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ARS Pharmaceuticals reported second quarter 2026 total revenue of $33.7 million, up from $15.7 million a year earlier, driven by U.S. neffy net product revenue of $26.2 million and additional collaboration and supply revenue. neffy captured a 5% share of the U.S. epinephrine market for Type 1 allergies and an 8% share within field‑targeted accounts, with more than 16,000 unique prescribers in the quarter.

Total operating expenses reached $95.1 million, including $77.6 million of SG&A and $4.7 million of R&D, resulting in a net loss of $62.3 million or ($0.63) per share. Cash, cash equivalents and short‑term investments were $143.8 million as of June 30, 2026. The company plans aggregate SG&A and R&D expenses of $114–$126 million for the second half of 2026, implying more than a 40% reduction in cash‑based SG&A from the first half, and anticipates a path to cash flow breakeven by the end of 2027. ARS is also advancing its intranasal epinephrine program ARS‑2 in chronic spontaneous urticaria, with interim Phase 2b data expected in the first quarter of 2027.

Positive

  • Total revenue doubled to $33.7 million in Q2 2026 from $15.7 million in Q2 2025, driven primarily by neffy net product revenue growth.
  • neffy achieved 5% total U.S. epinephrine market share for Type 1 allergies and 8% share within field‑targeted accounts, indicating growing adoption among key prescribers.
  • Management targets a more than 40% reduction in cash‑based SG&A expenses in 2H 2026 versus 1H 2026 and outlines a path to cash flow breakeven by end of 2027.
  • The CSU program ARS‑2 advances with Phase 2b enrollment underway and interim data expected in Q1 2027, representing a potential high‑margin growth opportunity leveraging existing infrastructure.

Negative

  • Despite revenue growth, ARS reported a substantial Q2 2026 net loss of $62.3 million, wider than the $44.9 million loss in Q2 2025.
  • Total operating expenses rose to $95.1 million in Q2 2026 from $63.3 million a year earlier, with SG&A of $77.6 million far exceeding quarterly revenue.
  • The balance sheet shows high leverage, including $96.7 million in term loans and a $74.9 million financing liability, alongside a large accumulated deficit of $417.6 million.
  • Cash, cash equivalents and short‑term investments declined to $143.8 million as of June 30, 2026, from $244.99 million in cash and short‑term investments at December 31, 2025, reflecting ongoing cash burn.
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Total revenue Q2 2026 $33.7 million Quarter ended June 30, 2026; up from $15.7 million in Q2 2025
neffy U.S. net product revenue Q2 2026 $26.2 million Net product revenue from neffy sales in the United States in Q2 2026
U.S. epinephrine market share 5% Total U.S. epinephrine market share for Type 1 allergies in Q2 2026
Total operating expenses Q2 2026 $95.1 million Includes $77.6 million SG&A and $4.7 million R&D for the quarter
Net loss Q2 2026 $62.3 million Net loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2026; $0.63 per share
Cash and investments $143.8 million Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments as of June 30, 2026
2H 2026 SG&A and R&D guidance $114–$126 million Expected aggregate SG&A and R&D expenses for the second half of 2026
Term loans balance $96.7 million Term loans, net, including related party, as of June 30, 2026
cash flow breakeven financial
"supporting an expected path to cash flow breakeven by the end of 2027"
The point at which a company’s incoming cash from operations equals its outgoing cash for running the business, so the company is neither drawing down nor adding to its cash reserves; it focuses on actual cash movements rather than accounting profits. Investors care because it shows when a business can sustain itself from its own cash flow—like a household whose paychecks cover its bills—indicating shorter cash runway and lower dependence on outside funding.
Phase 2b trial medical
"Interim data from Phase 2b trial in chronic spontaneous urticaria"
A phase 2b trial is a mid-stage clinical study that tests whether a new drug or therapy is effective at specific doses and helps determine the optimal amount and schedule for treatment. For investors it matters because convincing phase 2b results lower the chance of failure in later, larger trials—like a prototype consistently meeting performance targets before mass production—making the program more likely to advance and increasing its potential commercial value.
intranasal epinephrine medical
"advancing our intranasal epinephrine platform into CSU unlocks a potential"
Type I allergic reactions medical
"neffy is indicated for emergency treatment of type I allergic reactions"
Type I allergic reactions are immediate, often rapid immune overreactions in which the body’s defense system mistakes a harmless substance (like a drug, food, or insect sting) for a threat and releases chemicals that cause symptoms from hives and swelling to life‑threatening anaphylaxis. Like a smoke alarm that blares at burnt toast, these reactions can halt clinical trials, trigger safety warnings or product recalls, and influence regulatory decisions, liability exposure, and demand for treatments—making them important to investors evaluating health‑care and consumer product risks.
contract liability financial
"Contract liability, current | 535 | Contract liability, net of current portion"
A contract liability is a legally binding obligation a company has under a contract to deliver goods, services, or a refund in the future in exchange for money or another benefit already received. Investors care because these obligations represent future cash outflows or performance risks—like an IOU on a household chore list—that can reduce available cash, affect earnings reliability, and change how risky or valuable a company’s financial position looks.
stock-based compensation expense financial
"includes stock-based compensation expense of approximately $14 million to $16 million"
Stock-based compensation expense is the value that a company records when it gives employees or executives shares or options to buy shares as part of their pay. It matters because it shows the true cost of paying employees this way, which can affect the company's profits and how investors see its financial health.
Total revenue $33.7 million up from $15.7 million in the same quarter of 2025
Net loss $62.3 million wider than $44.9 million in the same quarter of 2025
Operating expenses $95.1 million up from $63.3 million in the same quarter of 2025
neffy U.S. net product revenue $26.2 million up from $12.8 million in the same quarter of 2025
Guidance

ARS Pharmaceuticals expects aggregate SG&A and R&D expenses of $114–$126 million for the second half of 2026, including $14–$16 million in stock-based compensation, and anticipates a path to reaching cash flow breakeven by the end of 2027.

FAQ

How did ARS Pharmaceuticals (SPRY) perform financially in Q2 2026?

ARS Pharmaceuticals generated $33.7 million in total revenue in Q2 2026, up from $15.7 million in Q2 2025. The company reported a net loss of $62.3 million, compared with a $44.9 million net loss in the prior‑year quarter.

What were neffy sales and market share for ARS Pharmaceuticals (SPRY) in Q2 2026?

U.S. neffy net product revenue was $26.2 million in Q2 2026, with total U.S. epinephrine market share for Type 1 allergies of 5% and 8% share in field‑targeted accounts, supported by over 16,000 unique prescribers.

What cost reduction and expense guidance did ARS Pharmaceuticals (SPRY) provide?

ARS expects combined SG&A and R&D expenses of $114–$126 million for the second half of 2026, including $14–$16 million of stock‑based compensation. This implies a more than 40% reduction in cash‑based SG&A from the first half of 2026.

What is ARS Pharmaceuticals’ (SPRY) cash position and debt as of June 30, 2026?

As of June 30, 2026, ARS held $143.8 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short‑term investments. Liabilities included $96.7 million in term loans and a $74.9 million financing liability on the balance sheet.

When does ARS Pharmaceuticals (SPRY) expect to reach cash flow breakeven?

Based on its revised cash‑based expense plan, ARS Pharmaceuticals anticipates a path to cash flow breakeven by the end of 2027. This outlook assumes execution of its focused commercial strategy and continued revenue growth from neffy.

What is the status of ARS Pharmaceuticals’ (SPRY) CSU program ARS-2?

The ARS‑2 intranasal epinephrine program for chronic spontaneous urticaria is in a Phase 2b trial, with enrollment completed for the interim population. ARS expects interim data in Q1 2027, targeting an area with no FDA‑approved on‑demand treatments.

What leadership changes did ARS Pharmaceuticals (SPRY) announce around Q2 2026?

ARS announced the appointment of Meg Smith as Chief Commercial Officer, effective August 17, 2026. The company also completed expansion of its field sales organization to focus on high‑value prescribers representing 44% of the U.S. market opportunity.

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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

August 13, 2026

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

 

001-39756

 

81-1489190

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

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11682 El Camino Real, Suite 300

San Diego, California

 

92130

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

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Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share

 

SPRY

 

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 13, 2026, ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or subject to the liabilities of that, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”), whether made before or after today’s date, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific references in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

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99.1

 

Press Release dated August 13, 2026

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Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

 


 

SIGNATURES

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

 

 

ARS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

 

 

 

 

Date: August 13, 2026

 

By:

/s/ Donn Casale

 

 

 

Donn Casale

 

 

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

 


 

Exhibit 99.1

 

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ARS Pharmaceuticals Outlines Strategic Priorities, including a Focused Commercial Strategy, and Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 

$26.2 million in U.S. neffy® net product revenue in Q2 2026; total U.S. epinephrine market share for Type 1 allergies of 5% and 8% share within field-targeted accounts

 

Commercial investment realigned toward targeted provider engagement, significantly reducing total operating expenses for 2H 2026 and supporting an expected path to cash flow breakeven by the end of 2027

 

Commercial operations strengthened with appointment of Meg Smith as Chief Commercial Officer and completed expansion of field sales organization

 

Interim data from Phase 2b trial in chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) expected in Q1 2027; no FDA-approved on-demand treatment currently exists for acute CSU flares

 

Conference call to be held today, August 13, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. ET

 

SAN DIEGO, August 13, 2026 – ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPRY), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to empowering at-risk patients and their caregivers to better protect against allergic reactions that could lead to anaphylaxis, today outlined the strategic priorities and operating framework that will guide the Company going forward, its refined commercial strategy for neffy® (epinephrine nasal spray), and its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

 

“It is a privilege to lead ARS Pharma at this pivotal time, and my conviction in the opportunity ahead has only grown since stepping into this role. As the first and only needle-free epinephrine option, neffy is well positioned to become the standard of care for patients and caregivers in this multi-billion-dollar market,” said Donn Casale, President and CEO of ARS Pharma. “Today, we are announcing a shift in focus to provider adoption, with a more efficient commercial strategy intended to drive market share growth without sacrificing revenue. We believe that provider awareness and recommendation will be the cornerstone to growing the neffy brand. Our confidence in continued revenue growth, along with a more efficient commercial model, is expected to provide the foundation for long-term value creation. Beyond neffy, advancing our intranasal epinephrine platform into CSU unlocks a potential major growth opportunity in an area of high unmet need built on top of our existing commercial infrastructure.”

 

 


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Updated Strategic Priorities

Following a comprehensive assessment of ARS Pharma’s commercial, clinical, and business operations, the Company has established a core set of strategic priorities intended to drive continued value creation from neffy and the intranasal epinephrine platform:

1.
Targeted commercial execution. ARS Pharma is shifting its focus from broad consumer-directed marketing to targeted engagement with high-volume prescribers, a strategy that has already demonstrated to grow field-targeted market share.
2.
Financial discipline aligned with neffy adoption rate. ARS Pharma has implemented a rigorous cost optimization framework, significantly reducing its SG&A expense, that focuses on building a profitable neffy franchise to drive shareholder value and provide financial support for platform expansion.
3.
Advance CSU clinical program. ARS Pharma is extending its intranasal epinephrine platform into CSU. With no FDA-approved, on-demand options currently available to manage acute flares, the Company’s intranasal epinephrine platform may address a critical unmet need in CSU and offer a compelling market expansion opportunity.

 

Commercial Leadership and a Fully Deployed Field Organization

ARS Pharma today announced the appointment of Meg Smith as Chief Commercial Officer, effective August 17, 2026. Ms. Smith is a commercial executive with more than 25 years of progressive leadership experience. Most recently, she led the commercial organization at Dynavax Technologies that successfully launched HEPLISAV-B®.

 

neffy is well positioned to become the new standard of care in a large, underserved market,” said Ms. Smith. “There is a solid foundation in place, growing prescriber momentum, and a talented field organization. I am excited to join the commercial leadership team at ARS where we will be relentlessly focused on provider-centered execution to convert that foundation into durable market share growth.”

 

ARS Pharma also announced that the expansion of its field sales organization is now complete. Sales force efforts will focus primarily on the highest-value prescribers, which represent 44% of the total U.S. market opportunity.

 

Mr. Casale added, “Executing our enhanced commercial strategy requires having the right leadership and footprint, and I am incredibly pleased to welcome Meg to the team. I am confident that she has the right capabilities and experience to drive this next chapter of the neffy launch, having seen her ability to inspire teams and drive operational rigor firsthand. The impact of our sales force is clear, and where we actively call on accounts, our share is meaningfully larger than our total market share. I am excited to see the compounding impact of a fully deployed, focused sales team under Meg’s leadership.”

 

 


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neffy U.S. commercial metrics as of the end of the second quarter of 2026 include:

U.S. net product revenue of $26.2 million, bringing 2026 year-to-date net product revenue to $43.7 million;
Total U.S. epinephrine market share of 5%, a doubling of the 2.5% total market share in the same period in 2025;
Market share of 8% among field-targeted accounts compared with 4% share in the same period of 2025; and
Over 16,000 unique prescribers in the second quarter, a nearly threefold increase over the same period in 2025.

 

Enhanced Financial Discipline and Updated 2H 2026 Expense Guidance

ARS Pharma announced the re-alignment of its operating expenses to support building a durable, profitable business. Going forward, the Company intends to direct its investments primarily to support healthcare provider education and field execution, with a particular focus on high-value prescribers. Consequently, the Company has significantly reduced spending, shifting resources away from broad consumer advertising and toward targeted provider engagement, without sacrificing revenue.

 

The Company’s second quarter 2026 financial results are as follows:

Total revenue: $33.7 million, comprised of $26.2 million in net product revenue from neffy sales in the United States, $0.1 million in collaboration revenue from international partners, and $7.4 million in supply revenue from partners.
Total operating expenses, excluding cost of goods sold: $82.3 million.
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SG&A expenses: $77.6 million, primarily driven by consumer-targeted media activities, which were incurred prior to the Company’s updated operating plan, as well as its sales force expansion and one-time personnel-related expenses related to its July leadership transition.
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R&D expenses: $4.7 million, primarily related to clinical costs for the Company’s ongoing Phase 2b trial in CSU and registry study and continuing development and regulatory expenses.
Net loss: $62.3 million, or ($0.63) per share basic and diluted.
Cash balance: $143.8 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments as of June 30, 2026.

 

 


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ARS Pharma outlined the following guidance on its operating expense plan:

Operating expense: ARS Pharma expects its aggregate SG&A and R&D expenses for the second half of 2026 to be in the range of $114 million to $126 million, which includes stock-based compensation expense of approximately $14 million to $16 million. As a result, total cash-based SG&A and R&D expenses for the second half of 2026 are expected to be in the range of $100 million to $110 million, driven by a more than 40% reduction in SG&A cash-based expenses from the first half of 2026, with a favorable trend planned to continue through full-year 2027.
Path to cash flow breakeven: Based on its revised cash-based expense plan, ARS Pharma anticipates a path to reaching cash flow breakeven by the end of 2027.

 

Expanding the Intranasal Epinephrine Platform, with Interim CSU Phase 2b Data in Q1 2027

Beyond neffy, ARS Pharma’s CSU program, ARS-2, represents a meaningful expansion opportunity built on its existing commercial infrastructure. The Company’s Phase 2b trial is underway, assessing rapid relief of acute flares with intranasal epinephrine compared to placebo, and enrollment is completed in the interim patient population. The trial design requires that each enrolled patient experience and log three separate CSU flare episodes, treated with placebo and varying doses of intranasal epinephrine. Given the time required for patients to complete all three episodes for data collection and reporting, ARS Pharma expects interim Phase 2b data in the first quarter of 2027.

 

There are currently no FDA-approved, on-demand products to manage acute flares in patients with CSU. Epinephrine’s role in rapid, systemic symptom relief is well established; the historical challenge has been the needle delivery and the dose, which the Company’s intranasal technology is designed to address. Because the program can leverage our existing commercial infrastructure and overlapping targeted prescribers, the Company believes ARS-2 represents a high-margin growth driver, if approved.

 

Conference Call Information

ARS Pharma will host a conference call and webcast today, August 13, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss these results and the Company's strategic priorities. Dial-in information for conference participants may be obtained by registering for the event. To access the webcast and slides, please visit the Events & Presentations page in the Investors & Media section of the Company’s website. A replay of the webcast will be available for 30 days following the event.

 

 


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About neffy®

neffy is a nasal spray used for emergency treatment of allergic reactions including anaphylaxis, in adults and children who weigh 33 lbs. or greater.

 

INDICATION AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR neffy (epinephrine nasal spray)

 

INDICATION

 

neffy is indicated for emergency treatment of type I allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in adult and pediatric patients who weigh 33 lbs. or greater.

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

neffy contains epinephrine, a medicine used to treat allergic emergencies (anaphylaxis). Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening, can happen in minutes, and can be caused by stinging and biting insects, allergy injections, foods, medicines, exercise, or other unknown causes.

 

Always carry two neffy nasal sprays with you because you may not know when anaphylaxis may happen and because you may need a second dose of neffy if symptoms continue or come back. Each neffy contains a single dose of epinephrine. neffy is for use in the nose only.

 

Use neffy right away, as soon as you notice symptoms of an allergic reaction. If symptoms continue or get worse after the first dose of neffy, a second dose is needed. If needed, administer a second dose using a new neffy in the same nostril starting 5 minutes after the first dose. Get emergency medical help for further treatment of the allergic emergency (anaphylaxis), if needed after using neffy.

 

Tell your healthcare provider if you have underlying structural or anatomical nasal conditions, about all the medicines you take, and about all your medical conditions, especially if you have heart problems, kidney problems, low potassium in your blood, Parkinson's disease, thyroid problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or plan to breastfeed.

 

Tell your healthcare provider if you take or use other nasal sprays or water pills (diuretics) or if you take medicines to treat depression, abnormal heart beats, Parkinson's disease, heart disease, thyroid disease, medicines used in labor, and medicines to treat allergies. neffy and other medications may affect each other, causing side effects. neffy may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how neffy works.

 

neffy may cause serious side effects. If you have certain medical conditions or take certain medicines, your condition may get worse, or you may have more or longer lasting side effects when you use neffy.

 

 


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Common side effects of neffy include: nasal discomfort, headache, throat irritation, chest and nasal congestion, feeling overly excited, nervous or anxious, nose bleed, nose pain, sneezing, runny nose, dry nose or throat, tingling sensation, including in the nose, feeling tired, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting.

 

Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that bother you or that do not go away after using neffy.

 

These are not all of the possible side effects of neffy. Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects, contact ARS Pharmaceuticals Operations, Inc. at 1-877-MY-NEFFY (877-696-3339) or the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

 

Please see the full Prescribing Information and Patient Information for neffy.

About Type I Allergic Reactions Including Anaphylaxis

Type I allergic reactions are serious and potentially life-threatening events that can occur within minutes of exposure to an allergen and require immediate treatment with epinephrine, the only FDA-approved medication for these reactions. While epinephrine auto-injectors have been shown to be highly effective, there are limitations — including fear of needles and needle-related safety concerns, lack of portability and reliability, and complexity of the devices — that may result in patients and caregivers delaying or not administering treatment in an emergency situation. There are approximately 40 million people in the United States who experience Type I allergic reactions, of whom only 3.3 million have an active epinephrine auto-injector prescription. Of those, only half consistently carry their prescribed auto-injector. Even if patients or caregivers carry an auto-injector, more than half either delay or do not administer the device when needed in an emergency.

 

About ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

ARS Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to empowering at-risk patients and their caregivers to better protect patients from allergic reactions that could lead to anaphylaxis. The Company is commercializing neffy® (trade name EURneffy® in the EU and UK), an epinephrine nasal spray indicated in the United States for emergency treatment of Type I allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in adult patients and pediatric patients who weigh 33 lbs. or greater, and in the EU for emergency treatment of allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) due to insect stings or bites, foods, medicinal products, and other allergens as well as idiopathic or exercise induced anaphylaxis in adults and children aged 4 years and older who weigh 15 kg or greater. For more information, visit www.ars-pharma.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

 

 


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Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release that are not purely historical in nature are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to: ARS Pharma’s updated strategic priorities and the anticipated benefits of their implementation, including a reduction in projected SG&A and R&D expenses for the second half of 2026 and expectations regarding operating expense trends into 2027; the anticipated path and timing to cash flow breakeven; the expected impact of the appointment of a new Chief Commercial Officer and the completed expansion of the field sales organization; the anticipated timing for interim data from the urticaria trial and the potential for ARS Pharma’s intranasal epinephrine technology to expand into the urticaria indication; the expectation that realigning commercial investment toward targeted provider engagement will expand market share and support a durable growth trajectory for neffy; the potential for the CSU program to leverage existing commercial infrastructure and overlapping targeted prescribers and to represent a high-margin growth driver, if approved; and other statements that are not historical fact. 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,” “believe,” “can,” “confident,” “could,” “expect,” “if,” “intend,” “may,” “potential,” “plan,” “will,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon ARS Pharma’s current expectations and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect.

 

Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation: potential safety and other complications from neffy; the ability to maintain regulatory approval for neffy in its currently approved indications; the scope, progress and expansion of developing and commercializing neffy; the risk that personnel costs will be higher than anticipated; the scope, progress and expansion of developing our intranasal epinephrine technology; clinical trial results; the potential for governments and payors to delay, limit or deny coverage for neffy; the size and growth of the market for neffy and the rate and degree of market acceptance thereof vis-à-vis intramuscular injectable products; ARS Pharma’s ability to protect its intellectual property position; the adverse effects of pending litigation; and the impact of government laws, regulations and policies. Additional risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements are included under the caption 'Risk Factors' in ARS Pharma's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and as updated by the 'Risk Factors' in ARS Pharma's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, to be filed with the SEC today. These documents can also be accessed on ARS Pharma’s website at www.ars-pharma.com by clicking on the link “Financials & Filings” under the “Investors & Media” tab. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. ARS Pharma assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

 

 


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Investor Contact:

Monique Allaire, THRUST

monique@thrustsc.com

 

Media Contact:

Christy Curran, Sam Brown Inc.

615.414.8668

christycurran@sambrown.com

 


 

ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share and par value data)

 

 

June 30, 2026

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

8,163

 

 

$

41,317

 

Short-term investments

 

 

135,682

 

 

 

203,669

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

46,839

 

 

 

25,347

 

Inventories

 

 

11,689

 

 

 

8,369

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

9,137

 

 

 

6,194

 

Total current assets

 

 

211,510

 

 

 

284,896

 

Inventories, noncurrent

 

 

19,045

 

 

 

23,053

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

2,085

 

 

 

2,465

 

Intangible assets, net

 

 

13,900

 

 

 

14,452

 

Other assets

 

 

2,955

 

 

 

2,786

 

Total assets

 

$

249,495

 

 

$

327,652

 

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (including related party amounts of $2,178 and $1,624, respectively)

 

$

59,732

 

 

$

37,948

 

Contract liability, current

 

 

535

 

 

 

609

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

596

 

 

 

588

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

60,863

 

 

 

39,145

 

Term loans, net (including related party amounts of $4,834 and $4,819, respectively)

 

 

96,676

 

 

 

96,374

 

Financing liability

 

 

74,927

 

 

 

72,140

 

Contract liability, net of current portion

 

 

1,115

 

 

 

1,130

 

Other accrued liabilities

 

 

3,402

 

 

 

4,605

 

Total liabilities

 

 

236,983

 

 

 

213,394

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025; no shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.0001 par value per share; 200,000,000 shares authorized at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025; 99,437,865 and 99,290,926 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively

 

 

10

 

 

 

10

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

430,202

 

 

 

408,726

 

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) gain, net

 

 

(140

)

 

 

125

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(417,560

)

 

 

(294,603

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

 

12,512

 

 

 

114,258

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

249,495

 

 

$

327,652

 

 

 


 

ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product revenue, net

 

$

26,210

 

 

$

12,800

 

 

$

43,662

 

 

$

20,563

 

Revenue under collaboration agreements

 

 

57

 

 

 

2,594

 

 

 

2,546

 

 

 

2,804

 

Revenue under supply agreements

 

 

7,391

 

 

 

323

 

 

 

10,131

 

 

 

323

 

Total revenue

 

 

33,658

 

 

 

15,717

 

 

 

56,339

 

 

 

23,690

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of goods sold (including related party amounts of $1,851, $866, $3,084, and $1,354, respectively)

 

 

12,846

 

 

 

4,984

 

 

 

19,132

 

 

 

6,078

 

Research and development (including related party amounts of $612, $582, $1,279, and $1,245, respectively)

 

 

4,698

 

 

 

4,035

 

 

 

9,034

 

 

 

6,987

 

Selling, general and administrative (including related party amounts of $125, $107, $261, and $231, respectively)

 

 

77,579

 

 

 

54,312

 

 

 

149,783

 

 

 

95,416

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

95,123

 

 

 

63,331

 

 

 

177,949

 

 

 

108,481

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(61,465

)

 

 

(47,614

)

 

 

(121,610

)

 

 

(84,791

)

Other income (expense), net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

 

1,605

 

 

 

2,731

 

 

 

3,573

 

 

 

5,968

 

Interest expense (including related party amounts of $124, $0, $246, and $0, respectively)

 

 

(2,479

)

 

 

 

 

 

(4,920

)

 

 

 

Total other (expense) income, net

 

 

(874

)

 

 

2,731

 

 

 

(1,347

)

 

 

5,968

 

Net loss

 

$

(62,339

)

 

$

(44,883

)

 

 

(122,957

)

 

 

(78,823

)

Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities

 

 

(44

)

 

 

(118

)

 

 

(265

)

 

 

(266

)

Comprehensive loss

 

$

(62,383

)

 

$

(45,001

)

 

$

(123,222

)

 

$

(79,089

)

Net loss per share, basic and diluted

 

$

(0.63

)

 

$

(0.46

)

 

$

(1.24

)

 

$

(0.80

)

Weighted-average shares outstanding used in computing net loss per share, basic and diluted

 

 

99,312,526

 

 

 

98,361,771

 

 

 

99,304,512

 

 

 

98,212,035

 

 

 


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