT/BAL program beyond MSS CRC.
  • Agenus has received recent interest in partnerships for its wholly owned Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) infrastructure.
  • Agenus is launching a Named Patient Program for BOT/BAL to provide early access to eligible patients.

Headwinds

  • The FDA discouraged the submission of interim results for Accelerated Approval based on the dataset shared during the July End-of-Phase 2 meeting.
  • Agenus plans to further engage the FDA with more mature data to support its AA strategy.
  • The company's net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $54.8 million.
  • Agenus is pursuing potential out-licensing transactions for several of its pipeline assets, indicating a need for external funding or strategic realignment.
  • Agenus is continuing its efforts for a second closing of its $75 million royalty financing, suggesting potential challenges in securing the full amount.

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 Q2 2024

Historical avgQ2 2024

+0.7%

Avg return

Earnings day

+0.2%

Avg return

5 days after

+6.1%

Avg return

30 days after

49%

31 / 63 earnings

Positive

+39.9%

Q4 2011

Best reaction

-22.3%

Q3 2024

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-14.9%-6.3%
Q4 2025+5.8%+19.7%+55.8%
Q3 2025+6.3%+9.0%+2.8%
Q1 2025+20.3%+19.6%+77.3%
Q4 2024-4.7%-13.5%-24.7%
Q3 2024-22.3%-30.3%-21.0%
Q2 2024+0.2%-7.3%-2.6%
Q1 2024-11.4%-19.0%+27.9%
Q4 2023-18.0%-15.2%-38.3%
Q3 2023+7.5%-16.7%+3.8%
Q2 2023-5.9%-0.7%-7.4%
Q1 2023-3.1%-10.7%+28.3%
Q4 2022+10.5%-0.6%-12.3%
Q3 2022-15.5%+5.0%+5.0%
Q2 2022+2.3%+13.8%+0.4%
Q1 2022-0.7%+7.2%+7.9%
Q4 2021+13.7%+7.8%-8.9%
Q3 2021+3.6%-7.2%-23.2%
Q2 2021-0.4%+9.2%+13.0%
Q1 2021+4.2%+5.1%+36.6%
Q4 2020-3.0%-6.3%-18.7%
Q3 2020+0.0%+4.9%+0.5%
Q2 2020+12.3%+5.7%+17.4%
Q1 2020-4.2%-3.0%+45.8%
Q4 2019-7.4%-20.6%-8.1%
Q3 2019+13.3%+25.3%+38.2%
Q2 2019+17.8%+24.7%+41.6%
Q1 2019+7.5%+10.2%+1.5%
Q4 2018-3.0%+1.0%-12.2%
Q3 2018+10.1%+5.9%+25.0%
Q2 2018+4.6%+3.5%+16.8%
Q1 2018-14.1%-3.3%-14.4%
Q4 2017+2.1%-1.6%-18.7%
Q3 2017-4.4%+1.6%-1.4%
Q2 2017-2.4%-6.6%-9.7%
Q1 2017+10.5%+10.5%+2.3%
Q4 2016+3.9%+0.3%-14.9%
Q3 2016-21.8%-26.0%-7.1%
Q2 2016+12.6%+12.6%+26.2%
Q1 2016-16.2%
Q4 2015+19.6%
Q3 2015-5.4%
Q2 2015-7.4%
Q1 2015+17.1%
Q3 2014-2.9%
Q2 2014+6.2%
Q1 2014-5.2%
Q4 2013+0.4%
Q3 2013+2.8%
Q2 2013+1.0%
Q1 2013+1.1%
Q4 2012+4.6%
Q3 2012-7.2%
Q2 2012-4.2%
Q1 2011-3.9%
Q1 2012+6.7%
Q4 2011+39.9%
Q3 2011-3.7%
Q2 2011-16.2%
Q4 2010-4.0%
Q3 2010-5.2%
Q2 2010-1.2%
Q1 2010+14.6%

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