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MoonLake Immunotherapeutics · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations

Briefing

MoonLake Immunotherapeutics reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024, highlighting advancements in clinical trials and a strong cash position.

MoonLake Immunotherapeutics reported a net loss of $46.39 million for Q4 2024, with research and development expenses increasing to $40.36 million and general and administrative expenses rising to $9.22 million. The company maintained a strong cash position of $448.0 million, providing a runway until at least the end of 2026.

  • Initiated Phase 3 VELA program for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and Phase 3 IZAR program for psoriatic arthritis (PsA) following positive regulatory feedback.
  • Launched three new trials in early 2025: Phase 3 VELA-TEEN for adolescent HS, Phase 2 LEDA for palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP), and Phase 2 S-OLARIS for axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA).
  • Signed a three-year technology partnership with Komodo Health to advance research using real-world data.
  • Ended the year with $448.0 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term marketable debt securities, expected to fund operations until at least the end of 2026.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$0.00

Previous: $0.00
EPS (adj)

-$0.72

Previous: -$0.10-620.0%
Research and Development Expenses

$40.4M

No prior period
General and Administrative Expenses

$9.22M

No prior period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-term Marketable Debt Securities

$448M

No prior period
Other Income, Net

$3.23M

No prior period
Income Tax Expense

$41.1K

No prior period
Total Current Assets

$474M

No prior period
Total Current Liabilities

$22.5M

No prior period
Total Non-Current Liabilities

$2.08M

No prior period
Total Liabilities

$24.5M

No prior period
Total Equity

$453M

No prior period
Net Income

-$46.4M

Previous: -$7.44M-523.8%
Operating Income

-$49.6M

Previous: -$15M-229.9%

Revenue & EPS history

MoonLake · Revenue · Quarterly

$0

Q4 2024

Forward guidance

MoonLake Immunotherapeutics anticipates a data-rich 2025 with pivotal HS data expected mid-year, focusing on commercialization efforts and continued clinical trial advancements.

Tailwinds

  • Pivotal HS data expected as of mid-2025, positioning the company for potential commercialization.
  • Seven ongoing Phase 2 and Phase 3 trials, plus other ancillary trials, indicate a robust clinical pipeline.
  • Strong cash runway until at least the end of 2026, supporting future catalysts.
  • Continued focus on cost control for shareholders.
  • Upcoming in-person and virtual Capital Markets Update in Q2 2025 to provide further updates.

Headwinds

  • No specific negative forward guidance was provided in the report.
  • The company acknowledges inherent uncertainties and risks associated with clinical trials and drug development.
  • Difficulty enrolling patients in clinical trials could impact timelines.
  • State and federal healthcare reform measures could reduce demand for product candidates.
  • Reliance on third parties to conduct and support preclinical studies and clinical trials poses risks.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 17 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024

Historical avgQ4 2024

+0.3%

Avg return

Earnings day

+2.4%

Avg return

5 days after

+7.7%

Avg return

30 days after

41%

7 / 17 earnings

Positive

+23.1%

Q2 2022

Best reaction

-10.4%

Q4 2023

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q4 2026+0.2%-2.9%-4.8%
Q3 2025-2.8%+11.0%+40.7%
Q1 2025+4.7%-2.2%+14.8%
Q4 2024-4.5%-2.5%-2.1%
Q3 2024+0.6%+0.8%+5.5%
Q1 2024-4.2%-8.1%-4.7%
Q4 2023-10.4%-15.3%-11.6%
Q3 2023+7.1%+16.6%+57.3%
Q2 2023+3.5%+3.8%-5.7%
Q1 2023+0.2%+5.5%+9.6%
Q4 2022-4.9%-9.2%-5.6%
Q3 2022-0.1%-5.4%+4.0%
Q2 2022+23.1%+45.8%+33.0%
Q1 2022-6.1%+4.3%+2.6%
Q2 2021-0.1%+0.0%-0.1%
Q4 2021-0.1%+0.0%-0.1%
Q3 2021-1.3%-1.3%-1.3%

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