Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. ( (PLRX) ) has released its Q1 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. presented to its investors.
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Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for the treatment of fibrosis, with a particular emphasis on inhibiting integrin-mediated activation of TGF-β. The company is based in South San Francisco, California.
In its latest earnings report for the first quarter of 2025, Pliant Therapeutics disclosed a net loss of $56.2 million, which is an increase from the $47 million loss reported in the same period last year. The company also announced the discontinuation of its BEACON-IPF Phase 2b trial due to safety concerns, following recommendations from an independent Data Safety Monitoring Board.
Key financial metrics from the report show that Pliant Therapeutics ended the quarter with $91.9 million in cash and cash equivalents, and $213.7 million in short-term investments. Operating expenses increased to $58.9 million, driven by higher research and development costs. Despite the increased expenses, the company raised $498,000 from stock issuances under benefit plans.
Looking ahead, Pliant Therapeutics plans to analyze the complete data from the discontinued BEACON-IPF trial to determine the next steps for the development of its lead product candidate, bexotegrast. The company remains focused on advancing its pipeline and exploring strategic opportunities to strengthen its financial position.
With a commitment to addressing fibrotic diseases, Pliant Therapeutics continues to navigate the challenges of the biopharmaceutical industry while seeking to bring innovative treatments to market.