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Geron Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Recent Business Highlights

Quarterly profitability accompanied lower spending guidance, while the myelofibrosis development program suffered a trial discontinuation.

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Geron (Nasdaq: GERN) reported third-quarter 2026 RYTELO net product revenue of $60.1 million, up from the prior quarter. Revenue increased 5% sequentially, while demand rose 10%. Net income was $1.4 million, versus an $18.4 million loss a year earlier.

Geron reiterated expected 2026 RYTELO revenue at the mid-to-high end of $220 million to $240 million and lowered expected operating expenses to $220 million–$230 million from $230 million–$240 million. Cash, restricted cash and marketable securities totaled approximately $339.4 million at September 30.

A staged European launch began for eligible patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, a blood cancer; Geron expects availability in Germany by year-end and France in 2027. The Phase 3 IMpactMF trial was discontinued after its independent monitoring committee recommended stopping because it was unlikely to meet its primary overall-survival endpoint.

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  • Moderate pointRYTELO Q3 2026 net revenue reached $60.1 million, up 5% sequentially versus $47.2 million a year earlier.
  • Moderate pointRYTELO demand increased 10% in Q3 2026 compared with Q2 2026.
  • Moderate pointOrdering accounts increased roughly 8% in Q3 2026 to approximately 1,700.
  • Moderate pointQ3 2026 net income reached $1.4 million, versus an $18.4 million loss; EPS improved to $0.00 from negative $0.03.
  • Moderate pointQ3 operating income reached $5.799 million, versus a $13.887 million operating loss a year earlier.
  • Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Geron lowered expected 2026 operating expenses to $220 million–$230 million from $230 million–$240 million.
  • Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.European launch began; Geron expects availability in Germany by year-end 2026 and France in 2027.
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  • Minor pointQ3 research and development expenses fell to $12.709 million from $21.070 million a year earlier.
  • Minor pointQ3 selling, general and administrative expenses fell to $35.702 million from $39.001 million a year earlier.
  • Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Geron reiterated expected 2026 RYTELO revenue at the mid-to-high end of $220 million–$240 million.
  • Minor pointCash, restricted cash and marketable securities rose to approximately $339.4 million from $326.9 million at June 30.
  • Minor pointNine-month product revenue rose to $169.358 million from $135.610 million in 2025.
  • Minor pointNine-month net loss narrowed to $18.972 million from $54.638 million; loss per share improved to $0.03 from $0.08.
  • Minor pointQ3 interest expense declined to $7.207 million from $8.644 million a year earlier.
  • Minor pointNine-month interest expense declined to $21.500 million from $25.360 million in 2025.
  • Minor pointRetrospective real-world imetelstat evidence in lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes was consistent with IMerge.
  • Minor pointPost-hoc pooled IMerge analysis suggests early transient blood-cell reductions may predict better therapeutic response.

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  • Major pointPhase 3 IMpactMF was discontinued after monitoring committee advice that the primary overall-survival endpoint was unlikely to be met.
  • Minor pointQ3 cost of goods sold rose to $6.051 million from $1.043 million, primarily from non-cash inventory-related expenses.
  • Minor pointNine-month cost of goods sold rose to $16.983 million from $3.439 million in 2025.
  • Minor pointQ3 interest income declined to $3.025 million from $4.264 million a year earlier.
  • Minor pointNine-month interest income declined to $9.417 million from $14.072 million in 2025.
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Key Figures

RYTELO net product revenue: $60.1 million Quarter-over-quarter revenue growth: 5% Demand growth: 10% +3 more
RYTELO net product revenue
$60.1 million
Q3 2026
Quarter-over-quarter revenue growth
5%
RYTELO net product revenue, Q3 2026 compared with Q2 2026
Demand growth
10%
Q3 2026 compared with Q2 2026
2026 RYTELO revenue guidance
$220 million to $240 million
Reiterated at the mid-to-high end of the range
2026 operating expense guidance
$220 million to $230 million
Lowered from the prior range of $230 million to $240 million
Net income
$1.4 million
Q3 2026, compared with a net loss of $18.4 million in Q3 2025

Previous Earnings Reports

3 past events · Latest: Aug 05
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  1. Aug 05

    Q2 2026 earnings

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    RYTELO revenue reached $57.5 million; 2026 revenue and expense guidance were reiterated.

  2. May 06

    Q1 2026 earnings

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    RYTELO revenue was $51.8 million, and the company reported a reduced net loss.

  3. Nov 05

    Q3 2025 earnings

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    RYTELO revenue was $47.2 million, compared with $28.2 million a year earlier.

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Key Terms

primary endpoint, post-hoc analysis, cytopenias, telomerase inhibitor, +1 more
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primary endpoint medical
"unlikely to meet the primary endpoint of overall survival"
The primary endpoint is the single main result a clinical study is designed to measure to decide if a treatment works, like the finish line in a race that tells you who won. Investors care because meeting or missing this goal drives regulatory decisions, future sales expectations and stock value — it turns trial data into a clear yes-or-no signal about a drug’s commercial prospects.
post-hoc analysis medical
"an updated post-hoc analysis of the Phase 2 IMbark study"
Post-hoc analysis is an examination of data carried out after an experiment, trial, or reporting period to look for patterns or explanations that were not specified beforehand. It matters to investors because such findings can suggest new opportunities or risks but are more likely to be chance results than preplanned conclusions, so they require independent confirmation before being treated as reliable — like noticing a pattern on a map after a trip and then testing it on the next journey.
cytopenias medical
"transient cytopenias observed early in treatment"
Cytopenias are reductions in one or more types of blood cells — red cells, white cells or platelets — that can lead to anemia, infection risk or bleeding problems. For investors, cytopenias matter because they are common safety signals in clinical trials and marketed therapies; persistent or severe cytopenias can force dose changes, regulatory restrictions, or product withdrawals, affecting a drug’s commercial prospects and a company’s valuation.
telomerase inhibitor medical
"RYTELO is a first-in-class treatment that works by inhibiting telomerase enzymatic activity"
A telomerase inhibitor is a drug that blocks telomerase, an enzyme some cells use to keep protective caps on the ends of their chromosomes so they can keep dividing. Investors care because blocking this enzyme can slow or stop growth of certain cancers and affect drug development value, much like cutting off a plant’s water supply to stop it from spreading; success or failure in trials and regulatory approval can strongly affect a company’s future revenue and stock.
chemistry, manufacturing, and controls technical
"lower clinical and chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC) costs"
Chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC) is the detailed documentation of how a drug or medical product is made, tested, and kept consistent — like a recipe, factory checklist, and quality-control plan combined. Investors care because strong CMC means regulators are more likely to approve the product and the company can reliably scale production, while weak or incomplete CMC raises the risk of approval delays, production problems, extra costs, or recalls.

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Achieved $60.1 million in RYTELO® (imetelstat) net product revenue in Q3 2026, an increase of 5% compared to Q2 2026

Reiterated 2026 RYTELO net product revenue at the mid-to-high end of the $220 million to $240 million range; lowered 2026 total operating expenses range to $220 million to $230 million

Initiated gated commercial launch to expand RYTELO access to eligible LR-MDS patients in targeted European markets, with availability expected in Germany by end of year  

Ended Q3 2026 with cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities of $339 million

Company to host conference call and webcast today, November 4, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Nov. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Geron Corporation (Nasdaq: GERN), a hematology-focused commercial stage biopharmaceutical company pursuing more meaningful moments for people living with blood cancer, today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2026 and recent business highlights.

“Another quarter of strong RYTELO demand growth reinforces our confidence in the LR-MDS commercial opportunity and our ability to reach more second-line patients. Increased demand growth is being driven by the community practices which, in our view, indicates the potential for RYTELO to have a long growth runway in the U.S.,” said Harout Semerjian, President and Chief Executive Officer of Geron. “Outside the U.S. there is a clear opportunity for us to serve more patients and create additional value by broadening RYTELO’s access. As such, we have initiated a gated commercial launch to bring RYTELO to targeted EU markets with availability in Germany expected by the end of the year. Expanding access to therapies, along with pursing opportunistic innovation, is a key part of building a leading hematology company.”

Recent Business Highlights

  • Reported RYTELO net product revenue of $60.1 million in the third quarter of 2026.
    • Grew RYTELO demand by 10% in the third quarter 2026, compared to the second quarter 2026.
    • Increased ordering accounts by roughly 8% in the third quarter 2026 to approximately 1,700.
  • Initiated a gated commercial launch to bring RYTELO to eligible LR-MDS patients in targeted European markets. RYTELO is expected to be available in Germany later this year and France in 2027.
  • Exhibited three posters at the Society of Hematologic Oncology (SOHO) 2026 Annual Meeting, including real-world evidence of imetelstat for the treatment of LR-MDS that was generally consistent with the Phase 3 IMerge trial and an updated post-hoc analysis of the Phase 2 IMbark study of imetelstat for the treatment of relapsed/refractory myelofibrosis.1-3
  • Delivered an oral presentation of retrospective real-world evidence of imetelstat in LR-MDS consistent with the IMerge trial along with a poster featuring a post-hoc study from the IMerge trial at the 88th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Hematology (JSH).4-5
  • Provided an oral presentation at the 2026 Annual Meeting of the German, Austrian and Swiss Societies for Hematology and Medical Oncology (DGHO, OeGHO, SGMO, SGH) highlighting post-hoc pooled analysis from the IMerge population that suggests transient cytopenias observed early in treatment may be the result of an on-target effect of imetelstat and may be predictive of a better therapeutic response in LR-MDS patients.6
  • Nominated for the 2026 Prix Galien USA Award for Best Product for Rare/Orphan Diseases for RYTELO in LR-MDS, an award recognizing extraordinary scientific achievements in transforming health and improving lives.
  • Published two manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals highlighting imetelstat’s role in LR-MDS and other hematological diseases:
    • “Overall Survival and Long-Term Outcomes from the Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase III IMerge Trial of Imetelstat for Lower-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes” in Haematologica.7
    • “Combining the Telomerase Inhibitor Imetelstat with the BCL-2 Inhibitor Venetoclax Enhances Apoptosis and Improves Survival in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cellular and Animal Models” in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.8
  • Announced the discontinuation of the Phase 3 IMpactMF trial evaluating imetelstat in JAK inhibitor R/R myelofibrosis based on a recommendation from the independent Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) that the trial was unlikely to meet the primary endpoint of overall survival. There were no new safety signals observed in the trial that change the known safety profile of imetelstat.

Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Cash and Marketable Securities

As of September 30, 2026, Geron had approximately $339.4 million in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and marketable securities, compared to $326.9 million as of June 30, 2026, which provides the Company with cash to fund its operating requirements for the foreseeable future.

Net Income (Loss)

For the three months ended September 30, 2026, the Company reported a net income of $1.4 million, or $0.00 per share, compared to a net loss of $18.4 million, or $0.03 per share, for the three months ended September 30, 2025. The change in net income (loss) is primarily attributable to increased revenue and continued financial discipline lowering operating expenses across the company.

Revenues

Total product revenue, net for the three months ended September 30, 2026, was $60.1 million, compared to $47.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025.

Costs and Operating Expenses

Total costs and operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2026, were $54.4 million, compared to $61.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025. The decrease is primarily due to lower personnel-related and clinical development expenses, partially offset by non-cash inventory-related expenses.

Cost of goods sold was approximately $6.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared to $1.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, which consisted of costs to manufacture and distribute RYTELO. The increase is primarily due to non-cash inventory-related expenses.

Research and development expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2026, were $12.7 million, compared to $21.1 million for the same period in 2025. The decrease in research and development expenses was primarily a result of lower personnel-related expenses and lower clinical and chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC) costs.

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2026, were $35.7 million, compared to $39.0 million for the same period in 2025. The decrease was primarily due to lower personnel-related expenses.

2026 Financial Guidance

For fiscal year 2026, the Company continues to expect RYTELO net product revenue to be at the mid-to-high end of the $220 million to $240 million range. Geron now expects total operating expenses to be between $220 million and $230 million, down from its prior guidance range of $230 million to $240 million. Total operating expenses include non-cash items such as stock-based compensation expense, amortization of debt discounts and issuance costs, depreciation, and amortization.

Based on current operating plans and assumptions, the Company believes that its existing cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and marketable securities, together with anticipated net revenues from U.S. sales of RYTELO, will be sufficient to fund projected operating requirements for the foreseeable future.

Conference Call

Geron will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, to discuss business updates and third quarter 2026 financial results.

A live webcast of the conference call will be available through the Investors section of the Company’s website at www.geron.com. A replay of the webcast will be archived and available on the Company's website.

1. Data presented at the Society of Hematologic Oncology (SOHO) 2026 Annual Meeting: Thomas J, et al. “Early Real-World Use and Hematologic Outcomes With Imetelstat in Patients With Myelodysplastic Syndromes: Insights From a United States Community Oncology Chart Review.” Poster #MDS-775. September 9-12, 2026; Houston, TX, USA & Online 
2. Data presented at the Society of Hematologic Oncology (SOHO) 2026 Annual Meeting: Kuykendall AT, et al. “Updated Analysis of Overall Survival With Imetelstat in Relapsed or Refractory Myelofibrosis from IMbark Versus Real-World Data, and Assessment of Real-World Treatment Patterns: Updated Post Hoc Analysis With Extended Follow Up.” Poster #MPN-269. September 9-12, 2026; Houston, TX, USA & Online 
3. Data presented at the Society of Hematologic Oncology (SOHO) 2026 Annual Meeting: Mascarenhas JO, et al. “Correlation Between IL-8 and TNF-Alpha and Overall Survival in Imetelstat-Treated Patients With Myelofibrosis Relapsed or Refractory to a Janus-Associated Kinase Inhibitor in the IMbark Trial.” Poster #MPN-298. September 9-12, 2026; Houston, TX, USA & Online 
4. Data presented at the Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Hematology: Eid J, et al. “Real-World Experience With Imetelstat in Lower-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes: Insights From United States Claims Data.” Oral Presentation #O1-11C-4. October 9-11, 2026; Kyoto, Japan 
5. Data presented at the Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Hematology: Eid J, et al. “Durable Clinical Outcomes With Imetelstat in Korean Patients With Lower-Risk-Myelodysplastic Syndromes.” Poster #P3-12-5. October 9-11, 2026; Kyoto, Japan 
6. Data presented at the Annual Meeting of the German, Austrian and Swiss Societies for Hematology and Medical Oncology: Brauer D, et al. “Telomerase Inhibition With Imetelstat in Patients With Lower-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes: Integrating Molecular Findings, Cytopenias, and Clinical Outcomes.” Oral Presentation #V755. October 9-12, 2026; Vienna, Austria 
 7. Santini V, Komrokji RS, Savona MR, et al. Overall survival and long-term outcomes from the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase III IMerge trial of imetelstat for lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes. Haematologica. 2026 Sep 3. doi: 10.3324/haematol.2026.301456. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42687814.
8. Huang F, Rusbuldt JJ, Luistro L, Colton H, Eid J. Combining the Telomerase Inhibitor Imetelstat with the BCL-2 Inhibitor Venetoclax Enhances Apoptosis and Improves Survival in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cellular and Animal Models. J Clin Med. 2026 Sep 23;15(19):7399. doi: 10.3390/jcm15197399. PMID: 42881859; PMCID: PMC13665851.

About RYTELO (imetelstat)
RYTELO (imetelstat) is an oligonucleotide telomerase inhibitor approved in the U.S. for the treatment of adult patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (LR-MDS) with transfusion-dependent anemia requiring four or more red blood cell units over eight weeks who have not responded to or have lost response to or are ineligible for erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs). It is indicated to be administered as an intravenous infusion over two hours every four weeks.

In addition, RYTELO is approved in the European Union as a monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with transfusion-dependent anemia due to very low, low or intermediate risk myelodysplastic syndromes without an isolated deletion 5q cytogenetic (non-del 5q) abnormality and who had an unsatisfactory response to or are ineligible for erythropoietin-based therapy.

RYTELO is a first-in-class treatment that works by inhibiting telomerase enzymatic activity. Telomeres are protective caps at the end of chromosomes that naturally shorten each time a cell divides. In LR-MDS, abnormal bone marrow cells often express the enzyme telomerase, which rebuilds those telomeres, allowing for uncontrolled cell division. Developed and exclusively owned by Geron, RYTELO is the first and only telomerase inhibitor approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Commission.

Please see RYTELO (imetelstat) full Prescribing Information, including Medication Guide, available at https://pi.geron.com/products/US/pi/rytelo_pi.pdf.

About Geron
Geron is a hematology-focused biopharmaceutical company pursuing more meaningful moments for people living with blood cancer. Because patients cannot wait, we approach our work with urgency, bringing together deep expertise in telomerase biology with patient perspectives and insights from clinical research and real-world care. Our medicine, RYTELO® (imetelstat), is approved in the United States and European Union for certain patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (LR-MDS). Geron is a commercial-stage company with offices in Parsippany, New Jersey and Foster City, California. To learn more, visit www.geron.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Use of Forward-Looking Statements

Except for the historical information contained herein, this press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such statements, include, without limitation, those regarding: (i) Geron’s 2026 financial guidance, including its expected full year 2026 RYTELO net product revenue range and total operating expense range; (ii) Geron being positioned to build in the future on RYTELO demand and net revenue growth, including in 2027; (iii) Geron’s European lower-risk MDS commercial strategy for RYTELO, including its gated commercial launch in targeted European markets and the expected timing of commercial availability in such markets; (iv) Geron’s 2026 priorities, including remaining focused on growing RYTELO net revenue in the U.S., pursuing pathways to bring RYTELO to patients outside of the U.S., remaining financially disciplined, and evaluating opportunistic innovation; (v) the expected timing of initial data from investigator-sponsored and real-world evidence trials focusing on RYTELO’s mechanistic studies, combinations and sequencing, earlier-line use and new settings; (vi) the pooled analysis from the IMerge population that suggests treatment-emergent cytopenias may reflect on-target effects associated with meaningful clinical outcomes, including hemoglobin increases and transfusion independence in LR-MDS; (vii) Geron’s belief that its existing cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and marketable securities, together with anticipated net revenues from U.S. sales of RYTELO, will be sufficient to fund projected operating requirements for the foreseeable future; and (viii) and other statements that are not historical facts, constitute forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties, include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties related to: (a) whether Geron is successful in commercializing RYTELO for the treatment of certain patients with lower-risk MDS with transfusion dependent anemia and achieves market acceptance across the breadth of the eligible patient segments in RYTELO’s approved indication; (b) whether the FDA, European Commission and other regulatory authorities will approve imetelstat for other indications with labeling claims that are necessary or desirable for the successful commercialization of RYTELO and without significant labeling restrictions or requirements in an approved label; (c) Geron’s plans to commercialize RYTELO outside of the U.S., including Geron’s lack of experience selling, marketing and commercializing an approved drug outside of the U.S., Geron’s reliance on third parties to execute its gated European commercial launch, and risks related to country-by-country pricing and reimbursement, distribution, supply chain and other operational requirements of operating outside of the U.S.; (d) Geron’s future opportunities and plans, including the uncertainty of future revenues, expenses and other financial performance and results, and the related risk that Geron may be unable to meet its 2026 financial guidance; (e) whether Geron overcomes potential delays and other adverse impacts that may be caused by enrollment, clinical, safety, efficacy, technical, scientific, intellectual property, manufacturing, supply chain, pricing, coverage and reimbursement, market penetration, regulatory, healthcare or geopolitical challenges in order to obtain and maintain the financial resources for and meet expected timelines and planned milestones; (f) whether regulatory authorities permit the further development of imetelstat on a timely basis, or at all, without any clinical holds; (g) whether any future safety or efficacy results of RYTELO treatment cause its benefit-risk profile to become unacceptable or negatively impact commercialization, regulatory approvals or clinical development; (h) whether imetelstat actually demonstrates disease-modifying activity in patients, including transfusion independence in LR-MDS, and the ability to target the malignant stem and progenitor cells of the underlying disease; (i) whether Geron meets its post-marketing requirements and commitments for RYTELO; (j) whether there are failures or delays in manufacturing or supplying sufficient quantities of RYTELO (imetelstat) or other clinical trial materials that negatively impact commercialization of RYTELO or the conduct and timing of clinical trials; (k) that the expected timing for initial data from investigator-sponsored and real-world evidence trials may be delayed, perhaps significantly; (l) the discontinuation of the Phase 3 IMpactMF trial, including that Geron does not expect to pursue an approval pathway for imetelstat in relapsed/refractory myelofibrosis, will not recover its investment in the trial, and is increasingly dependent on the success of RYTELO in lower-risk MDS; (m) whether Geron stays in compliance with and satisfies its obligations under its debt and synthetic royalty financing agreements; (n) whether Geron successfully manages the changes in its workforce and realizes expected operating expense savings and business efficiencies resulting from its completed strategic restructuring plan; and (o) as it relates to Geron’s belief as to the sufficiency of its cash resources, if Geron does not generate net revenues from commercial sales of RYTELO at the levels it anticipates, if it experiences unforeseen events or chooses to make other investments in its business, or if its assumptions regarding its projected operating expenses are otherwise incorrect, Geron may require additional funding, which may not be available to Geron on commercially-reasonable terms or at all. Additional information on the above risks and uncertainties and additional risks, uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are contained in Geron’s filings and periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the heading “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in such filings and reports, including Geron’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, Geron’s quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2026, and Geron’s upcoming quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, and subsequent filings and reports by Geron. Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made, and the facts and assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements may change. Except as required by law, Geron disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future information, events, or circumstances.

 
GERON CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
        
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands, except per share data) 2026   2025   2026   2025 
 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
  
Revenues:       
Product revenue, net$60,114  $47,167  $169,358  $135,610 
Royalties 76   60   149   256 
Total revenues 60,190   47,227   169,507   135,866 
Costs and operating expenses:       
Cost of goods sold 6,051   1,043   16,983   3,439 
Research and development 12,709   21,070   49,695   57,884 
Selling, general and administrative 35,702   39,001   109,990   117,588 
Restructuring charges (71)  -   (622)  - 
Total costs and operating expenses 54,391   61,114   176,046   178,911 
Income (loss) from operations 5,799   (13,887)  (6,539)  (43,045)
Interest income 3,025   4,264   9,417   14,072 
Interest expense (7,207)  (8,644)  (21,500)  (25,360)
Other income (expense), net (267)  (161)  (350)  (305)
Net income (loss)$1,350  $(18,428) $(18,972) $(54,638)
        
Net income (loss) per share:       
Basic$0.00  $(0.03) $(0.03) $(0.08)
Diluted$0.00  $(0.03) $(0.03) $(0.08)
        
Weighted-average common shares:       
Basic 672,293   667,102   670,799   666,397 
Diluted 674,052   667,102   670,799   666,397 
        


     
     
GERON CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
     
     
  September 30,
2026
 December 31,
2025
(in thousands) (Unaudited) (Note 1)
     
Current assets:    
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $71,071 $79,440
Current marketable securities  217,300  280,359
Other current assets  180,371  160,472
Total current assets  468,742  520,271
     
Noncurrent marketable securities  50,999  41,289
Property and equipment, net  1,106  884
Deposits and other assets  6,259  8,096
Total assets $527,106 $570,540
     
Current liabilities $74,248 $111,542
Noncurrent liabilities  226,163  233,126
Stockholders’ equity  226,695  225,872
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $527,106 $570,540
     
Note 1: Derived from audited financial statements included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
     

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Dawn Schottlandt
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs
dschottlandt@geron.com


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What were Geron's Q3 2026 RYTELO sales and earnings?

Geron reported $60.1 million in RYTELO net product revenue and $1.4 million in net income for Q3 2026. Product revenue was $47.2 million a year earlier, when Geron recorded an $18.4 million net loss. Earnings per share were $0.00, compared with a loss of $0.03.

What is Geron's updated 2026 financial guidance?

Geron expects RYTELO net product revenue at the mid-to-high end of $220 million to $240 million and operating expenses of $220 million to $230 million. The revenue outlook was reiterated, while the expense range was reduced from $230 million to $240 million.

Did Geron's discontinued IMpactMF trial reveal new safety concerns?

The Phase 3 IMpactMF trial showed no new safety signals that change imetelstat's known safety profile. The trial evaluated imetelstat in myelofibrosis that was relapsed or refractory to JAK inhibitors, meaning it had returned or had not responded to those treatments.

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