earnings
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.65
Acurx Pharma Q1 net loss $4.4M; Phase 2b data positive, FDA agrees on Phase 3 plan
Acurx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
2024-Q1 EPS reported
-$0.28
- Net loss of $4.4M ($0.28/diluted share) vs $2.9M loss in Q1 2023; R&D expenses $1.6M, G&A $2.8M.
- Cash $8.9M at March 31, 2024; raised ~$4.4M gross via ATM sale of 1,121,793 shares in Q1.
- Phase 2b ibezapolstat results: 94% eradication of fecal C. difficile at Day 3 vs 71% for vancomycin; preserved gut microbiome.
- End of Phase 2 meeting with FDA in April 2024; agreement reached on Phase 3 program and NDA pathway.
- EMA approved SME designation for Acurx, granting fee reductions and support for European marketing authorization.