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Earnings call · FY2026 Q1

Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc. Q1 FY2026 Earnings Call

Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc. Q1 FY2026 Earnings Call

Concluded May 13, 2026 Audio replay
May 13, 2026 14:01 23 turns
Period
FY2026 Q1
Runtime
14:01
Sources
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Executive readout · one minute

What matters this quarter

Protalix reported Q1 2026 total revenue of $33.8 million, driven by a $25 million milestone from Chiesi following European Commission approval of Elfabrio's every-4-weeks dosing regimen, and ended the quarter with $51 million in cash and no debt while reaffirming full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $78–$83 million.

Elfabrio every 4-week approval and commercial uptake 45 PRX-115 Phase II RELEASE study in uncontrolled gout 24 Balance sheet and financial flexibility 12 2026 financial guidance 10 Long-term Fabry market opportunity and share targets 9 Quarterly revenue timing and partner purchasing 7

Management tone

Positive

Net tone +48 · moderate hedging

Grounding quotes
  • “we received a $25 million milestone from Chiesi, following the European Commission approval of Elfabrio's every 4-week dosing regimen”
  • “We continue to expect total revenue for the year to range from approximately $78 million to $83 million”
  • “It's too early for that, John. But when we talk with Chiesi, they're optimistic about the progress”
  • “quarterly product revenues can fluctuate based on partner purchasing patterns, and we encourage investors to focus on full-year performance rather than quarter-to-quarter variability”

Forward guidance

2 guided metrics

Management's latest ranges and targets are included below.

Research coverage

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Revenue $33.75M +233.7% YoY
Diluted EPS $0.22
Net income $18.32M

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Key takeaways

What improved, and what deserves a closer read.

Constructive signals

  • Q1 total revenue of $33.8 million with net income of $18.3 million ($0.23/share) versus a $3.6 million net loss in Q1 2025.
  • Received $25 million milestone from Chiesi after EC approval of Elfabrio every-4-weeks dosing regimen.
  • Cash, cash equivalents and short-term bank deposits of $51 million as of March 31, 2026, with no outstanding debt or warrants.
  • Reaffirmed 2026 total revenue guidance of $78–$83 million, including Elfabrio product revenues of $33–$35 million and Elelyso of $20–$23 million.
  • Management expects Elfabrio to capture 15%–20% of a global Fabry market projected to approach approximately $3.2 billion by 2031.
  • PRX-115 Phase II RELEASE study actively enrolling, with target enrollment completion by end of 2026 and topline results expected in the second half of 2027.

Risks & pressure points

  • Product revenues from selling goods fell to $7.4 million from $10 million in Q1 2025 due to lower Elelyso purchases by Pfizer and Fiocruz, attributed to timing and inventory dynamics.
  • R&D expenses rose to $5.4 million from $3.5 million in the prior-year period, driven by PRX-115 Phase II RELEASE study start-up costs.
  • Elfabrio every-4-weeks launch impact not yet visible, with Chiesi country-by-country reimbursement approvals limiting effect to the second half of 2026.
  • SG&A expenses increased by $0.5 million year-over-year to $3.1 million due to personnel-related costs.
  • No update provided on PRX-115 enrollment cadence beyond stating it continues, and the every-4-weeks uptake data for Elfabrio are not yet available.

Key moments

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“First, during the quarter, we received a $25 million milestone from Chiesi, following the European Commission approval of Elfabrio's every 4-week dosing regimen. As a result, we ended the first quarter of this year with $51 million in cash, providing us with a strong balance sheet and substantial financial flexibility and sufficient funds to support our ongoing operations as well as our Phase II RELEASE study with PRX-115. Second, we are reaffirming our 2026 guidance.” Dror Bashan, CEO
“Looking longer term, with the global Fabry market projected to approach approximately $3.2 billion by 2031, we believe Elfabrio has the potential to achieve a meaningful 15% to 20% market share globally, supported by its differentiated profile.” Dror Bashan, CEO

Guidance from the call

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Metric Guided
Fabio revenues excluding milestones
within that outlook
$33M – $35M
Eliezer revenues
within that outlook
$20M – $23M

Quarter detail

How the reported period landed and where the business moved.

Revenue · products & services

License And Service$26.33M +22214.4% YoY
Product$7.42M -25.8% YoY
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