Corbus Pharmaceuticals Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results and Provides a Corporate Update
- Reached broad alignment with the FDA on the registration path for CRB-701 for 2L treatment in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) and cervical cancer with CRB-701
- Announced presentation of updated CRB-701 data in HNSCC and cervical cancer at ASCO 2026
- Completed enrollment in 16-week study CANYON-1 study (n=240) of CRB-913 for the treatment of obesity with topline data on track to report this summer
NORWOOD, Mass., May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRBP) (“Corbus” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage company focused on developing promising new therapies in oncology and obesity, today provided a corporate update and reported financial results for the 2026 first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
“We’ve continued to build strong momentum with CRB-701 and CRB-913, setting the stage for rapidly approaching inflection points for both the oncology and obesity programs,” said Yuval Cohen, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Corbus.
“Having reached broad alignment with the FDA, we’re on track to start a registrational study for CRB-701 in second-line HNSCC this summer. We’ll report updated data at ASCO 2026 that will provide clear insight into CRB-701’s differentiated profile in 2L HNSCC and its upcoming registrational study. We’ll also present updated data in 2L cervical cancer, a patient population with few treatment options. Turning to obesity, we have reached last patient/first visit in our CANYON-1 Phase 1b study and are on schedule to report 16-week, 240-patient data for CRB-913 this summer. CRB-913 represents a unique oral obesity drug with a non-GLP-1 and non-incretin mechanism of action and has the potential for weight loss and long-term weight management. We’re excited about CRB-913’s promise to deliver an orthogonal drug class into the obesity treatment landscape.”
Key Corporate and Program Updates
CRB-701 is a next-generation, highly stable Nectin-4 targeting antibody drug conjugate (ADC) being developed to treat HNSCC and cervical cancer. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designations to CRB-701 for the treatment of both cancer types. CRB-701 is licensed from CSPC Megalith Biopharmaceutical Co. Ltd. China.
- Announced broad alignment with the FDA on the registration path for CRB-701 in HNSCC and cervical cancers and continued interactions with the FDA to finalize the protocols and statistical analysis plans for the registrational studies.
- Anticipated catalysts for CRB-701 in 2026:
- Report monotherapy data from the Phase 1/2 study of CRB-701 in both HNSCC and cervical cancers at the upcoming 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting. Link here for press release with more details.
- Initiate a registrational study for CRB-701 in second-line HNSCC this summer.
- Report CRB-701 + Keytruda® combination data in first-line HNSCC patients in early Q1 2027 to support potential further registration-enabling trials.
CRB-913 is a highly peripherally restricted oral CB1 inverse agonist for the treatment of obesity.
- Completed enrollment of last patient and completion of the first clinical visit in the Company’s CANYON-1 Phase 1b clinical trial of CRB-913 for the treatment of obesity. The CANYON-1 study follows patients over a 12-week treatment period followed by a 4-week safety follow-up and is on track to be completed in the summer of 2026.
- Anticipated catalyst for CRB-913 in 2026:
- Report topline CANYON-1 Phase 1b dose-ranging 16-week study (n=240) in summer 2026.
Financial Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2026
The Company reported a net loss of approximately $23.0 million, or a net loss per basic and diluted share of $1.23, for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to a net loss of approximately $17.0 million, or a net loss per basic and diluted share of $1.39, for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Operating expenses increased by $4.5 million to approximately $24.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to approximately $19.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in clinical development expenses.
The Company had $138.2 million of cash, cash equivalents, and investments on hand as of March 31, 2026, which is expected to fund operations into 2028 based on current operating plans and planned expenditures.
About Corbus
Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. is a clinical-stage company focused on developing promising new therapies in oncology and obesity and is committed to helping people defeat serious illness by bringing innovative scientific approaches to well-understood biological pathways. Corbus’ pipeline includes CRB-701, a next-generation antibody drug conjugate for the treatment of Nectin-4-expressing tumors and CRB-913, an orally delivered highly peripherally restricted CB1 inverse agonist for the treatment of obesity. Corbus is headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts. For more information on Corbus, visit corbuspharma.com. Connect with us on X, LinkedIn and Facebook.
Forward-Looking Statements
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INVESTOR CONTACTS:
Sean Moran
Chief Financial Officer
Corbus Pharmaceuticals
smoran@corbuspharma.com
Dan Ferry
Managing Director
LifeSci Advisors, LLC
daniel@lifesciadvisors.com
MEDIA CONTACT:
Liz Melone
Founder & Principal
Melone Communications, LLC
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| Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (in thousands, except share and per share amounts) (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| Research and development | $ | 19,819 | $ | 15,642 | ||||
| General and administrative | 4,485 | 4,133 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 24,304 | 19,775 | ||||||
| Operating loss | (24,304 | ) | (19,775 | ) | ||||
| Other income (expense), net: | ||||||||
| Interest and investment income, net | 1,402 | 1,681 | ||||||
| Other (expense) income, net | (67 | ) | 1,116 | |||||
| Total other income, net | 1,335 | 2,797 | ||||||
| Net loss | $ | (22,969 | ) | $ | (16,978 | ) | ||
| Net loss per share, basic and diluted | $ | (1.23 | ) | $ | (1.39 | ) | ||
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic and diluted | 18,706,622 | 12,202,092 | ||||||
| Comprehensive loss: | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (22,969 | ) | $ | (16,978 | ) | ||
| Other comprehensive loss: | ||||||||
| Change in unrealized loss on marketable debt securities | (108 | ) | (58 | ) | ||||
| Total other comprehensive loss | (108 | ) | (58 | ) | ||||
| Total comprehensive loss | $ | (23,077 | ) | $ | (17,036 | ) | ||
| Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands, except share and per share amounts) | ||||||||
| March 31, 2026 (Unaudited) | December 31, 2025 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 25,661 | $ | 28,492 | ||||
| Investments | 112,558 | 134,777 | ||||||
| Restricted cash | 385 | 670 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 4,962 | 3,015 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 143,566 | 166,954 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 116 | 159 | ||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 798 | 1,082 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 144,480 | $ | 168,195 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 435 | $ | 2,215 | ||||
| Accrued expenses | 16,498 | 16,844 | ||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 1,205 | 1,633 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 18,138 | 20,692 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 18,138 | 20,692 | ||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||||||
| Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 | — | — | ||||||
| Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 300,000,000 shares authorized, 17,738,870 and 17,611,511 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively | 2 | 2 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 704,900 | 702,984 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (578,399 | ) | (555,430 | ) | ||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (161 | ) | (53 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 126,342 | 147,503 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 144,480 | $ | 168,195 | ||||
