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Biohaven — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

  • Financial Performance:

    • Reported a net loss of $129.3 million ($0.86 per share) for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared to a net loss of $173.4 million ($1.64 per share) in the same period in 2025.
    • Non-GAAP adjusted net loss was $110.7 million ($0.73 per share) for the quarter, compared to $155.9 million ($1.47 per share) in the prior year period.
    • Research and development expenses were $101.9 million for the quarter, a decrease of $39.3 million (28%) from $141.2 million in the prior year period, driven by reduced direct program and preclinical spend following strategic reprioritization in Q4 2025.
    • General and administrative expenses were $24.6 million for the quarter, a decrease of $3.6 million from $28.2 million in the prior year period, primarily due to decreased employee costs.
    • Other expense, net, was $2.9 million for the quarter, compared to $3.8 million in the prior year period.
    • Cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities, and restricted cash totaled approximately $164.0 million as of September 30, 2026.
    • Total liabilities increased to $361.9 million as of September 30, 2026, from $399.4 million as of December 31, 2025, while total shareholders' equity turned negative to $(98.2) million from $52.1 million.
    • Notes payable increased to $264.3 million as of September 30, 2026, from $238.9 million as of December 31, 2025.
  • Guidance and Future Outlook:

    • The FDA user fee goal date for the Vyglxia (troriluzole) NDA resubmission in spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) is set for the first quarter of 2027.
    • Topline data for the RISE 3 pivotal Phase 3 trial of opakalim (BHV-7000) in epilepsy is expected in the second half of 2026.
    • The pivotal Phase 3 trial for BHV-1400 in IgA nephropathy is targeted to initiate in the second half of 2026.
    • Topline data for the Phase 2 obesity study of taldefgrobep alfa (monotherapy and combination with GLP-1) is anticipated in the second half of 2027.
    • Biohaven plans to introduce additional innovative degraders from its MoDE and TRAP platforms in 2027.
  • Business Segments and Product Lines:

    • Vyglxia (troriluzole): FDA accepted the NDA resubmission for SCA, considering it a complete response to the November 2025 action letter; an advisory committee meeting is anticipated.
    • Opakalim (BHV-7000): Received an exclusive global license from SK Biopharmaceuticals for the Kv7 ion channel platform; SKBP assumes responsibility for future program costs. A partial clinical hold was issued on September 4, 2026, pausing new enrollment for BHV-7000 pending nonclinical data, though dosing for the >600 randomized patients in RISE 3 continues.
    • MoDE Platform: Entered an exclusive license with Ono Pharmaceutical for the MoDE pan IgG degrader portfolio (led by BHV-1300) in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and ASEAN; Biohaven retains rights in the U.S., Europe, and China. BHV-1300 enrollment is ongoing in a Phase 3 trial for Graves' disease across >50 sites in the US and Canada.
    • TRAP Platform: BHV-1400, a TRAP extracellular degrader targeting Gd-IgA1, is on track to initiate a pivotal Phase 3 trial in IgA nephropathy in 4Q 2026 across Japan, Asia-Pacific, US, Europe, and Latin America.
    • Oncology: BHV-1530 (FGFR3-directed ADC) combination cohorts with LIBTAYO® are enrolling; early clinical activity shows confirmed partial responses in heavily pretreated patients. BHV-1510 endometrial expansion cohort enrollment is expected to complete in late 2026 to early 2027.
    • Other Pipeline: Phase 2 obesity study for taldefgrobep alfa is ongoing; BHV-8000 (TYK2/JAK1 inhibitor) is in a global Phase 2/3 study for Parkinson's disease; BHV-8100 (PKM2 modulator) is in a first-in-human study.
  • Market and Competitive Landscape:

    • The collaboration with Ono Pharmaceutical aims to strengthen Ono's late-stage pipeline in immunology and inflammation using Biohaven's clinically validated MoDE platform.
    • The SK Biopharmaceuticals partnership positions opakalim with a leading epilepsy company for global commercialization.
    • Biohaven is utilizing Bexorg's NeuroLens AI platform and BrainEx data to guide candidate selection and translational strategy for its neuroscience portfolio.
  • Risks and Challenges:

    • A partial clinical hold on BHV-7000 (opakalim) requires completion of additional nonclinical studies to assess the risk of a specific metabolite observed in rodent testing; the significance of these findings to humans remains uncertain.
    • Forward-looking statements regarding clinical trial outcomes, regulatory approvals, licensing closings, and payment receipts involve substantial risks and uncertainties.
    • Post-trial motions have been filed regarding the $4 million trade secret misappropriation award against RA Capital and Avilar Therapeutics.
  • Management Commentary and Tone:

    • Chairman and CEO Vlad Coric stated the quarter marked important progress in executing a strategy of building differentiated platforms and partnering them to create near-term and long-term value.
    • Management highlighted the Ono and SK Biopharmaceuticals agreements as testament to the potential and versatility of the MoDE and TRAP platforms.
    • Coric expressed confidence in the breadth of the pipeline, noting the company is well-positioned heading into a pivotal period.
  • Other Key Points:

    • SK Biopharmaceuticals Agreement: Biohaven will receive $400 million in near-term cash consideration ($350 million at closing, $50 million one year later) plus up to $150 million in milestones and tiered royalties. The HSR waiting period expired on October 28, 2026.
    • Ono Pharmaceutical Agreement: Biohaven received an $80 million upfront payment and is eligible for a $20 million milestone within a year, plus approximately 20% royalties on net sales in the licensed territory.
    • Capital Position: Biohaven received $80 million from Ono on October 20, 2026, and expects to receive $350 million from SKBP upon closing.
    • Legal Victory: The U.S. District Court confirmed a jury finding that RA Capital and Avilar Therapeutics willfully misappropriated a Yale trade secret, resulting in a $4 million award to Yale and Biohaven.
    • Board Appointment: Technology investor John Yetimoglu was appointed to the Board of Directors in August 2026 to strengthen oversight of AI and computational methods.
    • Share Count: Weighted average common shares outstanding were 151.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared to 105.8 million in the prior year period.
Company
BIOHAVEN LTD
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Biotechnology