NASDAQ$NKGN

Nkgen Biotech Inc · Q3 2023 earnings

Q3 2023 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

NKGen Biotech reported financial results for Q3 2023 and provided business highlights.

NKGen Biotech reported a net loss of $33.2 million for the third quarter of 2023, compared to a net loss of $6.7 million in the same period in 2022. As of September 30, 2023, the Company had total cash of $8.8 million. R&D expenses were $3.9 million, while G&A expenses were $3.0 million.

  • SNK01 Phase I autologous clinical program demonstrated improvement in neuroinflammation and cognitive function in patients with Alzheimer’s Disease.
  • Expect to initiate Phase I/IIa SNK01 clinical program by year end.
  • SNK02 Phase I allogeneic clinical program continues to progress.
  • Anticipate preliminary solid tumor data readout and IND filing for Parkinson’s Disease in 1Q24.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$0.00

Previous: $77K-100.0%
EPS (adj)

-$2.48

Previous: -$1.10-125.5%
Capital Expenditures

-$30K

Previous: $109K-127.5%
Free Cash Flow

-$14M

Previous: -$641K-2080.4%
Net Income

-$33.2M

Previous: -$6.69M-396.0%
Operating Income

-$6.9M

Previous: -$5.99M-15.2%
Gross Profit

-$300K

Previous: $74K-505.4%
Cash & Equivalents

$8.8M

Previous: $728K+1108.8%
Total Assets

$25.2M

Previous: $174M-85.5%
R&D Expense

$3.93M

No prior period
Stock-Based Comp

$967K

Previous: $54K+1690.7%

Revenue & EPS history

Nkgen Biotech · Revenue · Quarterly

$0

Q3 2023-100%vs Q3 2022

Forward guidance

NKGen Biotech is focused on raising additional capital to fund trials and operations and advance its differentiated NK cell therapy programs. The company remains on track with near-term milestones, including commencing a Phase I/IIa clinical trial for Alzheimer’s Disease by year end, an IND filing for its SNK01 program for Parkinson’s Disease, and a preliminary data readout of its SNK02 allogeneic Phase I study in solid tumors.

Tailwinds

  • On track to commence Phase I/IIa clinical trial for Alzheimer’s Disease by year end.
  • IND filing for SNK01 program for Parkinson’s Disease anticipated in Q1 2024.
  • Preliminary data readout of SNK02 allogeneic Phase I study in solid tumors anticipated in Q1 2024.
  • SNK01 showed positive data readouts from Phase I clinical study in Alzheimer’s disease.
  • NK cell therapy approach shows promise in addressing healthcare challenges.

Headwinds

  • Company recognizes volatility in the market.
  • Highly focused on raising additional capital to fund trials and operations.
  • Net loss of $33.2 million for the third quarter of 2023.
  • Transaction costs expensed of $3,329,000.
  • Loss on issuance of forward purchase contract of $24,475,000

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 Q3 2023

Historical avgQ3 2023

+6.0%

Avg return

Earnings day

-0.7%

Avg return

5 days after

+2.7%

Avg return

30 days after

41%

7 / 17 earnings

Positive

+57.1%

Q1 2024

Best reaction

-16.9%

Q4 2023

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q3 2025+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%
Q1 2025+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%
Q2 2025+0.0%+0.0%+85.0%
Q4 2024+21.4%+0.0%-5.0%
Q3 2024+36.1%+4.7%-5.8%
Q2 2024-0.8%-37.1%-64.1%
Q1 2024+57.1%+26.8%+6.3%
Q4 2023-16.9%-10.8%-8.9%
Q3 2023+5.1%+2.6%+37.9%
Q2 2023+0.3%+0.8%-2.9%
Q1 2023+0.3%-0.3%+0.0%
Q4 2022+0.3%-0.3%+0.0%
Q3 2022-0.3%+0.3%+0.5%
Q2 2022+0.0%+0.0%-0.1%
Q1 2022+0.0%+0.3%+0.7%
Q4 2021+0.0%+0.3%+0.7%
Q3 2021+0.0%+0.2%+1.0%
Q1 2021

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