Lipocine Inc. reported a net loss of $3.187 million for the third quarter ended September 30 2025, a widening of $1.0 million from the $2.187 million loss in the same period a year earlier. Revenue for the quarter was $115,000, all generated from TLANDO royalties, beating the consensus estimate of $100,000 by $15,000. The company’s earnings per share fell to $-0.59, missing the analyst expectation of $-0.56 by $0.03, a 5% miss that reflects the higher operating costs and the absence of any license revenue this quarter.
Operating expenses climbed to $3.5 million, driven by a $1.1 million increase in research and development spending—$2.708 million versus $1.608 million in Q3 2024—and a modest rise in general and administrative costs to $767,837. The surge in R&D reflects intensified investment in the LPCN 1154 Phase 3 trial, while the steady G&A indicates disciplined overhead management amid a leaner operating model.
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities stood at $15.1 million on September 30 2025, down from $21.6 million at year‑end 2024. Management now projects that existing capital resources will fund operations through at least November 6 2026, extending the runway by six months beyond the previously cited May 2026 estimate. The company reiterated that additional capital will be required to sustain its clinical development program and to support the upcoming Phase 3 data read‑out.
Over the nine months ended September 30 2025, Lipocine posted a net loss of $7.3 million on revenue of $831,000, a sharp decline from the $1.8 million loss on $7.7 million revenue in the same period a year earlier. The revenue drop is largely attributable to a $7.5 million decline in license revenue—down from $7.5 million in 2024 to $0.5 million in 2025—reflecting the company’s transition from upfront licensing fees to a royalty‑based model for TLANDO.
Management emphasized that the company remains focused on the LPCN 1154 program, stating, “We believe LPCN 1154 has the potential to become the new standard of care for women suffering from postpartum depression, and we plan to use these Phase 3 data to support a 505(b)(2) NDA submission in 2026.” The company also reiterated its need for additional funding, noting that the current cash position will support operations through the end of 2026 but that further capital will be necessary to maintain the pace of clinical development.
The results underscore Lipocine’s heavy reliance on modest royalty streams and the financial pressure of investing in late‑stage clinical trials. While the revenue beat signals that the royalty model is generating cash, the widening loss and declining cash reserves highlight the need for a successful Phase 3 outcome and additional financing to sustain the company’s growth trajectory. Investors will likely focus on the progress of LPCN 1154, the company’s ability to secure milestone payments, and the timing of future capital raises.
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