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Theravance Biopharma, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update
Theravance Biopharma, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update
- Previously announced acquisition by Zymeworks expected to close in second half of 2026
- YUPELRI ® Collaboration Revenue increased 11% year-over-year**1, from $18.7 million to $20.7 million, driven by continued Net Sales growth and improved operating leverage
- Organizational restructuring and cost reduction initiatives delivered 35% reduction in operating expenses year-over-year (excluding restructuring and transaction costs)
- Q2 2026 TRELEGY net sales, reported by GSK, of approximately $1.0 billion; high confidence in achieving the $100 million 2026 milestone payment**2
- Quarter-end cash balance of $388 million and no debt
DUBLIN, Aug. 10, 2026 — Theravance Biopharma, Inc. ("Theravance Biopharma" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TBPH) today reported financial and operational results for the second quarter of 2026.
"During the second quarter, we entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Zymeworks, marking the culmination of a comprehensive strategic review process and what we believe achieves the greatest value for Theravance Biopharma shareholders," said Rick E Winningham, Chief Executive Officer of Theravance Biopharma. "At the same time, YUPELRI® delivered another strong quarter, underscoring the durability and value of our core commercial asset and the continued execution of our collaboration with Viatris. We continued to execute well against our restructuring plan and expect to close the Zymeworks transaction in the second half of 2026 subject to shareholder approval and customary closing conditions."
Pending Acquisition by Zymeworks
On June 29, 2026, following a comprehensive strategic alternatives review process conducted by the Company's Strategic Review Committee and Board of Directors, Theravance Biopharma announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which Zymeworks Inc. will acquire the Company for $17.00 per share in cash, plus a contingent value right (CVR) entitling shareholders to 80% of net proceeds realized from any future license, divestiture or other monetization of ampreloxetine over the next ten years.
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to approval by Theravance Biopharma shareholders and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.
Operational Highlights
YUPELRI® (revefenacin) inhalation solution, the first and only once-daily, nebulized LAMA (long-acting muscarinic antagonist) bronchodilator approved in the U.S. for the maintenance treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD):
- Quarterly U.S. net sales of $70.7 million, recognized by Viatris, in Q2 2026, increasing 7% year-over-year (YoY) (Q2 2026 vs Q2 2025)1 driven by customer demand growth of 10% YoY (Q2 2026 vs Q2 2025).3
- Increased doses pulled through the hospital channel by 25% YoY (Q2 2026 vs Q2 2025), reflecting another excellent quarter of growth.4
TRELEGY
GSK reported second quarter 2026 global net sales of approximately $1.0 billion and year-to-date net sales of approximately $1.9 billion5:
- FY 2025 global net sales of approximately $3.9 billion triggered a $50M milestone payment from Royalty Pharma, with cash received in February 2026.
- FY 2026 global net sales of ~$3.5 billion required to trigger an additional $100M milestone payment from Royalty Pharma.
Organizational Restructuring Update
- Following the announcement of the Company's Phase 3 CYPRESS results in March 2026, Theravance Biopharma has made substantial progress on its organizational restructuring.
- As an indicator of this progress, operating expenses (excluding restructuring and transaction costs) decreased 35% year-over-year in Q2 2026 compared to Q2 2025, with additional reductions expected in 2H 2026.
- The restructuring is expected to reduce operating expenses by approximately 60%, relative to 2025 actuals of $111.1 million. The full run-rate cost savings of approximately $70 million are expected to materialize in the second half of 2026. This is expected to result in approximately $60 - $70 million of annualized cash flow (excluding restructuring and transaction costs), with the benefit expected to be realized beginning in the second half of 2026.
Second Quarter Financial Results
- Revenue: Total revenue for the second quarter of 2026 was $20.7 million, consisting entirely of Viatris collaboration revenue. Viatris collaboration revenue increased by $2.0 million, or 11%, in the second quarter compared to the same period in 2025. The Viatris collaboration revenue represents amounts receivable from Viatris and comprises the Company's 35% share of net sales of YUPELRI, as well as its proportionate amount of the total shared commercial costs incurred by the two companies. The non-shared YUPELRI costs incurred by Theravance Biopharma are recorded within operating expenses. While Viatris records the total net sales of YUPELRI within its financial statements, Theravance Biopharma's implied 35% share of net sales of YUPELRI for the second quarter of 2026 was $24.7 million which represented a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
- Research and Development (R&D) Expenses: R&D expenses for the second quarter of 2026 were $4.7 million, compared to $10.5 million in the same period in 2025. The reduction was driven by the corporate restructuring announced in March 2026 and the ongoing wind-down of the CYPRESS clinical trial. Second quarter R&D expenses included total non-cash share-based compensation of $0.6 million.
- Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses: SG&A expenses for the second quarter of 2026 were $14.2 million, compared to $18.4 million in the same period in 2025. The reduction was primarily driven by the corporate restructuring announced in March 2026. Second quarter SG&A expenses included total non-cash share-based compensation of $3.6 million.
- Restructuring Expenses: Restructuring expenses for the second quarter of 2026 were $4.0 million and were comprised of severance costs and termination-related benefits. Cash restructuring expenses were $2.2 million and non-cash restructuring expenses were $1.8 million.
- Transaction-Related Expenses: Transaction-related expenses associated with the pending acquisition by Zymeworks were $6.1 million in the second quarter of 2026 and were related to legal and financial advisory services.
- Share-Based Compensation: Total share-based compensation expenses for the second quarter of 2026 were $6.0 million which included restructuring-related share-based compensation expenses. Excluding restructuring-related expenses, share-based compensation was $4.1 million, compared to $4.5 million in the same period in 2025. Share-based compensation expenses for the second quarter of 2026 consisted of $0.6 million for R&D, $3.6 million for SG&A, and $1.8 million related to the restructuring.
- Net Loss: Net loss was $5.9 million in the second quarter of 2026 compared to net income of $54.8 million in the same period in 2025. The second quarter of 2025 net income was primarily due to a $75.1 million net gain on contingent milestone and royalty assets (representing the sale of our remaining interest in TRELEGY royalties in June 2025).
- Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss) from Operations****6: Non-GAAP net income from operations was $9.5 million in the second quarter of 2026 compared to a non-GAAP net loss from operations of $4.2 million in the same period in 2025. See the section titled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for more information.
- Cash Position: Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $387.7 million as of June 30, 2026.
- Shares Outstanding: The Company had 51,890,754 ordinary shares outstanding as of June 30, 2026.
Conference Call
Earnings results are being released via press release only. The Company will not host a conference call or webcast to discuss quarterly results.
About Theravance Biopharma
Theravance Biopharma, Inc.'s focus is to deliver Medicines that Make a Difference® in people's lives. In pursuit of its purpose, Theravance Biopharma leverages decades of expertise, which has led to the development of FDA-approved YUPELRI® (revefenacin) inhalation solution indicated for the maintenance treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The Company is committed to creating/driving shareholder value.
For more information, please visit www.theravance.com.
THERAVANCE BIOPHARMA®, THERAVANCE® and the Cross/Star logo are registered trademarks of the Theravance Biopharma group of companies (in the U.S. and certain other countries).
YUPELRI® is a registered trademark of Viatris Specialty LLC. Trademarks, trade names or service marks of other companies appearing on this press release are the property of their respective owners.
1
In the U.S., Viatris is leading the commercialization of YUPELRI, and the Company co-promotes the product under a profit and loss sharing arrangement (65% to Viatris; 35% to the Company).
2
Payment from Royalty Pharma (RP) will be triggered if RP receives certain minimum royalty payments from GSK based on TRELEGY global net sales.
3
Source: Viatris Customer Demand (Q2'26).
4
Source: IQVIA DDD, HDS, VA and Non-Reporting Hospital through Jun '26.
5
GSK-reported Net Sales in USD.
6
Non-GAAP profit (loss) consists of GAAP net income (loss) before taxes less (i) share-based compensation expense, (ii) non-cash interest expense, and (iii) non-recurring revenue and income (expense) items. See the section titled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for more information.
THERAVANCE BIOPHARMA, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
June 30,
December 31,
2026
2025
Assets
(Unaudited)
(1)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents and short-term marketable securities
$
387,657
$
315,357
Receivables from collaborative arrangements
20,381
45,539
Receivables from milestone and royalty assets
50,000
Other prepaid and current assets
8,624
7,564
Total current assets
416,662
418,460
Long-term marketable securities
11,128
Property and equipment, net
5,169
5,895
Operating lease assets
21,926
24,371
Restricted cash
836
836
Other assets
25,177
24,880
Total assets
$
469,770
$
485,570
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities
$
30,766
$
38,302
Long-term operating lease liabilities
27,774
31,758
Future royalty payment contingency
32,795
32,795
Unrecognized tax benefits
88,486
85,679
Other long-term liabilities
244
313
Shareholders' equity
289,705
296,723
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
469,770
$
485,570
(1) The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2025 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
THERAVANCE BIOPHARMA, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
Revenue:
Viatris collaboration agreement (1)
$
20,731
$
18,695
$
38,430
$
34,083
Licensing revenue
7,500
7,500
Total revenue
20,731
26,195
38,430
41,583
Costs and expenses:
Research and development (2)
4,712
10,490
10,541
21,942
Selling, general and administrative (2)
14,176
18,430
31,896
36,800
Restructuring expenses (2) (3)
4,031
7,664
Transaction-related expenses
6,089
6,089
Total costs and expenses
29,008
28,920
56,190
58,742
Loss from operations
(8,277)
(2,725)
(17,760)
(17,159)
Net gain on realized contingent milestone and royalty assets
75,137
75,137
Interest expense (non-cash)
(663)
(1,306)
Interest income and other income, net
3,486
1,457
6,499
2,396
Income (loss) before income taxes
(4,791)
73,206
(11,261)
59,068
Provision for income tax (expense) benefit
(1,107)
(18,371)
430
(17,812)
Net income (loss)
$
(5,898)
$
54,835
$
(10,831)
$
41,256
Net income (loss) per share:
Net income (loss) per share - basic
$
(0.11)
$
1.09
$
(0.21)
$
0.83
Net income (loss) per share - diluted
$
(0.11)
$
1.08
$
(0.21)
$
0.81
Shares used to compute net income (loss) per share - basic
51,667
50,177
51,474
49,943
Shares used to compute net income (loss) per share - diluted
51,667
50,726
51,474
50,685
Non-GAAP net income (loss)
$
9,467
$
(4,225)
$
10,106
$
(12,843)
(1) While Viatris, Inc. records the total YUPELRI net sales, the Company is entitled to a 35% share of the net profit (loss) pursuant to a co-promotion agreement
with Viatris as presented below:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)
2026
2025
2026
2025
YUPELRI net sales (100% recorded by Viatris)
$
70,666
$
66,330
$
133,097
$
124,674
YUPELRI net sales (Theravance Biopharma implied 35%)
24,733
23,216
46,584
43,636
(2) Amounts include share-based compensation expense as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)
2026
2025
2026
2025
Research and development
$
566
$
987
$
1,193
$
2,057
Selling, general and administrative
3,572
3,556
6,421
7,363
Restructuring expenses
1,852
2,880
Total share-based compensation expense
$
5,990
$
4,543
$
10,494
$
9,420
(3) Restructuring expenses were comprised of:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)
2026
2025
2026
2025
Cash-related expenses
$
2,179
$
$
4,784
$
Non-cash related expenses
1,852
2,880
Total restructuring expenses
$
4,031
$
$
7,664
$
THERAVANCE BIOPHARMA, INC.
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income (Loss) to Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss)
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
GAAP net income (loss)
$
(5,898)
$
54,835
$
(10,831)
$
41,256
Adjustments:
Licensing revenue (1)
(7,500)
(7,500)
Net gain on realized contingent milestone and royalty assets (1)
(75,137)
(75,137)
Share-based compensation expense
5,990
4,543
10,494
9,420
Non-cash interest expense
663
1,306
Income tax expense (benefit)
1,107
18,371
(430)
17,812
Restructuring expense (excl. share-based compensation) (1)
2,179
4,784
Transaction-related expense (1)
6,089
6,089
Non-GAAP net income (loss)
$
9,467
$
(4,225)
$
10,106
$
(12,843)
(1) Non-recurring item
Summary
Previously announced acquisition by Zymeworks expected to close in second half of 2026 YUPELRI ® Collaboration Revenue increased 11% year-over-year1, from 18.7millionto20.7 million, driven by continued Net Sales growth and improved operating leverage Organizational restructuring and...