VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
AbCellera (Nasdaq: ABCL) today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2026. All financial information in this press release is reported in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated.
“This was a transformative quarter for AbCellera, highlighted by strong clinical execution and balance sheet expansion. Positive top-line Phase 2 results for ABCL635 demonstrated an efficacy and tolerability profile that has potential to redefine the treatment of hot flashes. On the strength of this data, we raised $200 million, bringing our available liquidity to approximately $900 million,” said Carl Hansen, Ph.D., founder and CEO of AbCellera. “Together with the top-line Phase 1 readout of ABCL575 and the addition of three new pipeline programs, ABCL992, ABCL385, and ABCL646, we have delivered on all corporate priorities for 2026.”
Q3 2026 Business Summary and Program Updates
- Announced positive top-line Phase 2 clinical trial data for ABCL635 that demonstrated significant reductions in the frequency and severity of moderate and severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS), a favorable tolerability profile, and significant improvements in sleep and patient global impression of change (PGI-C). AbCellera expects to initiate late-stage development for menopausal VMS in 2027. AbCellera is also expanding the indications for ABCL635 to include VMS caused by hormone suppression associated with breast and prostate cancer treatment. The initiation of clinical trials in these two populations is expected in 2027.
- Completed a $200 million offering of common shares and pre-funded warrants.
- Continued to advance ABCL386 and ABCL688 through IND-enabling activities.
- Advanced the following three new programs in IND-enabling activities:
- ABCL992, an investigational antibody drug candidate that is a next-generation half-life extended analog of ABCL635 for the treatment of VMS;
- ABCL385, an investigational antibody drug candidate for an undisclosed indication in oncology; and
- ABCL646, a potential first-in-class investigational antibody antagonist of an undisclosed ion channel target for the treatment of an undisclosed indication.
- Generated a net loss of $40.8 million, compared to a net loss of $57.1 million in Q3 2025.
- Ended the quarter with over $790 million in total cash balances and marketable securities, and over $890 million in total available liquidity to execute on AbCellera’s strategy.
Subsequent Event
- Announced top-line data for the Phase 1 clinical trial of ABCL575, an investigational antibody drug targeting OX40 ligand for the treatment of atopic dermatitis and other autoimmune conditions. The Phase 1 study met all endpoints, demonstrating a favorable tolerability profile and a pharmacokinetic profile that supports an extended dosing interval. AbCellera currently does not plan to develop ABCL575 past Phase 1.
Discussion of Q3 2026 Financial Results
- Revenue – Total revenue was $10.6 million, compared to $9.0 million in Q3 2025.
- Research & Development (R&D) Expenses – R&D expenses were $43.5 million, compared to $55.0 million in Q3 2025.
- Sales, General, & Administrative (SG&A) Expenses – SG&A expenses were $13.6 million, compared to $25.0 million in Q3 2025.
- Net Loss – Net loss of $40.8 million, or $(0.13) per share on a basic and diluted basis, compared to net loss of $57.1 million, or $(0.19) per share on a basic and diluted basis, in Q3 2025.
- Available Liquidity – Following the capital raise and positive year-to-date operating cashflow, AbCellera has over $790 million in total cash balances and marketable securities, and over $100 million in available non-dilutive government funding, bringing total available liquidity to over $890 million to execute on AbCellera's strategy.
Business Metrics
At the end of Q3 2026, partners led 34 programs that AbCellera believes to be progressing and where AbCellera holds a downstream stake (down from 44 on December 31, 2025). In total, AbCellera held downstream stakes in 12 molecules in the clinic understood to be progressing on September 30, 2026.
Conference Call and Webcast
AbCellera will host a conference call and live webcast to discuss these results today at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time / 2:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time / 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
The live webcast of the earnings conference call can be accessed on the Events and Presentations section of AbCellera’s Investor Relations website. A replay of the webcast will be available through the same link following the conference call.
About AbCellera Biologics Inc.
AbCellera (Nasdaq: ABCL) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing first-in-class antibody-based medicines in the areas of endocrinology, women’s health, immunology, oncology, and more. For more information, please visit www.abcellera.com.
AbCellera Forward-Looking Statements
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AbCellera Biologics Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss (All figures in U.S. dollars. Amounts are expressed in thousands except share and per share data.) (Unaudited) |
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| | Three months ended September 30, | | Nine months ended September 30, |
| | 2025 | | 2026 | | 2025 | | 2026 |
Revenue: | | | | | | | | |
Research fees | | $ | 8,817 | | | $ | 10,549 | | | $ | 19,524 | | | $ | 22,570 | |
Licensing and royalty revenue | | | 138 | | | | 90 | | | | 10,751 | | | | 431 | |
Total revenue | | | 8,955 | | | | 10,639 | | | | 30,275 | | | | 23,001 | |
Operating expenses: | | | | | | | | |
Research and development(1) | | | 55,028 | | | | 43,535 | | | | 136,736 | | | | 136,184 | |
Sales, general, and administrative(1) | | | 24,958 | | | | 13,613 | | | | 66,012 | | | | 39,799 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 5,247 | | | | 6,806 | | | | 16,048 | | | | 20,634 | |
Total operating expenses | | | 85,233 | | | | 63,954 | | | | 218,796 | | | | 196,617 | |
Loss from operations | | | (76,278 | ) | | | (53,315 | ) | | | (188,521 | ) | | | (173,616 | ) |
Other income: | | | | | | | | |
Interest and other | | | (4,781 | ) | | | (6,867 | ) | | | (19,851 | ) | | | (10,474 | ) |
Grants and incentives | | | (2,729 | ) | | | (3,636 | ) | | | (10,574 | ) | | | (11,829 | ) |
Total other income | | | (7,510 | ) | | | (10,503 | ) | | | (30,425 | ) | | | (22,303 | ) |
Loss before income tax | | | (68,768 | ) | | | (42,812 | ) | | | (158,096 | ) | | | (151,313 | ) |
Income tax recovery | | | (11,649 | ) | | | (2,054 | ) | | | (20,629 | ) | | | (11,963 | ) |
Net loss | | $ | (57,119 | ) | | $ | (40,758 | ) | | $ | (137,467 | ) | | $ | (139,350 | ) |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | | | (41 | ) | | | (269 | ) | | | 1,680 | | | | 813 | |
Comprehensive loss | | $ | (57,160 | ) | | $ | (41,027 | ) | | $ | (135,787 | ) | | $ | (138,537 | ) |
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Net loss per share | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | (0.19 | ) | | $ | (0.13 | ) | | $ | (0.46 | ) | | $ | (0.45 | ) |
Diluted | | $ | (0.19 | ) | | $ | (0.13 | ) | | $ | (0.46 | ) | | $ | (0.45 | ) |
Weighted-average common shares outstanding | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | 298,875,174 | | | | 318,053,142 | | | | 298,366,169 | | | | 308,957,891 | |
Diluted | | | 298,875,174 | | | | 318,053,142 | | | | 298,366,169 | | | | 308,957,891 | |
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| (1)Exclusive of depreciation and amortization |
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AbCellera Biologics Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (All figures in U.S. dollars. Amounts are expressed in thousands except share data.) (Unaudited) |
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| December 31, 2025 | | September 30, 2026 |
Assets | | | |
Current assets: | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 128,513 | | | $ | 163,800 | |
Marketable securities | | 405,313 | | | | 600,624 | |
Total cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities | | 533,826 | | | | 764,424 | |
Accounts and accrued receivables | | 58,293 | | | | 17,964 | |
Restricted cash | | 25,000 | | | | 25,000 | |
Other current assets | | 111,113 | | | | 68,770 | |
Total current assets | | 728,232 | | | | 876,158 | |
Long-term assets: | | | |
Property and equipment, net | | 428,003 | | | | 410,050 | |
Intangible assets, net | | 38,381 | | | | 38,389 | |
Goodwill | | 47,806 | | | | 47,806 | |
Investments in equity accounted investees | | 62,580 | | | | 63,845 | |
Other long-term assets | | 51,948 | | | | 63,616 | |
Total long-term assets | | 628,718 | | | | 623,706 | |
Total assets | $ | 1,356,950 | | | $ | 1,499,864 | |
Liabilities and shareholders' equity | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | |
Accounts payable and other current liabilities | $ | 50,781 | | | $ | 35,435 | |
Deferred revenue | | 13,526 | | | | 35,038 | |
Total current liabilities | | 64,307 | | | | 70,473 | |
Long-term liabilities: | | | |
Operating lease liability | | 137,403 | | | | 128,130 | |
Deferred revenue | | 3,500 | | | | 48,050 | |
Deferred government contributions | | 174,453 | | | | 180,275 | |
Other long-term liabilities | | 10,383 | | | | 10,436 | |
Total long-term liabilities | | 325,739 | | | | 366,891 | |
Total liabilities | | 390,046 | | | | 437,364 | |
Commitments and contingencies | | | |
Shareholders’ equity: | | | |
Common shares: no par value, unlimited authorized shares at December 31, 2025 and September 30, 2026: 300,600,710 and 326,332,641 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and September 30, 2026, respectively (Note 9) | | 802,341 | | | | 996,188 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | 198,279 | | | | 238,565 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | (4,234 | ) | | | (3,421 | ) |
Accumulated deficit | | (29,482 | ) | | | (168,832 | ) |
Total shareholders’ equity | | 966,904 | | | | 1,062,500 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 1,356,950 | | | $ | 1,499,864 | |
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AbCellera Biologics Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars.) (Unaudited) |
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| | Nine months ended September 30, |
| | 2025 | | 2026 |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | |
Net loss | | $ | (137,467 | ) | | $ | (139,350 | ) |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | |
Depreciation of property and equipment | | | 13,257 | | | | 17,842 | |
Amortization of intangible assets | | | 2,791 | | | | 2,791 | |
Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets | | | 4,853 | | | | 5,422 | |
Stock-based compensation | | | 42,888 | | | | 35,967 | |
Other | | | 1,601 | | | | 5,599 | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | |
Research fees and grants receivable | | | (15,957 | ) | | | 21,063 | |
Income taxes receivable | | | (19,792 | ) | | | 19,484 | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | | (2,286 | ) | | | (13,311 | ) |
Deferred revenue | | | 2,316 | | | | 66,062 | |
Deferred grant income | | | (2,834 | ) | | | (6,717 | ) |
Other assets | | | 14,078 | | | | 4,461 | |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | | (96,552 | ) | | | 19,313 | |
Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | |
Purchases of property and equipment | | | (32,929 | ) | | | (7,577 | ) |
Purchase of marketable securities | | | (324,704 | ) | | | (624,840 | ) |
Proceeds from marketable securities | | | 386,536 | | | | 429,162 | |
Receipt of grant funding | | | 7,366 | | | | 7,184 | |
Long-term investments and other assets | | | (23,657 | ) | | | (1,105 | ) |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | | | 12,612 | | | | (197,176 | ) |
Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | |
Proceeds from deferred government contributions and other | | | 9,967 | | | | 25,398 | |
Issuance of common shares and pre-funded warrants, net | | | — | | | | 188,824 | |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 9,967 | | | | 214,222 | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | | | 807 | | | | (847 | ) |
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | $ | (73,166 | ) | | $ | 35,512 | |
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period | | | 183,615 | | | | 155,249 | |
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period | | $ | 110,449 | | | $ | 190,761 | |
Restricted cash included in other assets | | | 2,290 | | | | 1,961 | |
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown on the balance sheet | | | 108,159 | | | | 188,800 | |
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities | | | | |
Property and equipment in accounts payable | | | 10,457 | | | | 416 | |
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligation | | | 76,118 | | | | — | |
Source: AbCellera Biologics Inc.