Revenue and Guidance Maintained
Q1 group revenues of EUR 156.6m; company confirmed full-year 2026 revenue guidance of EUR 700m–EUR 789m (EUR 730m–EUR 810m at constant FX) and adjusted EBITDA guidance of EUR 0m–EUR 40m (EUR 10m–EUR 15m at constant FX), with performance expected to be weighted to the second half.
Underlying Just-Evotec Biologics Momentum (Excluding Sandoz & FX)
When excluding the nonrecurrence of the Sandoz license payment and foreign exchange effects, Just-Evotec Biologics revenues increased by 11% year-over-year and non-DoW/non-Sandoz revenues grew ~50% year-over-year, indicating underlying strength in biologics services.
Early Commercial Recovery Signals in D&PD
Leading commercial indicators improved: proposal activity in discovery & preclinical development reached the highest level in the past 12 months, proposal turnaround times shortened below 2025 average, negative change orders declined versus H2 2025, and net sales orders increased ~15% year-over-year.
Horizon Transformation Initiated
Horizon moved from announcement into implementation with work council consultations underway, site consolidation (including Framingham exit) and organizational adjustments focused on operational excellence, science leadership and commercial execution to drive future cost discipline and scalability.
Leadership Strengthening
Key management additions to support execution: Claire Hinshelwood appointed CFO (effective May 1), Ingrid Muller appointed COO (effective May 1), and recent appointment of Ashiq Khan as CCO; intended to provide continuity and operational/commercial focus.
Solid Balance Sheet and Expected Cash Inflow
Total liquidity of EUR 444.8m and the group remained net cash at quarter end; expected gross proceeds of approximately USD 100m from the Tubulis (EVOequity) acquisition by Gilead, anticipated in Q2 2026, which will strengthen liquidity further.
Strategic Partnerships and Scientific Achievements
Progress across partnerships and grants: Gates Foundation awarded two grants for tuberculosis programs, ongoing BARDA engagement for viral preparedness, and a fast-moving dermatology collaboration with Almirall that nominated a preclinical candidate in ~2 years, validating AI-enabled integrated discovery platforms.