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Earnings analysis · 10-Q

SABS earnings analysis

Filed May 12, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report

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SAB Biotherapeutics reported no revenue for Q1 2026 while incurring a net loss of $18.87 million, significantly larger than the $5.2 million loss in Q1 2025. Operating expenses surged by 85% year-over-year, driven by…

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SAB Biotherapeutics reported no revenue for Q1 2026 while incurring a net loss of $18.87 million, significantly larger than the $5.2 million loss in Q1 2025. Operating expenses surged by 85% year-over-year, driven by increased research and development costs and general administrative expenses. The company highlighted its ongoing progress in clinical trials for its lead product candidate, SAB-142, amidst continued financial losses and reliance on future capital to support operations.

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What stood out

  • No Revenue Reported

    The company did not recognize any revenue for Q1 2026, the same as Q1 2025.

  • Net Loss Increased

    Net loss for Q1 2026 was $18.87 million, up from $5.20 million in Q1 2025.

  • Operating Expenses Rose Significantly

    Total operating expenses rose to $19.99 million in Q1 2026, compared to $10.77 million in Q1 2025, marking an 85% increase.

  • R&D Expenses Surge

    Research and development expenses increased by 75% to $13.40 million in Q1 2026 from $7.66 million in Q1 2025.

  • Interest Income Boosts Cash Flow

    Interest income for Q1 2026 was $1.05 million, up significantly from only $62,498 in Q1 2025.

  • Strong Cash Position

    As of March 31, 2026, cash and cash equivalents totaled approximately $217.6 million, up from $143.5 million at year-end 2025.

What to watch

  • Reliance on Future Capital

    The company indicated it will require additional capital to fund operations going forward due to ongoing losses.

  • Increased Financial Losses

    Net loss for Q1 2026 increased to $18.87 million, reflecting heightened expenses against no revenue.

  • Regulatory Approval Uncertainty

    The company's future success heavily relies on the success of clinical trials and regulatory approvals for SAB-142.

Management's outlook

Outlook deferred to earnings press release / call.

Earlier filings 4

10-K · March 9, 2026

SAB Biotherapeutics is a clinical-stage immunoglobulin company focused on SAB-142, a fully human anti-thymocyte globulin for type 1 diabetes; the company received IND clearance in May 2024, reported positive Phase 1…

10-Q · August 7, 2025

SAB Biotherapeutics reported Q2 2025 grant revenue of $0 (vs. $263,137 in Q2 2024) and a GAAP loss per share of $(1.09) (vs. $(0.79) in Q2 2024). Cash and short‑term investments fell to $3.69M and $2.02M, respectively,…

10-Q · May 9, 2025

SAB Biotherapeutics reported Q1 2025 revenue of $0 (Q1 2024: $944,575) and a net loss of $5,196,773 (loss per share $0.56), driven by ongoing R&D and G&A spend. Liquidity deteriorated: cash and cash equivalents declined…

10-K · March 31, 2025

SAB Biotherapeutics positions itself as a clinical-stage immunotherapy company with a proprietary Tc Bovine platform for producing human polyclonal IgG and a lead candidate, SAB-142, targeted at Type 1 Diabetes. The…

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