Curis Provides Fourth Quarter 2025 Business Update
Rhea-AI Summary
Curis (NASDAQ: CRIS) reported Q4 2025 results and a business update on March 19, 2026. Key highlights include Q4 net income of $19.4M and FY 2025 net loss of $7.6M, a $27.2M non-cash gain from extinguishing a royalty liability, and a PIPE financing structure providing up to $80.8M in potential proceeds.
Clinical updates: encouraging emavusertib combo signals in PCNSL (100% ORR in 5 BTKi-naïve patients; 37% ORR in BTKi-experienced) and AML MRD conversions (5 of 8). Emavusertib holds orphan designation in PCNSL from FDA and EMA. Cash was $5.1M with guidance to fund operations into H2 2027 assuming expected warrant proceeds.
Positive
- Q4 net income of $19.4M
- Yearly net loss reduced to $7.6M from $43.4M (2024)
- Non-cash gain of $27.2M from royalty liability release
- Clinical signals: 100% ORR in 5 BTKi-naïve PCNSL patients
- AML MRD conversion in 5 of 8 patients (62.5%)
- PIPE financing structure with up to $80.8M potential proceeds
Negative
- Cash balance of $5.1M at Dec 31, 2025
- Revenue decline: $9.4M (2025) vs $10.9M (2024)
- Reliance on contingent proceeds (Series B warrants tied to dosing of 5th CLL patient)
- Loss of future Erivedge royalties following asset sale
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
Biotech peers are mostly down, with names like AKTX off 18.21% and QTTB down 6.29%, but scanner data shows no coordinated sector momentum. CRIS’s -8.58% move appears more company-specific, layered on top of a weak group tape.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12 | Earnings call notice | Neutral | -5.9% | Announced date and logistics for Q4 2025 results and webcast. |
| Jan 09 | PIPE closing | Negative | -2.7% | Closed private placement raising up to $80.8M in gross proceeds. |
| Jan 07 | PIPE pricing | Negative | -16.0% | Priced PIPE with Series B preferred and large warrant package at $0.75. |
| Dec 09 | AML triplet data | Positive | -1.5% | Reported updated frontline AML triplet data with 62.5% uMRD rate. |
| Nov 14 | SNO data preview | Positive | +17.7% | Flagged upcoming SNO presentations on CNS lymphoma and myddosome signaling. |
Financings have typically drawn negative reactions, while positive clinical/meeting updates have sometimes sold off, indicating a cautious investor base around capital needs and data.
Over the past six months, Curis has balanced clinical progress in emavusertib with significant financing activity. A November 2025 SNO data preview for CNS lymphoma and AML triplet updates were followed by mixed price reactions, including a +17.7% move on SNO presentation news but a modest selloff after AML data. January 2026 PIPE pricing and closing announcements totaling up to $80.8M both triggered declines. The latest business update continues this theme of data advancement alongside balance sheet reshaping and royalty monetization.
Regulatory & Risk Context
An effective-form S-3 shelf filed on 2026-02-13 registers 107,706,700 common shares for resale by January 2026 PIPE investors, originating from Series B preferred and Series A, B and C warrants. Curis will not receive proceeds from investor resales but would receive cash if warrants are exercised, implying substantial potential future share issuance.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement combines detailed emavusertib data in CNS lymphoma and AML with a significant financial reset. Q4 2025 delivered $19.4M net income driven by a $27.2M gain from selling Erivedge-related royalties, reducing the full-year loss to $7.6M. However, royalty revenue declines and a year-end cash balance of $5.1M underscore reliance on the up-to-$80.8M PIPE and a resale S-3 registering 107,706,700 shares. Investors may watch future trial updates, warrant exercises, and spending trends closely.
Key Terms
orphan drug designation regulatory
accelerated approval regulatory
phase 2 medical
minimal residual disease (mrd) medical
complete response (cr) medical
stable disease (sd) medical
private placement financial
warrants financial
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
Management to host conference call today at 4:30 p.m. ET
Operational Highlights
TakeAim Lymphoma
- Lakshmi Nayak, MD, Director of the Center for CNS Lymphoma at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in
Boston , presented a poster with updated clinical data in Primary CNS Lymphoma (PCNSL) at the 30th Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuro-Oncology (SNO) in November 2025. The poster, titled Preliminary Safety and Efficacy of Emavusertib (CA-4948) in Combination with Ibrutinib in Relapsed/Refractory Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma Patients, showed results for 24 patients who have received treatment with emavusertib and ibrutinib, a BTK inhibitor (BTKi), for at least 1 cycle (28 days):- 5 of 5 BTKi-naïve patients achieved objective response (
100% ORR) - 7 of 19 BTKi-experienced patients achieved objective response (
37% ORR) - Median treatment duration for the 12 responders was 123 days (44 – 798 days)
- 9 additional patients were unable to complete 1 cycle of treatment; reasons for discontinuing treatment included adverse events unrelated to treatment, disease progression, and transition to hospice care.
- 5 of 5 BTKi-naïve patients achieved objective response (
- Cecilia Merrigan, DNP, Mayo Clinic in
Rochester , presented a poster with initial clinical data in Secondary CNS Lymphoma (SCNSL) at the 30th Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuro-Oncology (SNO) in November 2025. The poster, titled Promising Efficacy Signal in Secondary CNS Lymphoma Patients Treated with Emavusertib and Ibrutinib, showed results for 2 patients who had previously progressed on a BTKi. Adding emavusertib to their ibrutinib treatment resulted in 1 complete response (CR) and 1 stable disease (SD) with a38% reduction in disease burden. - Curis continues to enroll PCNSL patients in the Company's TakeAim Lymphoma study of emavusertib in combination with ibrutinib which, as a result of discussions with FDA and EMA, is intended to support filings for accelerated approval in PCNSL in the US and
Europe . Emavusertib has been granted orphan drug designation by both FDA and EMA in PCNSL.
TakeAim CLL
- Curis initiated an open label Phase 2 clinical study of emavusertib in combination with zanubrutinib, a BTKi, in patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). The goal of combining emavusertib with a BTKi is to enable a dual blockade of NF-kB, a key driver of disease in CLL and NHL, by inhibiting both the TLR and BCR pathways. The current standard of care is BTKi, which blocks the BCR pathway and can deliver high response rates, though typically only partial responses. Previous clinical studies have shown that adding emavusertib, which blocks the TLR pathway, to a BTKi regimen can enable patients with NHL to achieve deeper responses, including complete remission or undetectable minimal residual disease (MRD) and the potential for time-limited treatment, outcomes which represent the potential for a paradigm shift in the management of CLL.
AML
- Christina Papayannidis, MD, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Bologna, presented a poster with initial clinical data in frontline AML at the 67th ASH Annual Meeting in December. The AML triplet study (CA-4948-104) is evaluating the addition of emavusertib to the combination of azacitidine and venetoclax (aza-ven) in AML patients who have achieved complete remission on aza-ven but remain MRD-positive (MRD+). The first two cohorts in the study evaluate patients who received emavusertib for either 7 or 14 days in a 28-day cycle, in addition to their aza-ven treatment. The poster, titled Preliminary Pharmacokinetic and MRD Results from AML Patients Treated with 7- and 14-Day Dosing Schedule of Emavusertib added to Combination Therapy with Azacitidine and Venetoclax, showed results for 4 patients in the 7-day cohort and 6 patients in the 14-day cohort:
- 8 patients had central MRD samples
- 5 of 8 patients (
62.5% ) achieved MRD conversion (MRD+ to undetectable).
Corporate
On January 9, 2026, the Company announced the closing of a private placement (the "January 2026 PIPE Financing") with gross proceeds of up to
- Series A warrants terminate on January 8, 2031
- Series B warrants terminate 30 days after the Company announces dosing of the fifth patient in the Phase 2 clinical trial in CLL, subject to conditions defined in the financing agreement
- Series C warrants terminate on January 8, 2027.
Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results
For the year ended December 31, 2025, Curis reported a net loss of
Revenues, net were
Research and development expenses were
General and administrative expenses were
Gain on release of liability related to sale of future royalties associated with sale of assets was the result of the sale of Erivedge. In the fourth quarter 2025, the Company recognized a non-cash
Other expense, net was
As of December 31, 2025, Curis's cash and cash equivalents totaled
Cash Runway Guidance
Curis believes its cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2025, together with initial gross proceeds of
Conference Call Information
Curis management will host a conference call today, March 19, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET, to discuss the business update and these financial results.
To access the live conference call, please dial (800)-836-8184 from
About Curis, Inc.
Curis is a biotechnology company focused on the development of emavusertib, an orally available, small molecule IRAK4 and FLT3 inhibitor. Emavusertib is currently being evaluated in the TakeAim Lymphoma Phase 1/2 study (CA-4948-101) of emavusertib in combination with the BTK inhibitor, ibrutinib, in patients with relapsed/refractory primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) and in the TakeAim CLL Phase 2 study (CA-4948-203) of emavusertib in combination with the BTK inhibitor, zanubrutinib, in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The Company's monotherapy and combination studies in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) are substantially complete, with additional funding the Company plans to continue development of emavusertib in AML. Emavusertib has received Orphan Drug Designation from the
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
CURIS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED) (In thousands, except share and per share data)
| |||||||
Three Months Ended December 31, | Twelve Months Ended December 31, | ||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||
Revenues, net | $ 1,138 | $ 3,345 | $ 9,443 | $ 10,908 | |||
Operating expenses: | |||||||
Cost of royalties | - | 17 | 45 | 98 | |||
Research and development | 5,825 | 8,968 | 28,254 | 38,562 | |||
General and administrative | 2,883 | 3,354 | 14,046 | 16,790 | |||
Total operating expenses | 8,708 | 12,339 | 42,345 | 55,450 | |||
Gain on release of liability related to sale of future royalties associated with sale of assets | 27,189 | - | 27,189 | - | |||
Income (loss) from operations | 19,619 | (8,994) | (5,713) | (44,542) | |||
Total other income (expense) | (263) | (624) | (1,869) | 1,153 | |||
Net income (loss) | $ 19,356 | $ (9,618) | $ (7,582) | $ (43,389) | |||
Net loss per common share (basic and diluted) | $ 1.23 | $ (1.25) | $ (0.58) | $ (6.88) | |||
Weighted average common shares (basic and diluted) | 15,747,068 | 7,671,226 | 13,164,032 | 6,306,284 | |||
CURIS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED) (In thousands)
| |||||||
December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||||||
ASSETS | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 5,061 | $ 19,997 | ||||
Restricted cash | 544 | 544 | |||||
Accounts receivable | - | 3,349 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 3,427 | 4,999 | |||||
Property and equipment, net | 62 | 231 | |||||
Operating lease right-of-use asset | 1,890 | 3,163 | |||||
Goodwill | 8,982 | 8,982 | |||||
Total assets | $ | 19,966 | $ 41,265 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) | |||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 12,886 | $ 10,135 | ||||
Operating lease liability | 1,618 | 2,954 | |||||
Liability related to the sale of future royalties, net | - | 34,174 | |||||
Total liabilities | 14,504 | 47,263 | |||||
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) | 5,462 | (5,998) | |||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit) | $ | 19,966 | $ 41,265 | ||||
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