Rani Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results; Provides Corporate Update
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Rani Therapeutics (Nasdaq: RANI) reported second quarter 2026 results and clinical and corporate milestones. The company highlighted positive initial Phase 1a data for RT-114, where oral delivery via the RaniPill Capsule™ achieved bioavailability greater than 150% versus matched subcutaneous PG-102, with similar elimination half-life and no serious adverse events.
Rani began dosing participants in a Phase 1a expansion cohort of RT-114 and plans to initiate a Phase 1b repeat-dose obesity study by end of 2026, with data expected in 2027. It entered a research and development collaboration with PegBio on oral obesity and metabolic candidates, completed a $20 million registered direct offering, and appointed Nicholas Maestas as CFO and Michelle Gilson to its Board. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $53.4 million as of June 30, 2026, and Rani expects funding to last at least through 2027. Q2 2026 contract revenue was $1.7 million and net loss was $8.4 million, improved from $11.2 million a year earlier.
Positive
- RT-114 Phase 1a bioavailability >150% vs matched subcutaneous dosing
- First participants dosed in RT-114 Phase 1a expansion cohort
- PegBio collaboration adds multiple obesity and metabolic candidates to RaniPill pipeline
- $20.0 million registered direct offering completed in May 2026
- Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities $53.4 million at June 30, 2026
- Q2 2026 contract revenue $1.7 million vs $0 in Q2 2025
- Q2 2026 net loss $8.4 million vs $11.2 million in Q2 2025
Negative
- Q2 2026 net loss attributable to Rani $7.4 million
- Total Q2 2026 operating expenses $10.5 million
- Q2 2026 general and administrative expenses $5.5 million vs $5.0 million in Q2 2025
- Accumulated deficit $147.0 million as of June 30, 2026
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~ Continues to advance RT-114 in the clinic with first participants dosed in the Phase 1a expansion cohort; additional data expected by end of 2026 ~
~ Announced positive initial Phase 1a data for RT-114, with oral bioavailability achieving systemic exposure greater than
~ Completed a
~ Expanded obesity pipeline through new research and development collaboration with PegBio to explore oral delivery of novel obesity and metabolic disease molecules using the RaniPill® platform ~
~ Appointed Nicholas Maestas as Chief Financial Officer and Michelle Gilson to Board of Directors ~
SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rani Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RANI), a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company focused on oral delivery of biologics, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, and provided a corporate update.
“We made significant progress in the second quarter, as we continue to expand the RaniPill® oral delivery platform,” said Talat Imran, Chief Executive Officer of Rani Therapeutics. “We reported positive initial Phase 1a data for RT-114 showing oral bioavailability that exceeded matched subcutaneous dosing. These data are consistent with the bioavailability that we have seen in previous preclinical and clinical studies with the RaniPill. We have continued to advance the program in the clinic, with additional data from the dose expansion cohort expected by the end of 2026.”
“We also continued to expand our obesity franchise through a new collaboration with PegBio leveraging the RaniPill platform to explore the oral delivery of novel obesity and metabolic disease molecules across multiple mechanisms of action,” continued Imran. “I am also pleased to have welcomed Nicholas Maestas as our Chief Financial Officer and Michelle Gilson to our Board of Directors. Together, these clinical and corporate milestones, along with the completion of a
Rani also announced today that the first participants have been dosed in the Phase 1a study expansion cohort of RT-114, an orally administered RaniPill Capsule™ delivering PG-102, a GLP-1/GLP-2 dual agonist being developed by ProGen Co., Ltd. The study was expanded to enroll fifteen additional healthy volunteers to provide a comprehensive pharmacokinetic dataset for the RaniPill® HC as Rani moves toward initiating a Phase 1b repeat-dose study in patients with obesity by the end of 2026, with data anticipated in 2027.
Recent Highlights:
- Announced positive initial Phase 1a data for RT-114. In July 2026, Rani reported positive initial data from the ongoing Phase 1a study of RT-114 in healthy participants. The study is designed to evaluate the safety, tolerability, bioavailability, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of RT-114 relative to subcutaneous PG-102. In the single-dose, open-label Phase 1a portion of the study, 30 healthy volunteers were randomized to receive an identical 12 mg dose of PG-102, delivered either orally via RT-114 or by subcutaneous injection.
As reported in July, RT-114 achieved bioavailability greater than150% relative to a matched subcutaneous dose of PG-102 and the elimination half-life was similar between the two arms of the study. The safety and tolerability profile of RT-114 is consistent with the GLP-1/GLP-2 agonist class. No serious adverse events were reported in either arm, and no adverse events were attributed to the RaniPill Capsule™ itself. - Announced a new research and development collaboration with PegBio. In July 2026, Rani entered into a collaboration with PegBio Co., Ltd. to explore oral delivery, via the RaniPill® platform, of multiple candidates from PegBio's obesity and metabolic disease pipeline, adding to Rani's obesity programs across differentiated mechanisms of action. Under the terms of the agreement, Rani and PegBio will collaborate on the preclinical development of RaniPill formulations for multiple molecules, with the goal of advancing the most promising candidates into clinical development.
- Completed a
$20.0 million registered direct offering. In May 2026, Rani priced a registered direct offering of stock, further strengthening the Company's cash position. The offering was led by a sovereign wealth fund, along with other new and existing healthcare-focused funds. - Appointed Nicholas Maestas as Chief Financial Officer. In June 2026, Rani announced the appointment of Nicholas Maestas as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Maestas brings more than a decade of financial leadership experience at clinical-stage biotechnology companies, including prior CFO and corporate strategy roles.
- Appointed Michelle Gilson to Board of Directors. In August 2026, Rani announced the appointment of Michelle Gilson to Rani’s Board of Directors, where she will serve as Chair of the Audit Committee.
Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results:
- Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of June 30, 2026 totaled
$53.4 million , compared to$43.4 million as of March 31, 2026. Rani expects its cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities to be sufficient to fund its operations at least through 2027. - Contract revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was
$1.7 million , compared to no contract revenue for the same period in 2025. The increase of$1.7 million was primarily attributable to the collaboration and license agreement with Chugai. - Research and development expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2026 were
$5.0 million , compared to$5.5 million for the same period in 2025. The decrease of$0.5 million was primarily attributable to lower compensation costs of$0.4 million and lower facilities, materials and supplies cost of$0.1 million . - General and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2026 were
$5.5 million , compared to$5.0 million for the same period in 2025. The increase of$0.5 million was primarily attributed to higher compensation costs of$0.3 million , and an increase in third-party services of$0.2 million . - Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was
$8.4 million , compared to$11.2 million for the same period in 2025, including stock-based compensation expense of$2.4 million and$3.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025, respectively.
About Rani Therapeutics
Rani Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company focused on advancing technologies to enable the development of orally administered biologics and drugs. Rani has developed the RaniPill® Capsule™, a novel, proprietary and patented platform technology, intended to replace subcutaneous injection or intravenous infusion of biologics and drugs with oral dosing. Rani has successfully conducted several preclinical and clinical studies to evaluate safety, tolerability and bioavailability using RaniPill® Capsule technology.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding: the anticipated timing and results of additional data from the Phase 1a expansion cohort of RT-114; timing of the expected initiation and completion of Phase 1b study; potential success of the collaboration between Rani and ProGen; potential of Rani’s RaniPill® platform to convert injectable biologics into oral therapies; the potential of the collaboration with PegBio to advance oral delivery candidates for obesity and metabolic disease into clinical development; and Rani’s expectation that its cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities will be sufficient to fund its operations at least through 2027. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Words such as “anticipate,” “intend,” “potential,” “expect,” “toward,” “will,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon Rani’s current expectations and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with Rani’s business in general and the other risks described in Rani’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Rani’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and subsequent filings and reports by Rani. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made and are based on management’s assumptions and estimates as of such date. Rani undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made, except as required by law.
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| RANI THERAPEUTICS HOLDINGS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands, except par value) | ||||||||
| June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 4,868 | $ | 18,618 | ||||
| Accounts receivable | 2,042 | 2,042 | ||||||
| Marketable securities | 48,523 | 31,091 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1,090 | 1,570 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 56,523 | 53,321 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 525 | 736 | ||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use asset | 3,549 | 4,318 | ||||||
| Other assets | 246 | 246 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 60,843 | $ | 58,621 | ||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 1,049 | $ | 309 | ||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 3,137 | 3,943 | ||||||
| Current portion of deferred revenue | 5,123 | 6,831 | ||||||
| Current portion of operating lease liability | 1,329 | 1,586 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 10,638 | 12,669 | ||||||
| Long-term deferred revenue | — | 1,708 | ||||||
| Operating lease liability, less current portion | 2,220 | 2,732 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 12,858 | 17,109 | ||||||
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 12) | ||||||||
| Stockholders' equity: | ||||||||
| Preferred stock, | — | — | ||||||
| Class A common stock, | 11 | 9 | ||||||
| Class B common stock, | 2 | 2 | ||||||
| Class C common stock, | — | — | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 186,255 | 165,578 | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)/gain | (30 | ) | 1 | |||||
| Accumulated deficit | (147,004 | ) | (132,580 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders' equity attributable to Rani Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. | 39,234 | 33,010 | ||||||
| Non-controlling interest | 8,751 | 8,502 | ||||||
| Total stockholders' equity | 47,985 | 41,512 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 60,843 | $ | 58,621 | ||||
| RANI THERAPEUTICS HOLDINGS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
| Contract revenue | $ | 1,708 | $ | — | $ | 3,416 | $ | 172 | ||||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| Research and development | 5,017 | 5,505 | 10,178 | 12,075 | ||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 5,519 | 5,000 | 10,405 | 10,615 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | $ | 10,536 | $ | 10,505 | $ | 20,583 | $ | 22,690 | ||||||||
| Loss from operations | (8,828 | ) | (10,505 | ) | (17,167 | ) | (22,518 | ) | ||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest income and other, net | 415 | 158 | 827 | 375 | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense and other, net | (8 | ) | (877 | ) | (96 | ) | (1,819 | ) | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (8,421 | ) | $ | (11,224 | ) | $ | (16,436 | ) | $ | (23,962 | ) | ||||
| Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest | (1,030 | ) | (4,532 | ) | (2,012 | ) | (10,006 | ) | ||||||||
| Net loss attributable to Rani Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. | $ | (7,391 | ) | $ | (6,692 | ) | $ | (14,424 | ) | $ | (13,956 | ) | ||||
| Net loss per Class A common share attributable to Rani Therapeutics Holdings, Inc., basic and diluted | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.18 | ) | $ | (0.08 | ) | $ | (0.40 | ) | ||||
| Weighted-average Class A common shares outstanding—basic and diluted | 187,168 | 36,542 | 180,038 | 34,999 | ||||||||||||
