Altimmune (ALT) Q3 2026 earnings summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Q3 2026 earnings summary
12 Nov, 2026Executive summary
Pemvidutide development advanced across MASH, AUD and ALD: PERFORMA Phase 3 enrollment began, RECLAIM Phase 2 showed positive results, and RESTORE Phase 2 enrollment is complete.
Cash, cash equivalents and investments totaled $479.9 million at September 30, 2026; Q3 net loss was $31.6 million.
Financial highlights
Q3 R&D expense was $27.0 million vs. $15.0 million in Q3 2025, including $20.3 million in direct pemvidutide development costs.
Q3 G&A expense was $8.7 million vs. $5.9 million a year earlier, driven primarily by compensation and professional services.
Q3 revenue was $0 vs. $5,000 YoY; operating expenses rose 71% to $35.7 million and net loss widened to $31.6 million from $19.0 million.
9M revenue was $15,000 vs. $0; operating expenses increased to $86.2 million from $65.6 million and net loss rose to $77.0 million from $61.4 million.
Q3 interest income was $4.8 million; 9M interest income was $12.2 million, partly offset by higher term-loan interest expense.
Outlook and guidance
PERFORMA 52-week biopsy-based data are anticipated in 2029; the global trial is progressing as planned and is expected to run ~60 months.
RESTORE ALD topline data are expected in H2 2027; the 121-patient, 48-week trial includes a 24-week interim evaluation.
FDA End-of-Phase-2 meeting for the AUD registrational program was scheduled for December 2026; proposed Phase 3 design and timing depend on regulator input and funding.
EMA dialogue on AUD is anticipated in Q1; Phase 3 timing also depends on trial scope and regulatory feedback.
Latest events from Altimmune
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Stifel 2026 Virtual Cardiometabolic Forum - Active phase III MASH trial, strong AUD/ALD data, and dual agonist differentiation drive outlook.ALT
Wells Fargo 21st Annual Healthcare Conference - Pemvidutide shows strong efficacy in liver disease and alcohol use, with robust late-stage pipeline.ALT
Corporate presentation - Phase III MASH trial launched, positive Phase II AUD data, and $519M cash supports operations.ALT
Q2 2026 - Pemvidutide met all key endpoints in AUD Phase II, reducing heavy drinking and improving safety profile.ALT
Study result - Pemvidutide advances in obesity, MASH, AUD, and ALD, with key phase II/III milestones set for 2025–2026.ALT
R&D Day 2025 - Pemvidutide advances as a differentiated GLP-1/glucagon therapy with pivotal MASH data expected in 2Q25.ALT
Guggenheim Securities Inaugural Healthcare Innovation Conference - Significant MASH resolution, fibrosis improvement, and weight loss achieved at 24 weeks.ALT
Study Result - Phase 2b MASH trial readout expected Q2 2025; $132M cash funds operations into 2026.ALT
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