The chart below shows how ACXP performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, ACXP sees a +17.27% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +5.64% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -4.01%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Phase II Trial Results: 1. Successful Phase II Clinical Trial Presentation: Results from the ibezapolstat Phase II clinical trial in patients with C. diff infection were presented, showcasing its clinical efficacy and potential as a treatment option.
Patent Approval for Ibezapolstat: 2. New Patent Granted: Acurx received a new patent for ibezapolstat, which encompasses the treatment of C. difficile infection, providing a competitive advantage with an expiration date in June 2042.
Cash Balance Increase: 3. Cash Position Improvement: The company raised approximately $1.6 million in gross proceeds under its ATM financing program during the third quarter, contributing to a cash balance of $5.8 million.
Reduced Net Loss: 4. Decreased Net Loss: The net loss for the third quarter was reduced to $2.8 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $3.1 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, in the same quarter last year.
Clinical Trial Success: 5. Positive Clinical Outcomes: In the Phase IIb clinical trial, ibezapolstat demonstrated comparable clinical cure and sustained cure rates to vancomycin, with no recurrence in 505 patients followed for three months post-treatment.
Negative
Cash Reserves Decline: 1. Declining Cash Reserves: Acurx ended Q3 2024 with cash totaling $5.8 million, down from $7.5 million at the end of 2023.
Net Loss Comparison: 2. Increased Net Loss: The company reported a net loss of $2.8 million for Q3 2024, compared to a net loss of $3.1 million in Q3 2023, indicating ongoing financial challenges.
R&D Expense Rise: 3. R&D Expense Increase: Research and development expenses rose to $4.6 million for the first nine months of 2024, up from $4.1 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to increased manufacturing costs.
Administrative Expense Increase: 4. General and Administrative Expense Growth: General and administrative expenses increased to $6.7 million for the first nine months of 2024, compared to $5.4 million in the same period of 2023, reflecting rising professional and legal costs.
Non-Dilutive Funding Strategies: 5. Shareholder Dilution Concerns: The company is exploring non-dilutive funding options for its Phase III trials, indicating potential challenges in securing necessary capital without affecting shareholder equity.
Acurx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ACXP) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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