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Design Therapeutics Inc · Q1 2024 earnings

Q1 2024 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Design Therapeutics announced first quarter 2024 financial results, highlighting progress in advancing DT-216P2 for Friedreich Ataxia (FA) towards clinical trials, starting Phase 1 development for Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy (FECD) in 2024, and progressing GeneTAC™ pipeline programs in Huntington’s Disease (HD) and Myotonic Dystrophy Type-1 (DM1) to development candidates.

Design Therapeutics reported a net loss of $11.1 million for the first quarter of 2024. The company's cash and securities totaled $270.7 million, expected to fund operations into 2029. Key programs in FA, FECD, HD, and DM1 are advancing, with potential for clinical proof-of-concept.

  • Advancing DT-216P2, a new drug product for Friedreich Ataxia (FA), toward clinical trials.
  • Starting Phase 1 development for Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy (FECD) in 2024; observational study currently enrolling patients.
  • Progressing GeneTAC™ pipeline programs in Huntington’s Disease (HD) and Myotonic Dystrophy Type-1 (DM1) to development candidates.
  • Cash and securities of $270.7 million support a multi-year operating runway and advancement of up to four programs to clinical proof-of-concept.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$0.00

No prior period
EPS (adj)

-$0.20

Previous: -$0.35+42.9%
R&D Expenses

$9.8M

No prior period
G&A Expenses

$4.6M

No prior period
Net Loss

-$11.1M

No prior period
Shares Outstanding

56.5M

No prior period
Net Loss Per Share

-$0.20

No prior period
Capital Expenditures

-$195K

Previous: $87K-324.1%
Net Income

-$11.1M

Previous: -$19.3M+42.5%
Operating Income

-$14.4M

Previous: -$21.7M+33.5%
Gross Profit

-$143K

No prior period
R&D Expense

$9.66M

No prior period
Stock-Based Comp

$3.18M

Previous: $3.43M-7.1%

Revenue & EPS history

Design Therapeutics · Revenue · Quarterly

$0

Q1 2024

Forward guidance

Design Therapeutics is focused on advancing its portfolio of therapies for genetic disorders, with key milestones expected in FA and FECD programs. The company anticipates completing GLP studies for DT-216P2 by year-end 2024 and initiating Phase 1 development for DT-168 in 2024. Preclinical characterization is ongoing for HD and DM1 programs.

Tailwinds

  • On track to complete GLP studies for DT-216P2 by year-end 2024 to start patient trials in 2025.
  • Expects to initiate Phase 1 development for DT-168 in 2024.
  • Advancing preclinical characterization of lead molecules for Huntington’s disease (HD) and myotonic dystrophy type-1 (DM1).
  • Cash position expected to fund planned operating expenses into 2029.
  • Demonstrates an improved pharmacokinetic profile with DT-216P2.

Headwinds

  • The company reported a net loss of $11.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.
  • Advancement of programs is subject to R&D results.
  • Clinical trials and regulatory filings are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties.
  • Success depends on demonstrating safety and efficacy in clinical trials.
  • Market conditions and competition could impact the company's prospects.

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 2024

Historical avgQ1 2024

-2.2%

Avg return

Earnings day

+1.7%

Avg return

5 days after

+3.2%

Avg return

30 days after

50%

10 / 20 earnings

Positive

+15.1%

Q4 2023

Best reaction

-71.7%

Q2 2023

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+0.0%+3.8%-16.2%
Q4 2025+3.2%+0.7%+26.1%
Q3 2025+10.7%+10.8%+42.2%
Q2 2025-8.9%+14.5%+48.3%
Q1 2025+0.3%+10.3%+10.3%
Q4 2024+0.4%+2.5%-27.2%
Q3 2024-1.9%+16.3%+7.9%
Q1 2024+1.7%-3.0%-17.9%
Q4 2023+15.1%+50.8%+48.4%
Q3 2023+13.9%+10.4%+27.4%
Q2 2023-71.7%-72.8%-65.2%
Q1 2023-12.2%-12.6%-26.4%
Q4 2022-0.6%-8.1%-24.8%
Q3 2022-0.3%-0.8%-9.7%
Q2 2022+0.3%+13.5%+5.5%
Q1 2022-1.5%-2.4%+30.9%
Q4 2021-1.8%-0.8%-10.0%
Q3 2021+4.8%+10.7%-3.8%
Q2 2021+9.9%+7.9%+19.7%
Q1 2021-6.0%-18.0%-1.8%
Q4 2020
Q3 2020
Q2 2020
Q1 2020

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