Shares of UroGen Pharma Ltd. (URGN) tumbled 8.16% in Thursday's trading session following the release of its third-quarter 2025 financial results. The biotechnology company, focused on urologic and uro-oncologic diseases, reported disappointing revenue figures that fell short of analysts' expectations.
UroGen announced quarterly revenue of $27.48 million, representing a 9% increase year-over-year but falling significantly below the consensus estimate of $33.09 million. The company reported an adjusted loss of 69 cents per share, meeting Wall Street expectations but wider than the 55 cents loss per share reported in the same quarter last year. Despite the revenue miss, UroGen maintained a strong cash position of over $127 million, which management believes will support operations through profitability.
The company's flagship product, Jelmyto, and its newly launched drug, Zasturi, are showing signs of growth. Chief Commercial Officer David Lin stated, "We are seeing very steady demand or steady growth in enrollment forms month over month. And while we're really in the second full quarter of the launch, early signs are that we are seeing that average per week continue to go up." However, the slower-than-anticipated revenue growth suggests challenges in converting patient enrollments to actual sales.
UroGen is also making progress with its pipeline candidates. The company is targeting a 2026 regulatory submission for UGN-103, with FDA approval expected in 2027. Additionally, UGN-501, a next-generation oncolytic virus, is advancing towards Phase I trials anticipated to begin in 2026. Chief Medical Officer Mark P. Schoenberg highlighted UGN-501's potential, stating it "has very specific replication advantages in terms of its potency, its replication speed, and also its ability to affect both primary tumor cell lysis and an adjunctive anti-tumor immune response."
Looking ahead, UroGen expects the implementation of a permanent J code in 2026 to streamline reimbursement processes and potentially accelerate adoption of its products. Chief Executive Officer Kelsey Goodwin noted, "We expect to get similarly there. But I do agree with David that it's not gonna happen January 1. Right? It doesn't it's not a it's not a flip of a switch because the J code is just one component of what, you know, why it takes this forty-five to sixty days."
While the stock's sharp decline reflects investor disappointment with the current quarter's performance, the company's strong cash position and advancing pipeline may provide opportunities for future growth. Investors will likely be watching closely for improvements in revenue generation and the progress of UroGen's late-stage candidates in the coming quarters.