PharmaCyte Biotech 2026 Q1 Earnings Sharp Net Income Decline

PharmaCyte Biotech (PMC.B) reported a significant deterioration in its first-quarter 2026 earnings, swinging to a loss compared to a profit in the same period last year. The company missed expectations as net income turned negative by 164.7%, and the overall results reflected substantial operational and financial challenges.

PharmaCyte Biotech’s revenue remained unchanged at $0 in 2026 Q1, matching the figure from the previous year’s first quarter. The company did not report any segment-specific revenue figures.

Earnings per share turned negative at $1.23 in 2026 Q1, representing a 164.7% decline from the $1.90 profit per share reported in the prior year. The net loss for the quarter was $8.36 million, a 135.7% deterioration from the net income of $23.42 million in the corresponding period of 2025. This marked a record low in the company’s financial performance.

Following the earnings report, PharmaCyte Biotech’s stock price showed mixed performance. On the latest trading day, the stock edged down 0.96%. Over the past full trading week, the stock declined by 8.85%, but it has gained 21.18% month-to-date.

The post-earnings price action demonstrated a volatile response from investors, with short-term declines offsetting by a strong monthly recovery. However, the company’s earnings performance remains a concern for the market.

In a statement, CEO Dr. Patrick Reardon expressed cautious optimism, emphasizing the company’s continued investment in pipeline advancements, particularly in cell therapy and regenerative medicine. Reardon outlined plans to secure additional funding and strengthen partnerships to advance clinical trials. He also highlighted the importance of improving manufacturing efficiencies and market positioning to remain competitive. Despite the Q1 net loss of $8.36 million, Reardon reaffirmed the company’s commitment to long-term goals.

PharmaCyte Biotech guided for continued financial pressures in 2026, with expectations for negative EBITDA and minimal revenue generation in the near term. The company intends to pursue capital-raising initiatives and implement cost optimization measures to support ongoing operations. No specific revenue or EPS targets were provided, but the company emphasized maintaining a disciplined approach to CAPEX and R&D spending.

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