HCW Biologics(HCWB) - 2025 Q3 - Quarterly Results
HCW BiologicsHCW Biologics(US:HCWB)2025-11-14 21:50

Financial Performance - Revenues for Q3 2025 were $15,606, a significant decrease from $426,423 in Q3 2024, while revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, were $27,222 compared to $2.2 million in the same period of 2024[8]. - The net loss for Q3 2025 was $4.6 million, compared to a net loss of $3.9 million in Q3 2024, while the net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $8.7 million compared to $26.7 million in the same period of 2024[12]. - Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2024, were $426.4 million, a significant increase from $15.6 million in the same period of 2025[19]. - Net loss attributable to common stockholders for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $3.9 million, compared to a loss of $4.6 million in the same period of 2025[19]. - Total operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, were $27.19 million, compared to $8.71 million in the same period of 2025[19]. Research and Development - R&D expenses increased by 18% to $1.4 million in Q3 2025 from $1.2 million in Q3 2024, while R&D expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, decreased by 23% to $4.1 million from $5.3 million in the same period of 2024[9]. - Research and development expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, totaled $5.34 billion, up from $4.11 billion in the same period of 2025[19]. - The company plans to dose the first patient in a Phase 1 clinical study for HCW9302 in autoimmune disease patients in Q4 2025[3]. - HCW Biologics has opened two clinical sites for a Phase 1 trial evaluating HCW9302 in patients with alopecia areata, a condition affecting approximately 160 million people globally[7]. General and Administrative Expenses - G&A expenses rose by 15% to $1.9 million in Q3 2025 from $1.6 million in Q3 2024, with a 29% increase in the nine-month period to $6.2 million from $4.8 million[10]. Financial Position and Concerns - As of September 30, 2025, the company expressed substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern without additional funding[13]. - Total current assets decreased to $5.70 million as of December 31, 2024, from $1.59 million as of September 30, 2025[21]. - Total liabilities increased to $37.01 million as of December 31, 2024, compared to $27.55 million as of September 30, 2025[21]. - Cash and cash equivalents were $4.67 million as of December 31, 2024, down from $1.10 million as of September 30, 2025[21]. - Accounts payable increased to $22.33 million as of December 31, 2024, from $18.97 million as of September 30, 2025[21]. - The accumulated deficit grew to $100.56 million as of December 31, 2024, compared to $109.24 million as of September 30, 2025[21]. Legal and Compliance - The company received a $2.0 million insurance reimbursement related to legal fees in January 2025, contributing to a net legal recovery of ($1.6) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025[11]. - The Nasdaq Hearings Panel granted the company continued listing on the Exchange, contingent upon compliance with the Equity Rule by December 31, 2025[14]. Commercial Strategy - The company is seeking a commercial partner for its T-cell engager compounds to enhance cancer treatment efficacy[5].