Pyxis Oncology, Inc.
Business
Pyxis Oncology is a clinical-stage oncology company developing antibody-drug conjugates that target tumor extracellular matrix components to treat solid tumors, with an immediate focus on relapsed or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (R/M HNSCC). Its lead product candidate, micvotabart pelidotin, is an Extradomain‑B fibronectin (EDB+FN)-targeting ADC designed to release an auristatin payload in the tumor microenvironment; the company also maintains other preclinical and paused programs. Key business capabilities include ADC discovery and development using the FACT and APXiMAB platforms, clinical development and strategic collaborations. Clinical programs and trials are conducted globally across the United States, the European Union and additional countries, and the company relies on third‑party CDMOs and partner arrangements for manufacturing and commercialization support.
Summary from filing dated 2025-03-18
Financials
Consolidated Statement of Income
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 | FY 2021 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 14 | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Cost of revenues | 2 | 475,000 | — | — | — | |
| Research and development | 74 | 59 | 50 | 86 | 51 | |
| General and administrative | 22 | 25 | 33 | 37 | 19 | |
| Impairment of in-process research and development intangible asset | 0 | 21 | 0 | — | — | |
| Total costs and operating expenses | 98 | 106 | 82 | — | — | |
| Loss from operations | −84 | −89 | −82 | −123 | −70 | |
| Interest and investment income, net | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | — | |
| Sublease income | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Total other income, net | 6 | 10 | 8 | 3 | −6 | |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest, Total | −78 | −79 | −74 | — | — | |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 1 | −2 | — | — | — | |
| Net loss | −80 | −77 | −74 | −121 | −76 | |
| Net loss per common share - basic | −1.28 | −1.32 | −1.85 | −3.65 | −8.95 | |
| Net loss per common share - diluted | −1.28 | −1.32 | −1.85 | −3.65 | −8.95 | |
| Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding - basic | 62 | 58 | 40 | 33 | 8 | |
| Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding - diluted | 62 | 58 | 40 | 33 | 8 | |
| Net unrealized (loss) gain on marketable debt securities | −117,000 | 107,000 | 63,000 | — | — | |
| Other comprehensive (loss) income | −117,000 | 107,000 | 63,000 | — | — | |
| Comprehensive loss | −80 | −77 | −74 | −121 | — |
Consolidated Balance Sheet
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-03-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 15 | 19 | 10 | 179 | — | |
| Marketable debt securities | 51 | 107 | 110 | — | — | |
| Restricted cash | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | — | |
| Total current assets | 72 | 132 | 125 | 187 | — | |
| Property and equipment, net | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | — | |
| Intangible assets, net | 0 | 3 | 24 | — | — | |
| Operating lease right-of-use asset | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | |
| Total assets | 92 | 157 | 174 | 211 | — | |
| Accounts payable | 11 | 5 | 4 | 7 | — | |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 9 | 11 | 13 | 25 | — | |
| Operating lease liabilities, current portion | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Total current liabilities | 21 | 18 | 26 | 32 | — | |
| Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 15 | |
| Financing lease liabilities, net of current portion | 23,000 | 100,000 | — | — | — | |
| Total liabilities | 38 | 36 | 48 | 51 | — | |
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 19) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized; zero shares issued and outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Common stock, par value $0.001 per share; 190,000,000 shares authorized; 62,690,229 and 59,967,814 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | 63,000 | 60,000 | 45,000 | 34,000 | — | |
| Additional paid-in capital | 496 | 484 | 412 | 373 | — | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 53,000 | 170,000 | 63,000 | — | — | |
| Accumulated deficit | −443 | −364 | −286 | −212 | — | |
| Total stockholders' equity | 53 | 121 | 126 | 161 | — | |
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | 92 | 157 | 174 | 211 | — |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 | FY 2021 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net loss | −80 | −77 | −74 | −121 | −76 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 5 | 3 | 2 | 709,000 | 600,000 | |
| Stock-based compensation | 12 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 6 | |
| Non-cash operating lease expense | 824,000 | 700,000 | 660,000 | 1 | 604,000 | |
| Accretion of discount on marketable debt securities | −3 | −6 | −5 | — | — | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 261,000 | −203,000 | 3 | −3 | −2 | |
| Accounts payable | 6 | 1 | −4 | −8 | 5 | |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | −3 | −2 | −14 | 12 | 5 | |
| Operating lease liabilities | −1 | −1 | 2 | 4 | −615,000 | |
| Deferred revenues | — | −8 | 998,000 | — | — | |
| Deferred tax liabilities | — | −2 | — | — | — | |
| Other | −71,000 | −95,000 | — | — | — | |
| Net cash used in operating activities | −64 | −58 | −71 | −89 | −35 | |
| Redemption of marketable debt securities | 166 | 169 | 92 | — | — | |
| Purchase of marketable debt securities | −107 | −160 | −197 | — | — | |
| Purchase of property and equipment | −9,000 | −237,000 | −7 | −6 | −540,000 | |
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 59 | 8 | −105 | −6 | −590,000 | |
| Proceeds from issuance of common stock and pre-funded warrants in private placement, net of offering costs | 2,000 | 47 | — | — | — | |
| Proceeds from issuance of common stock pursuant to ATM program, net of offering costs | 0 | 12 | 6 | — | — | |
| Tax withholding payments related to net settlement of restricted common stock | −148,000 | −240,000 | −445,000 | — | — | |
| Proceeds from the exercise of stock options | 632,000 | 296,000 | 120,000 | 183,000 | 167,000 | |
| Proceeds from issuance of common stock under ESPP | 108,000 | 224,000 | 132,000 | — | — | |
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 594,000 | 59 | 6 | 183,000 | 304 | |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | −4 | 10 | −170 | −96 | 268 | |
| Cash paid for interest | 91,000 | 10,000 | 1,000 | — | — | |
| Cash paid for income taxes | 1 | 164,000 | 48,000 | — | — | |
| ROU asset in exchange for financing lease liability | — | 265,000 | — | — | — |