Relay Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Corporate Updates
Relay Therapeutics (NASDAQ:RLAY) reported Q2 2025 financial results and clinical updates, highlighting progress in its cancer treatment programs. The company's lead candidate RLY-2608 demonstrated promising results in Phase 1b trials for breast cancer, showing a 10.3-month median progression-free survival and 39% objective response rate in PI3Kα-mutated, HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer patients.
The company has initiated its Phase 3 ReDiscover-2 trial comparing RLY-2608 + fulvestrant versus capivasertib + fulvestrant in HR+/HER2- breast cancer patients. Financial results showed a net loss of $70.4 million ($0.41 per share) and cash reserves of $656.8 million, expected to fund operations into 2029.
Relay Therapeutics (NASDAQ:RLAY) ha comunicato i risultati finanziari del secondo trimestre 2025 e aggiornamenti clinici, evidenziando i progressi nei suoi programmi di trattamento del cancro. Il candidato principale dell'azienda, RLY-2608, ha mostrato risultati promettenti negli studi di Fase 1b per il tumore al seno, con una sopravvivenza mediana libera da progressione di 10,3 mesi e un tasso di risposta obiettiva del 39% nei pazienti con carcinoma mammario metastatico PI3Kα-mutato, HR+/HER2-.
L'azienda ha avviato la Fase 3 dello studio ReDiscover-2, che confronta RLY-2608 + fulvestrant con capivasertib + fulvestrant in pazienti con carcinoma mammario HR+/HER2-. I risultati finanziari hanno evidenziato una perdita netta di 70,4 milioni di dollari (0,41 dollari per azione) e riserve di liquidità pari a 656,8 milioni di dollari, sufficienti a finanziare le operazioni fino al 2029.
Relay Therapeutics (NASDAQ:RLAY) informó los resultados financieros del segundo trimestre de 2025 y actualizaciones clínicas, destacando avances en sus programas de tratamiento contra el cáncer. El candidato principal de la compañía, RLY-2608, mostró resultados prometedores en ensayos de Fase 1b para cáncer de mama, con una supervivencia libre de progresión mediana de 10,3 meses y una tasa de respuesta objetiva del 39% en pacientes con cáncer de mama metastásico HR+/HER2- mutado en PI3Kα.
La empresa ha iniciado su ensayo de Fase 3 ReDiscover-2, comparando RLY-2608 + fulvestrant frente a capivasertib + fulvestrant en pacientes con cáncer de mama HR+/HER2-. Los resultados financieros mostraron una pérdida neta de 70,4 millones de dólares (0,41 dólares por acción) y reservas de efectivo de 656,8 millones de dólares, que se espera financien las operaciones hasta 2029.
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Relay Therapeutics (NASDAQ:RLAY) a publié ses résultats financiers du deuxième trimestre 2025 et des mises à jour cliniques, mettant en avant les progrès réalisés dans ses programmes de traitement du cancer. Le candidat principal de la société, RLY-2608, a démontré des résultats prometteurs lors des essais de phase 1b pour le cancer du sein, avec une survie médiane sans progression de 10,3 mois et un taux de réponse objective de 39% chez des patientes atteintes d’un cancer du sein métastatique HR+/HER2- muté PI3Kα.
La société a lancé son essai de phase 3 ReDiscover-2 comparant RLY-2608 + fulvestrant à capivasertib + fulvestrant chez des patientes atteintes d’un cancer du sein HR+/HER2-. Les résultats financiers ont montré une perte nette de 70,4 millions de dollars (0,41 dollar par action) et des réserves de trésorerie de 656,8 millions de dollars, qui devraient financer les opérations jusqu’en 2029.
Relay Therapeutics (NASDAQ:RLAY) berichtete über die Finanzergebnisse des zweiten Quartals 2025 und klinische Updates und hob Fortschritte in seinen Krebsbehandlungsprogrammen hervor. Der führende Kandidat des Unternehmens, RLY-2608, zeigte vielversprechende Ergebnisse in Phase-1b-Studien bei Brustkrebs mit einem medianen progressionsfreien Überleben von 10,3 Monaten und einer objektiven Ansprechrate von 39% bei Patienten mit PI3Kα-mutiertem, HR+/HER2- metastasiertem Brustkrebs.
Das Unternehmen hat seine Phase-3-ReDiscover-2-Studie gestartet, in der RLY-2608 + Fulvestrant mit Capivasertib + Fulvestrant bei HR+/HER2- Brustkrebspatienten verglichen wird. Die Finanzergebnisse zeigten einen Nettoverlust von 70,4 Millionen US-Dollar (0,41 US-Dollar pro Aktie) und Barreserven von 656,8 Millionen US-Dollar, die voraussichtlich den Betrieb bis 2029 finanzieren werden.
- Strong clinical data with 10.3-month median PFS and 39% ORR in breast cancer trials
- Robust cash position of $656.8M expected to fund operations into 2029
- Reduced R&D expenses by $28.1M year-over-year
- Decreased net loss from $0.69 to $0.41 per share year-over-year
- Advancement to Phase 3 ReDiscover-2 trial indicates clinical progress
- Revenue remains minimal at $0.7M for Q2 2025
- Net loss of $70.4M in Q2 2025
- Cash position decreased from $710.4M to $656.8M quarter-over-quarter
Insights
Relay's Q2 shows strong clinical data for RLY-2608 in breast cancer with Phase 3 underway and runway into 2029.
Relay Therapeutics' Q2 update presents a mixed but encouraging picture for its lead candidate RLY-2608 in HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer with PI3Kα mutations. The updated clinical data presented at ASCO maintained consistency with previous results, showing a 10.3-month median PFS and 39% ORR across all patients � solid efficacy metrics in the post-CDK4/6 setting. Particularly notable is the 18.4-month median PFS in second-line patients with kinase mutations, suggesting potentially enhanced activity in this molecular subgroup.
The company has now advanced to Phase 3 with its ReDiscover-2 trial, comparing RLY-2608 plus fulvestrant versus capivasertib plus fulvestrant. This represents a critical competitive positioning against AstraZeneca's capivasertib, which received FDA approval in late 2023. The safety profile of RLY-2608 remains favorable with primarily low-grade adverse events, which could differentiate it from other PI3K inhibitors that have historically faced toxicity challenges.
From a financial perspective, Relay maintains a strong cash position of $656.8 million, providing runway into 2029 � an exceptionally long operational window by biotech standards. The company has successfully reduced its quarterly burn rate, with R&D expenses decreasing by $28.1 million year-over-year to $63.9 million, primarily through strategic reorganization and the out-licensing of lirafugratinib to Elevar Therapeutics. The net loss of $70.4 million ($0.41 per share) shows meaningful improvement from the $92.2 million loss in Q2 2024.
The advancement of triplet combinations with CDK4/6 inhibitors could potentially expand RLY-2608's market opportunity, while the ongoing vascular malformations trial represents a secondary indication that could provide additional value. Overall, Relay has demonstrated disciplined pipeline prioritization and improved financial efficiency while maintaining momentum on its lead program in a competitive landscape.
Presented updated data at ASCO showing consistency with prior data, including 10.3-month median PFS and
Initiated Phase 3 ReDiscover-2 trial in Q2
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Nasdaq: RLAY), a clinical-stage, small molecule precision medicine company developingpotentiallylife-changing therapies for patients living with cancer and genetic disease, today reported second quarter 2025 financial results and corporate updates.
“It is an exciting time for Relay as we have initiated our Phase 3 ReDiscover-2 Trial, studying RLY-2608 + fulvestrant versus capivasertib + fulvestrant in HR+/HER2- breast cancer patients,� said Sanjiv Patel, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Relay Therapeutics. “The interim data from our Phase 1 trial have remained consistent with previously announced data, showing what we believe are the potential benefits of RLY-2608 compared to historical standard of care data for both safety and efficacy. It is our company’s top priority to enroll patients and execute this trial, and hopefully deliver a novel medicine in the post-CDK4/6 breast cancer setting where there is a large unmet medical need.�
RLY-2608 Highlights
- Presented updated interim clinical data from the open-label Phase 1b study for RLY-2608 + fulvestrant at the , showing data consistent with previous disclosures:
- 10.3-month median progression-free survival (PFS) and
39% objective response rate (ORR) across all patients with PI3Kα-mutated, HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer - For 2L patients
- 11.0-month median PFS in second line
- median PFS was 18.4 months for patients with kinase mutations and 8.5 months for patients with non-kinase mutations
42% confirmed ORR across 2L patients with measurable disease
- 11.0-month median PFS in second line
- Safety profile remained strong with mostly low-grade treatment-related adverse events
- 12.5-month median follow-up
- 10.3-month median progression-free survival (PFS) and
- Breast Cancer Clinical Trial Execution
- Initiated Phase 3 ReDiscover-2 trial of RLY-2608 + fulvestrant in PI3Kα-mutated, CDK4/6 pre-treated, HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer
- Continued advancement of the ongoing triplet cohorts with RLY-2608 + fulvestrant + atirmociclib or ribociclib
- Vascular Malformations Clinical Trial
- Continued execution of ongoing Phase 1 vascular malformations clinical trial
- Continued execution of ongoing Phase 1 vascular malformations clinical trial
Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments: As of June 30, 2025, cash, cash equivalents and investments totaled
Revenue: Revenue was
R&D Expenses: Research and development expenses were
G&A Expenses: General and administrative expenses were
Net Loss: Net loss was
About Relay Therapeutics
Relay Therapeutics (Nasdaq: RLAY) is a clinical-stage, small molecule precision medicine company developingpotentially life-changing therapies forpatients living with cancer and genetic disease. Relay's Dynamo® platform integrates an array of leading-edge computational and experimental approaches designed to drug protein targets that have previously been intractable or inadequately addressed. The company’s lead clinical asset,RLY-2608, is the first pan-mutant selective PI3Kα inhibitor to enter clinical development andis currently in a Phase 3 clinical trial (ReDiscover-2) in HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer. RLY-2608 is also being investigated in a group of genetic disease indications called PI3Kα-driven vascular malformations. Relay'spipeline also includes late-stage research programs for NRAS-driven solid tumors and Fabry disease. For more information, please visitǰ.
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Relay Therapeutics, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (In thousands, except share and per share data) (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended June30, | Six Months Ended June30, | |||||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
Revenue: | ||||||||||||||||
License and other revenue | $ | 677 | $ | � | $ | 8,355 | $ | 10,007 | ||||||||
Total revenue | 677 | � | 8,355 | 10,007 | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Research and development expenses | $ | 63,897 | $ | 91,992 | $ | 137,706 | $ | 174,395 | ||||||||
Change in fair value of contingent consideration liability | � | (11,374 | ) | � | (13,206 | ) | ||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 13,627 | 20,139 | 32,366 | 39,938 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 77,524 | 100,757 | 170,072 | 201,127 | ||||||||||||
Loss from operations | (76,847 | ) | (100,757 | ) | (161,717 | ) | (191,120 | ) | ||||||||
Other income: | ||||||||||||||||
Interest income | 7,105 | 8,547 | 14,918 | 17,498 | ||||||||||||
Other (expense) income | (633 | ) | (2 | ) | (641 | ) | 23 | |||||||||
Total other income, net | 6,472 | 8,545 | 14,277 | 17,521 | ||||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (70,375 | ) | $ | (92,212 | ) | $ | (147,440 | ) | $ | (173,599 | ) | ||||
Net loss per share, basic and diluted | $ | (0.41 | ) | $ | (0.69 | ) | $ | (0.87 | ) | $ | (1.32 | ) | ||||
Weighted average shares of common stock, basic and diluted | 171,264,622 | 132,821,826 | 170,254,500 | 131,832,420 | ||||||||||||
Other comprehensive (loss) income: | ||||||||||||||||
Unrealized holding (loss) gain | (201 | ) | (182 | ) | 828 | (1,144 | ) | |||||||||
Total other comprehensive (loss) income | (201 | ) | (182 | ) | 828 | (1,144 | ) | |||||||||
Total comprehensive loss | $ | (70,576 | ) | $ | (92,394 | ) | $ | (146,612 | ) | $ | (174,743 | ) | ||||
Relay Therapeutics, Inc. Selected Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Data (In thousands) (Unaudited) | ||||||||
June 30, 2025 | December31, 2024 | |||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and investments | $ | 656,775 | $ | 781,323 | ||||
Working capital (1) | 647,867 | 758,475 | ||||||
Total assets | 728,841 | 871,296 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 63,183 | 93,504 | ||||||
Total stockholders� equity | 665,658 | 777,792 | ||||||
Restricted cash | 2,258 | 2,119 |
(1) Working capital is defined as current assets less current liabilities.
