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Generate Biomedicines, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

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Generate Biomedicines (NASDAQ: GENB) reported Q1 2026 results and clinical progress on May 7, 2026. Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaled $516.6M as of March 31, 2026, reflecting $369.3M net IPO proceeds. Revenue was $7.2M; net loss was $61.7M. SOLAIRIA-1 and SOLAIRIA-2 Phase 3 trials for GB-0895 continue; GB-4362 sites activated with FDA Fast Track designation and mid-2026 dosing expected; GB-5267 first dosing expected in H2 2026. Generate expects cash to fund operations into H1 2028 and may require additional capital for longer-term operations.

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Positive

  • Cash position of $516.6M as of March 31, 2026
  • Received $369.3M net proceeds from IPO on March 2, 2026
  • GB-4362 has activated trial sites and holds FDA Fast Track designation
  • GB-0895 advancing in Phase 3 (SOLAIRIA-1 and SOLAIRIA-2) and Phase 1b for COPD

Negative

  • Revenue declined to $7.2M from $8.8M year-over-year
  • Net loss widened to $61.7M from $44.3M year-over-year
  • R&D spend rose to $57.8M (up from $46.8M), increasing cash burn
  • Generate expects to require additional capital beyond current runway

News Market Reaction – GENB

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Market Context

The stock dropped -11.2% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite the cash bu...
Analysis

The stock dropped -11.2% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite the cash build fits an early-stage biotech facing rising expenses and widening losses. GENB reported a quarterly net loss of $61.7 million and net cash used in operating activities of $80.4 million, while collaboration revenue fell to $7.2 million. At the same time, the platform advanced with Phase 3 work in severe asthma and oncology programs. Sustained downside risk would center on burn rate versus the current $516.6 million cash position and execution on clinical milestones.

Key Figures

Cash & securities: $516.6 million Prior cash & securities: $221.5 million IPO net proceeds: $369.3 million +5 more
8 metrics
Cash & securities $516.6 million Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as of March 31, 2026
Prior cash & securities $221.5 million Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as of December 31, 2025
IPO net proceeds $369.3 million Net proceeds from IPO completed on March 2, 2026
Revenue $7.2 million Quarter ended March 31, 2026; vs. $8.8 million in Q1 2025
R&D expenses $57.8 million Quarter ended March 31, 2026; vs. $46.8 million in Q1 2025
G&A expenses $13.5 million Quarter ended March 31, 2026; vs. $10.1 million in Q1 2025
Net loss $61.7 million Quarter ended March 31, 2026; vs. $44.3 million in Q1 2025
Net cash used in operations $80.4 million Quarter ended March 31, 2026; vs. $53.2 million in Q1 2025

Key Terms

phase 3 clinical trials, phase 1b, fda fast track designation, car t, +3 more
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phase 3 clinical trials medical
"SOLARIA-1 AND SOLARIA-2 Phase 3 clinical trials for GB-0895 (anti-TSLP)..."
Phase 3 clinical trials are large, late-stage studies that test a drug or medical treatment in hundreds to thousands of patients to confirm it is safe and effective and to compare it with existing options. Investors care because positive results are a key step toward regulatory approval and commercial sales, reducing uncertainty much like a full dress rehearsal before a product launch; negative results can sharply reduce a program’s value.
phase 1b medical
"and a Phase 1b trial is ongoing in COPD."
"Phase 1b" is an early stage in testing a new medical treatment or vaccine, where it is given to a small group of people to evaluate its safety and determine the right dose. For investors, this phase signals progress in development, indicating the treatment is advancing through initial safety checks, which can influence expectations for future success and potential market impact.
fda fast track designation regulatory
"This program has received FDA Fast Track designation."
FDA Fast Track designation is a U.S. regulatory status that gives a drug or treatment a faster, more interactive path through development and review because it targets a serious condition with unmet medical need. Think of it as a “fast lane” at the agency that can speed up testing and paperwork, potentially shortening the time to market; for investors, that can lower development risk and accelerate potential revenue, though it does not guarantee approval.
car t medical
"Generate's GB-5267 (MUC16 armored CAR T) program, developed in collaboration..."
CAR T is a type of immunotherapy that reprograms a patient’s own white blood cells to recognize and attack cancer cells, like giving immune cells a custom GPS to find and destroy tumors. It matters to investors because CAR T therapies can offer durable responses for hard-to-treat cancers, but they also involve complex manufacturing, high costs, regulatory hurdles and market access challenges that affect a company’s revenue potential and risk profile.
muc16 medical
"Generate's GB-5267 (MUC16 armored CAR T) program, developed in collaboration..."
MUC16 is a gene that makes a very large, sticky cell-surface protein commonly measured in medicine as the blood marker CA‑125; that protein helps form protective coatings on cells and is often shed into the bloodstream by certain tumors. Investors watch it because changes in its blood levels are used to detect and monitor some cancers and because the protein itself is a direct target for diagnostics and drug development—like a visible flag on diseased cells that companies can measure or aim at.
mmae medical
"Generate's GB-4362 (MMAE neutralizer) program has activated clinical trial sites..."
MMAE (monomethyl auristatin E) is a potent synthetic cell‑killing molecule commonly used as the toxic “payload” attached to antibodies in targeted cancer treatments called antibody‑drug conjugates. For investors, MMAE matters because its potency, safety profile, manufacturing complexity and patent status directly affect a therapy’s effectiveness, side effects and commercial viability—think of it as the engine in a guided missile that must be powerful but precisely delivered to avoid collateral damage.
ipo financial
"reflects $369.3 million in net proceeds from Generate's IPO, which was completed..."
An initial public offering (IPO) is the process by which a private company sells its shares to the public for the first time, making its ownership available on the stock market. This allows the company to raise money from a wide range of investors to fund growth or other goals. For investors, an IPO offers a chance to buy into a company early in its public journey, potentially benefiting if the company grows in value.
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  • SOLAIRIA-1 AND SOLAIRIA-2 Phase 3 clinical trials for GB-0895 (anti-TSLP) continue to advance
  • Clinical trial sites activated for GB-4362 (MMAE neutralizer); first patient dosing is expected in mid-2026; program has received FDA Fast Track designation 
  • First patient dosing is expected in the second half of 2026 for GB-5267 (MUC16 armored CAR T); developed in collaboration with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center 
  • Approximately $516.6 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as of March 31, 2026 

SOMERVILLE, Mass., May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Generate Biomedicines, Inc. (NASDAQ: GENB) ("Generate") today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, and highlighted progress across its clinical portfolio. 

"We saw strong progress in the first quarter across our clinical pipeline, next generation of therapeutic programs, and advancing our platform," said Mike Nally, chief executive officer of Generate Biomedicines, Inc. "We are advancing GB-0895 in Phase 3 for severe asthma and Phase 1b for COPD. In oncology, we expect to progress two clinical trials this year with GB-4362, an MMAE neutralizer, and GB-5267, a MUC16 CAR T developed with Roswell Park. Together, these programs reflect the breadth of our clinical portfolio across therapeutic areas, modalities, and both wholly owned and partnered programs." 

Recent Progress
Generate continues to advance its generative biology platform, applying its capabilities across therapeutic areas and modalities to advance programs into the clinic. 

In inflammation and immunology, Generate's GB-0895 (anti-TSLP) program continues to advance, with Phase 3 clinical trials underway in severe asthma with its global SOLAIRIA-1 and SOLAIRIA-2 replicate studies, and a Phase 1b trial is ongoing in COPD. 

In oncology, Generate's GB-4362 (MMAE neutralizer) program has activated clinical trial sites, and the first patient is expected to be dosed in mid-2026. This program has received FDA Fast Track designation. 

Generate's GB-5267 (MUC16 armored CAR T) program, developed in collaboration with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, is expected to dose the first patient in the second half of 2026 in a Phase 1 clinical trial in solid tumors, initially targeting ovarian cancer. 

Financial Results
Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities were $516.6 million as of March 31, 2026, compared with $221.5 million as of December 31, 2025. The cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as of March 31, 2026, reflects $369.3 million in net proceeds from Generate's IPO, which was completed on March 2, 2026. Generate believes its existing cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities will be sufficient to fund its operations into the first half of 2028. Generate expects to require additional capital to support long-term operations.  

Revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, was $7.2 million, compared with $8.8 million for the same period in 2025. This revenue reflects developments in the ongoing Amgen and Novartis research programs. 

Research and development expenses were $57.8 million for the quarter, compared with $46.8 million for the same period in 2025. The increase was primarily driven by continued investment in the GB-0895 Phase 3 program in severe asthma, as well as by an increase in personnel-related costs, offset by a decrease in external discovery and other program related costs. 

General and administrative expenses were $13.5 million for the quarter, compared with $10.1 million for the same period in 2025. The increase was primarily driven by an increase in stock-based compensation and professional fees associated with operating as a public company following Generate's initial public offering in February 2026. 

Net loss was $61.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared with $44.3 million for the same period in 2025, which includes non-cash stock-based compensation expense of $6.4 million and $4.7 million, respectively.

Net cash used in operating activities was $80.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared with $53.2 million for the same period in 2025. 

About Generate:Biomedicines 
Generate (NASDAQ: GENB) is a clinical-stage generative biology company founded at the intersection of machine learning, biological engineering, and medicine, advancing a new era of programmable biology to engineer better medicines for patients, faster. The Generate Platform integrates computational design with large-scale biological experimentation, enabling the creation of novel, optimized therapeutics that address historically undruggable and hard-to-drug targets, as well as known targets in new and more effective ways. The platform has enabled the generation of a broad pipeline of therapies across multiple therapeutic areas and protein-based modalities, addressing health challenges out of reach of traditional approaches. Founded in 2018, Generate is leading a fundamental shift from drug discovery to drug generation. Learn more at www.generatebiomedicines.com or follow us on X, LinkedIn, and YouTube.  

Digital Media Disclosure  
From time to time Generate has used, or expects in the future to use, its investor website (investors.generatebiomedicines.com), the Generate LinkedIn account (linkedin.com/company/generate-biomedicines), and the Generate X account (@generate_biomed) as a means of disclosing information to the public in a broad, non-exclusionary manner, including for purposes of the SEC's Regulation Fair Disclosure (Reg FD). Accordingly, investors should monitor the investor website and these social media channels in addition to news releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, and webcasts, as the information posted on them could be material to investors. 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements 
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this news release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding Generate's expectations relating to the advancement of its product candidates; the initiation, timing, progress, and results of its clinical trials; the potential of its generative biology platform; and its expected cash runway. In some cases, the forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as "may," "will," "should," "would," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "could," "intend," "target," "project," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," or "continue," or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions.

These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, risks and uncertainties related to: Generate's ability to successfully develop and obtain regulatory approval for its product candidates; the initiation, design, progress, timing, and results of preclinical studies and clinical trials; Generate's ability to obtain, maintain, and enforce intellectual property protection; Generate's dependence on third parties for the manufacture and development of its product candidates; the impact of competitive products and technologies; Generate's ability to replicate positive results from earlier preclinical studies or clinical trials in current or future clinical trials; Generate's ability to demonstrate that its product candidates are safe and effective for their proposed indications; Generate's ability to obtain additional capital to fund its operations; and general economic, industry, and market conditions. 

Additional information on these and other risks and uncertainties that could affect Generate's business, financial condition, and results of operations is included in Generate's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. 

The forward-looking statements in this news release are made as of the date hereof, and Generate undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release, except as required by applicable law. 

Generate Media Contact  
Megan McLaughlin  
pr@generatebiomedicines.com 

 

GENERATE BIOMEDICINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share and per share data) (unaudited)




As of
March
 31,



As of
December
 31,




2026



2025


Assets







Current assets:







Cash and cash equivalents


$

160,575



$

121,650


Marketable securities



356,066




99,848


Restricted cash and cash equivalents (VIE)



-




339


Prepaid expenses and other current assets



18,749




12,528


Total current assets



535,390




234,365


Property and equipment, net



27,837




29,151


Operating lease right-of-use assets



57,765




59,860


Other assets



4,745




6,806


Total assets


$

625,737



$

330,182


Liabilities, convertible preferred stock, non-controlling
interest and stockholders' deficit







Current liabilities:







Accounts payable


$

7,617



$

3,837


Accrued expenses and other current liabilities



19,267




42,164


Deferred revenue – current



17,244




21,194


Current portion of finance lease liabilities



3,883




4,311


Operating lease liabilities – current



10,378




10,697


Total current liabilities



58,389




82,203


Non-current liabilities:







Warrant to purchase convertible preferred stock



-




1,205


Finance lease liabilities, net of current portion



2,221




2,908


Deferred revenue – non-current



1,238




4,511


Operating lease liabilities – non-current



49,088




50,610


Other long term liabilities



-




116


Total liabilities



110,936




141,553


Commitments and contingencies







Convertible preferred stock



-




811,826


Non-controlling interest



-




(7,232)


Stockholders' equity (deficit):







Common stock, $0.001 par value; 500,000,000
and 200,456,735 shares authorized as of March 31, 2026 and
December 31, 2025 respectively; 128,192,484 and
33,116,957 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 
2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively



128




33


Additional paid-in capital



1,252,388




60,189


Accumulated other comprehensive income



24




106


Accumulated deficit



(737,739)




(676,293)


Total stockholders' equity (deficit)



514,801




(615,965)


Total liabilities, convertible preferred stock, non-controlling
   interests and stockholders' equity (deficit)


$

625,737



$

330,182


 

 GENERATE BIOMEDICINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(in thousands, except share and per share data) (unaudited)




Three Months Ended
March
 31,




2026



2025


Collaboration revenue


$

7,224



$

8,818


Operating expenses:







Research and development



57,812




46,825


General and administrative



13,524




10,147


Total operating expenses



71,336




56,972


Loss from operations



(64,112)




(48,154)


Other income (expense), net







Change in fair value of convertible preferred stock warrant liability



(363)





Interest expense



(182)




(368)


Interest income



2,913




4,281


Foreign currency exchange loss



58




(17)


Other expense







Total other income (expense), net



2,426




3,896


Loss before provision for income taxes



(61,686)




(44,258)


Provision for income taxes



(28)




(56)


Net loss



(61,714)




(44,314)


Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests



(268)




(2,629)


Net loss attributable to Generate Biomedicines, Inc. stockholders



(61,446)




(41,685)


Convertible preferred stock accrued dividends



(7,749)




(11,592)


Net loss attributable to Generate Biomedicines, Inc. common stockholders


$

(69,195)



$

(53,277)


 

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FAQ

How long will Generate Biomedicines (GENB) cash support operations after Q1 2026?

Generate expects existing cash to fund operations into the first half of 2028. According to Generate, the $516.6M cash balance includes $369.3M net IPO proceeds and management still expects to need additional capital for longer-term operations.

What did Generate report for Q1 2026 revenue and net loss for GENB?

Revenue for Q1 2026 was $7.2M and net loss was $61.7M. According to Generate, revenue reflects work with Amgen and Novartis while the larger loss reflects higher R&D and public-company costs after the IPO.

What is the clinical status of GB-0895 (anti-TSLP) for GENB as of May 7, 2026?

GB-0895 is in Phase 3 for severe asthma (SOLAIRIA-1 and SOLAIRIA-2) and in a Phase 1b COPD trial. According to Generate, both SOLAIRIA replicate studies are underway and the COPD trial is ongoing.

When will Generate begin dosing patients in the GB-4362 and GB-5267 trials (GENB)?

Generate expects first patient dosing for GB-4362 in mid-2026 and for GB-5267 in the second half of 2026. According to Generate, GB-4362 has activated sites and GB-5267 is a collaboration with Roswell Park targeting ovarian cancer initially.

What drove the increase in Generate's R&D and G&A expenses in Q1 2026 for GENB?

R&D rose to $57.8M mainly due to GB-0895 Phase 3 investment and personnel costs; G&A rose to $13.5M from higher stock-based compensation and public-company fees. According to Generate, IPO-related costs and program advancement drove the increases.