Business Description

Achieve Life Sciences, Inc. is a late-stage specialty pharmaceutical company based in Bothell, Washington. The company is primarily focused on the development and commercialization of cytisinicline, a plant-based alkaloid designed to treat nicotine dependence. Its clinical programs target both traditional smoking cessation and e-cigarette (vaping) cessation.

Financial Statements

In thousands, USD
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses31,88216,25211,43610,722
Research & Development Expenses22,99822,81715,81430,078
Operating Profit(54,880)(39,069)(27,250)(40,800)
Interest and Investment Income1,4952,356825199
Interest Expense(819)(2,180)(2,853)(1,789)
Non-Operating Income(444)(934)(537)40
Total Non-Operating Income232(758)(2,565)(1,550)
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes(54,648)(39,827)(29,815)(42,350)
Consolidated Net Income(54,648)(39,827)(29,815)(42,350)
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders(54,648)(39,827)(29,815)(42,350)
Basic EPS-1.25-1.24-1.50-4.00
Diluted EPS-1.25-1.24-1.50-4.00
Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding43,59532,07119,82810,593
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding43,59532,07119,82810,593
Shares Outstanding53,23434,68521,16617,897
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Cash and Cash Equivalents20,92912,75315,54624,771
Short-Term Investments15,47521,607
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents36,40434,36015,54624,771
Other Receivables111105
Total Trade Receivables111105
Other Current Assets3,4852,1071,3252,454
Total Current Assets39,88936,46716,98227,330
Net Property, Plant & Equipment6411966123
Net Intangible Assets7519741,1971,418
Goodwill1,0341,0341,0341,034
Other Long-Term Assets52399266
Total Assets41,79038,63319,37129,971
Accounts Payable8671,9506181,660
Accrued Expenses2,8934,6772,9423,810
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt3,7655516,72516,129
Other Current Liabilities1,557528
Total Current Liabilities9,0826,68220,81321,599
Long-Term Debt11,1859,837669
Other Long-Term Liabilities1,149
Total Long-Term Liabilities11,18510,986669
Total Liabilities20,27217,73420,81921,668
Common Stock1211039087
Additional Paid-in Capital281,613226,343164,209144,148
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income103144
Retained Earnings(260,226)(205,578)(165,751)(135,936)
Total Common Shareholders' Equity21,51820,899(1,448)8,303
Total Shareholders' Equity21,51820,899(1,448)8,303
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity41,79038,63319,37129,971
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Net Income(54,648)(39,827)(29,815)(42,350)
Depreciation & Amortization228229228236
Share-Based Compensation Expense8,7615,3253,7123,296
Other Adjustments4602,0912,1741,170
Changes in Trade Receivables111(6)48
Changes in Accounts Payable(1,083)1,332(1,042)799
Changes in Accrued Expenses(1,786)1,735(848)168
Changes in Other Operating Activities(1,397)(766)1,118(936)
Cash from Operating Activities(49,465)(29,770)(24,479)(37,569)
Capital Expenditure(3)(21)
Purchases of Investments(24,755)(47,887)
Proceeds from Sale of Investments30,86626,307
Other Investing Activities3
Cash from Investing Activities6,111(21,580)(21)
Issuance of Long-Term Debt5,0009,814
Repayments of Long-Term Debt(18,109)
Net Issuance / (Repayments) of Long-Term Debt5,000(8,295)
Issuance of Common Shares46,52756,93615,49819,362
Repurchases of Common Shares(114)(220)(47)
Net Issuance / (Repurchases) of Common Shares46,52756,82215,27819,315
Cash from Financing Activities51,52748,52715,27819,315
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents3(3)3
Increase / (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash8,176(2,823)(9,225)(18,251)

Key Metrics & Ratios

MetricValue
Market Cap$265M
P/E-3.98x
EV/EBITDA-4.45x
Return on Equity-257.7%
Return on Invested Capital-1391.7%
Current Ratio4.39x

Margins

Gross margin
Operating margin
Net margin

Quarterly Trend

QuarterRevenueYoY growthOperating marginOperating income
Q1 2026 $-10M
Q4 2025 $-15M
Q3 2025 $-15M
Q2 2025 $-13M
Q1 2025 $-13M
Q4 2024 $-12M
Q3 2024 $-12M
Q2 2024 $-8M

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