Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.
NASDAQ•XENE
CEO: Mr. Ian C. Mortimer C.M.A., CPA, M.B.A.
Sector: Healthcare
Industry: Biotechnology
Listing Date: 2014-11-05
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc., a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company, engages in the development of therapeutics to treat patients with neurological disorders in Canada. Its clinical development pipeline includes XEN1101, a novel and potent Kv7 potassium channel opener, which is in Phase 3 clinical trials for the treatment of epilepsy and other neurological disorders. The company has a license and collaboration agreement with the Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. for the development of NBI-921352, a selective Nav1.6 sodium channel inhibitor that is in Phase 2 clinical trials for the treatment of SCN8A developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, and other indications, including adult focal epilepsy. Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Burnaby, Canada.
Contact Information
Market Cap
$4.40B
P/E (TTM)
-12.7
22.3
Dividend Yield
--
52W High
$63.95
52W Low
$28.19
52W Range
Rank55Top 80.0%
2.6
F-Score
Modified Piotroski Analysis
Based on 10-year fundamentals
Weak • 2.6 / 9 points
Scoring Range (0-9)
8-9: Excellent Value
6-7: Strong Fundamentals
4-5: Average Quality
0-3: Weak Performance
Data Period: 2016-2025
Financial Dashboard
Q1 2026 Data
Revenue
$0.00+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
EPS
-$1.17+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
FCF
-$89.03M+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
2025 Annual Earnings Highlights
Key Highlights
Azetukalner Phase 3 Progress X-TOLE2 FOS topline data readout anticipated first half March 2026, supporting US regulatory submission plans.
Collaboration Revenue Secured Recognized $7.5M revenue from Neurocrine milestone payment in 2025, supporting operations and R&D.
Liquidity Position Maintained Ended 2025 with $199.2M cash and marketable securities available for operations and ongoing clinical funding.
R&D Investment Scale R&D expenses increased $90.5M to $300.9M in 2025, funding critical late-stage azetukalner development.
Risk Factors
Sustained Operating Losses Incurred $345.9M net loss in 2025; anticipates continued significant losses for foreseeable future indefinitely.
Clinical Success Uncertainty Azetukalner Phase 3 trials may fail to demonstrate adequate efficacy or safety, severely harming commercial prospects.
Future Capital Requirements Expect significant expenses requiring substantial additional capital raises, potentially causing shareholder dilution if financing is unavailable.
Regulatory Hurdles Remain Regulatory approval processes are lengthy and unpredictable, risking delays or denial for key indications like MDD and BPD.
Outlook
Epilepsy Data Timeline Expect topline data readout for Phase 3 X-TOLE2 FOS trial in first half March 2026 to support regulatory filings.
Neuropsychiatric Pipeline Advancement Phase 3 MDD (X-NOVA2) data expected H1 2027; BPD (X-CEED) study currently enrolling patients for evaluation.
Early-Stage Pipeline Progress Pain candidates XEN1120 and XEN1701 Phase 1 completion expected in 2026 to support subsequent Phase 2 initiation.
Commercial Preparation Focus Increasing G&A expenses reflect necessary investment in infrastructure for potential azetukalner commercial launch activities.
Peer Comparison
Revenue (TTM)
$1.11B
$1.03B
$669.43M
Gross Margin (Latest Quarter)
79.0%
77.9%
61.5%
Key Metrics
Symbol | Market Cap | P/E (TTM) | ROE (TTM) | Debt to Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNTA | $6.13B | -24.3 | -60.4% | 1.1% |
| CELC | $6.07B | -37.3 | -203.2% | 41.9% |
| IMVT | $5.91B | -11.4 | -65.8% | 0.0% |
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Cash Flow Stability
0%
Cash Flow Needs Attention
Deep Research
Next earnings:Aug 10, 2026
EPS:-$1.15
|Revenue:$1.50M
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