Quoin Pharmaceuticals Provides Corporate Update and Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Additional financing of up to approximately $19.2 million depends on potential cash exercises of accompanying ordinary warrants.
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Quoin Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: QNRX) reported a wider third-quarter net loss alongside positive interim results from its QRX003 Netherton Syndrome study. Net loss was $4,870,759 versus $3,948,165 a year earlier. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled approximately $33.2 million at September 30, 2026.
Four of six participants achieved the primary endpoint after 12 weeks; the primary and key secondary endpoints met statistical significance. No treatment-related serious adverse events were reported. Quoin expects full recruitment by year-end and topline results in the second quarter of 2027. An August private placement included approximately $30.8 million upfront and potential additional warrant proceeds. QRX003 also received FDA clearance to begin testing in Peeling Skin Syndrome and regulatory designations. Quoin plans to start that study before year-end and advance QRX009 toward clinical testing in early 2027.
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Positive
- Major pointQRX003 primary endpoint was achieved by four of six participants (66.7%) after 12 weeks; p=0.0087 versus pre-specified alpha 0.0215.
- Major pointPrivate placement included approximately $30.8 million upfront and up to approximately $19.2 million from potential cash warrant exercises. 1.6× market cap
- Moderate pointQRX003 key secondary endpoint, measuring overall change, reached statistical significance at Week 12; p=0.0070 versus pre-specified alpha 0.0215.
- Moderate pointApproximately $33.2 million in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities was held at September 30, 2026.
- Moderate pointFDA clearance allows QRX003 clinical testing in Peeling Skin Syndrome under its investigational new drug application.
13 minor points
- Minor pointAll three participants with moderate to severe baseline itch improved at least 3 grades at Week 12; one improved more than 6 grades.
- Minor pointNo treatment-related serious adverse events were reported in the interim Netherton Syndrome study.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Netherton Syndrome study recruitment of all 20 participants is expected by year-end 2026; topline data in second-quarter 2027.
- Minor pointFDA Rare Pediatric Disease and Fast Track designations were granted to QRX003 for Peeling Skin Syndrome.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.EMA Orphan Drug Designation for Peeling Skin Syndrome provides 10 years of exclusivity against similar medicines if approved in the EU.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Peeling Skin Syndrome Phase 2/3 study is expected to start before year-end 2026, enrolling up to 12 patients.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.QRX009 clinical testing is planned for early 2027, with investigator-led studies planned across several indications.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Additional QRX009 investigational new drug application is planned for submission to the FDA before year-end 2026.
- Minor pointPublished pediatric case report showed severity improving from 4 to 0 by eight months, remaining mostly 0 over 21 months.
- Minor pointNo treatment-related adverse events were reported in the published pediatric compassionate-use case.
- Minor pointQuarterly loss per ADS narrowed to $0.97 from $6.71; nine-month loss narrowed to $4.26 from $19.50.
- Minor pointTotal liabilities decreased to $6,049,261 at September 30, 2026, from $7,270,663 at December 31, 2025.
- Minor pointShareholders’ equity increased to $28,697,783 at September 30, 2026, from $13,119,906 at December 31, 2025.
Negative
- Major point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Accompanying ordinary warrants create potential dilution; up to approximately $19.2 million depends on potential cash exercise. 99% of market cap
- Moderate pointThird-quarter net loss widened to $4,870,759 from $3,948,165 in the same quarter of 2025.
- Moderate pointResearch and development expenses increased to $2,655,600 for the quarter and $9,716,530 year-to-date, versus $2,281,174 and $6,705,898 respectively.
- Moderate pointGeneral and administrative expenses increased to $2,267,412 for the quarter and $5,811,266 year-to-date, versus $1,738,751 and $5,064,383 respectively.
- Minor pointNine-month net loss widened to $15,239,536 from $11,456,282 in the corresponding 2025 period.
2 minor points
- Minor pointOrdinary shares outstanding rose to 168,145,655 at September 30, 2026, from 52,441,360 at December 31, 2025.
- Minor pointInterim Netherton Syndrome results cover only the first six participants completing 12 weeks of treatment.
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Key Figures
- Primary endpoint
- 4 of 6 participants (66.7%)
- At least a 1-grade improvement after 12 weeks
- Primary endpoint p-value
- p=0.0087
- Versus pre-specified alpha of 0.0215
- Key secondary endpoint p-value
- p=0.0070
- Global Statistical Test at Week 12; versus pre-specified alpha of 0.0215
- Pruritus improvement
- 3 of 3 participants
- Moderate-to-severe baseline pruritus; at least a 3-grade improvement at Week 12
- Private placement
- Up to $50.0 million
- Gross proceeds
- Initial upfront funding
- Approximately $30.8 million
- Private placement
- Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities
- Approximately $33.2 million
- As of September 30, 2026
- Quarterly net loss
- Approximately $4.9 million vs. $3.9 million
- Three months ended September 30, 2026 vs. 2025
Previous Earnings Reports
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Q2 disclosed $10.8M cash and $5.4M net loss, establishing the prior quarterly financial baseline.
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Key Terms
orphan drug designation regulatory
fast track designation regulatory
market exclusivity regulatory
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– Reports Positive Interim Data from Ongoing Phase 2/3 Study of QRX003 in Netherton Syndrome; Primary and Key Secondary Endpoints Achieved Statistical Significance Versus Pre-Specified Alpha-Adjusted Target
–Announces Private Placement Financing of Up to
– FDA Clears First-Ever IND for Peeling Skin Syndrome (PSS), Grants Rare Pediatric Disease and Fast Track Designations to QRX003 for PSS; EMA Grants Orphan Drug Designation to QRX003 for PSS Subsequent to Quarter End
– Advances QRX009 Topical Rapamycin Platform Toward Clinical Testing in a Number of Indications
– Expands NETHERTON NOW Awareness Campaign with New Video Featuring a Pediatric Critical Care Physician and Her Daughter
–Peer-Reviewed Paper on QRX003 for Netherton Syndrome Published in Dermatology and Therapy Subsequent to Quarter End
ASHBURN, Va., Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quoin Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (NASDAQ: QNRX) (the “Company” or “Quoin”), a late clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on rare and orphan diseases, today announced recent corporate achievements and provided an update on its progress for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.
“The third quarter substantially strengthened Quoin’s clinical, regulatory and financial foundation for long-term growth. Interim clinical results from our Phase 2/3 study of QRX003 in Netherton Syndrome demonstrated statistical significance for the primary and key secondary endpoints, representing what we believe is the first ever overall positive data set published for this disease. In addition, QRX003 was awarded Rare Pediatric Disease and Fast Track Designations in Peeling Skin Syndrome. Finally, our successful August private placement has provided us with funding to fully complete the development of QRX003 for Netherton Syndrome, whilst enabling us to selectively invest in the advancement of our pipeline products. We were pleased to see the participation of both new and existing investors in the raise,” said Dr. Michael Myers, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Quoin Pharmaceuticals. “Following quarter end, QRX003 was awarded EU Orphan Drug Designation in Peeling Skin Syndrome, and the publication of our paper in Dermatology and Therapy, on a pediatric case report, has added peer-reviewed clinical evidence to the growing body of data supporting QRX003 as a potentially safe and effective treatment for Netherton Syndrome.”
Dr. Myers added, “Our priorities for the coming months are very clear. We expect to complete recruitment in our Netherton Syndrome study by year end and report topline data in the second quarter of 2027. We also plan to initiate the first-ever formal clinical study in Peeling Skin Syndrome before year end whilst simultaneously advancing our QRX009 topical rapamycin program towards clinical testing in early 2027. These are indeed exciting times for Quoin as we continue to move closer towards achieving our goal of delivering the first approved treatment for Netherton Syndrome.”
QRX003 – Netherton Syndrome
Positive Interim Data from Phase 2/3 Study CL-QRX003-004. On August 28, 2026, Quoin reported positive interim results from CL-QRX003-004, its ongoing Phase 2/3 study of QRX003
Corporate and Financing
Private Placement of Up to
QRX003 – Peeling Skin Syndrome
First-Ever IND for Peeling Skin Syndrome Cleared by FDA. On July 9, 2026, Quoin announced that the FDA had cleared its IND for QRX003 in Peeling Skin Syndrome (PSS), the first IND ever submitted to the FDA for the disease.
Rare Pediatric Disease and Fast Track Designations Granted by FDA. On September 8, 2026, Quoin announced that the FDA had granted Rare Pediatric Disease (RPD) Designation to QRX003 for PSS, the second RPD designation for QRX003 following Netherton Syndrome. On September 22, 2026, Quoin announced that the FDA had granted Fast Track Designation to QRX003 for PSS, the first Fast Track Designation ever granted for a PSS therapy.
EMA Orphan Drug Designation Granted. Subsequent to quarter end, on October 14, 2026, Quoin announced that the European Medicines Agency had granted Orphan Drug Designation to QRX003 for PSS. If approved for marketing in the European Union, QRX003 will be granted 10 years of market exclusivity with respect to similar medicines for the treatment of PSS. Across Netherton Syndrome and PSS, QRX003 now holds eight regulatory designations from the FDA, the EMA and Japan’s MHLW.
The planned Phase 2/3 study in PSS, the first-ever company-sponsored formal clinical study for the disease, is expected to enroll up to 12 pediatric and adult patients in the United States and Europe and to initiate before the end of 2026. There is currently no approved treatment for PSS.
QRX009 – Topical Rapamycin Platform
QRX009 Advancing Toward Clinical Testing. Quoin continues to advance its proprietary topical rapamycin platform toward clinical testing. Investigator-led studies are planned across several indications, including Pachyonychia Congenita, Gorlin Syndrome, and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, and the Company plans to submit an IND to the FDA for an additional indication before the end of 2026.
Awareness and Advocacy
New NETHERTON NOW Video Released. On September 10, 2026, Quoin released the latest episode of its NETHERTON NOW video series, featuring Laura Wright-Sexton, MD, a board-certified pediatric critical care physician, and her daughter Aminah. The episode explores the daily realities of raising a child with Netherton Syndrome and its impact on the whole family. NETHERTON NOW is an awareness campaign created by Quoin to increase visibility of Netherton Syndrome among the general public, treating physicians, the patient community, and policy and lawmakers. This video is the sixth in the NETHERTON NOW series, and cumulatively the videos have been viewed more than 2.8 million times with over 28 million impressions.
Peer-Reviewed Paper Published in Dermatology and Therapy. Subsequent to quarter end, on October 20, 2026, Quoin announced publication of a peer-reviewed paper introducing QRX003 and its mechanism of action in Netherton Syndrome. The paper was published online on October 13, 2026, following acceptance announced on October 6, 2026. It includes a case report from Professor Alan Irvine, Children’s Health Ireland and Trinity College Dublin, describing a pediatric patient treated with QRX003 under Quoin’s Pediatric Compassionate Use Program. The patient’s IGA score improved from 4 (severe) at baseline to 0 (clear) by eight months, and the patient remained mostly at IGA 0 over 21 months of treatment. No adverse events considered treatment-related were reported.
Financial Highlights
Quoin had approximately
Net loss for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, was approximately
Investors are encouraged to read the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q when filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which will contain additional details about Quoin’s financial results as of and for the period ended September 30, 2026.
About Quoin Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Quoin Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is a late clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutic products that treat rare and orphan diseases. We are committed to addressing unmet medical needs for patients, their families, communities, and care teams. Quoin’s innovative pipeline is focused on two key platform products, QRX003 and QRX009, that collectively have the potential to target a broad number of rare and orphan indications, including Netherton Syndrome, Peeling Skin Syndrome, Palmoplantar Keratoderma, Pachyonychia Congenita, Gorlin Syndrome and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Microcystic Lymphatic Malformations, Venous Malformations, Angiofibromas and others. For more information, visit: www.quoinpharma.com or LinkedIn for updates.
Forward-Looking Statements
The Company cautions that statements in this press release that are not descriptions of historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words referencing future events or circumstances, such as “expect,” “intend,” “hope,” “plan,” “potential,” “anticipate,” “look forward,” “believe,” “may,” and “will,” among others. This press release contains forward-looking statements. All statements that reflect the Company’s expectations, assumptions, projections, beliefs, or opinions about the future, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements relating to: the Company’s clinical, regulatory and financial foundation for long-term growth; the August 2026 private placement providing funding to fully complete the development of QRX003 for Netherton Syndrome while enabling the Company to selectively invest in the advancement of its pipeline products; the potential receipt of up to approximately
For further information, contact:
Quoin Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Michael Myers, Ph.D., CEO
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(646) 863-6341
QUOIN PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
| September 30, | December 31, | ||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| ASSETS | (unaudited) | ||||||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 10,099,800 | $ | 3,818,096 | |||||||
| Investments | 23,083,738 | 14,927,165 | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1,216,529 | 1,261,974 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 34,400,067 | 20,007,235 | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses - long term | 38,643 | - | |||||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 308,334 | 383,334 | |||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 34,747,044 | $ | 20,390,569 | |||||||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 1,578,247 | $ | 1,262,222 | |||||||
| Accrued expenses | 2,597,281 | 2,538,457 | |||||||||
| Accrued interest and financing expense | - | 1,146,251 | |||||||||
| Due to officers - short term | 600,000 | 600,000 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 4,775,528 | 5,546,930 | |||||||||
| Due to officers - long term | 1,273,733 | 1,723,733 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities | $ | 6,049,261 | $ | 7,270,663 | |||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | |||||||||||
| Shareholders' equity: | |||||||||||
| Ordinary shares, no par value per share, 5,000,000,000 | $ | - | $ | - | |||||||
| authorized at September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively - 168,145,655 (4,804,162 ADSs) ordinary shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2026 and 52,441,360 (1,498,325 ADSs) ordinary shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 | |||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | 2,134 | (613 | ) | ||||||||
| Additional paid in capital | 114,905,632 | 84,090,966 | |||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (86,209,983 | ) | (70,970,447 | ) | |||||||
| Total shareholders' equity | 28,697,783 | 13,119,906 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | 34,747,044 | $ | 20,390,569 | |||||||
QUOIN PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Other Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited)
| Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | $ | 2,267,412 | $ | 1,738,751 | $ | 5,811,266 | $ | 5,064,383 | ||||||||||||
| Research and development | 2,655,600 | 2,281,174 | 9,716,530 | 6,705,898 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 4,923,012 | 4,019,925 | 15,527,796 | 11,770,281 | ||||||||||||||||
| Other (income) and expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized (gain) loss | 72,865 | (9,494 | ) | 84,580 | (3,616 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Realized and accrued interest income | (125,118 | ) | (62,266 | ) | (372,840 | ) | (310,383 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Total other income | (52,253 | ) | (71,760 | ) | (288,260 | ) | (313,999 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (4,870,759 | ) | $ | (3,948,165 | ) | $ | (15,239,536 | ) | $ | (11,456,282 | ) | ||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation | 2,716 | - | 2,747 | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive loss | $ | (4,868,043 | ) | $ | (3,948,165 | ) | $ | (15,236,789 | ) | $ | (11,456,282 | ) | ||||||||
| Loss per ADS | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss per ADS | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | (0.97 | ) | $ | (6.71 | ) | $ | (4.26 | ) | $ | (19.50 | ) | ||||||||
| Fully-diluted | $ | (0.97 | ) | $ | (6.71 | ) | $ | (4.26 | ) | $ | (19.50 | ) | ||||||||
| Weighted average number of ADSs outstanding | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 5,042,201 | 588,166 | 3,576,795 | 587,561 | ||||||||||||||||
| Fully-diluted | 5,042,201 | 588,166 | 3,576,795 | 587,561 | ||||||||||||||||
FAQ
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What did Quoin’s QRX003 interim Netherton Syndrome study show?
Four of six participants (66.7%) achieved at least a 1-grade improvement on the Investigator Global Assessment, a clinician-rated severity scale, after 12 weeks. The primary endpoint had p=0.0087 and the key secondary endpoint had p=0.0070, both below the pre-specified alpha of 0.0215. No treatment-related serious adverse events were reported.
When does Quoin expect final recruitment and topline Netherton Syndrome results?
Quoin expects to complete recruitment of all 20 participants by the end of 2026 and report topline data in the second quarter of 2027. The ongoing Phase 2/3 study is evaluating QRX003 4% lotion.
What did the published QRX003 pediatric Netherton Syndrome case report find?
The patient’s clinician-rated severity score improved from 4 (severe) to 0 (clear) by eight months and remained mostly at 0 over 21 months of treatment. No adverse events considered treatment-related were reported. The patient received QRX003 through Quoin’s Pediatric Compassionate Use Program; the paper was published online in Dermatology and Therapy on October 13, 2026.
Which diseases are planned for Quoin’s QRX009 investigator-led studies?
Planned QRX009 investigator-led studies include Pachyonychia Congenita, Gorlin Syndrome and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. Quoin also plans to submit an investigational new drug application to the FDA for an additional indication before the end of 2026.