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Incyte Corp.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 29 October 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 raised, 3 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Total revenue rose 14%: Total revenue was $1.56 billion, up 14% from the third quarter of 2025, with the increase primarily from total net sales across marketed products. Source
  • GAAP operating loss from Vega charge: GAAP operating loss was $708.4 million, against operating income of $443.5 million a year earlier. Management attributed the change mainly to the Vega acquisition. Source
  • Jakafi grew 4% with normal inventory: Jakafi net sales were $827 million, up 4%, with growth across all indications. Jakafi inventory was within normal range at quarter end. Source
  • Hematology and oncology up 38%: Hematology and oncology net sales were $235 million, up 38%. Management cited demand for Niktimvo, Zynyz and Monjuvi/Minjuvi; Niktimvo rose 47% and Zynyz 157%. Source
  • R&D rise driven by Vega charge: GAAP R&D was $1.79 billion, including a one-time $1.23 billion IPR&D charge for Vega. Excluding that charge, GAAP R&D rose 11%, mainly on late-stage development. Source
  • Mutant CALR program moves into Phase 3: The EXCALIBUR-ET2 Phase 3 in essential thrombocythemia started in mid-2026. FDA end-of-Phase 2 interactions for INCA033989 took place in the third quarter. Source
  • Cash position at quarter end: Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $3.9 billion at September 30, 2026, against $4.5 billion at June 30, 2026 and $3.6 billion at December 31, 2025. Source

“we are advancing a pipeline led by a CALR-targeted monoclonal antibody for myeloproliferative neoplasms, a novel Protein S modulator for von Willebrand disease”

Bill Meury, Chief Executive Officer, Incyte

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Total net sales SourceFull year 2026$5,210 - $5,300 millionRaised from $5,130 - $5,260 million
Opzelura net sales SourceFull year 2026$1,100 - $1,120 millionRaised from $1,050 - $1,100 million
Hematology and Oncology net sales SourceFull year 2026$890 - $910 millionRaised from $860 - $890 million
Jakafi net sales SourceFull year 2026$3,220 - $3,270 millionKept
Total GAAP R&D and SG&A operating expenses SourceFull year 2026$4,915 - $4,995 millionKept
Total non-GAAP R&D and SG&A operating expenses SourceFull year 2026$4,625 - $4,695 millionKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year total net sales guidance was raised. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year Opzelura and Hematology and Oncology net sales guidance were raised. Source
  • Guidance kept: Jakafi net sales and operating expense guidance were reaffirmed. Source
  • New: Agreement with CMS on Jakafi Medicaid pricing, reached in August. Source
  • New: European Commission approved Opzelura for moderate atopic dermatitis in adults. Source
  • New: CHMP issued a positive opinion recommending approval of povorcitinib for hidradenitis suppurativa. Source
  • Ended: Enrollment in Phase 3 MAESTRA-2 for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer was discontinued as part of a shift toward first-line maintenance ovarian cancer. Source

Quarter results and revenue

  • Total revenue rose 14%: Total revenue was $1.56 billion, up 14% from the third quarter of 2025, with the increase primarily from total net sales across marketed products. Source
  • GAAP operating loss from Vega charge: GAAP operating loss was $708.4 million, against operating income of $443.5 million a year earlier. Management attributed the change mainly to the Vega acquisition. Source
  • Royalties and milestones increased: Royalty revenues were $191.0 million, up 12%, with Jakavi and Olumiant each up 5%. Milestone and contract revenues were $49.8 million, against $45.0 million a year earlier. Source
  • Per-share results moved to a loss: GAAP diluted EPS was $(3.86), against $2.11 a year earlier. Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $(3.60), against $2.26. Source

Product sales by franchise

  • Jakafi grew 4% with normal inventory: Jakafi net sales were $827 million, up 4%, with growth across all indications. Jakafi inventory was within normal range at quarter end. Source
  • Opzelura up 36% on patient demand: Opzelura net sales were $255 million, up 36%. Management linked the growth to higher patient demand in atopic dermatitis and vitiligo and to net pricing from the second-quarter line-extension settlement. Source
  • Hematology and oncology up 38%: Hematology and oncology net sales were $235 million, up 38%. Management cited demand for Niktimvo, Zynyz and Monjuvi/Minjuvi; Niktimvo rose 47% and Zynyz 157%. Source
  • Iclusig and Pemazyre sales declined: Iclusig net sales fell 11% to $33.5 million in the quarter. Pemazyre net sales fell 7% to $21.2 million. Source

“and together they give us multiple paths to growth beyond 2029”

Bill Meury, Chief Executive Officer, Incyte

Operating expenses and cost of sales

  • R&D rise driven by Vega charge: GAAP R&D was $1.79 billion, including a one-time $1.23 billion IPR&D charge for Vega. Excluding that charge, GAAP R&D rose 11%, mainly on late-stage development. Source
  • SG&A rose on pre-launch activities: GAAP SG&A was $364.3 million, up 11%, and non-GAAP SG&A was $339.1 million, up 10%. Management linked the increase to pre-launch activities. Source
  • Cost of sales at 8% of sales: Cost of sales was $108.7 million on a GAAP basis and $102.2 million non-GAAP, representing 8% of total net sales. Source
  • Stock compensation added back: Non-cash stock compensation of $69.8 million was added back in reconciling GAAP to non-GAAP operating loss for the quarter. Source

Vega acquisition and contingent items

  • Vega bought for $1.25 billion: Incyte completed its acquisition of Vega Therapeutics in July for $1.25 billion. The deal added latarcibart, a Phase 3 antibody for von Willebrand disease, to the late-stage pipeline. Source
  • Contingent consideration loss on Iclusig: The fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration changed by a $0.9 million loss, which management tied mainly to updated Iclusig net sales projections and currency rates. Source
  • Vega transition costs excluded: Non-GAAP R&D excluded $2.6 million of Vega transition costs, covering employee costs to move research work to Incyte and retention payments to former Vega staff. Source

“With important clinical, regulatory and commercial catalysts ahead, we are well positioned to create long-term value for patients and shareholders.”

Bill Meury, Chief Executive Officer, Incyte

Pipeline and clinical programs

  • Mutant CALR program moves into Phase 3: The EXCALIBUR-ET2 Phase 3 in essential thrombocythemia started in mid-2026. FDA end-of-Phase 2 interactions for INCA033989 took place in the third quarter. Source
  • KRAS G12D data at ESMO: Phase 1 data for INCB161734 at ESMO reported response rates in first-line pancreatic cancer and antitumor activity in metastatic colorectal cancer. Source
  • TGFβR2×PD-1 Phase 3 ongoing: The Phase 3 NEXERA-303 study of INCA33890 in first-line microsatellite-stable colorectal cancer is ongoing. A Phase 2 study in circulating tumor DNA-positive patients started in October. Source
  • Latarcibart Phase 3 ongoing: The VIVID-6 Phase 3 tests once-monthly subcutaneous latarcibart for bleeding prophylaxis in all types of von Willebrand disease, and is ongoing. Source

Jakafi pricing and Medicaid agreements

  • CMS agreement aims at access: Management described the CMS agreement as intended to improve patient access to medicines while supporting U.S. biopharmaceutical innovation. Source
  • Expected exemption from GUARD and GLOBE: The company expects it will not be subject to certain future CMS pricing mandates, including the proposed GUARD and GLOBE models. Source
  • Opzelura nine-month sales include CMS: Nine-month Opzelura net sales of $847.6 million include $246.0 million tied to the CMS litigation resolution. Source

Cash and balance sheet

  • Cash position at quarter end: Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $3.9 billion at September 30, 2026, against $4.5 billion at June 30, 2026 and $3.6 billion at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Receivables rose from year start: Accounts receivable were $1.24 billion at September 30, 2026, against $1.02 billion at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Diluted shares equal basic count: Because of the net loss, stock options and awards were excluded from diluted shares, so the diluted count of 203.2 million equals the basic count. Source

Coming up, as management said on 29 October 2026

  • Monjuvi approval and U.S. launch: Monjuvi/Minjuvi for newly diagnosed DLBCL is under regulatory review. A potential U.S. approval and launch is anticipated in the first quarter of 2027. Source
  • Povorcitinib U.S. approval and launch: The povorcitinib NDA for moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa is under review. A potential U.S. approval and launch is expected in the first quarter of 2027. Source
  • EC decision on povorcitinib: A European Commission decision on povorcitinib for hidradenitis suppurativa is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026. Source
  • Povorcitinib prurigo nodularis data: Phase 3 data from STOP-PN1 and STOP-PN2 in moderate to severe prurigo nodularis are anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2026. Source
  • Ruxolitinib cream hidradenitis data: Topline results from TRuE-HS1 and TRuE-HS2 in mild to moderate hidradenitis suppurativa are anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2026. Source
  • INCA033989 first-line myelofibrosis data: Phase 1 cohort data for INCA033989 alone and with ruxolitinib in treatment-naive myelofibrosis patients are anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2026. Source
  • EXCALIBUR-MF2 start by year-end: The Phase 3 EXCALIBUR-MF2 study of INCA033989 against best available therapy in CALR-mutated myelofibrosis is expected to start by year-end 2026. Source
  • Niktimvo Phase 2 presentation: Phase 2 results for axatilimab with ruxolitinib in newly diagnosed chronic GVHD are expected at a medical meeting in the first quarter of 2027. Source
  • MAESTRA-3 Phase 3 start: The Phase 3 MAESTRA-3 study of INCB123667 with bevacizumab as first-line ovarian maintenance therapy is expected to start in the fourth quarter of 2026. Source
  • DAWN-302 Phase 3 start: The Phase 3 DAWN-302 study of INCB161734 with cetuximab in previously treated colorectal cancer is expected to start in the first half of 2027. Source
  • Povorcitinib asthma Phase 2 data: Topline data from the Phase 2 proof-of-concept asthma trial for povorcitinib are expected by year-end 2026. Source
  • VIVID-6 latarcibart topline data: Topline data from the VIVID-6 study of latarcibart are expected in early 2029. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Jakafi paid demand growth, third quarter 2026 vs. 2025 Source12%

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: Under the CMS agreement, Jakafi and Jakafi XR will be available to state Medicaid programs at prices aligned with a defined group of other nations. Source
  • Financial: Star Therapeutics may receive up to $750 million in additional payments tied to sales milestones for Vega. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The prior release expected an IPR&D charge of about $1,270 million in the third quarter for the Vega upfront payment. The current release reports the charge recognized in the quarter.
  • Not stated: The prior release expected Phase 2 topline data in the second half of 2026. The current release moves the timing to a medical meeting in the first quarter of 2027.
  • Not stated: The prior release expected a regulatory decision on Opzelura for moderate atopic dermatitis in the third quarter. The current release reports the European Commission approval in July.

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.