GH Research 2025 loss widens as TRD drug advances
GH Research PLC reported a larger 2025 net loss while advancing its lead depression therapy GH001 through a successful Phase 2b trial.
GH Research PLC reported a larger 2025 net loss while advancing its lead depression therapy GH001 through a successful Phase 2b trial. The trial in treatment-resistant depression met its primary endpoint, with a placebo-adjusted MADRS reduction of 15.5 points at Day 8 and 57.5% remission versus 0% on placebo in the double-blind phase.
In the six-month extension, 73% of completers were in remission with relatively few retreatment visits, and 99% of dosing visits saw patients discharge-ready within an hour, with no treatment-related serious adverse events. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities rose to $280.7 million as of December 31, 2025, while the company recorded a net loss of $48.3 million, or $0.79 per share, driven by higher research and development and general and administrative expenses.
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Strong Phase 2b data and cash build, but still loss-making and pre-approval.
GH Research delivered robust Phase 2b results for GH001 in treatment-resistant depression, with a placebo-adjusted MADRS reduction of -15.5 points at Day 8 and 57.5% remission versus 0% on placebo. The six‑month extension showed 73% remission among completers with infrequent retreatment and no treatment-related serious adverse events, supporting a favorable efficacy and safety profile in this dataset.
Financially, the company ended December 31, 2025 with $280.7 million in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities, up from $182.6 million a year earlier, providing substantial runway for late-stage development. Operating expenses increased, with research and development at $38.8 million and general and administrative at $22.0 million, leading to a net loss of $48.3 million, or $0.79 per share.
Impact hinges on execution of the planned global Phase 3 program and alignment with the FDA on trial design, as stated by management, as well as successful completion of the Phase 1 trial for the proprietary aerosol device that will be used in pivotal studies. Subsequent company filings and clinical updates will clarify regulatory feedback and Phase 3 initiation targeted for 2026.
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Form 20-F
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Form 40-F
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press release dated March 5, 2026
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99.2
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Corporate presentation for March 2026
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GH Research PLC
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Date: March 5, 2026
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By:
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/s/ Julie Ryan
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Name:
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Julie Ryan
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Title:
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Vice President, Finance
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Completed Phase 2b trial of GH001 in TRD and presented the full dataset at the 2025 ASCP and ECNP congresses
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GH001 cleared by FDA for U.S. clinical investigation, enabling U.S. subject enrollment
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Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $280.7 million as of December 31, 2025
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Year ended
December 31,
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2025
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2024
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$’000
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$’000
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Operating expenses
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Research and development
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(38,765
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)
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(35,016
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)
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General and administration
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(21,953
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)
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(15,296
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)
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Loss from operations
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(60,718
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)
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(50,312
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)
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Finance income
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11,128
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9,873
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Finance expense
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(463
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)
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(717
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)
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Movement of expected credit loss
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42
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66
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Foreign exchange gain
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1,753
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2,129
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Total other income
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12,460
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11,351
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Loss before tax
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(48,258
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)
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(38,961
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)
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Tax charge/(credit)
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—
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—
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Loss for the year
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(48,258
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)
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(38,961
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)
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Other comprehensive (expense)/income
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Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss
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Fair value movement on marketable securities
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(127
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)
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(173
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)
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Currency translation adjustment
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785
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(2,054
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)
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Total comprehensive loss for the year
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(47,600
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)
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(41,188
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)
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Attributable to owners:
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Loss for the year
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(48,258
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)
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(38,961
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)
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Total comprehensive loss for the year
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(47,600
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)
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(41,188
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)
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Loss per share
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Basic and diluted loss per share (in USD)
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(0.79
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)
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(0.75
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)
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At December 31,
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2025
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2024
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$’000
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$’000
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ASSETS
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Current assets
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Cash and cash equivalents
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246,251
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100,791
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Other financial assets
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-
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19,387
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Marketable securities
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34,457
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29,146
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Other current assets
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5,268
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4,901
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Total current assets
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285,976
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154,225
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Non-current assets
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Marketable securities
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-
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33,300
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Property, plant and equipment
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620
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748
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Other non-current assets
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1,634
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-
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Total non-current assets
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2,254
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34,048
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Total assets
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288,230
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188,273
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
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Current liabilities
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Trade payables
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3,773
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3,741
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Lease liability
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365
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255
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Other current liabilities
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4,242
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4,957
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Total current liabilities
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8,380
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8,953
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Non-current liabilities
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Lease liability
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147
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369
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Total non-current liabilities
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147
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369
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Total liabilities
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8,527
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9,322
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Equity attributable to owners
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Share capital
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1,551
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1,301
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Additional paid-in capital
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431,061
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291,463
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Other reserves
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13,292
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5,194
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Foreign currency translation reserve
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(11,776
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)
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(12,561
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)
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Accumulated deficit
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(154,425
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)
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(106,446
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)
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Total equity
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279,703
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178,951
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Total liabilities and equity
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288,230
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188,273
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