Champions Oncology 2026 Q1 Earnings Sharp Earnings Deterioration Amid Slight Revenue Decline

Champions Oncology (CSBR) reported its fiscal 2026 Q1 earnings on September 15, 2025. The results revealed a significant earnings downturn despite a modest revenue decline, with the company swinging to a loss compared to a profit a year ago.

Champions Oncology's Q1 revenue for fiscal 2026 came in at $13.99 million, a 0.5% decline from $14.06 million in the same period a year earlier. The company's core pharmacology services generated $13.23 million, forming the bulk of the revenue. In addition, TOS data license revenue contributed $311,000, while other TOS-related revenue added $454,000. These segments collectively underpinned the total oncology revenue of $13.99 million.

Revenue
The company’s Q1 revenue for 2026 was slightly lower than the previous year, with pharmacology services accounting for the majority of the revenue. TOS data licensing and other TOS-related streams also played a role in the overall oncology revenue. While the decline was marginal, it indicated a soft patch in a market where revenue stability is typically expected.

Earnings/Net Income
The earnings performance was notably worse. Champions Oncology swung to a net loss of $466,000, representing a 135.5% deterioration compared to the net income of $1.31 million in Q1 2025. On a per-share basis, the company posted a loss of $0.03, a 130% negative change from the $0.10 profit per share in the prior year. The earnings result was a clear miss on expectations, reflecting a significant decline in profitability.

Price Action
Shares of Champions Oncology surged 18.57% during the latest trading day, with the momentum continuing into the week, as the stock gained 22.06% in a full trading week and 21.35% month-to-date. The stock price rally was a positive signal for investors, despite the earnings disappointment.

Post-Earnings Price Action Review
The company's stock experienced a strong rebound post-earnings, suggesting investor optimism about future prospects. Despite a challenging earnings report, the market appeared to be pricing in potential growth and strategic execution, particularly with the CEO highlighting key initiatives and long-term plans.

CEO Commentary
Rob Brennan, CEO of Champions Oncology, emphasized a “solid start” to fiscal 2026, noting that the Q1 revenue of $14 million represented a rebound from a weaker Q4. He highlighted the TOS business and emerging data platform as key growth drivers, while reiterating the importance of the PDX bank in the company's value proposition. Brennan also pointed to the expansion of radiopharma services with integrated workflows and advancements in the data business through AI and machine learning. He expressed cautious optimism about improving market conditions and noted early traction in data licensing and drug discovery initiatives.

Guidance
Looking ahead, Champions Oncology expects sequential revenue growth and margin expansion in fiscal 2026, with increased in-house radiopharma work and traction in the data business as key factors. The company aims for cash neutrality in Q2 and anticipates cash growth in the second half of the year. Management also remains focused on adjusted EBITDA profitability, disciplined cost management, and strategic R&D and sales investments while maintaining a debt-free balance sheet.

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