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PharmaMar Returns to Profit on Rising Zepzelca Sales and Strong Oncology Royalties

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  • PharmaMar’s Q1 2026 revenues and profit rose sharply, supported by Zepzelca growth, stronger oncology royalties, and a solid cash position with lower debt.
  • The company reinforced its oncology franchise through higher U.S. trabectedin royalties, sustained R&D investment, and a key EMA nod for Zepzelca in lung cancer.
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PharmaMar Returns to Profit on Rising Zepzelca Sales and Strong Oncology Royalties

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Pharma Mar SA ( (ES:PHM) ) has issued an update.

Grupo PharmaMar reported a robust first quarter of 2026, with total revenues up 10% to €42.9 million and recurring revenues rising 7% to €40.5 million, driven by strong European demand for Zepzelca and higher oncology royalties. Net profit swung to €1.5 million from a loss a year earlier, EBITDA improved to €2.7 million, and the company strengthened its balance sheet with €168.5 million in cash and reduced financial debt of €44.7 million.

Oncology royalties climbed 14% to €16.8 million, supported by Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ Zepzelca sales and sharply higher U.S. trabectedin royalties following its inclusion in NCCN guidelines. PharmaMar continued to invest heavily in R&D, particularly the phase III SaLuDo trial in leiomyosarcoma and early-stage compounds PM54 and PM534, while securing a positive EMA recommendation for Zepzelca in combination with atezolizumab as a first-line maintenance treatment for advanced-stage small cell lung cancer, underscoring its strengthening position in oncology.

The most recent analyst rating on (ES:PHM) stock is a Buy with a EUR121.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Pharma Mar SA stock, see the ES:PHM Stock Forecast page.

More about Pharma Mar SA

Grupo PharmaMar is a Spanish biopharmaceutical company focused on oncology, specializing in the discovery and development of marine-derived anticancer drugs. Its key commercial products include Zepzelca (lurbinectedin) and Yondelis (trabectedin), with a growing royalty stream from global partners and a pipeline targeting solid tumors.

Average Trading Volume: 59,585

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: €1.73B

Learn more about PHM stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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