Business Description

Aardvark Therapeutics Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small-molecule therapeutics for the treatment of metabolic diseases. Headquartered in San Diego, California, the company targets innate homeostatic pathways to address hunger-associated conditions. Its lead candidate, ARD-101, is an oral drug designed to treat hyperphagia associated with rare diseases such as Prader-Willi Syndrome.

Financial Statements

In thousands, USD
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses13,7895,3052,1732,702
Research & Development Expenses48,93617,3634,4807,172
Other Operating Expenses1177621,489
Operating Profit(62,725)(22,785)(7,415)(11,363)
Interest and Investment Income5,1392,4141,423120
Non-Operating Income(5)(217)(1,216)(2,321)
Total Non-Operating Income5,1342,197207(2,201)
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes(57,591)(20,588)(7,208)(13,564)
Consolidated Net Income(57,591)(20,588)(7,208)(13,564)
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders(57,591)(20,588)(7,208)(13,564)
Basic EPS-2.93-5.15-1.82-3.49
Diluted EPS-2.93-5.15-1.82-3.49
Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding19,6253,9963,9613,892
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding19,6253,9963,9613,892
Shares Outstanding21,8154,0673,9663,953
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Cash and Cash Equivalents47,05161,6419,73515,559
Short-Term Investments62,97612,022254546
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents110,02773,6639,98916,105
Other Current Assets1,859474379386
Total Current Assets111,88674,13710,36816,491
Net Property, Plant & Equipment355735155252
Other Long-Term Assets4,9402,6351314
Total Assets117,18177,50710,53616,757
Accounts Payable2,0722,2981,035259
Accrued Expenses8,0352,291235236
Current Portion of Leases441338112100
Total Current Liabilities10,5484,9271,382595
Leases44150162
Other Long-Term Liabilities26219
Total Long-Term Liabilities46752181
Total Liabilities10,5485,3941,434776
Additional Paid-in Capital222,4703,6842,9372,608
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income81
Retained Earnings(37,739)(30,531)
Total Common Shareholders' Equity222,5513,684(34,802)(27,923)
Minority Interests and Other126,75643,90443,904
Total Shareholders' Equity222,551130,4409,10215,981
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity117,18177,50710,53616,757
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Net Income(57,591)(20,588)(7,208)(7,208)
Depreciation & Amortization3616
Share-Based Compensation Expense3,948439313313
Other Adjustments(921)4731,1521,152
Changes in Accounts Payable239798776776
Changes in Accrued Expenses6,4151,385(2)(2)
Changes in Other Operating Activities(6,298)(610)(855)(855)
Cash from Operating Activities(54,172)(18,087)(5,824)(5,824)
Capital Expenditure(95)(109)
Purchases of Investments(129,599)(11,889)
Proceeds from Sale of Investments80,027
Cash from Investing Activities(49,667)(11,998)
Issuance of Common Shares91,636332
Net Issuance / (Repurchases) of Common Shares91,636332
Issuance of Preferred Shares85,000
Net Issuance / (Repurchases) of Preferred Shares85,000
Other Financing Activities(2,387)(3,341)
Cash from Financing Activities89,24981,991
Increase / (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash(14,590)51,906(5,824)(5,824)

Key Metrics & Ratios

MetricValue
Market Cap$286M
P/E-4.48x
EV/EBITDA-2.82x
Return on Equity-32.6%
Return on Invested Capital-1328.4%
Current Ratio10.61x

Margins

Gross margin
Operating margin
Net margin

Quarterly Trend

QuarterRevenueYoY growthOperating marginOperating income
Q1 2026 $-22M
Q4 2025 $-19M
Q3 2025 $-18M
Q2 2025 $-16M
Q1 2025 $-10M
Q4 2024 $-9M
Q3 2024 $-5M
Q2 2024 $-6M

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