Aethlon Medical Announces Fiscal Q3 2026 Financial Results and Corporate Update

Core Insights - Aethlon Medical reported its fiscal Q3 2026 financial results, highlighting advancements in clinical and research programs, operational efficiencies, and ongoing technology development [1] Financial Performance - As of December 31, 2025, Aethlon had a cash balance of approximately $7.0 million [1] - Consolidated operating expenses for Q3 2026 were approximately $2.06 million, an increase of $250,000 or 13.6% from $1.81 million in Q3 2025, primarily due to higher payroll costs [1] - For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, consolidated operating expenses were approximately $5.36 million, a decrease of approximately $1.98 million or 26.9% compared to $7.34 million in the same period in 2024 [1] Operational Efficiency - The company maintained disciplined cost controls, resulting in a 26.9% decline in operating expenses year-to-date compared to the prior year [1] - Aethlon is actively progressing in its Australian oncology trial, with Cohort 2 enrollment and treatment underway, building on favorable results from Cohort 1 [1] Technology Development - Aethlon is evaluating the Hemopurifier® compatibility with a simplified blood treatment system under a Material Transfer Agreement, which may enhance its use in oncology units [1] - The company continues to advance its preclinical extracellular vesicle (EV) research platform, with recent findings on Long COVID published and submitted for peer review [1] Scientific Advancement - The R&D team is exploring the potential of the Hemopurifier to remove various EVs implicated in diseases beyond cancer, including Lupus and Cardiovascular Diseases [1] - Aethlon's research indicates that the Hemopurifier may serve as a "pipeline within a single device" for multiple therapeutic applications [1] Clinical Progress - The ongoing Australian oncology trial aims to evaluate the safety and feasibility of Hemopurifier treatments in patients with solid tumors [1] - The trial is designed to assess appropriate dosing in participants receiving anti-PD-1 agents [1] Nasdaq Compliance - Aethlon has maintained compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements, resolving all prior compliance matters [1]