Evotec Reports Third Quarter and Nine-Month 2026 Results: Building Growth Momentum Toward 2030 Goals
Nine-month revenue fell 13.1%, despite improved third-quarter profitability and 24% growth in base-business net sales.
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Evotec (NASDAQ: EVO) reported third-quarter revenue of €164.9 million, essentially unchanged from the prior-year quarter, as its adjusted operating loss narrowed. Adjusted EBITDA, an adjusted earnings measure before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, improved to -€1.6 million from -€15.0 million. Nine-month revenue fell 13.1% to €465.0 million, while adjusted EBITDA deteriorated to -€44.3 million from -€16.9 million.
Evotec reaffirmed full-year revenue guidance of approximately €570–€610 million and adjusted EBITDA of approximately -€105 million to -€70 million. Its 2030 framework targets around €1 billion in revenue. Horizon delivered more than 20% of its €75 million annual savings target by September. Vertex selected Just – Evotec Biologics to manufacture povetacicept commercially. Quarter-end liquidity was €400.9 million. Joanna Holbrook became chief scientific officer on November 1, 2026; the strategic review remains ongoing.
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Positive
- Moderate pointThird-quarter adjusted EBITDA improved to -€1.6 million from -€15.0 million a year earlier.
- Moderate pointD&PD base-business net sales increased 24% year over year in the first nine months of 2026.
- Moderate pointVertex selected Just – Evotec Biologics for commercial manufacturing of povetacicept at J.POD Redmond.
- Moderate pointHorizon delivered more than 20% of its €75 million annual run-rate savings target by September.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Evotec targets around €1 billion revenue by 2030, with potential additional upside.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Adjusted EBITDA margin targets are 20% by end-2028 and above 20% by end-2030.
10 minor points
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Evotec expects Horizon completion by end-2027, with approximately half of planned workforce reductions implemented.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Site consolidation targets three closures by year-end 2026 and the fourth in first-quarter 2027.
- Minor pointJust – Evotec Biologics third-quarter revenue increased 9.4% to €44.8 million year over year.
- Minor pointJust – Evotec Biologics quarterly adjusted EBITDA improved to -€0.6 million from -€5.5 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointD&PD quarterly adjusted EBITDA improved to -€1.0 million from -€9.5 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointNine-month R&D expenses decreased to €29.7 million from €42.3 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointJST-018, developed under the U.S. Department of War program, entered Phase 1 in September 2026.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Jazz initiated Phase 1 for an Evotec collaboration candidate; Evotec is eligible for milestone payments.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Odyssey collaboration provides milestone eligibility tied to successful delivery of validated drug-discovery starting points.
- Minor pointCommercial activity included customer-base growth, higher proposal activity, faster turnaround and an expanding partnership opportunity pipeline.
Negative
- Moderate pointNine-month Group revenue declined 13.1% to €465.0 million from €535.1 million a year earlier.
- Moderate pointNine-month adjusted Group EBITDA deteriorated to -€44.3 million from -€16.9 million a year earlier.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Reaffirmed full-year guidance anticipates an adjusted EBITDA loss of approximately €70–€105 million.
- Minor pointD&PD nine-month revenue fell 11.2% to €348.0 million, primarily reflecting lower sales-to-revenue conversion.
- Minor pointD&PD nine-month adjusted EBITDA deteriorated to -€25.5 million from -€18.8 million a year earlier.
4 minor points
- Minor pointJust – Evotec Biologics nine-month revenue fell 18.3% to €117.1 million, reflecting a prior-year license sale and delayed activities.
- Minor pointJust – Evotec Biologics nine-month adjusted EBITDA fell to -€18.8 million from positive €1.9 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointD&PD third-quarter revenue declined 2.3% to €120.1 million year over year.
- Minor pointQuarter-end financial position remained one of net debt.
News Explained
Evotec targets an adjusted EBITDA margin of 20 percent by year-end 2028 and above 20 percent by year-end 2030.
Evotec’s third-quarter report sets out a forward-looking 2030 revenue mix: D&PD base business and Just–Evotec Biologics are each expected to contribute about
The framework targets an adjusted EBITDA margin of
Horizon implementation is underway: by
D&PD base-business net sales increased
Key Figures
- Q3 Group revenue
- €164.9 million
- Q3 2026; compared with €163.9 million in Q3 2025
- Q3 adjusted Group EBITDA
- -€1.6 million
- Q3 2026; compared with -€15.0 million in Q3 2025
- Nine-month Group revenue
- €465.0 million
- Nine months ended September 30, 2026; 13.1% year-on-year decline
- Nine-month adjusted Group EBITDA
- -€44.3 million
- Nine months ended September 30, 2026; compared with -€16.9 million in 2025
- FY 2026 Group revenue guidance
- €570–€610 million
- Full-year 2026 outlook reaffirmed
- FY 2026 adjusted Group EBITDA guidance
- -€105 to -€70 million
- Full-year 2026 outlook reaffirmed
- Adjusted EBITDA margin framework
- 20% at YE 2028; above 20% at YE 2030
- 2030 mid-range framework
- Horizon annual run-rate savings
- More than 20% of €75 million
- Delivered by end of September toward the target for end-2027
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- Financial performance: Q3 and nine-month Group revenue of
€164.9 m and€465.0 m , respectively (Q3:€164.2 m , 9M:€477.4 m at CER); adj. Group EBITDA of -€1.6 m and -€44.3 m , respectively (Q3: -€1.7 m , 9M: -€39.1 m at CER) - Robust commercial momentum: Net sales* in D&PD base business increased
24% vs. 9M 2025 accompanied by continued positive development across key commercial indicators. - FY 2026 guidance reaffirmed: Expected Group revenue of
€570 t o€610 m (€595 t o€635 m CER) and adj. Group EBITDA of -€105 t o -€70 m (-€90 t o -€60 m CER). - 2030 framework further detailed: Around
€1 billion in Group revenue by 2030 with further upside potential; adjusted EBITDA margin of20% at YE 2028 and above20% at YE 2030. - Continued progress across differentiated platforms: Evotec confirms selection by Vertex Pharmaceuticals for commercial manufacturing of povetacicept; advancement of orthopoxvirus antibody program into Phase 1 in collaboration with DoW; new collaborations with Plectonic and Odyssey Therapeutics broaden partnered innovation activities.
- Horizon transformation ahead of plan: More than
20% of€75 million annual run-rate savings target delivered by September, already within 20-30% contribution planned for full-year 2026; workforce and footprint measures on track. - Leadership Update: Dr. Joanna Holbrook appointed Chief Scientific Officer, strengthening Evotec's focus on scientific excellence, platform differentiation and partnered innovation.
- Investor and analyst webcast and conference call today: 2 p.m. CET / 1 p.m. GMT / 8 a.m. EST; registration and webcast details below.
Dr. Christian Wojczewski, Chief Executive Officer of Evotec, said:
"During the third quarter and first nine months of 2026, we made encouraging progress across several areas that are important to Evotec's future development. Commercial momentum remained solid, Horizon is delivering ahead of plan and Just – Evotec Biologics is advancing toward commercial-scale manufacturing. Implementation of our strategy is gaining momentum and is increasingly reflected in our performance. Group revenue reached
We also successfully launched several new partnerships based on our technology platforms. Recent examples include Plectonic, where we are exploring new T-cell-engaging approaches in solid tumors. With Odyssey Therapeutics, our AI-enabled discovery platform is supporting drug discovery in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. These collaborations illustrate how we are applying our differentiated scientific capabilities in new areas, creating exciting opportunities with partners."
Selected Business Highlights
Evotec made strong progress across its differentiated platforms and strategic partnerships:
Just – Evotec Biologics (JEB)
- Vertex Pharmaceuticals – Commercial Manufacturing of Povetacicept: Evotec confirms that Just – Evotec Biologics has been selected by Vertex Pharmaceuticals for commercial manufacturing of povetacicept at its J.POD® Redmond facility. The agreement marks an important step in the evolution of JEB's continuous manufacturing platform toward commercial readiness. Evotec is highly confident in its ability to fulfill its commercial manufacturing and supply commitments to Vertex.
- DoW Orthopoxvirus Program – JST-018 Phase 1 Initiated: In September 2026, Evotec announced the initiation of a Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating JST-018, an investigational antibody cocktail developed by Just – Evotec Biologics under the
U.S . Department of War's Accelerated Antibodies Program. Just – Evotec Biologics advanced the program from antibody sequence selection through preclinical development, process development, regulatory submission and cGMP manufacture of clinical trial materials.
Discovery and Preclinical Development (D&PD)
- Jazz Pharmaceuticals – Phase 1 Initiated: Jazz Pharmaceuticals has initiated a Phase 1 clinical trial of a candidate for the potential treatment of narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia. The candidate was discovered through Jazz's sleep disorders collaboration with Evotec. Evotec combined its proprietary virtual screening and generative AI platforms with rational design to identify novel leads, subsequently optimized with the aid of cryoEM and molecular dynamics simulations. Evotec is eligible to milestone payments.
- Plectonic Research Collaboration – Novel Immunotherapy Approaches: In September 2026, Evotec and Plectonic entered a research collaboration combining Evotec's BiTco platform with Plectonic's LOGIBODY® technology to explore new T-cell-engaging approaches for solid tumors. The collaboration will generate preclinical proof-of-concept data to evaluate whether the combined technologies can improve the precision and potency of these approaches.
- Odyssey Therapeutics Research Collaboration – AI-Enabled Drug Discovery: In August 2026, Evotec entered an R&D collaboration combining Odyssey's expertise in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases with Evotec's AI-enabled discovery platform, advanced screening capabilities and proprietary compound libraries. Evotec is eligible to receive milestone payments based on the successful delivery of validated starting points for drug discovery across multiple targets.
Commercial Execution
Commercial momentum and execution continued to strengthen during the third quarter of 2026. Net sales in the D&PD base business, comprising stand alone services and integrated programs, increased by
Horizon Transformation
Horizon is progressing ahead of plan, with structural measures translating into measurable financial and operational improvements. By the end of September, Evotec had delivered more than
Leadership Update
Chief Scientific Officer: Dr. Joanna Holbrook
As announced on October 15, 2026, Dr. Joanna Holbrook has succeeded Dr. Cord Dohrmann as Chief Scientific Officer and member of Evotec's Management Board, effective November 1, 2026.
Bringing more than 25 years of experience as a scientist and R&D leader, Dr. Holbrook will lead Evotec's global scientific strategy, with a focus on strengthening scientific differentiation across discovery and development services, technology platforms and proprietary innovation. Her expertise across data, AI and novel technologies will support Evotec in building integrated solutions to important challenges in drug discovery and helping customers and partners discover and develop new medicines faster and with a greater probability of success.
2030 Mid-Range Framework - Building a Structurally Stronger Business
Evotec is building a more balanced and profitable business, drawing on the distinctive strengths of its component parts. The 2030 framework calls for around
The D&PD base business, comprising standalone services and integrated programs, is expected to contribute approximately
D&PD strategic partnerships and innovation-related activities are expected to contribute approximately
Just – Evotec Biologics is expected to contribute approximately
Profitability is expected to benefit from greater contribution from scalable, higher-margin activities, operating leverage and continued cost efficiency.
Financial Results
Claire Hinshelwood, Chief Financial Officer of Evotec, said:
"Our strong third-quarter performance reflects the positive impact of the commercial investments and Horizon initiatives launched earlier this year. We are now seeing these efforts translate into improved profitability and operational momentum. Looking ahead, our focus remains on converting this momentum into sustainable revenue growth and stronger cash generation, while maintaining disciplined cost management, liquidity oversight, and capital allocation. Today, we are pleased to provide greater transparency into our 2030 financial framework, including the business mix and operational drivers that support a high-quality, diversified platform for future earnings growth."
Group Financials
For the third quarter of 2026, Group revenue amounted to
For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, Group revenue amounted to
-
Evotec closed the third quarter of 2026 with a liquidity position of
Segment Financials (excluding intersegment revenue)
Discovery and Preclinical Development (D&PD)
For the third quarter of 2026, revenue for Discovery & Preclinical Development totaled
-
For the first nine months of 2026, revenue totaled
(-
Just – Evotec Biologics (JEB)
Third quarter 2026 revenue at Just – Evotec Biologics totaled
For the first nine months of 2026, revenue totaled
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Reaffirming Full-Year 2026 Guidance
Evotec confirms its full-year 2026 outlook for Group revenue of approximately
Strategic Review
The strategic evaluation announced in connection with the Company's first quarter 2026 results on May 6, 2026, remains ongoing and continues alongside the implementation of the Horizon transformation program. Additional details regarding the review are available in the Company's Q1 2026 results announcement.
Webcast Details
Evotec will host a webcast and conference call today at 2 p.m. CET / 1 p.m. GMT / 8 a.m. EST.
To join the audio webcast and to access the presentation slides, please register via this link.
The on-demand replay of the webcast will be available under the same link after the event and on our website.
Conference Call Details
To join the conference call, please pre-register via this link. You will receive a confirmation email with dedicated dial-in details such as telephone number, access code and PIN to access the call.
A simultaneous slide presentation for participants dialing in via phone is available under this link.*Net Sales: includes signed work orders, positive change orders and negative change orders
About Evotec SE
Evotec is a life science company pioneering the future of drug discovery and development. By integrating breakthrough science with AI-driven innovation and advanced technologies, Evotec accelerates the journey from concept to cure with greater speed, intelligence and precision. The company's expertise spans small molecules, biologics, cell therapies and associated modalities, supported by proprietary platforms including Molecular Patient Databases, PanOmics and induced pluripotent stem cell-based disease modeling. Through flexible partnering models tailored to customers' needs, Evotec works with all Top 20 pharmaceutical companies, more than 800 biotechnology companies, academic institutions and other healthcare stakeholders. Evotec's offerings range from standalone services to fully integrated research and development programs and long-term strategic partnerships, combining scientific excellence with operational agility. Through Just - Evotec Biologics, the company is redefining biologics development and manufacturing to improve accessibility and affordability. With a portfolio of more than 100 proprietary research and development assets, most of which are co-owned, Evotec focuses on key therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, neurology and immunology. Evotec's global team of around 4,500 experts operates from sites in Europe and the United States, providing complementary technologies and services through a network of synergistic centers of excellence. Learn more at www.evotec.com and follow Evotec on LinkedIn and X at @Evotec.
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements concerning future events, including Evotec's financial results, full-year 2026 outlook, expected commercial conversion, anticipated strategic partnership and milestone contributions, Horizon implementation, expected cost savings, liquidity, financial flexibility and future business performance. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "might," "plan," "potential," "should," "target," "would" and variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on information available to Evotec and on expectations and assumptions considered reasonable by the company at the time the statements were made. No assurance can be given that these expectations will prove correct. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and are based on assumptions and estimates that are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond Evotec's control. Evotec expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this announcement to reflect changes in expectations, events, conditions or circumstances, except as required by applicable law.
Investor Relations and Media Contact
Dr. Sarah Fakih
EVP, Head of Global Communications & Investor Relations
Sarah.Fakih@evotec.com
Key figures of consolidated income statement & segment information
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Three months ended 30 September 2026 |
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Three months ended 30 September 2025 |
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(in € thousands) |
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D&PD |
JEB |
Evotec Group |
|
D&PD |
JEB |
Evotec Group |
|
Revenue |
|
120,086 |
44,840 |
164,926 |
|
122,892 |
40,994 |
163,887 |
|
Intersegment revenue |
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81 |
__ |
__ |
|
166 |
103 |
__ |
|
Costs of revenue |
|
(102,460) |
(42,752) |
(145,130) |
|
(110,909) |
(46,495) |
(157,135) |
|
Gross profit |
|
17,708 |
2,088 |
19,796 |
|
12,150 |
(5,397) |
6,752 |
|
Gross margin |
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14.7 % |
4.7 % |
12.0 % |
|
9.9 % |
(13.1) % |
4.1 % |
|
R&D expenses |
|
(9,344) |
__ |
(9,344) |
|
(12,839) |
(9) |
(12,848) |
|
SG&A expenses |
|
(30,659) |
(8,125) |
(38,784) |
|
(38,036) |
(6,954) |
(44,990) |
|
Other operating income |
|
8,587 |
540 |
9,127 |
|
10,630 |
1,099 |
11,730 |
|
Other operating expense |
|
(4,323) |
(3,586) |
(7,909) |
|
(2,157) |
(3,097) |
(5,254) |
|
Reorganization costs |
|
7,003 |
__ |
7,003 |
|
108 |
__ |
108 |
|
Operating income (loss) |
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(11,029) |
(9,083) |
(20,112) |
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(30,145) |
(14,357) |
(44,502) |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
|
(1,032) |
(600) |
(1,632) |
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(9,498) |
(5,538) |
(15,036) |
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Nine months ended 30 September 2026 |
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Nine months ended 30 September 2025 |
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(in € thousands) |
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D&PD |
JEB |
Evotec Group |
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D&PD |
JEB |
Evotec Group |
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Revenue |
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347,955 |
117,094 |
465,049 |
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391,861 |
143,239 |
535,100 |
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Intersegment revenue |
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287 |
__ |
__ |
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195 |
126 |
__ |
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Costs of revenue |
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(320,426) |
(128,262) |
(448,402) |
|
(338,876) |
(139,432) |
(477,987) |
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Gross profit |
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27,815 |
(11,168) |
16,647 |
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53,180 |
3,933 |
57,114 |
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Gross margin in % |
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8.0 % |
(9.5) % |
3.6 % |
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13.6 % |
2.7 % |
10.7 % |
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R&D expenses |
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(29,682) |
__ |
(29,682) |
|
(42,185) |
(71) |
(42,256) |
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SG&A expenses |
|
(97,155) |
(24,707) |
(121,862) |
|
(115,815) |
(22,585) |
(138,400) |
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Other operating income |
|
29,553 |
1,603 |
31,156 |
|
38,516 |
2,856 |
41,371 |
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Other operating expense |
|
(53,987) |
(5,132) |
(59,119) |
|
(7,224) |
(3,631) |
(10,855) |
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Reorganization costs |
|
(91,922) |
__ |
(91,922) |
|
741 |
__ |
741 |
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Operating income (loss) |
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(215,377) |
(39,405) |
(254,781) |
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(72,786) |
(19,499) |
(92,284) |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
|
(25,470) |
(18,846) |
(44,316) |
|
(18,826) |
1,940 |
(16,886) |
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What business mix does Evotec expect under its 2030 framework?
Evotec expects D&PD base business and Just – Evotec Biologics each to contribute approximately 40% of 2030 Group revenue, with D&PD strategic partnerships and innovation-related activities contributing approximately 20%. The partnership assumptions are risk-adjusted and exclude future royalty income; the biologics contribution includes future, contractually agreed royalties.
What does Evotec include in its D&PD net sales metric?
Evotec's net sales metric includes signed work orders, positive change orders and negative change orders. The D&PD base business comprises standalone services and integrated programs; its net sales increased 24% year over year in the first nine months of 2026.