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Incyte Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 28 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 5 raised, 4 new, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 38% to $1.67 billion: Total revenue was $1.67 billion, up 38%, mainly from higher total net sales across marketed products. Net sales were $1.49 billion, up 40%. Royalty revenues were $174.7 million, up 16%. Source
  • Net sales up 17% excluding one-time benefit: Reported net sales grew 40%. Excluding the one-time, non-cash $246 million Opzelura benefit tied to the CMS settlement, net sales grew 17%. Source
  • Hematology and oncology up 69%: Hematology and oncology net sales were $222 million, up 69%, driven by Niktimvo, Monjuvi/Minjuvi and Zynyz. Zynyz net sales were $49.9 million, against $8.9 million a year earlier. Source
  • Full-year Opzelura impact $300-310 million: Estimated full-year 2026 incremental impact on Opzelura net sales is $300-310 million. It includes the $246 million one-time reversal of accruals through March 31, 2026 and an improved gross-to-net profile. Source
  • Cash and securities rose to $4.5 billion: Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $4.5 billion at June 30, 2026, up from $3.6 billion at December 31, 2025 and $4.0 billion at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Ten readouts due in second half: Management expects ten clinical data readouts in the second half of 2026, including four from registrational trials. Source
  • Vega acquisition closed in July: Incyte acquired all outstanding shares of Vega Therapeutics for $1.25 billion. Star Therapeutics is eligible for up to $750 million in additional sales-milestone payments. Source

“Our second quarter was marked by broad-based sales growth, continued pipeline progress and strategic business development,”

Bill Meury, Chief Executive Officer, Incyte

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Total net sales Sourcefull year 2026$5,130 - $5,260 millionRaised from $4,770 - $4,940 million
Jakafi net sales Sourcefull year 2026$3,220 - $3,270 millionKept
Opzelura net sales Sourcefull year 2026$1,050 - $1,100 millionRaised from $750 - $790 million
Hematology and Oncology net sales Sourcefull year 2026$860 - $890 millionRaised from $800 - $880 million
Total GAAP R&D and SG&A operating expenses Sourcefull year 2026$4,915 - $4,995 millionRaised from $3,495 - $3,675 million
Total non-GAAP R&D and SG&A operating expenses Sourcefull year 2026$4,625 - $4,695 millionRaised from $3,205 - $3,375 million
Opzelura CMS agreement impact on net sales Sourcefull year 2026$300 - $310 millionNew
Vega acquisition IPR&D expense Sourcethird quarter and full year 2026approximately $1,270 millionNew
Latarcibart incremental R&D Sourcefull year 2026$50 millionNew
Opzelura gross-to-net effect on net sales Sourcethird and fourth quarters of 2026$40 - $50 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year total net sales guidance raised to $5,130-5,260 million from $4,770-4,940 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year Opzelura net sales guidance raised to $1,050-1,100 million from $750-790 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year Hematology and Oncology net sales guidance raised to $860-890 million from $800-880 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year GAAP and non-GAAP operating expense guidance raised. GAAP range is $4,915-4,995 million from $3,495-3,675 million. Source
  • Guidance kept: Full-year Jakafi net sales guidance unchanged at $3,220-3,270 million. Source
  • New guidance: Full-year 2026 guidance now includes the estimated Opzelura net sales impact from the CMS agreement, at $300-310 million. Source
  • New guidance: Full-year 2026 guidance now includes an IPR&D expense of about $1,270 million in the third quarter for the Vega upfront payment. Source
  • New: Incyte completed its acquisition of Vega Therapeutics in July, adding latarcibart, a Phase 3 candidate for von Willebrand disease. Source
  • New: Incyte and Mirum agreed to an exclusive license for zilurgisertib, an ALK2 inhibitor for fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva, with Mirum taking worldwide rights. Source
  • New: Incyte and Halozyme signed a global collaboration and license agreement in July for subcutaneous formulation development of INCA033989. Source
  • New: Jakafi XR was approved by the FDA in May for myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera and steroid-refractory or chronic GVHD indications. Source
  • New: Global regulatory submissions for Monjuvi/Minjuvi in newly diagnosed DLBCL were submitted and accepted in the second quarter. Source
  • New: Japan approved Minjuvi in June for relapsed or refractory DLBCL with lenalidomide, the second Minjuvi approval in Japan. Source
  • New: The European CHMP issued a positive opinion in June on Opzelura cream for moderate atopic dermatitis, with a regulatory decision expected in the third quarter. Source
  • New: Incyte expanded its AI work in May, with a new collaboration with Edison Scientific and an expanded collaboration with Genesis Molecular AI. Source
  • New: The Phase 3 EXCALIBUR-ET2 study of INCA033989 in mutCALR-positive essential thrombocythemia was initiated in mid-2026. Source
  • Ended: Incyte discontinued further development of INCB160058 to focus on its next-generation JAK2V617F-targeted pipeline. Source

Second quarter results and drivers

  • Revenue rose 38% to $1.67 billion: Total revenue was $1.67 billion, up 38%, mainly from higher total net sales across marketed products. Net sales were $1.49 billion, up 40%. Royalty revenues were $174.7 million, up 16%. Source
  • Net sales up 17% excluding one-time benefit: Reported net sales grew 40%. Excluding the one-time, non-cash $246 million Opzelura benefit tied to the CMS settlement, net sales grew 17%. Source
  • Six-month revenue up 30%: Six-month total GAAP revenue was $2.95 billion, up 30% from the prior year period, with the second quarter as the largest contributor to that rise. Source

Products and customers

  • Jakafi sales up 7% on paid demand: Jakafi and Jakafi XR net sales were $817 million, up 7%, with paid demand up 9% and growth across all indications. Jakafi XR launched in the quarter. Source
  • Opzelura up 24% excluding benefit: Opzelura net sales were $450 million as reported. Excluding the one-time benefit, net sales were $204 million, up 24%, with patient demand higher in atopic dermatitis and vitiligo. Source
  • Hematology and oncology up 69%: Hematology and oncology net sales were $222 million, up 69%, driven by Niktimvo, Monjuvi/Minjuvi and Zynyz. Zynyz net sales were $49.9 million, against $8.9 million a year earlier. Source
  • Royalty revenues up 16%: Total royalty revenues were $174.7 million, up 16%. Jakavi royalties rose 13% to $124.2 million and Olumiant royalties rose 15% to $38.5 million. Source

“Every marketed product contributed to growth, reflecting the strength of our commercial portfolio and execution.”

Bill Meury, Chief Executive Officer, Incyte

Opzelura settlement with CMS

  • CMS agreement resolves Opzelura rebate dispute: The agreement resolves litigation over Medicaid rebate rules for Opzelura. CMS will not apply the line extension regulation to Opzelura as if it were a line extension of Jakafi. Source
  • Full-year Opzelura impact $300-310 million: Estimated full-year 2026 incremental impact on Opzelura net sales is $300-310 million. It includes the $246 million one-time reversal of accruals through March 31, 2026 and an improved gross-to-net profile. Source
  • Quarterly gross-to-net effects on Opzelura: Management estimated a $15 million effect on second quarter 2026 net sales from improved gross-to-net, and $40-50 million on third and fourth quarter net sales. Source

Costs and operating expenses

  • Cost of sales at 7% of net sales: Cost of sales was $105.0 million on a GAAP basis and $98.6 million non-GAAP, representing 7% of total net sales. Source
  • R&D up 5% on late-stage programs: Non-GAAP R&D was $478.8 million, up 5%, attributed to continued investment in late-stage development assets. GAAP R&D was $517.0 million, up 4%. Source
  • SG&A up 6% on marketing and pre-launch: Non-GAAP SG&A was $323.6 million, up 6%, primarily due to increased consumer marketing and pre-launch activities. GAAP SG&A was $351.7 million, also up 6%. Source

“With ten data readouts expected in the second half of 2026, alongside product launches through early next year, we are well positioned for our next phase of growth.”

Bill Meury, Chief Executive Officer, Incyte

Margins and earnings

  • Operating income up 32% GAAP: GAAP operating income was $697.9 million, up 32%. Non-GAAP operating income was $773.0 million, up 102%. Management tied the growth to revenue, including the $246 million Opzelura benefit. Source
  • Diluted EPS $2.81 GAAP, $3.09 non-GAAP: GAAP diluted EPS was $2.81 against $2.04 a year earlier. Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $3.09 against $1.57. GAAP net income was $585.6 million. Source
  • Prior-year settlement affected comparison: The prior-year period included a contract dispute settlement with Novartis, which affected the comparison of non-GAAP operating income. Source

Demand and inventory

  • Inventory within normal range: Jakafi and Opzelura inventory levels were within normal range at the end of the second quarter. Source
  • Opzelura demand up in AD and vitiligo: Management said part of Opzelura net growth came from higher patient demand in both atopic dermatitis and vitiligo. Source

Cash and capital

  • Cash and securities rose to $4.5 billion: Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $4.5 billion at June 30, 2026, up from $3.6 billion at December 31, 2025 and $4.0 billion at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Stockholders' equity rose to $6.34 billion: Stockholders' equity was $6.34 billion at June 30, 2026, against $5.17 billion at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Q3 IPR&D expense of about $1.27 billion: The Vega upfront payment is expected to be recorded as IPR&D expense of about $1,270 million in the third quarter, flowing into both GAAP and non-GAAP results. Source

Pipeline, timing and readouts

  • Ten readouts due in second half: Management expects ten clinical data readouts in the second half of 2026, including four from registrational trials. Source
  • Povorcitinib filings and launch timing: The povorcitinib HS application was accepted by the FDA in the first quarter. Approval and launch are expected late 2026 in the EU and in the first quarter of 2027 in the U.S. Source
  • Monjuvi first-line DLBCL approval expected: Monjuvi/Minjuvi for newly diagnosed DLBCL was filed and accepted in the second quarter. Management anticipates a U.S. approval and launch in the first quarter of 2027. Source
  • Latarcibart Phase 3 in von Willebrand: Phase 1/2 data showed an 81% median reduction in annualized bleeding rate. The Phase 3 VIVID-6 study is ongoing, with topline data expected in early 2029. Source
  • INCA033989 Phase 3 study started: The Phase 3 EXCALIBUR-ET2 study in mutCALR-positive essential thrombocythemia started in mid-2026. A subcutaneous Phase 1 study also started in the second quarter. Source
  • INCB160058 development discontinued: Management discontinued INCB160058 development to focus on its next-generation JAK2V617F-targeted pipeline. Source

Partnerships and collaborations

  • Vega acquisition closed in July: Incyte acquired all outstanding shares of Vega Therapeutics for $1.25 billion. Star Therapeutics is eligible for up to $750 million in additional sales-milestone payments. Source
  • Mirum licensed zilurgisertib worldwide: Incyte received an upfront payment and is eligible for development, regulatory and sales milestones, plus tiered royalties on worldwide net sales. Source
  • Halozyme deal for subcutaneous formulation: A global collaboration and license agreement with Halozyme supports subcutaneous formulation development of INCA033989 using ENHANZE technology. Source

Coming up, as management said on 28 July 2026

  • Opzelura EU atopic dermatitis decision: Management expects a regulatory decision on moderate atopic dermatitis in Europe in the third quarter of 2026. Source
  • Povorcitinib prurigo nodularis data: Phase 3 data for povorcitinib in prurigo nodularis are anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2026. Source
  • Ruxolitinib cream hidradenitis data: Topline results from Phase 3 studies of ruxolitinib cream in mild to moderate hidradenitis suppurativa are expected in the fourth quarter of 2026. Source
  • Niktimvo frontline Phase 2 topline: Topline data from the Phase 2 trial of axatilimab with ruxolitinib in newly diagnosed chronic GVHD are expected in the second half of 2026. Source
  • INCB123667 ovarian Phase 3 start: A Phase 3 study of INCB123667 in first-line maintenance ovarian cancer is expected to start in the second half of 2026. Source
  • Oncology data at ESMO congress: Rapid oral presentations at the ESMO Congress in October will cover KRASG12D, TGFβR2xPD-1 and CDK2 programs. Source
  • Latarcibart VIVID-6 topline data: Topline data from the Phase 3 VIVID-6 study of latarcibart are anticipated in early 2029. Source
  • Povorcitinib asthma Phase 2 data: Topline data from the Phase 2 proof-of-concept trial of povorcitinib in asthma are expected in the second half of 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Jakafi paid demand growth Source9% increase

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: The Vega upfront payment is expected to create an IPR&D expense in the third quarter and full year 2026 GAAP and non-GAAP results. Source
  • Regulatory: Management estimated an effect on Opzelura net sales from an improved gross-to-net profile on a go-forward basis, following the CMS agreement. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: The registrational Phase 3 study EXCALIBUR-ET2 was initiated in mid-2026, as planned in the first quarter update. Source
  • Met: frontMIND data were presented at the ASCO Annual Meeting in May, as the first-quarter update had said they would be. Source
  • Met: Management reported that the FDA approved Jakafi XR in May, ahead of the mid-2026 decision expected in the first-quarter update. Source
  • Met: Updated Phase 1 INCA033989 data were presented at the EHA Congress, in line with the mid-2026 timing given in the first quarter. Source
  • Not stated: The first-quarter update said a decision was expected in the second half of 2026. The second-quarter update narrows that to the third quarter. Source
  • Not stated: Management reiterated product launches through early next year, following four anticipated approvals and launches in the first-quarter update. Source

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