Protalix BioTherapeutics (PLX) swings to H1 2026 profit as revenue hits $53.6M
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Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc. reported substantially stronger results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2026. Total revenue for the first half of 2026 was $53.6 million, up from $25.8 million in 2025, and net income turned to a $22.1 million profit from a $3.5 million loss. Second quarter 2026 revenue was $19.9 million versus $15.7 million a year earlier, with net income of $3.8 million versus $0.2 million.
Growth was driven by higher revenues from selling goods, primarily continued global penetration of Elfabrio, and a $25.0 million milestone payment from Chiesi related to EU dosage approval. Cash and cash equivalents plus short-term deposits totaled $40.7 million at June 30, 2026, and the company states it has no outstanding debt or warrants. Management reaffirmed its 2026 revenue expectations and highlighted progress in the PRX-115 Phase 2 RELEASE trial and preclinical programs focused on rare renal indications, while indicating that future license and R&D service revenues are expected to be minimal aside from potential regulatory milestones.
Positive
- Total revenue for the first half of 2026 rose to $53.6 million from $25.8 million a year earlier, more than doubling year over year.
- The company moved from a $3.5 million net loss in the first half of 2025 to a $22.1 million net profit in the first half of 2026.
- Second quarter 2026 net income increased to $3.8 million from $0.2 million in the prior-year quarter, reflecting stronger profitability.
- Cash and cash equivalents plus short-term deposits reached $40.7 million at June 30, 2026, and the company reports no outstanding debt or warrants.
- The company received a $25.0 million milestone payment from Chiesi tied to EU dosage approval for Elfabrio, boosting first-half revenue and income.
- Management reaffirmed its 2026 revenue expectations, signaling confidence in the current outlook.
Negative
- Revenues from license and R&D services for the second quarter fell to $0.1 million from $0.2 million a year earlier, and the company expects minimal such revenues going forward aside from potential milestones.
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Phase 2 RELEASE clinical trial medical
enzyme replacement therapies medical
operating lease liabilities financial
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