NASDAQ$CRVO

Diffusion Pharmaceuticals Inc · Q4 2023 earnings

Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023 and provided corporate updates.

CervoMed reported its financial results for Q4 and full year 2023, highlighting advancements in their business, including a NASDAQ listing and the appointment of Joshua Boger, Ph.D., as Chair of the Board. The company is focused on the RewinD-LB Phase 2b trial for neflamapimod in DLB patients, with topline data expected in Q4 2024.

  • Announced a private placement of up to $149.4 million, expected to provide cash runway through the end of 2025.
  • On track to complete enrollment in the RewinD-LB Phase 2b clinical trial in Q2 2024, with topline data expected in Q4 2024.
  • Integrated summary of results from the AscenD-LB Phase 2a trial was published in a peer-reviewed journal and presented at a major scientific conference.
  • Appointed Joshua Boger, Ph.D., as Chair of the Board of Directors.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$2.49M

No prior period
EPS (adj)

-$1.55

Previous: -$2.00+22.5%
Capital Expenditures

$0.00

No prior period
Free Cash Flow

-$2.54M

No prior period
Net Income

-$2.36M

Previous: -$4.08M+42.0%
Operating Income

-$2.48M

Previous: -$4.25M+41.6%
Gross Profit

-$365K

No prior period
R&D Expense

$2.86M

No prior period
Stock-Based Comp

$165K

Previous: $190K-13.1%

Revenue & EPS history

CervoMed · Revenue · Quarterly

$2.49M

Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 6 of 9 quarters(67%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

CervoMed anticipates completing enrollment in the RewinD-LB trial in Q2 2024 and expects topline data in Q4 2024. A private placement is expected to close on or about April 1, 2024, pending customary closing conditions.

Tailwinds

  • On track to complete enrollment in RewinD-LB trial in Q2 2024.
  • Topline data from RewinD-LB trial expected in Q4 2024.
  • Private placement expected to close on or about April 1, 2024.
  • Upfront private placement funding of $50.0 million expected to be received on April 1, 2024.
  • Cash position as of December 31, 2023, along with remaining funds, will enable funding through the end of 2025.

Headwinds

  • Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties.
  • Actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements.
  • Risks related to available cash resources and the availability of additional funds on acceptable terms.
  • Risks related to the results of the Company’s clinical trials.
  • Risks related to general economic, political, business, industry, and market conditions.

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 2023

Historical avgQ4 2023

+0.4%

Avg return

Earnings day

+177.7%

Avg return

5 days after

-10.0%

Avg return

30 days after

31%

20 / 65 earnings

Positive

+39.3%

Q1 2020

Best reaction

-27.6%

Q3 2019

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-8.5%
Q4 2025+5.1%-6.7%-7.4%
Q3 2025-0.3%+11.0%+25.3%
Q2 2025+5.5%+3.2%+12.5%
Q1 2025+0.0%-4.1%-17.3%
Q4 2024+3.2%+57.9%+8.3%
Q3 2024-7.6%-11.3%-84.1%
Q2 2024+33.0%+61.9%+39.3%
Q1 2024-1.4%-20.1%-23.0%
Q4 2023-4.9%-12.0%+3.7%
Q3 2023-2.6%+0.2%-10.6%
Q2 2023-1.1%+9.5%+10.4%
Q1 2023-5.4%-1.7%-11.3%
Q4 2022-8.7%-12.7%-27.1%
Q3 2022+21.4%+22.0%+28.6%
Q2 2022-2.0%-1.4%-7.1%
Q1 2022+18.6%+25.5%+25.5%
Q4 2021-3.7%+0.0%-43.0%
Q3 2021-6.7%-4.4%-15.6%
Q2 2021-7.0%-14.0%-3.5%
Q1 2021+0.0%+6832.2%+13.2%
Q4 2020+4.9%+4.9%-99.1%
Q3 2020-10.1%-20.3%-6.3%
Q2 2020-0.9%-1.8%-22.7%
Q1 2020+39.3%+121.3%+77.0%
Q4 2019-8.8%-17.6%+17.6%
Q3 2019-27.6%-69.7%-25.0%
Q2 2019-0.9%-3.7%-10.6%
Q1 2019-4.9%-3.8%-29.6%
Q4 2018+3.8%-4.3%-33.6%
Q3 2018+0.0%-12.1%-41.8%
Q2 2018+2.8%+13.9%+11.1%
Q4 2017-3.6%-11.3%-1.9%
Q1 2018-3.6%+1.8%+1.8%
Q3 2017-3.6%-1.5%+3.6%
Q2 2017-7.7%+0.0%+12.5%
Q4 2016-0.6%+3.1%-15.8%
Q1 2017-0.6%+3.1%-15.8%
Q3 2016-3.8%-4.8%-40.0%
Q2 2016+0.0%+0.0%-90.0%
Q1 2016+11.1%
Q4 2015-6.4%
Q3 2015-9.1%
Q2 2015+1.2%
Q1 2015-2.0%
Q4 2014-7.1%
Q3 2014-1.1%
Q2 2014+4.5%
Q1 2014-3.2%
Q4 2013+0.0%
Q3 2013+0.0%
Q2 2013+0.0%
Q1 2013+0.0%
Q4 2012+18.8%
Q3 2012+4.8%
Q2 2012-2.6%
Q1 2012+0.0%
Q4 2011+8.0%
Q3 2011-11.5%
Q2 2011+7.1%
Q1 2011+5.5%
Q4 2010+1.6%
Q3 2010+19.0%
Q2 2010-12.0%
Q1 2010+0.0%

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