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Dec 31, 2023

Cara Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Cara Therapeutics reported fourth quarter results with a net loss, announced the prioritization of clinical programs, and completed enrollment of KOURAGE 1 Part A.

Key Takeaways

Cara Therapeutics reported a net loss of $32.3 million for Q4 2023. The company is prioritizing its clinical programs to focus on late-stage development of oral difelikefalin for notalgia paresthetica (NP). Enrollment in KOURAGE 1 Part A was completed ahead of schedule, with topline efficacy and safety results expected in Q3 2024. The company's cash runway extends into 2026.

Prioritized clinical programs to focus on late-stage development of oral difelikefalin for notalgia paresthetica (NP).

Completed enrollment of KOURAGE 1 Part A portion of NP pivotal program ahead of schedule; topline efficacy and safety results now expected in 3Q24.

Extended cash runway into 2026 with clinical prioritization strategy and reduction in force.

KORSUVA injection generated net sales of $5.0 million and collaborative revenue of $2.3 million.

Total Revenue
$3M
Previous year: $3.26M
-7.9%
EPS
-$0.59
Previous year: -$0.56
+5.4%
Gross Profit
$2.31M
Previous year: $1.13M
+104.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$101M
Previous year: $157M
-35.7%
Free Cash Flow
-$19.4M
Previous year: -$23.5M
-17.4%
Total Assets
$126M
Previous year: $182M
-30.9%

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Forward Guidance

Cara expects that its current unrestricted cash and cash equivalents and available-for-sale marketable securities will be sufficient to fund its currently anticipated operating plan into 2026.

Positive Outlook

  • Cash runway extends into 2026.
  • Focus on late-stage development of oral difelikefalin for NP.
  • Completed enrollment of KOURAGE 1 Part A ahead of schedule.
  • Topline efficacy and safety results from KOURAGE 1 Part A expected in Q3 2024.
  • Potential for oral difelikefalin in NP.