Coherus Oncology Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

– LOQTORZI net revenue was $10.0 million, a 36% increase over Q1 2025,

– Data readouts for CHS-114 and casdozokitug on track for 1H 2026,

– Q2 2025 ending cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $238 million,

– Conference call today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time,

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherus Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHRS), today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 and provided an overview of recent business highlights.

"Coherus Oncology is dedicated to significantly extending survival for people with cancer," said Denny Lanfear, Coherus Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We are executing well commercially, and our focus on maximizing LOQTORZI's potential in nasopharyngeal carcinoma has resulted in a 36% net revenue increase over Q1 2025 to $10.0 million. With a cash runway through 2026, beyond key data readouts, continued strong clinical execution will derisk the pipeline, unlocking large U.S. market potential and creating Ex-U.S. licensing opportunities as the clinical data further evolve."

"Our pipeline clinical programs with CHS-114 and casdozkitug in solid tumors are progressing and on track for data readouts in 2026," said Theresa LaVallee, Ph.D., Coherus Chief Scientific and Development Officer. "Data on CHS-114, our cytolytic CCR8 antibody, in combination with toripalimab, provide compelling evidence of their potential in remodeling the tumor microenvironment by depleting immunosuppressive Treg cells with CHS-114 and boosting immune activation with toripalimab. We believe that in 2026, anti-CCR8s may start to realize their therapeutic promise and become a new treatment backbone, used broadly across solid tumor types."

RECENT BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS  

LOQTORZI® (toripalimab-tpzi) COMMERCIAL UPDATES

LOQTORZI is the only FDA-approved and available treatment in the U.S. for recurrent, locally advanced or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), in all patient subsets and across all lines of therapy.

LOQTORZI net revenue for Q2 2025 was $10.0 million, a 36% growth over LOQTORZI net revenue of $7.3 million in Q1 2025. This growth was driven largely by higher patient demand and some inventory restocking. LOQTORZI net revenue was $3.8 million in Q2 2024.

Following a recent revision in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines granting LOQTORZI preferred status for NPC indication, the Company has seen strong demand growth among Head & Neck cancer specialists. The Company's focus remains on deepening adoption within the community oncologist setting. 

ADVANCEMENT OF INNOVATIVE, NEXT-GENERATION ONCOLOGY PIPELINE 

LOQTORZI is a next-generation, differentiated PD-1 marketed in the U.S. in two indications.

Coherus plans to maximize the value of this medicine by combining LOQTORZI with internal pipeline candidates, CHS-114 and casdozokitug, for additional solid tumor indications and entering into capital-efficient external partnerships for label expansions.

CHS-114 is a highly selective cytolytic CCR8 antibody that specifically binds and preferentially depletes CCR8+ tumor regulatory T cells (Tregs) with no off-target binding.

Phase 1b CHS-114/toripalimab combination dose optimization studies in 2L head and neck (HNSCC) and 2L gastric cancers are underway, with initial data readouts expected in 1H 2026.

A Phase 1b study evaluating the CHS-114/toripalimab combination, with and without chemotherapy, in 1L and 2L esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), respectively, is underway with a first data readout expected in 1H 2026.

Casdozokitug is a first-in-class, clinical-stage IL-27 antagonist, with demonstrated monotherapy activity in treatment-refractory non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) and combination activity in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

Enrollment is ongoing in the Phase 2 randomized trial of casdozokitug/toripalimab/bevacizumab in 1L HCC, with the first data readout expected in 1H 2026.

UDENYCA DIVESTITURE COMPLETED AND CERTAIN FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS PAID OFF

On April 11, 2025, Coherus completed the UDENYCA divestiture and received $483.4 million in cash, inclusive of $118.4 million for UDENYCA product inventory. In addition, the Company is eligible to receive potential milestone payments of up to $75 million.

During Q2 2025, the Company used a portion of the proceeds from the UDENYCA sale to: (1) repay substantially all of the $230 million aggregate principal amount of the outstanding 2026 Convertible Notes, and (2) buy out the royalty rights on the net revenues of UDENYCA, in accordance with the Revenue Purchase and Sale Agreement, resulting in a $47.7 million payment.

SECOND QUARTER 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS

Net revenue from continuing operations was approximately $10.3 million for each of the quarters ended June 30, 2025 and 2024. LOQTORZI net product revenue increased $6.2 million compared to Q2 in the prior year primarily due to volume growth, offset by a $6.2 million decrease in other revenue primarily due to the upfront fee recognized in the prior year period for the outlicense of rights to commercialize toripalimab within Canada. Net revenue was $17.9 million and $12.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, with the increase primarily driven by volume growth of LOQTORZI, which launched in December 2023.

Cost of goods sold (COGS) from continuing operations was $3.4 million and $1.8 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and $6.0 million and $3.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increases were primarily due to volume growth of LOQTORZI.

Research and development (R&D) expenses from continuing operations were $26.3 million and $20.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and $50.7 million and $49.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increases were primarily due to increased costs for development of casdozokitug and CHS-114, partially offset by reductions in co-development costs for toripalimab, termination of the TIGIT Program, savings from reduced headcount, and lower infrastructure costs.

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses from continuing operations were $26.0 million and $27.5 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and $52.1 million and $67.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The decreases were driven primarily by lower headcount and decreased operating costs following Coherus' recent divestitures. The decrease in the six-month period was also due to a net $6.8 million charge in the first quarter of 2024 for the write-off of an intangible asset and associated contingent value right liability related to NZV930, which was acquired in the Surface Oncology, Inc. acquisition.

Interest expense from continuing operations was $2.3 million and $4.1 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and $4.4 million and $7.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The decreases were primarily due to the prepayment of the remaining $75.0 million of the principal amount due under the 2027 Term Loans on May 8, 2024, partially offset by interest on the $38.7 million senior secured term loan facility and the LOQTORZI portion of the Revenue Participation Right Purchase and Sale Agreement, each commencing May 8, 2024.

Net loss from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2025 was $44.9 million, or $(0.39) per share on a diluted basis, compared to a net loss of $54.9 million, or $(0.48) per share on a diluted basis, for the same period in 2024. Net loss for the first half of 2025 was $92.3 million, or $(0.80) per share on a diluted basis, compared to a net loss of $122.9 million, or $(1.08) per share on a diluted basis for the first half of 2024.

Non-GAAP net loss from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2025 was $39.0 million, or $(0.34) per share on a diluted basis, compared to $34.7 million, or $(0.30) per share for the same period in 2024. Non-GAAP net loss for the first half of 2025 was $79.9 million, or $(0.69) per share on a diluted basis, compared to $88.3 million, or $(0.78) per share for the first half of 2024. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for a discussion on how Coherus calculates non-GAAP net loss from continuing operations and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.

Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax was $342.6 million, or $2.95 per share on a diluted basis, for the second quarter of 2025 compared to $41.9 million, or $0.37 per share on a diluted basis, for the same period in 2024. Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax for the first half of 2025 was $333.5 million, or $2.88 per share on a diluted basis, compared to $212.8 million, or $1.87 per share on a diluted basis for the same period in 2024.

The increases compared to the prior year periods were primarily due to the $339.1 million net gain on the UDENYCA divestiture in April 2025, partially offset by the $22.9 million net gain on the YUSIMRY Sale in June 2024, the $10.3 million charge for loss on debt extinguishment, and lower net revenue driven by the 2024 divestitures. Total net revenues attributable to the Company's divested products, UDENYCA, CIMERLI and YUSIMRY, which are reflected in discontinued operations, were $23.1 million and $54.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and $55.2 million and $129.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

The increase in the six-month period was partially offset by $153.6 million gain on sale of the CIMERLI divestiture in the first quarter of 2024 and an $11.8 million charge in the first quarter of 2025 for the change in fair value of the Royalty Fee Derivative Liability related to UDENYCA.

Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $237.6 million as of June 30, 2025, compared to $126.0 million as of December 31, 2024. A majority of the $96.8 million in accrued rebates, fees and reserves reflected on the June 30, 2025 balance sheet were UDENYCA-related obligations that did not transfer in the divestiture and are expected to be settled in a front-loaded fashion over the remainder of the year and into 2026.

Conference Call InformationWhen: Thursday, August 7, 2025, starting at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time

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About Coherus Oncology 

Coherus Oncology is a fully integrated commercial-stage innovative oncology company with an approved next-generation PD-1 inhibitor, LOQTORZI® (toripalimab-tpzi), growing revenues and a promising proprietary pipeline that includes two mid-stage clinical candidates targeting liver, lung, head & neck, and other cancers. The Company's strategy is to grow sales of LOQTORZI in NPC and advance the development of new indications for LOQTORZI in combination with both their pipeline candidates as well as its partners, driving sales multiples and synergies from proprietary combinations.

Coherus' immuno-oncology pipeline includes multiple antibody immunotherapy candidates focused on enhancing the innate and adaptive immune responses to enable a robust antitumor response and enhance outcomes for patients with cancer. Casdozokitug is a novel IL-27 antagonistic antibody currently being evaluated in multiple Phase 1/2 and Phase 2 studies in patients with advanced solid tumors, including NSCLC and HCC. CHS-114 is a highly selective cytolytic anti-CCR8 antibody currently in Phase 1b studies in patients with advanced solid tumors, including HNSCC, gastric cancer, and esophageal cancer.

For more information about LOQTORZI, including the U.S. Prescribing Information and important safety information, please visit www.loqtorzi.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements regarding Coherus' expectations about identifying sales multiples and synergies; the ability of Coherus' I-O pipeline to enhance outcomes for cancer patients; projections for cash runway; the ability to reduce risk for Coherus' pipeline; Coherus' ability to receive the potential milestone payments related to the divestiture of its UDENYCA franchise; expectations for the timing when Coherus will be able to commence future clinical studies or receive clinical data for its product candidates; Coherus' ability to enter into additional partnerships; Coherus' ability to grow revenues; and Coherus' expectations about total addressable opportunity for each of its product candidates.

Such forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause Coherus' actual results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the risks and uncertainties inherent in the clinical drug development process; risks related to Coherus' dependence on an ability to raise funds in the future, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; risks related to Coherus' existing and potential collaboration partners; risks of Coherus' competitive position; the risks and uncertainties of the regulatory approval process, including the speed of regulatory review and the timing of Coherus' regulatory filings; the risk of FDA review issues; and the risks and uncertainties of possible litigation. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. Coherus undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. For a further description of the significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to Coherus' business in general, see Coherus' quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2025 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or about the date of this press release, including the section therein captioned "Risk Factors" and in other documents Coherus files with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Coherus' results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2025 are not necessarily indicative of its operating results for any future periods. 

LOQTORZI®, whether or not appearing in large print or with the trademark symbol, is a registered trademark of Coherus Oncology, Inc.©2025 Coherus Oncology, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Coherus Oncology, Inc.Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations(in thousands, except share and per share data)(unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

June 30, 

 

June 30, 

 

    

2025

 

    

2024

 

    

2025

 

    

2024

 

Net revenue

 

$

10,254

 

 

$

10,296

 

 

$

17,853

 

 

$

12,604

 

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of goods sold

 

 

3,395

 

 

 

1,809

 

 

 

6,048

 

 

 

3,248

 

Research and development

 

 

26,306

 

 

 

20,598

 

 

 

50,662

 

 

 

49,022

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

 

26,039

 

 

 

27,515

 

 

 

52,064

 

 

 

67,747

 

Total costs and expenses

 

 

55,740

 

 

 

49,922

 

 

 

108,774

 

 

 

120,017

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(45,486

)

 

 

(39,626

)

 

 

(90,921

)

 

 

(107,413

)

Interest expense

 

 

(2,277

)

 

 

(4,062

)

 

 

(4,427

)

 

 

(7,180

)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

—

 

 

 

(12,630

)

 

 

—

 

 

 

(12,630

)

Other income (expense), net

 

 

2,901

 

 

 

1,467

 

 

 

3,088

 

 

 

4,336

 

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

(44,862

)

 

 

(54,851

)

 

 

(92,260

)

 

 

(122,887

)

Income tax provision

 

 

—

 

 

 

—