Maze Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Recent Highlights

Core Insights - Maze Therapeutics is advancing two clinical-stage programs, MZE782 and MZE829, targeting chronic kidney disease (CKD) and phenylketonuria (PKU) [2][4] - The company reported a strong cash position of $264.5 million, expected to fund operations into the second half of 2027 [5][16] - Significant milestones are anticipated, including initial data from the Phase 1 trial of MZE782 in Q3 2025 and proof-of-concept data from the Phase 2 HORIZON trial of MZE829 in Q1 2026 [1][7][8] Company Overview - Maze Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecule precision medicines for kidney and metabolic diseases [13] - The company utilizes its Compass platform to pursue genetically validated targets, aiming for first- or best-in-class therapies [13] Clinical Programs - MZE829 is an oral APOL1 inhibitor for APOL1-mediated kidney disease, which affects over one million people in the U.S. [3] - MZE782 targets the solute transporter SLC6A19 and has potential as a first-in-class treatment for approximately five million U.S. patients with CKD who do not adequately respond to existing therapies [4] Financial Performance - For Q2 2025, Maze reported no license revenue, contrasting with $165 million in license revenue for the same period in 2024, primarily due to an upfront payment from Shionogi [6][12] - Research and development expenses increased to $28.1 million for Q2 2025, up from $19.5 million in Q2 2024, reflecting higher clinical trial and manufacturing costs [10] - General and administrative expenses also rose to $8.4 million in Q2 2025, compared to $5.9 million in Q2 2024 [11] Balance Sheet Highlights - As of June 30, 2025, total assets were $303.5 million, with total liabilities at $41.3 million, indicating a strong financial position [16] - The company’s total stockholders' equity improved to $262.2 million from a deficit of $311.2 million as of December 31, 2024 [16]