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Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 lowered, 4 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Michael Severino appointed as new CEO: Michael Severino, MD appointed Chief Executive Officer and Board member effective July 28, 2026. Severino brings 25 years of biopharmaceutical leadership from AbbVie, Amgen, and Merck with track record advancing innovation and building franchises. Source
  • Q2 operating income turned positive: Q2 2026 net product revenues totaled $328.7 million with GAAP operating income of $13.3 million and non-GAAP operating income of $86.5 million, showing return to profitability. Source
  • DM1 and FSHD Phase 1/2 readouts on track: Multiple ascending dose cohorts from Phase 1/2 studies for myotonic dystrophy type 1 and facioscapulohumeral dystrophy type 1 remain on track with readouts expected in second half of 2026. Source
  • ELEVIDYS Cohort 8 progressing for non-ambulatory expansion: Full enrollment of approximately 25 non-ambulatory patients in ELEVIDYS ENDEAVOR Cohort 8 expected by year-end 2026. Cohort uses enhanced immunosuppressive regimen with prophylactic sirolimus to mitigate acute liver injury risk. Source
  • Revenue guidance narrowed to $1.2-$1.3 billion: With six months remaining in 2026, company narrowed total net product revenue guidance to $1.2-$1.3 billion from prior $1.2-$1.4 billion range, reflecting results at lower end of expectations. Source
  • Cash increased approximately $197 million in quarter: Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and investments totaled $945.0 million at June 30, 2026, up approximately $197.0 million during the quarter. Source

“Our second quarter results, including $328.7 million in total net product revenue and both GAAP and non-GAAP operating profitability, reflect the strength and resilience of our business”

Michael Severino, MD, Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
2026 total net product revenue Sourcefiscal year 2026$1.2-$1.3 billionLowered from $1.2-$1.4 billion
2026 combined non-GAAP R&D and SG&A expenses Sourcefiscal year 2026$800.0-$850.0 millionLowered from $800.0-$900.0 million
DM1 Phase 1/2 multiple ascending dose cohort readout Sourcesecond half of 2026readout from phase 1/2 study of SRP-1003Kept
FSHD Phase 1/2 multiple ascending dose cohort readout Sourcesecond half of 2026readout from phase 1/2 study of SRP-1001Kept
ELEVIDYS ENDEAVOR Cohort 8 enrollment Sourceend of 2026full enrollment of approximately 25 non-ambulatory patientsKept
ELEVIDYS ENDEAVOR Cohort 8 twelve-week data Sourcefirst quarter of 202712-week efficacy and safety data from full cohortKept

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Michael Severino, MD appointed Chief Executive Officer and Board member effective July 28, 2026, bringing 25 years of biopharma experience from AbbVie, Amgen, and Merck. Doug Ingram retired and will serve as advisor through year-end. Source
  • Guidance lowered: 2026 total net product revenue guidance narrowed from $1.2-$1.4 billion to $1.2-$1.3 billion, reflecting six months of results at lower end of prior guidance. Source
  • Guidance lowered: 2026 combined non-GAAP R&D and SG&A expense guidance narrowed from $800.0-$900.0 million to $800.0-$850.0 million. Source

Leadership Transition and Strategic Direction

  • Michael Severino appointed as new CEO: Michael Severino, MD appointed Chief Executive Officer and Board member effective July 28, 2026. Severino brings 25 years of biopharmaceutical leadership from AbbVie, Amgen, and Merck with track record advancing innovation and building franchises. Source
  • Three core strategic priorities outlined: New CEO identified clear priorities: execute commercial strategy, advance siRNA pipeline, and continue disciplined capital allocation. Source
  • Foundation strong for sustained growth: Severino expressed confidence in company's foundation, therapies' patient impact, and significant opportunities ahead with strong balance sheet and experienced team. Source

Second Quarter Financial Results

  • Q2 operating income turned positive: Q2 2026 net product revenues totaled $328.7 million with GAAP operating income of $13.3 million and non-GAAP operating income of $86.5 million, showing return to profitability. Source
  • Q2 revenues declined from prior year: Total revenues of $401.3 million, down from $611.1 million in Q2 2025, primarily due to lower ELEVIDYS volumes from label restriction to ambulatory patients and absence of prior year Roche milestone payment. Source

“Our priorities are clear: execute our commercial strategy, advance our promising siRNA pipeline, and continue allocating capital with discipline”

Michael Severino, MD, Chief Executive Officer

Product Portfolio Performance

  • PMO therapies generated $230.6 million: PMO net product revenue of $230.6 million in Q2 2026 from exon-skipping therapies EXONDYS 51, VYONDYS 53, and AMONDYS 45 for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Source
  • Roche collaboration contributing manufacturing revenue: Collaboration and other revenues of $72.6 million in Q2 from Roche partnership, including manufacturing revenues from increased commercial ELEVIDYS supply delivery. Source

Clinical Pipeline and Development Progress

  • DM1 and FSHD Phase 1/2 readouts on track: Multiple ascending dose cohorts from Phase 1/2 studies for myotonic dystrophy type 1 and facioscapulohumeral dystrophy type 1 remain on track with readouts expected in second half of 2026. Source
  • ELEVIDYS Cohort 8 progressing for non-ambulatory expansion: Full enrollment of approximately 25 non-ambulatory patients in ELEVIDYS ENDEAVOR Cohort 8 expected by year-end 2026. Cohort uses enhanced immunosuppressive regimen with prophylactic sirolimus to mitigate acute liver injury risk. Source
  • Huntington's disease Phase 1 study underway: First-in-human Phase 1 study INSIGHTT of siRNA investigational candidate SRP-1005 for Huntington's disease has dosing underway. Source

Regulatory Advancement for PMO Therapies

  • SNDAs accepted for traditional approval review: FDA has accepted supplemental New Drug Applications for AMONDYS 45 and VYONDYS 53 seeking conversion from accelerated approval to traditional approval status. Source
  • Applications supported by robust evidence package: sNDA submissions supported by ESSENCE confirmatory study data, substantial real-world evidence, and consistent favorable safety profiles of both exon-skipping therapies. Source

2026 Guidance Narrowed to Lower End

  • Revenue guidance narrowed to $1.2-$1.3 billion: With six months remaining in 2026, company narrowed total net product revenue guidance to $1.2-$1.3 billion from prior $1.2-$1.4 billion range, reflecting results at lower end of expectations. Source
  • Expense guidance reduced by fifty million: Combined non-GAAP R&D and SG&A expenses now expected at $800.0-$850.0 million for full year, narrowed from $800.0-$900.0 million. Source

Financial Position and Cash Resources

  • Cash increased approximately $197 million in quarter: Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and investments totaled $945.0 million at June 30, 2026, up approximately $197.0 million during the quarter. Source
  • Strong balance sheet supports pipeline advancement: Company well-positioned to advance DM1 and FSHD programs with commercial cash flows while maintaining disciplined capital allocation and funding medium-term liabilities. Source

Operating Expenses and Cost Structure

  • R&D expenses decreased substantially: Q2 R&D expenses of $91.3 million, down from $204.4 million in Q2 2025, reflecting pipeline reprioritization announced July 2025 and restructuring impact. Non-GAAP R&D $76.7 million versus $181.7 million prior year. Source
  • SG&A reduced through restructuring: Q2 SG&A expenses of $107.6 million, down from $137.9 million in prior year, due to reduced headcount from July 2025 restructuring and decreased ELEVIDYS commercialization costs. Source
  • Litigation contingency charge of $39 million recorded: Recorded $39.0 million litigation contingency charge in Q2 2026 related to potential settlement of patent litigations, with settlement agreement in principle reached pending definitive documentation. Source

Coming up, as management said on 5 August 2026

  • DM1 Phase 1/2 readout expected second half 2026: Multiple ascending dose cohort readout from Phase 1/2 study of SRP-1003 for myotonic dystrophy type 1 expected in second half of 2026. Source
  • FSHD Phase 1/2 readout expected second half 2026: Multiple ascending dose cohort readout from Phase 1/2 study of SRP-1001 for facioscapulohumeral dystrophy type 1 expected in second half of 2026. Source
  • ELEVIDYS Cohort 8 full enrollment by end 2026: Full enrollment of approximately 25 non-ambulatory patients in ELEVIDYS ENDEAVOR Cohort 8 study with enhanced immunosuppressive regimen expected by year-end 2026. Source
  • ELEVIDYS Cohort 8 twelve-week data in Q1 2027: Twelve-week efficacy and safety data from full ELEVIDYS ENDEAVOR Cohort 8 expected in first quarter of 2027. Source
  • FDA decision on AMONDYS 45 and VYONDYS 53 sNDAs: FDA decision on supplemental New Drug Applications seeking conversion of AMONDYS 45 and VYONDYS 53 from accelerated to traditional approval status expected. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Readout from phase 1/2 study of SRP-1003 in myotonic dystrophy type 1 remains on track for delivery in second half of 2026. Source
  • On track: Readout from phase 1/2 study of SRP-1001 in facioscapulohumeral dystrophy type 1 remains on track for delivery in second half of 2026. Source
  • On track: Full enrollment of approximately 25 non-ambulatory patients in ELEVIDYS ENDEAVOR Cohort 8 expected by year-end 2026. Source
  • On track: Twelve-week data readout from full ELEVIDYS ENDEAVOR Cohort 8 expected in first quarter of 2027. Source

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.