Akari Therapeutics reported its QQ3 2024 results with no revenue, continuing a burn-driven cash outflow characteristic of a clinical-stage biotech. For the quarter ended September 30, 2024, R&D expenditures were modest at $0.143 million, while G&A and SG&A costs dominated operating expense at $1.709 million each, culminating in an operating loss of $2.927 million and a net loss of $2.895 million ($0.20 per fully diluted share). Cash and cash equivalents stood at $2.246 million at quarter-end, down from $4.177 million at the start of the period, with net cash used in operating activities of $1.49 million and a net cash decrease of $1.931 million for the quarter. The balance sheet shows total liabilities of $9.428 million versus total assets of $2.734 million, yielding negative stockholders’ equity of $6.694 million, underscoring a liquidity challenge typical of earlier-stage biotech companies awaiting pivotal clinical milestones or funding events.
Q3 2024 saw a meaningful sequential reduction in operating expenses relative to Q2 2024, suggesting ongoing cost-control efforts. However, the lack of revenue and the need for external funding remain the central investment risk. The company’s prospects hinge on the nomacopan program and any upcoming clinical data readouts or strategic partnerships that could extend the company’s runway and unlock value. Management commentary is not available in the provided data, limiting the ability to quote direct guidance or sentiment from leadership. Investors should watch for clinical milestones, potential licensing discussions, and any additional financing transactions that could alter the liquidity profile and capital structure.
Key Performance Indicators
Operating Income
Increasing
-2.93M
QoQ: 60.71% | YoY: 22.94%
Net Income
Increasing
-2.90M
QoQ: 61.70% | YoY: 17.40%
EPS
Increasing
-20.00
QoQ: 75.00% | YoY: 66.67%
Revenue Trend
Margin Analysis
Financial Highlights
Revenue: Not reported (N/A). Gross Profit: N/A.
Operating performance (Q3 2024):
- Total operating expenses: $2.927 million, consisting of R&D $0.143 million and General & Administrative expenses $1.709 million. SG&A excluding R&D and G&A is not separately disclosed in the data.
- EBITDA: -$2.927 million.
- Operating income: -$2.927 million.
- Net income: -$2.895 million; EPS: -$0.20.
- Interest expense: $0.069 million.
- Income before tax: -$2.895 million; income tax expense: nil.
Cash flow and liquidity:
- Net cash provided by operating activities: -$1.49 million.
- Net change in cash: -$1.931 million; cash at end of period: $2.246 million; cash at beginning: $4.177 million.
- Free cash flow: -$1.49 million.
Balance sheet health:
- Total assets: $2.734 million; total liabilities: $9.428 million; total stockholders’ equity: -$6.694 million.
- Cash and cash equivalents: $2.246 million; short-term debt: $1.0 million; working capital: negative; current ratio: 0.29; debt-to-equity: negative; net debt: -$1.246 million (cash exceeds debt).
YoY/QoQ metrics (from reported ratios):
- Operating income YoY: 22.94% (QoQ: 60.71% improvement).
- Net income YoY: 17.40% (QoQ: 61.70% improvement).
- EPS YoY: 66.67% (QoQ: 75.00% improvement).
Income Statement
Metric
Value
YoY Change
QoQ Change
Operating Income
-2.93M
22.94%
60.71%
Net Income
-2.90M
17.40%
61.70%
EPS
-20.00
66.67%
75.00%
Key Financial Ratios
Return on Assets
Weak
-1.06%
Return on assets suggests inefficient capital allocation
Return on Equity
Strong
43.20%
Return on equity demonstrates excellent capital efficiency and value creation
Current Ratio
Concern
0.29
Current ratio below safe levels, potential liquidity risk
Debt to Equity
Conservative
-0.15
Debt-to-equity shows conservative leverage and low financial risk
P/E Ratio
Negative
0.00x
Negative earnings make P/E ratio not meaningful
Price to Book
Undervalued
-0.01x
Trading below book value, potential value opportunity or distressed
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