Vicore Pharma (VICO) Q2 2026 earnings summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Q2 2026 earnings summary
21 Aug, 2026Executive summary
Completed patient recruitment ahead of schedule for the Phase 2b ASPIRE trial in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), enrolling over 360 patients across 14 countries; topline results expected mid-2027.
Commenced dual listing on Nasdaq Capital Market in the US under ticker "VCRE" in July, complementing the existing Stockholm listing.
Strengthened leadership with the appointment of Rob Slack, PhD, as Chief Scientific Officer and Peter Guenter to the Board.
Presented new clinical and preclinical data supporting AT2 receptor agonism at the American Thoracic Society conference.
Ended the period with a strong cash position, providing runway into the second half of 2028.
Financial highlights
Net revenues for Q2 2026 were SEK 2.2 million, up from SEK 1.7 million in Q2 2025; H1 2026 revenues were SEK 2.8 million versus SEK 2.6 million in H1 2025.
Operating loss for Q2 2026 was SEK 150.1 million, compared to SEK 111.2 million in Q2 2025; H1 2026 operating loss was SEK 273.9 million versus SEK 202.7 million in H1 2025.
Net loss for Q2 2026 was SEK 142.8 million (SEK 0.51 per share), compared to SEK 115.4 million (SEK 0.49 per share) in Q2 2025.
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaled SEK 905.6 million (USD 93.0 million) at June 30, 2026, down from SEK 1,166.7 million (USD 126.8 million) at December 31, 2025.
Research and development expenses accounted for 78.0% of operating expenses in Q2 2026.
Outlook and guidance
Topline data from the ASPIRE Phase 2b trial expected in mid-2027.
Cash runway extends into the second half of 2028, providing financial visibility through the ASPIRE readout.
Strategic focus on US market expansion and pipeline advancement.
Latest events from Vicore Pharma
- Buloxibutid shows promise as a differentiated, disease-modifying IPF therapy with global potential.VICO
Company presentation - Buloxibutid shows strong efficacy and safety for IPF, advancing in a pivotal global Phase 2b trial.VICO
Company presentation - Buloxibutid shows promising efficacy and safety in IPF, with a pivotal phase IIB trial ongoing.VICO
Leerink Global Healthcare Conference 2025 - Phase IIb IPF trial completed enrollment; top-line results expected mid-2025.VICO
Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference 2026 - Buloxibutid's Phase 2b IPF trial fully enrolled; key data and webcast updates expected in 2026–2027.VICO
Status update - Buloxibutid shows unprecedented efficacy and safety in IPF, targeting a multi-billion-dollar market.VICO
Company presentation - Completed ASPIRE trial enrollment and maintained strong cash reserves despite higher R&D costs.VICO
Q1 2026 - Buloxibutid delivers unprecedented lung function gains and safety in IPF, reshaping the treatment landscape.VICO
Company presentation - SEK 782m rights issue, 80% committed, funds global phase IIb IPF trial and pipeline.VICO
Investor update