Incyte Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Incyte and Syndax Pharmaceuticals announced FDA approval of Niktimvo™ (axatilimab-csfr) for treating chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after failure of at least two prior systemic therapies in adults and pediatric patients weighing ≥40 kg. Niktimvo is the first approved anti-CSF-1R antibody targeting inflammation and fibrosis drivers in chronic GVHD.

Key points from the AGAVE-201 study:

• 75% overall response rate within 6 months
• 60% maintained response at 12 months
• 56% achieved ≥7-point improvement in modified Lee Symptom Scale score
• Responses across all affected organs

Niktimvo will be co-commercialized by Incyte and Syndax in the U.S., with launch expected by early Q1 2025.

Incyte (Nasdaq:INCY) has announced its participation in three major investor conferences in September 2024. The company will present at the Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference on September 4 at 12:45 pm (EDT), the Morgan Stanley 22nd Annual Global Healthcare Conference on September 6 at 10:45 am (EDT), and the Cantor Global Healthcare Conference on September 19 at 9:45 am (EDT).

All presentations will be webcast live and can be accessed through Investor.Incyte.com. The webcasts will remain available for replay for 30 days after each event. This series of presentations provides investors with multiple opportunities to gain insights into Incyte's current operations and future prospects.

Incyte (Nasdaq:INCY) has announced the granting of restricted stock unit awards (RSUs) to 19 new employees. The awards, totaling 7,009 shares of the company's common stock, were made under Incyte's 2024 Inducement Stock Incentive Plan. The grants have a date of August 1, 2024, and were approved by the compensation committee of Incyte's board of directors in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). These RSUs are designed to serve as an inducement for new employees joining the company.

The vesting schedule for the RSUs is structured over four years, with 25% of the shares vesting on each anniversary of the vesting commencement date. This vesting is contingent upon the employee's continued service with Incyte on each vesting date.

Incyte (NASDAQ: INCY) reported its Q2 2024 financials, showing a 9% increase in total revenues year-over-year, reaching $1.044 billion.

Key drivers: Jakafi® (ruxolitinib) revenues grew 3% to $706 million, and Opzelura® revenues surged 52% to $122 million. The company completed a $2 billion share repurchase, reflecting confidence in its portfolio.

Incyte's strategic focus is on high-impact clinical programs, with positive Phase 3 results for retifanlimab in SCAC and NSCLC. The acquisition of Escient Pharmaceuticals added promising assets to its R&D pipeline.

However, the company faced a GAAP net loss of $444.6 million for Q2 2024, driven by high R&D expenses, including costs from the Escient acquisition.

Incyte raised the lower end of its full-year Jakafi revenue guidance to $2,710-2,750 million and adjusted R&D expense guidance to reflect ongoing investments.

Incyte (Nasdaq: INCY) will release its Q2 2024 financial results on July 30, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. ET. A conference call and webcast to discuss these results will follow at 8:00 a.m. ET. Domestic participants can dial in at 877-407-3042, while international participants can use 201-389-0864, with the conference ID 13747471. For those unable to attend, a replay will be available for thirty days by dialing 877-660-6853 (U.S.) or 201-612-7415 (international) and using the same conference ID. The live webcast and slides can be accessed at Investor.Incyte.com and will be available for replay for ninety days.

Incyte (Nasdaq: INCY) announced the issuance of restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and stock options to 27 new employees under the 2024 Inducement Stock Incentive Plan. The total RSUs granted represent 14,577 shares, and stock options represent 18,149 shares of the company's common stock. The grants were approved by the compensation committee and set to begin vesting on July 1, 2024. Each RSU will vest 25% annually over four years, contingent on continued employment. The stock options have a $60.87 exercise price, with a ten-year term, and will vest 25% after one year, with the remaining 75% vesting monthly over the next three years.

Incyte (Nasdaq: INCY) announced the final results of its Dutch auction tender offer, concluding on June 10, 2024. The company aimed to buy up to $1.672 billion in shares at $60.00 per share. A total of 29,821,563 shares were tendered, and Incyte accepted 27,866,666 shares, representing 12.4% of its total outstanding shares. Additionally, Incyte entered into a stock purchase agreement with Baker Entities to buy 5,459,183 shares at the same price, totaling $328 million. Overall, the company will repurchase 33,325,849 shares for approximately $2.0 billion, representing 14.8% of its outstanding shares.

Incyte (Nasdaq: INCY) announced the preliminary results of its $1.672 billion modified 'Dutch auction' tender offer for common stock, which ended on June 10, 2024. Approximately 29.8 million shares were tendered at or below $60 per share, with a preliminary proration factor of 93.4%. Incyte expects to buy around 27.9 million shares, representing 12.4% of its total outstanding shares. Additionally, a separate agreement with Baker Entities will see Incyte repurchasing 33.3 million shares at $60 per share, totaling about $2.0 billion. This accounts for approximately 14.8% of the company's total shares. Final figures will be confirmed post the guaranteed delivery period.

Incyte (Nasdaq: INCY) announced the grant of restricted stock unit awards (RSUs) and stock options to 17 new employees under its 2024 Inducement Stock Incentive Plan. The awards include 14,090 RSUs and options to purchase 9,238 shares, with a grant date and vesting commencement date of June 3, 2024. Each RSU vests 25% annually over four years, while the stock options have an exercise price of $58.80 per share, a ten-year term, and vest 25% after one year with the remainder vesting in 36 equal monthly installments. These inducements were approved by Incyte's compensation committee under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).