Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. Revenue Disclosure
(14) Revenue
Contract and Grants Revenue
The Company has entered into agreements with Rockefeller University (“Rockefeller”) pursuant to which the Company performs manufacturing and research and development services on a time-and-materials basis or at a negotiated fixed price. The Company recognized $1.4 million, $7.0 million and $6.6 million in revenue under the agreements with Rockefeller during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Contract Assets and Liabilities
At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company’s rights to consideration under all contracts were considered unconditional, and as such, no contract assets were recorded. Accordingly, amounts billed but not yet paid by customers were recorded as trade receivables at December 31, 2025 and 2024.
At December 31, 2025, the Company had $1.8 million in contract liabilities recorded, representing consideration billed in advance of performing manufacturing and research and development services. The Company expects to recognize this amount as revenue over the next 24 months as the related services are performed.
At December 31, 2024, the Company had no material contract liabilities recorded and revenue recognized from contract liabilities as of December 31, 2024 during the year ended December 31, 2025 was not material.
About Revenue Disclosures
Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.
Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.