Unicycive Therapeutics (UNCY) cuts Q2 loss to $1.7M on warrant gains
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. reported second quarter 2026 results and provided a regulatory update on its lead kidney disease candidate, oxylanthanum carbonate (OLC). The company expects to resubmit its New Drug Application for OLC assuming completion of a successful FDA inspection of its third-party manufacturing vendor, and states that the FDA has now assigned this facility inspection. Management describes ongoing, productive dialogue with the FDA on OLC labeling and packaging and preparation for a potential commercial launch.
As of June 30, 2026, unaudited cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $61.4 million, which the company states is expected to provide runway into 2027. For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, research and development expense was $2.8 million and general and administrative expense was $7.4 million, both higher than the prior-year period primarily due to increased non-cash stock-based compensation and commercial launch preparation. Other income was $8.4 million, largely from a change in fair value of warrant liabilities, resulting in a net loss of $1.7 million, or $0.06 per share, compared with a $6.5 million net loss, or $0.52 per share, a year earlier.
Positive
- Net loss narrowed significantly to $1.7 million from $6.5 million year-over-year, helped by an $8.4 million other income benefit primarily from changes in warrant liability fair value.
- Liquidity strengthened, with cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $61.4 million as of June 30, 2026, and the company indicating an expected cash runway into 2027.
- Regulatory progress on lead asset OLC, as the FDA has assigned a facility inspection for the third-party manufacturing vendor, a key step toward planned NDA resubmission.
Negative
- Total operating expenses rose to $10.1 million from $7.0 million year-over-year, driven by higher non-cash stock-based compensation, labor costs, and commercial launch preparation spending.
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Conditions.
On August 12, 2026, Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 and provided a business update. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
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SIGNATURE
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.
Dated: August 12, 2026
| UNICYCIVE THERAPEUTICS, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Shalabh Gupta | |
| Shalabh Gupta | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | ||
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Exhibit 99.1
Unicycive Therapeutics Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
- Company expects to resubmit New Drug Application (NDA) for oxylanthanum carbonate (OLC) assuming completion of successful inspection of third-party manufacturing vendor
- FDA has assigned a facility inspection to third-party manufacturing vendor of OLC
- As of June 30, 2026, unaudited cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaled $61.4 million, with expected runway into 2027
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., August 12, 2026 -- Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: UNCY), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies for patients with kidney disease, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, and provided a business update.
“We are focused on securing approval of oxylanthanum carbonate (OLC) and remain confident in the efficacy and safety of OLC and in its potential to improve care for patients with hyperphosphatemia on dialysis,” said Shalabh Gupta, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Unicycive. “The latest update from our third-party manufacturing vendor is that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has assigned a facility inspection. This marks a positive step forward, and our dialogue with the FDA on OLC labeling and packaging has been productive and continuous throughout this process. We are optimistic about a successful inspection of the third-party manufacturing facility, which would enable us to promptly resubmit the NDA. In the meantime, we are well positioned to launch OLC as quickly as possible following potential approval, and we are utilizing this time to continue to expand market awareness in preparation for the commercial success of OLC.”
Key Highlights & Upcoming Milestones
| ● | In June, the Company received a Complete Response Letter (CRL) from the FDA regarding the resubmitted NDA for OLC for the treatment of hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease on dialysis. The CRL cites the same third-party manufacturing deficiencies identified in a previous CRL issued in June 2025. The FDA has not raised any concerns regarding clinical efficacy or safety data, and no additional data was requested from the Company. |
| ● | The Company’s third-party vendor has received written notification from the FDA that the facility inspection has been assigned, and the Company plans to provide an update following completion of the FDA inspection. |
| ● | In preparation for the potential launch of OLC, the Company continues to advance its commercial readiness initiatives. Unicycive is focused on optimizing patient access across all reimbursement settings and plans to support patients with dedicated access and reimbursement services through its UniSource™ reimbursement hub. |
| ● | The Company will also engage with the patient and clinical community at several medical meetings during the third quarter, including the 51st Annual American Association of Kidney Patients National Patient Meeting (September 11–13, Little Rock, Arkansas) and the 2026 Renal Healthcare Association Annual Conference (September 23–26, Savannah, Georgia). |
Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2026
Research and Development (R&D) expense was $2.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to $1.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The increase was primarily driven by a $0.9 million increase in non-cash stock-based compensation, and an increase in consulting and professional fees of $0.1 million.
General and Administrative (G&A) expense was $7.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to $5.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The increase was primarily driven by a $1.4 million increase in non-cash stock-based compensation as well as an increase of $0.3 million in other labor costs. There was also an increase of $0.4 million related to commercial launch preparation.
Other income (expense) was $8.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to $0.5 million income for the three months ended June 30, 2025, attributed primarily to an increase in the fair value of the Company’s warrant liability.
Net loss attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted, for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, was $(1.7) million, or $(0.06) per share of common stock, compared to $(6.5) million loss, or $(0.52) per share of common stock, for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The decreased net loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, was attributed primarily to a decrease in the fair value of the Company’s warrant liability.
About Unicycive Therapeutics
Unicycive Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing novel treatments for kidney diseases. Unicycive’s lead investigational treatment is oxylanthanum carbonate, a novel phosphate binding agent for the treatment of hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis. Unicycive’s second investigational treatment UNI-494 is intended for the treatment of conditions related to acute kidney injury. It has been granted orphan drug designation (ODD) by the FDA for the prevention of Delayed Graft Function (DGF) in kidney transplant patients and has completed a Phase 1 dose-ranging safety study in healthy volunteers. For more information, please visit Unicycive.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.
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Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
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and “intend” or other similar terms or expressions that concern Unicycive’s expectations, strategy, plans or intentions.
These forward-looking statements are based on Unicycive’s current expectations and actual results could differ materially. There
are several factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These
factors include, but are not limited to, clinical trials involve a lengthy and expensive process with an uncertain outcome, and results
of earlier studies and trials may not be predictive of future trial results; our clinical trials may be suspended or discontinued due
to unexpected side effects or other safety risks that could preclude approval of our product candidates; our dependence on third parties
for manufacturing; risks related to business interruptions, which could seriously harm our financial condition and increase our costs
and expenses; dependence on key personnel; substantial competition; uncertainties of patent protection and litigation; dependence upon
third parties; market acceptance of our products; and risks related to failure to obtain FDA clearances or approvals and noncompliance
with FDA regulations. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various
important factors, including: the uncertainties related to market conditions and other factors described more fully in the section entitled
‘Risk Factors’ in Unicycive’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and other periodic reports
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the
date hereof, and Unicycive specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
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| As of December 31, 2025 | As of June 30, 2026 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 29,198 | $ | 44,185 | ||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 7,692 | 9,895 | ||||||
| Marketable securities | 12,071 | 17,240 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 48,961 | 71,320 | ||||||
| Right of use asset, net | 108 | 668 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 66 | 41 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 49,135 | $ | 72,029 | ||||
| Liabilities and stockholders’ equity | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 383 | $ | 2,234 | ||||
| Accrued liabilities | 1,523 | 2,136 | ||||||
| Warrant liability | 16,915 | 13,718 | ||||||
| Operating lease liability - current | 117 | 616 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 18,938 | 18,704 | ||||||
| Operating lease liability – long term | - | 55 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 18,938 | 18,759 | ||||||
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 7) | ||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||||||
| Series A-2 Prime preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share – 21,388.01 Series A-2 Prime shares authorized at December 31, 2025, and June 30, 2026; 2,265 and zero Series A-2 Prime shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025, and June 30, 2026, respectively | - | - | ||||||
| Series B-2 preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share – 50,000 Series B-2 shares authorized at December 31, 2025, and June 30, 2026; zero Series B-2 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025, and June 30, 2026 | - | - | ||||||
| Preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share – 10,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2025, and June 30, 2026; zero shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025, and June 30, 2026 | - | - | ||||||
| Common stock, $0.001 par value per share – 400,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2025, and June 30, 2026; 22,114,245 and 27,855,257 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025, and June 30, 2026, respectively | 22 | 28 | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (1 | ) | (23 | ) | ||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 158,001 | 195,635 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (127,825 | ) | (142,370 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 30,197 | 53,270 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 49,135 | $ | 72,029 | ||||
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| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| June 30, | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2026 | |||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| Research and development | 1,750 | 2,788 | ||||||
| General and administrative | 5,213 | 7,352 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 6,963 | 10,140 | ||||||
| Loss from operations | (6,963 | ) | (10,140 | ) | ||||
| Other income (expenses): | ||||||||
| Interest income | 155 | 441 | ||||||
| Interest expense | (13 | ) | - | |||||
| Change in fair value of warrant liability | 374 | 7,977 | ||||||
| Total other income (expenses) | 516 | 8,418 | ||||||
| Net loss | (6,447 | ) | (1,722 | ) | ||||
| Other comprehensive loss: | ||||||||
| Unrealized loss on marketable securities, net | - | (29 | ) | |||||
| Net comprehensive loss | $ | (6,447 | ) | $ | (1,751 | ) | ||
| Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted | $ | (0.52 | ) | $ | (0.06 | ) | ||
| Weighted-average shares outstanding used in computing net loss per share | 12,302,059 | 26,917,266 | ||||||
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