Executive Summary
Abeona Therapeutics reported a Q3 2024 period with no revenue and continued material operating losses typical of a clinical-stage biotech. Key metrics show a gross loss of $0.722 million on no revenue, and total operating expenses of $15.345 million driven by R&D of $8.941 million and G&A of $6.404 million, resulting in an operating loss of $15.345 million and a net loss of $30.269 million ($0.63 per share). EBITDA stood at a negative $28.445 million. Operating cash flow was negative at $12.234 million for the quarter, with free cash flow of $-12.638 million. End-of-period liquidity remained substantial on a relative basis, with cash and short-term investments totaling approximately $109.7 million and cash on hand of $16.1 million, yielding a total liquidity cushion, but with a tight cash runway given the ongoing cash burn.
The balance sheet shows a disciplined liquidity position amid a sizable accumulated deficit (retained earnings of $-803.965 million) and a modest debt load (total debt of $23.109 million; net debt of $7.383 million). The current ratio stood strong at 6.12, underscoring short-term liquidity strength, while the company continues to carry non-cash equity components reflected in a substantial stockholdersโ equity line, supporting balance sheet stability in the near term.
Looking forward, the lack of revenue and dependence on clinical progression place Abeona in a high-risk, high-potential category typical of late-stage pre-commercial gene and cell therapy players. With no explicit QQ3 2024 guidance disclosed in the release, investors should watch for EB101 Phase III milestones, ABO program updates, and any strategic financing or partnership activity that could extend runway and unlock value. The near-term investment thesis thus rests on successful clinical readouts and the ability to secure external financing or licensing deals to monetize the pipeline.
Key Performance Indicators
QoQ: 14.10% | YoY:-35.39%
QoQ: -508.71% | YoY:-155.74%
QoQ: -431.58% | YoY:-31.25%
Key Insights
Revenue: N/A
Gross Profit: -$0.722 million; YoY -95.66%; QoQ -222.32%
Operating Income: -$15.345 million; YoY -35.39%; QoQ +14.10%
Net Income: -$30.269 million; YoY -155.74%; QoQ -508.71%
EPS: -$0.63; YoY -31.25%; QoQ -431.58%
EBITDA: -$28.445 million
Operating Cash Flow: -$12.234 million; Free Cash Flow: -$12.638 million
Cash and Cash Equivalents: $15.726 million; Short-Term Investments: $93.975 million; Cash + Short-Term Investments: $109.701 million
Total Debt: $23.109 million; Net De...
Financial Highlights
Revenue: N/A
Gross Profit: -$0.722 million; YoY -95.66%; QoQ -222.32%
Operating Income: -$15.345 million; YoY -35.39%; QoQ +14.10%
Net Income: -$30.269 million; YoY -155.74%; QoQ -508.71%
EPS: -$0.63; YoY -31.25%; QoQ -431.58%
EBITDA: -$28.445 million
Operating Cash Flow: -$12.234 million; Free Cash Flow: -$12.638 million
Cash and Cash Equivalents: $15.726 million; Short-Term Investments: $93.975 million; Cash + Short-Term Investments: $109.701 million
Total Debt: $23.109 million; Net Debt: $7.383 million
Total Assets: $120.592 million; Total Liabilities: $74.819 million; Total Stockholdersโ Equity: $45.773 million
Current ratio: 6.12; Quick ratio: 6.12; Cash Ratio: 0.872
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding: 48.082 million; EPS Diluted: -0.63
Income Statement
Metric |
Value |
YoY Change |
QoQ Change |
Gross Profit |
-722.00K |
-95.66% |
-222.32% |
Operating Income |
-15.35M |
-35.39% |
14.10% |
Net Income |
-30.27M |
-155.74% |
-508.71% |
EPS |
-0.63 |
-31.25% |
-431.58% |
Key Financial Ratios
operatingCashFlowPerShare
$-0.25
freeCashFlowPerShare
$-0.26
Management Commentary
Transcript highlights are not provided in the dataset for QQ3 2024. No management quotes or call transcripts are available to extract specific themes or quotes.
Forward Guidance
No explicit forward guidance was disclosed in the QQ3 2024 results. Investors should monitor potential catalysts that commonly drive value for clinical-stage biotech peers, including: (1) EB101 Phase III milestones or readouts and any safety/efficacy signals; (2) updates on ABO102, ABO201, ABO401, and ABO50X programs and any regulatory interactions; (3) potential licensing, collaboration, or financing arrangements to extend the companys runway. The achievability of any implied guidance hinges on successful trial progression, data readability, regulatory feedback, and the companys ability to secure non-dilutive or dilutive financing to fund ongoing operations.