Vera Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Vera Therapeutics reported a net loss of $51.7 million for the first quarter of 2025, a significant increase compared to the net loss of $28.4 million in the same period last year. The company is on track to announce pivotal Phase 3 trial results for atacicept in IgAN in Q2 2025 and plans for a BLA submission in Q4 2025.
Net loss for Q1 2025 was $51.7 million, a substantial increase from $28.4 million in Q1 2024.
Net loss per share for Q1 2025 was $0.81 compared to $0.56 in Q1 2024.
Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaled $589.8 million as of March 31, 2025.
The company expects cash on hand to fund operations through potential approval and U.S. commercial launch of atacicept.
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Forward Guidance
Vera Therapeutics anticipates key milestones in 2025 and 2026, including announcing Phase 3 trial results, submitting a BLA for atacicept, and potentially achieving FDA approval and commercial launch.
Positive Outlook
- Anticipated announcement of primary endpoint results from pivotal ORIGIN 3 trial in 2Q 2025.
- Plan to submit a Biologics License Application (BLA) for atacicept in IgAN to the U.S. FDA in 4Q 2025 for accelerated approval.
- Potential PDUFA date and commercial launch of atacicept in 2026.
- Believes atacicept has the potential to advance the standard of care in IgA nephropathy if approved.
- Expanded atacicept development program across multiple autoimmune kidney diseases is underway.
Challenges Ahead
- Regulatory approval process for atacicept is subject to risks and uncertainties.
- Results of earlier clinical trials may not be obtained in later clinical trials.
- Preliminary results may not be predictive of topline results.
- Business in general is subject to various risks and uncertainties.
- Impact of macroeconomic and geopolitical events could affect outcomes.