NASDAQ$CUE
Cue Biopharma Inc · Q1 2026 earnings
Q1 2026 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Cue Biopharma Inc reported collaboration revenue of $5.7 million and a net loss of $5.2 million for the first quarter of 2026.
Cue Biopharma generated $5.7 million in collaboration revenue during Q1 2026, primarily from its BI Collaboration and License Agreement. The company recorded a net loss of $5.2 million and used $10.9 million in cash from operations. Cash and cash equivalents stood at $16.4 million at quarter end, with the company noting substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
- Collaboration revenue increased to $5.7 million from $0.4 million in the prior-year quarter due to progress under the BI agreement.
- Net loss narrowed to $5.2 million compared to $12.3 million in Q1 2025, driven by lower R&D and G&A expenses.
- Cash position declined to $16.4 million; company raised additional capital via ATM and private placement subsequent to quarter end.
- Substantial doubt exists regarding the company's ability to continue as a going concern without further financing.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Cue Biopharma · Revenue · Quarterly
$5.69M
Revenue by segment
Cue Biopharma · $5.69M total across 1 segment · Q1 2026
- Collaboration revenue$5.69M—100.0%
Forward guidance
Company plans to advance CUE-221 and CUE-401 programs while relying on collaborations and additional financing to fund operations.
Tailwinds
- Received $27.6 million net proceeds from April 2026 private placement
- Achieved $7.5 million milestone payment from BI in May 2026
Headwinds
- Substantial doubt about ability to continue as going concern
- Need to raise substantial additional capital to fund operations
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 Q1 2026
-0.1%
Avg return
Earnings day
-1.2%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.3%
Avg return
30 days after
45%
15 / 33 earnings
Positive
+25.2%
Q4 2021
Best reaction
-16.7%
Q3 2024
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -14.2% | -31.0% | — | |
| Q4 2025 | -0.3% | -14.7% | +97.1% | |
| Q3 2025 | -8.5% | -13.2% | -27.1% | |
| Q2 2025 | +0.0% | +3.7% | -6.1% | |
| Q1 2025 | -3.5% | -2.5% | -18.6% | |
| Q4 2024 | +3.3% | -2.4% | -9.4% | |
| Q3 2024 | -16.7% | -28.0% | -37.3% | |
| Q2 2024 | -6.3% | +19.9% | -7.1% | |
| Q1 2024 | -8.9% | -18.8% | -22.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | +2.7% | -5.4% | +3.2% | |
| Q3 2023 | +14.9% | +5.4% | +8.1% | |
| Q2 2023 | -12.3% | -14.2% | -26.5% | |
| Q1 2023 | -3.7% | -12.4% | -23.2% | |
| Q4 2022 | +7.1% | +7.4% | +14.2% | |
| Q3 2022 | +20.4% | +2.5% | -6.1% | |
| Q2 2022 | +1.7% | -5.7% | +3.3% | |
| Q1 2022 | -11.0% | -10.0% | -8.5% | |
| Q4 2021 | +25.2% | +27.2% | +2.9% | |
| Q3 2021 | -0.4% | +6.4% | +4.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | +7.7% | +3.5% | +23.1% | |
| Q1 2021 | -1.4% | +2.4% | -4.2% | |
| Q4 2020 | -7.5% | -4.5% | -14.3% | |
| Q3 2020 | +11.2% | +7.1% | +17.3% | |
| Q2 2020 | +1.3% | +2.5% | -16.0% | |
| Q1 2020 | +8.3% | +13.3% | -4.4% | |
| Q4 2019 | -15.5% | +4.8% | +59.8% | |
| Q3 2019 | -2.0% | -1.8% | +38.4% | |
| Q2 2019 | +1.3% | +7.5% | +6.4% | |
| Q1 2019 | +0.1% | +1.5% | -6.7% | |
| Q4 2018 | +9.7% | +23.8% | +20.3% | |
| Q3 2018 | -6.7% | -8.8% | -16.2% | |
| Q2 2018 | -0.7% | -4.9% | +11.3% | |
| Q4 2017 | +0.5% | +1.2% | -13.5% | |
| Q2 2017 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2017 | — | — | — | |
| Q4 2016 | — | — | — | |
| Q3 2016 | — | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | — | — | — |
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