Kymera Therapeutics, Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call
What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 26 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 7 kept. The quarter’s numbers.
Key takeaways
- Net loss widened to $311.4 million: Net loss was $87.0 million for the quarter against $70.8 million a year earlier, and $311.4 million for the year against $223.9 million. Source
- R&D rose on STAT6 investment: R&D expense was $83.8 million for the quarter and $316.6 million for the year, up from $71.8 million and $240.2 million. Management linked the rise to the STAT6 program, platform and discovery programs, and R&D organization growth. Source
- Phase 1b atopic dermatitis data reported: In December 2025 the company reported KT-621 Phase 1b results in moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, with consistent impact across each measure evaluated after 28 days of daily oral dosing. Source
- First-in-human dosing started February 2026: After FDA IND clearance, dosing began in the first-in-human KT-579 Phase 1 trial in healthy volunteers. The study assesses safety, PK and PD of single and multiple ascending doses against placebo. Source
- Phase 1 data expected second half 2026: The company expects to report KT-579 Phase 1 data in the second half of 2026. The key aim is to show IRF5 degradation in blood at doses that are safe and well tolerated. Source
- Cash reached $1.6 billion: Cash, cash equivalents and investments were $1.6 billion at December 31, 2025, up from $850.9 million a year earlier on the balance sheet. Source
- Runway extended into 2029: Management said the cash balance provides runway into 2029, beyond multiple clinical inflection points in the pipeline. Source
- Neil Graham named chief development officer: Neil Graham, MBBS, MD, MPH, was appointed Chief Development Officer. He has more than 30 years of biopharma leadership, including development of dupilumab at Regeneron. Source
“We set a high bar for what we wanted to achieve in 2025 and exceeded expectations.”
Nello Mainolfi, PhD, Founder, President and CEO, Kymera Therapeutics
Guidance
| Area | Period | Figure | Against last quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROADEN2 enrollment and data (KT-621, atopic dermatitis) Source | 2026 enrollment; data by mid-2027 | enrollment completed in 2026; data reported by mid-2027 | Kept |
| BREADTH data (KT-621, asthma) Source | late-2027 | late-2027 | Kept |
| KT-579 Phase 1 data Source | second half of 2026 | second half of 2026 | Kept |
| KT-485 clinical entry (Sanofi partnership) Source | 2026 | clinical entry expected in 2026 | Kept |
| Cash runway Source | into 2029 | runway into 2029 | Kept |
| BROADEN2 trial size Source | study design | approximately 200 patients, ages 12 to 75, three doses, 16 weeks | Kept |
| BREADTH trial size Source | study design | approximately 264 adult patients, three doses, 12 weeks | Kept |
What changed from last quarter
- New: Neil Graham was appointed Chief Development Officer to lead the oral immunology portfolio. The prior release did not include this appointment. Source
- New: Gross proceeds from the December 2025 equity offering were about $692 million, including the overallotment option. Source
- New: KT-579 Phase 1 dosing began in February 2026, after IND clearance. The prior release had planned initiation in the first quarter of 2026. Source
- New: The company recently completed six- to nine-month GLP chronic toxicology studies in rat and NHP, with no adverse findings reported. Source
Fourth quarter and full year results
- Collaboration revenue declined year on year: Collaboration revenue was $2.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 against $7.4 million a year earlier, and $39.2 million for the year against $47.1 million. All fourth-quarter revenue came from Gilead. Source
- Net loss widened to $311.4 million: Net loss was $87.0 million for the quarter against $70.8 million a year earlier, and $311.4 million for the year against $223.9 million. Source
- Full-year loss per share of $3.69: Basic and diluted net loss per share was $(0.97) for the quarter and $(3.69) for the year, against $(0.88) and $(2.98) a year earlier. Source
- R&D rose on STAT6 investment: R&D expense was $83.8 million for the quarter and $316.6 million for the year, up from $71.8 million and $240.2 million. Management linked the rise to the STAT6 program, platform and discovery programs, and R&D organization growth. Source
- G&A rose on legal and professional fees: G&A was $16.9 million for the quarter and $68.2 million for the year, up from $16.3 million and $63.5 million. The increase came mainly from legal and professional service fees, plus personnel, facility and other expenses. Source
STAT6 degrader KT-621 program
- Phase 1b atopic dermatitis data reported: In December 2025 the company reported KT-621 Phase 1b results in moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, with consistent impact across each measure evaluated after 28 days of daily oral dosing. Source
- Biomarker effects compared with dupilumab: Management said the impact on biomarkers and clinical endpoints was in line with, or numerically above, dupilumab data after 4 weeks of treatment. Source
- Fast Track designation granted: The FDA granted Fast Track designation to KT-621 for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in December 2025. Source
- BROADEN2 now includes adolescents: The BROADEN2 Phase 2b trial was expanded in January 2026 to include adolescents as well as adults. Its primary endpoint is the percent change in EASI score at Week 16. Source
- BREADTH asthma trial dosing began: The BREADTH Phase 2b asthma trial, with about 264 adults over 12 weeks, began dosing in January 2026. Its primary endpoint is change in pre-bronchodilator FEV1. Source
- Toxicology studies reported no adverse findings: Six- to nine-month GLP chronic toxicology studies in rat and NHP were recently completed. No adverse findings were observed at any dose or concentration tested. Source
“We enter this year with momentum and focus as we continue to advance an innovative and robust pipeline, anchored by our STAT6 program,”
Nello Mainolfi, PhD, Founder, President and CEO, Kymera Therapeutics
IRF5 degrader KT-579 program
- First-in-human dosing started February 2026: After FDA IND clearance, dosing began in the first-in-human KT-579 Phase 1 trial in healthy volunteers. The study assesses safety, PK and PD of single and multiple ascending doses against placebo. Source
- Phase 1 data expected second half 2026: The company expects to report KT-579 Phase 1 data in the second half of 2026. The key aim is to show IRF5 degradation in blood at doses that are safe and well tolerated. Source
- Preclinical lupus and RA activity: In preclinical lupus and rheumatoid arthritis models, management said KT-579 activity was equal to or more efficacious than marketed or clinical small molecule inhibitors and biologics. Source
Partnered programs and collaborations
- KT-485 clinical entry expected 2026: KT-485/SAR447971, an IRAK4 degrader advanced with Sanofi, has completed IND-enabling studies. Clinical entry is expected in 2026. Source
- Gilead CDK2 option pending: Preclinical work on the oral CDK2 molecular glue continues under an option and license agreement with Gilead. If Gilead exercises its option, Kymera receives an option exercise payment and Gilead takes over development and commercialization. Source
- Fourth-quarter revenue all from Gilead: All collaboration revenue recognized in the fourth quarter of 2025 came from Gilead. Revenue recognized in 2024 was all attributable to Sanofi. Source
“All these exciting milestones underscore our momentum and commitment to transforming how common, lifelong immunological diseases are treated.”
Nello Mainolfi, PhD, Founder, President and CEO, Kymera Therapeutics
Cash, capital and runway
- Cash reached $1.6 billion: Cash, cash equivalents and investments were $1.6 billion at December 31, 2025, up from $850.9 million a year earlier on the balance sheet. Source
- December equity offering of $602 million: The company completed a $602 million underwritten equity offering in December 2025. With the overallotment option, gross proceeds were about $692 million. Source
- Runway extended into 2029: Management said the cash balance provides runway into 2029, beyond multiple clinical inflection points in the pipeline. Source
Leadership and discovery pipeline
- Neil Graham named chief development officer: Neil Graham, MBBS, MD, MPH, was appointed Chief Development Officer. He has more than 30 years of biopharma leadership, including development of dupilumab at Regeneron. Source
- New development candidate targeted for IND: The company intends to advance at least one new development candidate toward IND for a first-in-class oral program in 2026, using its target selection and discovery capabilities. Source
Coming up, as management said on 26 February 2026
- New high-value program to be shared: Management said it is poised to share at least one new high-value program later this year, drawing on its small molecule discovery engine. Source
- KT-579 Phase 1 data in second half: KT-579 Phase 1 healthy volunteer data are expected to be reported in the second half of 2026. Source
- KT-485 clinical entry in 2026: KT-485/SAR447971 clinical entry is expected in 2026, after completion of IND-enabling studies. Source
Figures management reported
| Figure | Reported |
|---|---|
| Research and development expense, full year 2025 Source | $316.6 million |
| Pipeline milestone: KT-579 Phase 1 dosing Source | Started February 2026 |
| Trial readout: KT-621 Phase 1b in atopic dermatitis Source | Reported December 2025 |
| Regulatory designation: KT-621 Fast Track Source | Granted December 2025 |
Earlier plans management reported on
- Not stated: The earlier plan targeted first-quarter 2026 initiation with data in the second half of 2026. The current release says dosing began in February 2026.
- Not stated: The earlier plan targeted first-quarter 2026 dosing. The current release says the BREADTH trial commenced dosing in January 2026.
- Not stated: The earlier plan targeted enrollment completion in 2026, with data by mid-2027. The current release repeats that expectation.
- Not stated: The earlier plan expected a Phase 1 start in 2026. The current release says clinical entry is expected in 2026.
- Not stated: The earlier plan targeted at least one development candidate advanced toward IND in 2026. The current release repeats the target.
Other quarters
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