Beam Therapeutics Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Recent Business Updates

Core Insights - Beam Therapeutics is advancing its clinical-stage programs in hematology and liver-targeted genetic diseases, with a focus on alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and sickle cell disease [2][3] - The company reported a cash position of $1.1 billion as of September 30, 2025, which is expected to support operations into 2028 [6][10] - Beam's BEAM-302 Phase 1/2 trial for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is ongoing, with updated data expected in early 2026 [1][9] Clinical Development Updates - The BEAM-302 trial is evaluating dosing in patients with lung and liver disease, with multi-dose cohorts initiated [3][4] - Updated data from the BEACON trial of BEAM-101 in sickle cell disease will be presented at the ASH Annual Meeting in December 2025 [3][4] - The first subject has been dosed in a Phase 1 trial for BEAM-103, an anti-CD117 monoclonal antibody, as part of the ESCAPE platform [1][3] Financial Performance - For Q3 2025, Beam reported a net loss of $112.7 million, or $1.10 per share, compared to a net loss of $96.7 million, or $1.17 per share, in Q3 2024 [10][15] - Research and development expenses increased to $109.8 million in Q3 2025 from $94.3 million in Q3 2024 [10][15] - The company’s total assets as of September 30, 2025, were $1.31 billion, up from $1.10 billion at the end of 2024 [13] Strategic Developments - Beam's collaboration with Orbital Therapeutics is highlighted by Bristol Myers Squibb's proposed acquisition of Orbital for $1.5 billion, validating Beam's innovative platform strategy [2][3] - The FDA granted Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy designation to BEAM-101 for sickle cell disease, supporting its development [3]