The chart below shows how ALT performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, ALT sees a +0.34% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -3.89% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +7.07%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
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Cash Position Decline: Altimmune ended the third quarter of 2024 with approximately $139.4 million of cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, compared to $198 million at the end of 2023.
R&D Expense Increase: Research and development expenses were $19.8 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $18.4 million in the same period in 2023, indicating increased investment in R&D.
R&D Expenses Breakdown: Our R&D expenses for the third quarter of 2024 included approximately $12.4 million in direct costs related to development activities for pemvidutide and $0.8 million in direct costs related to additional research and discovery projects.
Administrative Expenses Increase: General and administrative expenses were $5 million in the third quarter of 2024 versus $4.5 million in the third quarter of 2023, reflecting a strategic increase in administrative support.
IND Filing Plans: We expect to file our first IND by the end of this year, with plans to initiate activities to launch that trial in the very near future.
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Cash Position Decline: Altimmune ended the third quarter of 2024 with approximately $139.4 million of cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, compared to $198 million at the end of 2023.
Quarterly Net Loss Comparison: Net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was $22.8 million, or a $0.32 net loss per share, compared to a net loss of $20.7 million or a $0.39 cent net loss per share for the third quarter of 2023.
R&D Expense Increase: Research and development expenses were $19.8 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $18.4 million in the same period in 2023.
Administrative Expense Increase: General and administrative expenses were $5 million in the third quarter of 2024 versus $4.5 million in the third quarter of 2023, indicating an increase in costs.
R&D Expenses Overview: R&D expenses for the third quarter of 2024 included approximately $12.4 million in direct costs related to development activities for pemvidutide.
Altimmune, Inc. (ALT) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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