Enliven Therapeutics Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results and Provides a Business Update
Rhea-AI Summary
Enliven Therapeutics (Nasdaq: ELVN) reported positive initial Phase 1b data for ELVN-001 in relapsed/refractory or intolerant CML and plans to initiate the Phase 3 ENABLE-2 pivotal trial in the second half of 2026. As of the December 22, 2025 cutoff, 60 patients were enrolled and cohort MMR rates by 24 weeks reached 47% (80 mg) and 69% (60/120 mg).
The company held $462.6 million in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities at December 31, 2025, expected to fund operations into the first half of 2029. Management and board changes were completed in late 2025 and early 2026.
Positive
- Phase 1b MMR up to 69% in 60/120 mg cohort by 24 weeks
- Enrollment of 60 patients in initial Phase 1b ENABLE cohorts
- Planned initiation of ENABLE-2 Phase 3 in H2 2026
- $462.6M cash providing runway into first half of 2029
Negative
- Full year net loss $103.7M, up from $89.0M in 2024
- Q4 G&A increased to $13.0M from $6.2M, driven by CEO transition stock comp
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
ELVN was down 0.64% while key biotech peers like DNTH (+2.65%), NUVB (+2.46%), NTLA (+11.97%), RCUS (+16.95%) and ZYME (+3.37%) traded higher, suggesting today’s move was more stock-specific than sector-driven.
Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12 | Q3 2025 earnings | Positive | -0.1% | Reported Q3 2025 results, ENABLE progress, and cash of <b>$477.6M</b> with runway into 2029. |
| Aug 13 | Q2 2025 earnings | Positive | -1.1% | Q2 2025 update with positive ELVN-001 Phase 1 data and <b>$490.5M</b> cash post <b>$230M</b> raise. |
| May 14 | Q1 2025 earnings | Positive | -10.4% | Q1 2025 results showing promising ENABLE data and <b>$289.6M</b> cash runway into late 2027. |
| Mar 13 | FY 2024 earnings | Positive | +2.2% | Q4/FY 2024 update with <b>$313.4M</b> cash and plans for ELVN-001 Phase 1 data in 2025. |
| Nov 13 | Q3 2024 earnings | Positive | -3.4% | Q3 2024 results plus positive ELVN-001 Phase 1 data and cash of <b>$291.8M</b>. |
Earnings and business update releases have generally featured positive clinical and cash runway messages but have more often been followed by modest negative price reactions.
Across recent earnings updates, Enliven has repeatedly highlighted progress for ELVN-001 in CML and maintained a strong cash position, from $291.8M in Q3 2024 to $490.5M in Q2 2025 and $477.6M in Q3 2025, with runway commonly into 2027–2029. These reports also emphasized advancing toward a pivotal Phase 3 trial in 2026. Despite this constructive narrative, most earnings days saw slight share price declines, framing today’s modest pullback against a history of similar reactions.
Historical Comparison
Past earnings and update days for ELVN averaged about -2.57% moves, so today’s modest -0.64% reaction fits within the usual range.
Earnings updates have traced ELVN-001 from early Phase 1 data toward a planned 2026 pivotal Phase 3, while cash balances have steadily supported runway into 2027–2029.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement combines detailed Phase 1b ELVN-001 results, with MMR rates up to 69% and DMR up to 35%, and a strengthened balance sheet of $462.6M supporting runway into the first half of 2029. It extends a multi-quarter story of advancing toward a pivotal Phase 3 CML trial while absorbing sizeable net losses, including $103.7M in 2025. Investors may focus on upcoming 2026 data readouts, FDA alignment on Phase 3 design, and any changes in operating spend or insider activity.
Key Terms
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major molecular response (mmr) medical
deep molecular response (dmr) medical
tyrosine kinase inhibitors (tkis) medical
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Reported positive initial Phase 1b data for ELVN-001 in CML
Initiation of the Phase 3 ENABLE-2 pivotal trial of ELVN-001 expected in the second half of 2026
Key data readout, regulatory interactions, and operational catalysts throughout 2026
Strong balance sheet with
"2025 was a year of meaningful progress as we advanced ELVN-001 toward a Phase 3 pivotal clinical trial," said Rick Fair, Chief Executive Officer of Enliven. "As we move into 2026, we're entering one of the most active and transformative periods in Enliven's history – with an important data readout, key regulatory interactions, and the planned initiation of our ENABLE-2 pivotal trial. We are focused on execution to demonstrate ELVN-001's potential as a best-in-class ATP-competitive inhibitor for people living with CML."
ELVN-001 Program Highlights
ELVN-001 is a potent, highly selective, potentially best-in-class small molecule kinase inhibitor designed to specifically target the BCR::ABL gene fusion, the oncogenic driver for patients with CML.
- The Company announced positive initial Phase 1b data for ELVN-001 in patients with CML.
- As of the cutoff date of December 22, 2025, 60 patients were enrolled in the initial cohorts of the Phase 1b trial. Patients were first enrolled in the 80 mg once daily (QD) cohort. Subsequent patients were randomized to either 60 mg QD or 120 mg QD.
- Patients enrolled were heavily pretreated, consistent with patients from previously reported datasets. In these 60 patients:
53% of patients received four or more unique prior TKIs.67% of patients received prior asciminib and32% received prior ponatinib.
- Despite the heavily pretreated patient population, the efficacy data below, which shows MMR rates by 24 weeks, highlights that ELVN-001 continues to demonstrate the profile of a best-in-class ATP-competitive inhibitor.
Dose (number of patients) | 80 mg QD (n=19) | 60/120 mg QD (n=41) |
Cumulative Major Molecular Response (MMR) | | |
Achieved MMR | | |
Maintained MMR | ||
Deep Molecular Response (DMR) | | |
- Upcoming ELVN-001 Milestones
- Mid-year presentation of additional Phase 1 data from the ongoing ENABLE trial
- Regulatory alignment with the FDA on dose selection and Phase 3 trial design
- Initiation of ENABLE-2, the Phase 3 clinical trial of ELVN-001, in the second half of 2026
Additional Company Updates
- The strength of the ELVN-001 data to-date and the Company's clear path forward to the initiation of its planned Phase 3 pivotal trial and potential commercialization have driven recent leadership and Board changes, including the appointment of Rick Fair as Chief Executive Officer in December 2025 and the addition of Scott Garland to the Board in January 2026.
- These changes underscore Enliven's commitment to aligning experienced leadership and governance with its transition into late-stage development and future commercialization.
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
- Cash Position: As of December 31, 2025, the Company had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaling
$462.6 million - Research and development (R&D) expenses: R&D expenses were
$21.2 million $20.7 million $85.9 million $80.8 million - General and administrative (G&A) expenses: G&A expenses for the fourth quarter of 2025 were
$13.0 million $6.2 million $33.8 million $23.8 million - Net Loss: Enliven reported a net loss of
$29.7 million $23.2 million $103.7 million $89.0 million
About Enliven Therapeutics
Enliven is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of small molecule therapeutics to help people not only live longer, but live better. Enliven aims to address existing and emerging unmet needs with a precision medicine approach that improves survival and enhances overall well-being. Enliven's discovery process combines deep insights into clinically validated biological targets and differentiated chemistry to design potentially first-in-class or best-in-class therapies. Enliven is based in
Forward-Looking Statements
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Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the potential of, and plans regarding, market opportunities, and expectations regarding Enliven's ELVN-001 program; expected milestones for ELVN-001, including the potential timing for the presentation of additional Phase 1 data from the ongoing ENABLE trial, the potential timing of regulatory and operational catalysts including regulatory alignment with the FDA on dose selection and Phase 3 trial design, and potential timing of the initiation of ENABLE-2; statements regarding the potential commercialization of ELVN-001; Enliven's expected cash runway; and statements by Enliven's Chief Executive Officer. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. 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Enliven Therapeutics, Inc. Selected Condensed Consolidated Financial Information (in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited) | ||||||||||
Statements of Operations | Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||
Research and development | $ 21,245 | $ 20,724 | $ 85,856 | $ 80,778 | ||||||
General and administrative | 13,040 | 6,172 | 33,802 | 23,776 | ||||||
Total operating expenses | 34,285 | 26,896 | 119,658 | 104,554 | ||||||
Loss from operations | (34,285) | (26,896) | (119,658) | (104,554) | ||||||
Other income (expense), net | 4,618 | 3,716 | 15,964 | 15,530 | ||||||
Net loss | $ (29,667) | $ (23,180) | $ (103,694) | $ (89,024) | ||||||
Net loss per share, basic and diluted | $ (0.48) | $ (0.46) | $ (1.83) | $ (1.89) | ||||||
Weighted-average shares outstanding, | 62,213 | 49,858 | 56,664 | 47,073 | ||||||
Balance Sheets | December 31, | |||||||||
2025 | 2024 | |||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities | $ 462,621 | $ 313,440 | ||||||||
Restricted cash | — | 54 | ||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 12,257 | 4,633 | ||||||||
Total current assets | 474,878 | 318,127 | ||||||||
Property and equipment, net | 34 | 458 | ||||||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 383 | — | ||||||||
Deferred offering costs | 217 | — | ||||||||
Other long-term assets | 656 | 7,175 | ||||||||
Total assets | $ 476,168 | $ 325,760 | ||||||||
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||||
Accounts payable | $ 2,159 | $ 1,342 | ||||||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 14,409 | 14,573 | ||||||||
Total current liabilities | 16,568 | 15,915 | ||||||||
Total liabilities | 16,568 | 15,915 | ||||||||
Stockholders' equity | 459,600 | 309,845 | ||||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 476,168 | $ 325,760 | ||||||||
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