The chart below shows how PDSB performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, PDSB sees a +4.81% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -0.41% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -1.02%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Net Loss Improvement: PDS Biotech reported a net loss of approximately $10.7 million for Q3 2024, a slight decrease from a net loss of $10.8 million in Q3 2023, indicating improved financial performance year-over-year.
R&D Expense Increase: Research and development expenses increased to approximately $6.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, up from $6.4 million for the same period in 2023, reflecting ongoing investment in clinical programs.
Operating Expenses Reduction: The overall operating expenses decreased to approximately $10.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, down from $10.5 million for the same period in 2023, showcasing effective cost management.
Strong Cash Position: PDS Biotech's cash and cash equivalents totaled approximately $50 million as of September 30, 2024, providing a strong financial position to support ongoing operations and clinical trials.
Clinical Trial Progress: The company expects to initiate the first sites for the VERSATILE-003 trial in early 2025, indicating progress in their clinical development pipeline.
Negative
Quarterly Net Loss Comparison: The net loss for the quarter was approximately $10.7 million, or $0.29 per basic and diluted share, compared to a net loss of $10.8 million, or $0.35 per basic share for the three months ended September 30, 2023.
R&D Expense Increase: Research and development expenses increased to approximately $6.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, up from $6.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023.
Operating Expenses Decrease: The overall operating expenses decreased to approximately $10.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, down from $10.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023.
Net Interest Expense Increase: Net interest expenses increased to approximately $0.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, up from $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023.
Cash Liquidity Decline: The overall cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2024 totaled approximately $50 million, indicating a decrease in liquidity compared to previous quarters.
PDS Biotechnology Corporation (PDSB) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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