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AnaptysBio, Inc. reported first-quarter 2026 results and highlighted its transition to a royalty-focused business following the spin-off of First Tracks Biotherapeutics. The company now manages financial collaborations for Jemperli with GSK and imsidolimab with Vanda, targeting an EBIT margin greater than 95% with streamlined operations.

Collaboration revenue was $25.6 million for the quarter, down from $27.8 million a year earlier, as prior Vanda license revenue rolled off but Jemperli royalties grew 44% from $17.2 million to $24.7 million. AnaptysBio posted a net loss of $52.9 million, or $1.84 per share, compared with a $39.3 million loss in the prior-year period.

Cash, cash equivalents and investments totaled $286.5 million as of March 31, 2026, versus $311.6 million at year-end 2025. The company announced a $100 million stock repurchase plan expiring December 31, 2026, and continues to carry a liability of $263.7 million related to the sale of future Jemperli royalties. Management reiterated expectations of more than $390 million in annualized Jemperli royalties payable to AnaptysBio as early as 2029 based on GSK’s peak sales guidance, and noted a December 12, 2026 FDA target action date for imsidolimab in generalized pustular psoriasis.

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AnaptysBio is pivoting to a high-margin royalty model but remains loss-making near term.

AnaptysBio now centers its strategy on royalties from Jemperli and imsidolimab, targeting an EBIT margin above 95% with a lean cost base. Q1 2026 collaboration revenue was $25.6M, while Jemperli royalties rose to $24.7M, reflecting strong commercial traction at GSK.

Despite this, the company recorded a quarterly net loss of $52.9M and carries a sizeable liability of $263.7M from the sale of future Jemperli royalties. Cash, cash equivalents and investments of $286.5M as of March 31, 2026 provide a funding cushion as the model transitions.

The $100M stock repurchase plan and leadership changes, including a new CFO with business development and investment banking experience, emphasize capital allocation and shareholder returns. Future value realization depends on Jemperli sales reaching GSK’s peak guidance and the December 12, 2026 PDUFA decision for imsidolimab in generalized pustular psoriasis.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Collaboration revenue $25.6M Three months ended March 31, 2026 vs $27.8M in 2025
Net loss $52.9M Q1 2026, or $1.84 per basic and diluted share
Cash, cash equivalents and investments $286.5M As of March 31, 2026 vs $311.6M at December 31, 2025
Jemperli royalties $24.7M Royalties for Q1 2026 vs $17.2M in Q1 2025 (44% increase)
R&D expenses $34.0M Three months ended March 31, 2026 vs $41.2M in 2025
G&A expenses $26.2M Q1 2026 vs $14.1M in Q1 2025, driven by separation and litigation costs
Stock repurchase plan size $100.0M Authorized in March 2026, expiring December 31, 2026
Liability related to sale of future royalties $263.7M Balance as of March 31, 2026 vs $276.5M at December 31, 2025
EBIT margin financial
"delivering an EBIT margin greater than 95%"
EBIT margin is the percentage of a company's revenue that remains as profit from core operations after removing day-to-day costs but before paying interest and taxes — in other words, how much of each dollar of sales becomes operating profit. Investors treat it like a fuel-efficiency rating: a higher EBIT margin means the business keeps more from sales, making it easier to compare operational strength across companies and to see how well a company can absorb rising costs or fund growth regardless of financing or tax decisions.
PDUFA regulatory
"FDA target action date (PDUFA) of Dec. 12, 2026 for imsidolimab"
PDUFA, short for the Prescription Drug User Fee Act, is a law that allows drug companies to pay fees to the government to speed up the review process for new medicines. This helps bring important drugs to market more quickly, which can impact their availability and pricing. For investors, PDUFA timelines can influence the timing of a drug’s approval and potential market success.
non-recourse debt monetization financial
"remaining ~$325 million non-recourse debt monetization by the end of Q2 2027"
Non-recourse debt monetization is a financing move where a company converts an asset or future cash flow into immediate cash by selling or securitizing it, while the buyer’s recovery is limited to that specific asset if payments stop. For investors, it matters because it can boost short-term liquidity and change a company’s risk and leverage picture—like selling the title to a car to raise money without the buyer being able to chase you personally if the car’s value falls.
sale of future royalties financial
"Non-cash interest expense for the sale of future royalties"
Breakthrough Therapy Designation regulatory
"U.S. FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation"
A breakthrough therapy designation is a regulatory fast-track given to a drug or treatment that shows early signs of providing a major improvement over existing options for a serious condition. Think of it as a VIP lane that can speed up development and more intensive guidance from regulators, which matters to investors because it can shorten time to market, reduce development risk and potentially increase a company’s value — though it does not guarantee approval.
available-for-sale securities financial
"Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities"
Available-for-sale securities are investments in stocks, bonds or similar instruments that a company does not intend to trade frequently but may sell before they mature. They matter to investors because changes in the market value of these holdings show up as paper gains or losses on the company's balance sheet rather than immediately in profit, so they can affect reported net worth and the timing of income without changing day-to-day earnings. Think of them like items on a household shelf you might sell later: their value moves with the market even if you haven’t cashed out.
Collaboration revenue $25.6M $25.6M vs $27.8M Q1 2025
Net loss $52.9M $52.9M vs $39.3M Q1 2025
Net loss per share $1.84 $1.84 vs $1.28 Q1 2025
Cash, cash equivalents and investments $286.5M $286.5M vs $311.6M at Dec. 31, 2025
Guidance

AnaptysBio continues to expect more than $390M in annualized Jemperli royalties payable as early as 2029 based on GSK’s peak sales guidance and highlights a December 12, 2026 PDUFA date for imsidolimab in generalized pustular psoriasis.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 12, 2026

 

 

ANAPTYSBIO, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Delaware

001-37985

20-3828755

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

10770 Wateridge Circle, Suite 210

 

San Diego, California

 

92121

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 858 362-6295

 

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class

 

Trading
Symbol(s)

 


Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.001 par value

 

ANAB

 

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 


Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 12, 2026, AnaptysBio, Inc. (“AnaptysBio”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The information contained in this Item 2.02 and in the accompanying Exhibit 99.1 shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed by AnaptysBio with the Securities and Exchange Commission, whether made before or after the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing (or any reference to this Current Report on Form 8-K generally), except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number

Exhibit Title or Description

99.1

Press release issued by AnaptysBio, Inc. regarding its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026, dated May 12, 2026.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

AnaptysBio, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Date:

May 12, 2026

By:

/s/Christopher M. Murphy

 

 

 

Name: Christopher M. Murphy
Title: Chief Financial Officer

 


 

Anaptys Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

 

Completed spin-off of First Tracks Biotherapeutics, Inc., its former biopharma operations business
Now exclusively manages the financial collaborations for Jemperli with GSK and imsidolimab with Vanda
Announced appointment of Chris Murphy as CFO
Announced appointments of Susannah Gray, former CFO of Royalty Pharma, and Owen Hughes, current CEO of XOMA Royalty, to its Board of Directors

 

SAN DIEGO, CA — May 12, 2026 — AnaptysBio, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANAB), a company focused on managing the financial collaborations for Jemperli with GSK and imsidolimab with Vanda, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, and provided a business update.

“Following the completion of the spin-off of First Tracks Bio in late April, Anaptys now exclusively manages the financial collaborations for Jemperli and imsidolimab, with streamlined operations requiring limited FTEs, minimal operating expenses and delivering an EBIT margin greater than 95%,” said Daniel Faga, president and chief executive officer. “With Chris Murphy joining as CFO, who brings deep business development and investment banking experience, our priority continues to be to protect our two royalty streams and return their value to shareholders.”

GSK Jemperli Financial Collaboration

GSK announced strong commercial performance for Jemperli ($313 million/£232 million in Q1 2026 sales, with >40% year-over-year growth1)
Anaptys continues to expect to achieve >$390 million in annualized Jemperli royalties payable to Anaptys as early as 2029 at GSK’s peak sales guidance of >$2.7 billion2
Anaptys estimates Sagard will have accrued ~$275 million in royalties and sales milestones through Q1 2026 and anticipates paydown of the remaining ~$325 million non-recourse debt monetization by the end of Q2 20273
Substantial GSK investment in additional monotherapy and potential combination trials for Jemperli, including:
o
AZUR-1 – pivotal Phase 2 – dostarlimab monotherapy in untreated stage II/III dMMR/MSI-H locally advanced rectal cancer
Data expected in H2 2026; U.S. FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation
Received an FDA Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher (CNPV) in Nov. 2025 allowing for only a one to two-month sBLA review timeline for US FDA approval
o
AZUR-2 – pivotal Phase 3 – dostarlimab versus standard of care in untreated TN40 or stage III dMMR/ MSI-H resectable colon cancer
Data expected in 2028
o
AZUR-4 – Phase 2 – dostarlimab plus chemotherapy versus standard of care (chemotherapy) in untreated stage III MMRp/MSS resectable colon cancer
Data expected in Q4 2026
o
JADE – pivotal Phase 3 – dostarlimab monotherapy versus placebo in locally advanced unresected head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (PD-L1 CPS≥1) post chemoradiation
Data expected in 2028

 


 

 

Vanda Imsidolimab Financial Collaboration
 

FDA target action date (PDUFA) of Dec. 12, 2026 for imsidolimab in generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP)

 

Recent Leadership and Board of Directors Appointments

Announced appointment of Chris Murphy as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
o
Mr. Murphy brings >20 years’ experience in business development, commercial operations, corporate strategy and investment banking in the biopharmaceutical industry
Announced appointment of industry veterans Susannah Gray and Owen Hughes to Board of Directors
o
Ms. Gray brings >25 years’ experience in both finance and investment banking in the biopharmaceutical industry, formerly CFO of Royalty Pharma
o
Mr. Hughes brings >25 years’ experience as both an operator and investor in the biopharmaceutical industry, currently leading XOMA Royalty as CEO
 

Stock Repurchase Plan

Announced a $100.0 million Stock Repurchase Plan in March 2026. It will expire on Dec. 31, 2026, may be suspended or discontinued at any time, and does not obligate the company to acquire any amount of common stock

First Quarter Financial Results

The separation of Anaptys and First Tracks Bio was completed on April 20, 2026. As a result, in the first quarter of 2026, the financial results include assets, liabilities and expenses related to both companies. Beginning in the second quarter of 2026, Anaptys expects to reclassify historical First Tracks Bio related assets, liabilities and expenses as discontinued operations.
Cash, cash equivalents and investments totaled $286.5 million as of March 31, 2026, compared to $311.6 million as of Dec. 31, 2025, for a decrease of $25.1 million due primarily to operating activities offset by $14.0 million received from stock option exercises.
Collaboration revenue was $25.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $27.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The decrease in revenue was primarily due to $9.7 million in revenue recognized for the Vanda license agreement for the three months ended March 31, 2025 offset by Jemperli royalties increasing 44% from $17.2 million to $24.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
Research and development expenses were $34.0 million for the three ended March 31, 2026, compared to $41.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The decrease for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was primarily due to decreased development costs for rosnilimab and ANB032 offset by increased costs relating to the phase 1 trials for ANB033. The R&D non-cash, stock-based compensation expense was $4.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to $4.4 million in the same period in 2025.
General and administrative expenses were $26.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $14.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase was due primarily to legal costs for the separation of the company, ongoing GSK litigation and non-cash stock compensation costs incurred for our

 


 

former Chief Financial Officer and former Chief Legal Officer. The G&A non-cash, stock-based compensation expense was $9.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to $4.8 million in the same period in 2025.
Net loss was $52.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, or a net loss per share of $1.84, compared to a net loss of $39.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, or a net loss per share of $1.28.

About AnaptysBio

Anaptys manages the financial collaborations for Jemperli with GSK and imsidolimab with Vanda, with a focus on protecting and returning the value of its royalties to shareholders. To learn more, visit www.AnaptysBio.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to whether Anaptys is able to protect its financial collaborations; and its ability to return value to its shareholders. Statements including words such as “plan,” “continue,” “expect,” or “ongoing” and statements in the future tense are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions, which, if they do not fully materialize or prove incorrect, could cause its results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause the company’s actual activities or results to differ significantly from those expressed in any forward-looking statement, including risks and uncertainties related to the company’s ability to protect its financial collaborations and return value to its shareholders, the company’s ability to operate efficiently with a limited staff, and other risks and uncertainties described under the heading “Risk Factors” in documents the company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and the company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

This press release also includes a reference to EBIT margin which is a measure not presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”), which Anaptys believes provides important perspective with respect to operational profitability. Non-GAAP financial measures may exclude items that are significant in understanding and assessing Anaptys’ financial results, should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to GAAP measures, and should be considered only as a supplement to, and not as superior to, GAAP measures. Anaptys cannot predict with certainty the magnitude or scope of certain items that would be included in the most directly comparable GAAP measure to EBIT margin for the relevant future periods, and such items may be significant. Due to these uncertainties, Anaptys cannot provide a quantitative reconciliation of EBIT margin to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure without unreasonable effort.

Investor Contact:

Anaptys Investor Relations

investors@anaptysbio.com

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1.
GSK Q1 2026 earnings call, 4/29/2026
2.
CEO Emma Walmsley, 2025 JP Morgan CEO Series fireside chat, 9/11/2025, “there's no change to our peak year sales overall ambition for Jemperli, that's for sure, which is far more than £2 billion.”; Converted from GBP to USD using Q3 2025 average exchange rate (1.35x)
3.
~$275 million accrued to Sagard through Q1 2026 and assumes a ~10% quarter-over-quarter growth rate for Jemperli from Q4’25 through Q2’27 and milestone payments associated with filing ($5mm) and approval ($10mm) of dMMR rectal approval in the EU

 


 

AnaptysBio, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except par value data)

(unaudited)

 

 

March 31, 2026

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

248,469

 

 

$

238,196

 

Receivables from collaborative partners

 

 

25,747

 

 

 

33,850

 

Short-term investments

 

 

37,986

 

 

 

73,442

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

3,907

 

 

 

4,762

 

Total current assets

 

 

316,109

 

 

 

350,250

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

1,280

 

 

 

1,370

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

 

12,039

 

 

 

12,519

 

Other long-term assets

 

 

256

 

 

 

256

 

Total assets

 

$

329,684

 

 

$

364,395

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

7,517

 

 

$

3,871

 

Accrued expenses

 

 

32,065

 

 

 

32,674

 

Current portion of operating lease liability

 

 

2,120

 

 

 

2,080

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

41,702

 

 

 

38,625

 

Liability related to sale of future royalties

 

 

263,742

 

 

 

276,528

 

Operating lease liability, net of current portion

 

 

11,493

 

 

 

12,032

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000 shares authorized and no shares, issued or outstanding at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.001 par value, 500,000 shares authorized, 29,031 shares and 28,019 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively

 

 

29

 

 

 

28

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

838,307

 

 

 

809,765

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(146

)

 

 

(24

)

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(825,443

)

 

 

(772,559

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

 

12,747

 

 

 

37,210

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

329,684

 

 

$

364,395

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

AnaptysBio, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Collaboration revenue

 

$

25,556

 

 

$

27,771

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research and development

 

 

33,991

 

 

 

41,180

 

General and administrative

 

 

26,202

 

 

 

14,130

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

60,193

 

 

 

55,310

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(34,637

)

 

 

(27,539

)

Other income (expense), net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

 

2,653

 

 

 

4,413

 

Non-cash interest expense for the sale of future royalties

 

 

(20,859

)

 

 

(18,061

)

Other (expense) income, net

 

 

(1

)

 

 

1,902

 

Total other expense, net

 

 

(18,207

)

 

 

(11,746

)

Loss before income taxes

 

 

(52,844

)

 

 

(39,285

)

Provision for income taxes

 

 

(40

)

 

 

(44

)

Net loss

 

 

(52,884

)

 

 

(39,329

)

Other comprehensive loss:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities

 

 

(122

)

 

 

(144

)

Comprehensive loss

 

$

(53,006

)

 

$

(39,473

)

Net loss per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted

 

$

(1.84

)

 

$

(1.28

)

Weighted-average number of shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted

 

 

28,691

 

 

 

30,644

 

 


 

 

 

 


FAQ

What business model is AnaptysBio (ANAB) pursuing after the First Tracks spin-off?

AnaptysBio now focuses on managing financial collaborations for Jemperli with GSK and imsidolimab with Vanda. The company targets an EBIT margin above 95% by operating with limited staff, minimal operating expenses, and concentrating on protecting and monetizing these royalty streams for shareholders.

How did AnaptysBio (ANAB) perform financially in Q1 2026?

AnaptysBio reported collaboration revenue of $25.6 million and a net loss of $52.9 million, or $1.84 per share, for Q1 2026. Revenue declined versus Q1 2025, while the net loss widened compared with the prior-year period’s $39.3 million loss.

How fast are Jemperli royalties growing for AnaptysBio (ANAB)?

Jemperli royalties payable to AnaptysBio increased 44%, from $17.2 million to $24.7 million, between Q1 2025 and Q1 2026. This growth mirrors strong Jemperli sales at GSK, which reported $313 million in Q1 2026 Jemperli sales with over 40% year-over-year growth.

What shareholder return actions has AnaptysBio (ANAB) announced?

AnaptysBio announced a $100 million stock repurchase plan in March 2026. The program runs through December 31, 2026, may be suspended or discontinued at any time, and does not obligate the company to repurchase any specific amount of common stock.

What key regulatory milestones affect AnaptysBio’s (ANAB) royalty streams?

The company cites a December 12, 2026 FDA target action date for imsidolimab in generalized pustular psoriasis. For Jemperli, multiple pivotal trials are underway, and AnaptysBio references expectations of more than $390 million in annualized Jemperli royalties as early as 2029.

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