Abeona Therapeutics reported QQ2 2024 results with no operating revenue and an ongoing cash burn typical of a clinical-stage biotech, yet net income appeared positive driven by substantial non-operating income. Specifically, revenue was not reported, cost of revenue was modest at $1.67 million producing a small gross loss of $0.22 million. R&D and G&A expenses totaled $17.86 million, yielding a substantial operating loss of $17.86 million. The standout feature of the quarter was total other income of $25.27 million, which lifted income before tax to $7.41 million and net income to $7.41 million, resulting in earnings per share of $0.19 (GAAP). Dilution was pronounced, with weighted average shares outstanding of 40.01 million and diluted shares of 51.23 million, reflecting equity financing activity. Free cash flow remained negative at approximately $13.4 million, and operating cash flow was negative by about $12.68 million, consistent with pre-revenue biotech dynamics. The balance sheet shows strong liquidity metrics aided by financing activity, including cash and cash equivalents of roughly $34.4 million and substantial short-term investments, offset by long-term liabilities. Management commentary in the transcripts is not available in the provided data; accordingly, the forward view must rely on pipeline dynamics, regulatory milestones, and continued access to capital. Investors should monitor (1) progress in EB101 (Phase III) for recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, (2) development timelines for ABO102/ABO201/ABO401/ABO50X programs, (3) potential licensing or collaboration milestones, and (4) ongoing financing needs given the cash burn profile and dilution risk.
Key Performance Indicators
Operating Income
Decreasing
-17.86M
QoQ: -24.66% | YoY: -69.26%
Net Income
Increasing
7.41M
QoQ: 123.45% | YoY: 144.47%
EPS
Increasing
0.19
QoQ: 116.38% | YoY: 120.65%
Revenue Trend
Margin Analysis
Financial Highlights
Revenue and profitability: Revenue = none reported; gross profit = -$0.224 million on cost of revenue of $1.667 million; gross margin not disclosed. Operating expenses totaled $17.864 million (R&D $9.218 million; G&A $8.646 million). Operating income = -$17.864 million. Total other income/expenses = $25.27 million, leading to income before tax = $7.406 million and net income = $7.406 million. EPS (basic) = $0.19; EPS (diluted) = $0.14. YoY and QoQ metrics show: gross profit yoy -108.41%, qoq +69.06%; operating income yoy -69.26%, qoq -24.66%; net income yoy +144.47%, qoq +123.45%; EPS yoy +120.65%, qoq +116.38%. Balance sheet and liquidity: total assets $134.003 million; cash and short-term investments $122.708 million; cash at end of period $34.764 million; total current assets $125.904 million; total liabilities $60.762 million; stockholders’ equity $73.241 million; net debt negative $11.261 million. Liquidity ratios are favorable (current ratio 7.48, quick ratio 7.48, cash ratio 2.06). Shareholder dilution was significant due to financing activities: common stock issued $73.698 million; weighted average shares 40.010 million; diluted shares 51.227 million. Cash flow: net cash from operating activities = -$12.684 million; investing cash flow = -$44.132 million (net purchases of investments $60.547 million; proceeds from investments $17.108 million); financing cash flow = +$73.684 million; net change in cash = +$16.868 million; free cash flow = -$13.395 million.
Income Statement
Metric
Value
YoY Change
QoQ Change
Gross Profit
-224.00K
-108.41%
69.06%
Operating Income
-17.86M
-69.26%
-24.66%
Net Income
7.41M
144.47%
123.45%
EPS
0.19
120.65%
116.38%
Key Financial Ratios
Return on Assets
Fair
5.53%
Return on assets is acceptable but below top-tier companies
Return on Equity
Fair
10.10%
Return on equity is acceptable but below top-tier companies
Current Ratio
Strong
7.48
Current ratio indicates excellent liquidity and financial flexibility
Debt to Equity
Moderate
0.32
Debt-to-equity indicates balanced capital structure with manageable debt
P/E Ratio
Value
5.59x
P/E ratio suggests potential undervaluation or stable earnings
Price to Book
Fair Value
2.26x
Price-to-book ratio reasonable for profitable companies
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