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Last update: Aug 7, 2025
Monte Rosa Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:GLUE) Reports Q2 2025 Earnings: Revenue Beats, EPS Narrower Than Expected
Monte Rosa Therapeutics Inc posted second-quarter 2025 financial results that exceeded analyst revenue expectations while reporting a smaller-than-expected loss per share. The company reported collaboration revenue of $23.2 million, significantly surpassing the consensus estimate of $11.02 million. Earnings per share (EPS) came in at -$0.15, an improvement over the anticipated -$0.39. Despite the beat, shares traded lower in pre-market activity, down approximately 5.2%, suggesting investors may be weighing broader pipeline progress against financial performance.
The substantial revenue beat was driven by collaboration payments from Monte Rosa’s partnerships with Novartis and Roche, particularly the recognition of a $150 million upfront payment from Novartis. However, the market reaction indicates some investor caution, possibly due to the ongoing cash burn or broader sentiment around clinical-stage biotech stocks.
Monte Rosa continues to advance its molecular glue degrader (MGD) pipeline, with several key milestones expected in the near term:
The company also highlighted its QuEEN™ AI/ML-driven discovery platform, which was recently featured in Science, underscoring its potential to expand the druggable target space.
While the financial results were stronger than expected, the pre-market decline suggests investors may be looking for more concrete clinical catalysts or are concerned about the sustainability of revenue growth beyond collaboration payments. The company did not provide explicit forward revenue or EPS guidance, leaving analysts to rely on existing consensus estimates.
For Q3 2025, analysts expect revenue of $10.73 million and an EPS of -$0.40. Full-year 2025 estimates project revenue of $112.69 million and an EPS of -$0.57.
Monte Rosa’s Q2 results reflect strong execution on its partnership-driven revenue model, but the market’s muted reaction indicates a focus on long-term clinical progress. With multiple data readouts expected over the next 12-18 months, the company remains in a critical validation phase for its MGD platform.
For more detailed earnings estimates and historical performance, visit Monte Rosa Therapeutics’ earnings page.
Disclaimer: This article is not investment advice. Investors should conduct their own research or consult a financial advisor before making any decisions.
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