ALX ONCOLOGY HOLDINGS INC (NASDAQ:ALXO [https://www.chartmill.com/stock/quote/ALXO]) reported its second-quarter 2025 financial results, posting a net loss of $25.9 million, or $0.49 per share, compared to a net loss of $39.4 million, or $0.76 per share, in the same period last year. The company reported no revenue, in line with analyst expectations, as it remains a clinical-stage biotech firm with no commercialized products.
EARNINGS AND REVENUE VS. ESTIMATES
* REPORTED EPS: -$0.49 vs. ESTIMATED EPS: -$0.459 (wider loss than expected).
* REPORTED REVENUE: $0.0 vs. ESTIMATED REVENUE: $0.0 (in line).
The wider-than-expected loss did not trigger a sharp negative reaction in after-hours trading, with shares declining only -2.24% post-release. This muted reaction suggests investors may be more focused on clinical progress than short-term financials.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PRESS RELEASE
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CLINICAL ADVANCEMENTS:
* EVORPACEPT (CD47 INHIBITOR): Data from the ASPEN-06 TRIAL in HER2+ gastric cancer showed CD47 expression as a predictive biomarker. Patients with high CD47 levels had a 65% OBJECTIVE RESPONSE RATE (ORR) when treated with evorpacept plus standard therapy, versus 26% in the control group.
* ASPEN-BREAST TRIAL UPDATE: The study design was amended to a single-arm format, with an interim readout expected in Q3 2026.
* ALX2004 (EGFR-TARGETED ADC): Phase 1 trial enrollment is on track to begin in AUGUST 2025, with initial safety data expected in H1 2026.
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FINANCIAL POSITION:
* Cash reserves of $83.5 MILLION, extending the runway into Q1 2027.
* R&D expenses decreased to $18.0 MILLION (from $34.7 million YoY) due to reduced clinical trial material manufacturing and pipeline prioritization.
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LEADERSHIP CHANGES:
* DR. DANIEL CURRAN was appointed to the Board of Directors, bringing extensive drug development and corporate strategy experience.
MARKET REACTION & OUTLOOK
Despite the wider loss, ALX Oncology’s stock has shown resilience, gaining +31.08% OVER THE PAST MONTH ahead of the earnings release. The lack of a steep sell-off post-earnings suggests investors remain optimistic about:
* The POTENTIAL OF EVORPACEPT in biomarker-selected populations.
* Upcoming CLINICAL MILESTONES in breast cancer and ALX2004.
Analyst estimates for Q3 2025 project a loss of -$0.377 PER SHARE, with no revenue expected. Full-year 2025 estimates anticipate a LOSS OF -$1.82 PER SHARE, reflecting the company’s continued investment in clinical trials.
CONCLUSION
ALX Oncology’s earnings report underscores its focus on clinical execution rather than near-term profitability. The market’s tempered reaction indicates that investors are weighing the company’s LONG-TERM POTENTIAL IN ONCOLOGY over short-term financial metrics.
For more detailed earnings and estimates, visit ALX Oncology’s earnings page [https://www.chartmill.com/stock/quote/ALXO/earnings-estimates].
DISCLAIMER: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Investors should conduct their own research before making any financial decisions.
ALX Oncology Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:ALXO) Reports Q2 2025 Results with Wider Loss but Strong Clinical Progress
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Aug 12, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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