Nektar Q1 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Nektar Therapeutics reported Q1 2020 financial results, with revenue increasing to $50.6 million compared to $28.2 million in Q1 2019, primarily due to a milestone payment from Bristol-Myers Squibb. The net loss for the quarter was $138.7 million, or $0.78 per share, compared to a net loss of $119.6 million, or $0.69 per share, in Q1 2019. The company's cash and investments in marketable securities were approximately $1.5 billion as of March 31, 2020.
Revenue increased to $50.6 million, up from $28.2 million in the first quarter of 2019.
A $25.0 million milestone payment from Bristol-Myers Squibb contributed to the revenue increase.
Net loss was $138.7 million, or $0.78 per share, compared to a net loss of $119.6 million, or $0.69 per share, in the first quarter of 2019.
Cash and investments in marketable securities were approximately $1.5 billion as of March 31, 2020.
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Forward Guidance
Nektar expects enrollment and study starts managed by partners will likely be delayed from three to six months due to COVID-19 but the company's strong financial position provides a solid foundation.
Challenges Ahead
- Enrollment and study starts managed by partners will likely be delayed from three to six months.