BioNTech Announces Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Corporate Update

Core Insights - BioNTech reported significant progress in its oncology strategy, particularly in advancing its pan-tumor programs and mRNA cancer immunotherapies, with a focus on pumitamig in collaboration with Bristol Myers Squibb [2][4][12] Financial Performance - Revenues for Q3 2025 reached €1,518.9 million, up from €1,244.8 million in Q3 2024, driven primarily by collaboration revenues with Bristol Myers Squibb [4][9] - Year-to-date revenues for 2025 were €1,962.5 million, compared to €1,561.1 million for the same period in 2024 [4] - The net loss for Q3 2025 was €28.7 million, a decline from a net profit of €198.1 million in Q3 2024 [9][10] - Basic and diluted loss per share for Q3 2025 was €0.12, compared to earnings per share of €0.82 in Q3 2024 [10] Research and Development - R&D expenses for Q3 2025 were €564.8 million, slightly higher than €550.3 million in Q3 2024, while year-to-date R&D expenses decreased to €1,599.5 million from €1,642.4 million [5][6] - The company is focusing on late-stage trials for immuno-oncology and antibody-drug conjugate programs, with cost savings from active portfolio management [5] Strategic Developments - BioNTech launched a variant-adapted COVID-19 vaccine for the 2025/2026 season and plans to initiate additional pivotal trials for pumitamig in various cancer types [6][18] - The company has strengthened its financial position with cash and equivalents totaling €16.7 billion, bolstered by a $1.5 billion payment from the Bristol Myers Squibb partnership [6][12] Guidance and Outlook - BioNTech increased its revenue guidance for the full 2025 financial year to a range of €2.6-2.8 billion, while lowering expense guidance for R&D, SG&A, and capital expenditures [12][13] - The company aims to maintain a focus on R&D investments and operational efficiency to support sustainable growth [14]