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Taysha Gene Therapies — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

  • Financial Performance:

    • Revenue was $0 for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared to $0 for the same period in 2025; revenue was $0 for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to $4.3 million for the same period in 2025.
    • Research and development expenses were $28.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, an increase of $3.1 million (12%) from $25.7 million in the prior year period, driven by higher clinical trial expenses and increased headcount.
    • General and administrative expenses were $13.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, an increase of $4.8 million (58%) from $8.3 million in the prior year period, primarily due to higher compensation, stock-based compensation, and commercial launch-readiness consulting fees.
    • Net loss was $39.1 million ($0.10 per share) for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared to a net loss of $32.7 million ($0.09 per share) in the prior year period.
    • Net loss was $128.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to $81.1 million for the same period in 2025.
    • Cash and cash equivalents totaled $422.8 million as of September 30, 2026, compared to $319.8 million as of December 31, 2025.
    • Total liabilities were $78.1 million as of September 30, 2026, down from $96.4 million as of December 31, 2025, with a term loan balance of $47.3 million.
    • Stockholders' equity increased to $357.0 million as of September 30, 2026, from $246.9 million as of December 31, 2025.
  • Guidance and Future Outlook:

    • Management expects to report topline data from the six-month interim analysis of the REVEAL pivotal trial and FDA feedback on the BLA submission pathway in the first half of 2027.
    • FDA feedback following a CMC Type B meeting is expected in the first quarter of 2027.
    • The Company anticipates nominating a second gene therapy development candidate targeting a CNS disorder with high unmet need and commencing preclinical activities in the first half of 2027.
    • Current cash resources are expected to support planned operating expenses and capital requirements into the second half of 2028.
    • A meeting with the FDA to discuss Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) data is planned for the fourth quarter of 2026.
  • Business Segments and Product Lines:

    • TSHA-102, an investigational gene therapy for Rett syndrome, continues to be generally well tolerated with no severe treatment-related serious adverse events (SAEs) or dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) observed across 33 patients in REVEAL Phase 1/2, pivotal, and ASPIRE trials as of the November 2026 data cutoff.
    • All patients in the REVEAL Phase 1/2 (n=12), pivotal (n=17), and ASPIRE (n=4) trials have cleared the acute post-dosing safety monitoring period.
    • The Company completed a BLA-enabling Process Performance Qualification (PPQ) manufacturing campaign for TSHA-102, meeting all predefined product specifications and comparability criteria for commercial product and clinical material.
    • The PPQ campaign demonstrated a consistent single-digit empty capsid percentage, a key indicator of product quality.
    • REVEAL Part A data may be included in the planned BLA submission due to comparability between clinical materials used in Part A and Part B pivotal trials.
    • TSHA-102 received Breakthrough Therapy, Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy, Fast Track, Orphan Drug, and Rare Pediatric Disease designations from the FDA.
  • Market and Competitive Landscape:

    • Rett syndrome is estimated to affect between 15,000 and 20,000 patients in the U.S., EU, and U.K., with no currently approved disease-modifying therapies that treat the genetic root cause of the disease.
    • The Company presented multiple Encore data supporting the TSHA-102 clinical program at the 55th Child Neurology Society Annual Meeting.
  • Risks and Challenges:

    • The press release includes standard forward-looking statement disclaimers noting that actual results may differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties, including regulatory approval outcomes, manufacturing success, and market acceptance.
    • Specific risks are detailed in the Company's SEC filings, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
  • Management Commentary and Tone:

    • CEO Sean P. Nolan stated the Company continued to make strong progress across clinical, manufacturing, and commercial readiness activities.
    • Management expressed confidence that the first half of 2027 could be a transformative period for Taysha.
    • The tone emphasized the robust dataset being built to support the BLA submission and the ability to consistently manufacture high-quality product at commercial scale.
  • Other Key Points:

    • The Company has 325,883,280 common shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2026, compared to 285,051,648 as of December 31, 2025.
    • A net gain on lease termination of $3.4 million was recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, with no such gain recorded in the current period.
    • Interest income was $3.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared to $3.2 million in the prior year period.
    • The Company plans to discuss CMC data with the FDA in the fourth quarter of 2026 to strengthen the package for the potential BLA submission.
Company
TAYSHA GENE THERAPIES INC
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Biotechnology