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Marker Therapeutics, Inc.

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Marker Therapeutics, Inc. NASDAQ
$1.48 -6.33% (-0.10)

Market Cap $15.98 M
52w High $4.07
52w Low $0.81
P/E -1.26
Volume 50.34K
Outstanding Shares 10.80M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q3-2025 $1.23M $3.37M $-2M -162.11% $-0.12 $-2M
Q2-2025 $861.18K $945.16K $-4.02M -466.28% $-0.29 $-4.26M
Q1-2025 $349.1K $1.82M $-4.45M -1.27K% $-0.4 $0
Q4-2024 $2.25M $1.03M $-3.84M -170.43% $-0.42 $-3.86M
Q3-2024 $1.93M $854.68K $-2.31M -119.83% $-0.26 $-2.4M

What's going well?

Revenue is up 43% quarter-over-quarter, and net losses have been cut in half. The company is earning some interest income and spending heavily on R&D, which could pay off if growth continues.

What's concerning?

The business is still losing more than $1.6 for every $1 in sales, and operating expenses are far above revenue. Share dilution is significant, which hurts existing shareholders, and there's no sign of near-term profitability.

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q3-2025 $17.59M $21.73M $3.35M $18.39M
Q2-2025 $10.46M $14.77M $4.28M $10.49M
Q1-2025 $13.69M $16.99M $2.5M $14.49M
Q4-2024 $19.19M $22.02M $3.46M $18.56M
Q3-2024 $9M $10.91M $3.46M $7.45M

What's financially strong about this company?

The company has no debt, a lot of cash, and very few bills to pay. Most assets are in cash or receivables, making them easy to use if needed. Liquidity is excellent, and the company is not at risk of a cash crunch.

What are the financial risks or weaknesses?

Retained earnings are deeply negative, showing the company has lost money over time. Growth in equity came from raising new money, not profits, and there are no physical assets or investments.

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q3-2025 $-2M $-2.74M $0 $9.86M $7.13M $-2.74M
Q2-2025 $-4.02M $-1.88M $0 $100 $-1.88M $-1.88M
Q1-2025 $-4.45M $-5.5M $0 $505 $-5.5M $-5.5M
Q4-2024 $-3.84M $-4.7M $0 $14.9M $10.19M $-4.7M
Q3-2024 $-2.31M $1.2M $0 $1.7K $1.2M $1.2M

What's strong about this company's cash flow?

The company managed to raise $9.9 million in new funding, boosting its cash balance to $18.9 million. It has no debt, so there’s no interest burden.

What are the cash flow concerns?

Core operations are burning more cash each quarter, and the company is highly dependent on selling new shares to survive. Shareholders are being diluted, and working capital changes are draining cash.

Revenue by Products

Product Q4-2024Q1-2025Q2-2025Q3-2025
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Q1 2021 Earnings Call Summary

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5-Year Trend Analysis

A comprehensive look at Marker Therapeutics, Inc.'s financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.

+ Strengths

Marker Therapeutics combines a differentiated cell therapy platform with improving financial discipline. Revenue, while still small, is growing quickly, losses and cash burn are narrowing, and the company has eliminated its debt while maintaining strong liquidity. Scientifically, the MAR-T technology targets multiple antigens without genetic engineering, which may translate into better safety, broader efficacy, and simpler manufacturing. Early clinical data, in-house manufacturing capabilities, and a focus on patients with high unmet medical need further reinforce its potential.

! Risks

The company remains deeply unprofitable, with persistent negative earnings, negative free cash flow, and a shrinking asset and equity base over time. It is heavily reliant on external funding in volatile capital markets, which can lead to dilution or financing constraints. Clinically, as with all early-stage biotechs, there is substantial risk that larger trials may not confirm early positive signals, or that regulators may require more data or impose restrictions. Competitive pressure from larger, well-funded players in immuno-oncology, as well as evolving technologies, may challenge Marker's ability to capture and defend future market share.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Marker’s trajectory hinges on its ability to continue improving its financial durability while advancing its pipeline through key clinical and regulatory milestones. The direction of travel in the financials—better margins, lower burn, no debt—is constructive, but the company is still far from self-sustaining and must carefully manage its cash runway. If upcoming data from MT-601, MT-401, the off-the-shelf program, and potential solid-tumor trials remain favorable, Marker could evolve from a niche, early-stage name into a more established immuno-oncology player. Conversely, setbacks in trials or funding could force strategic shifts, slow development, or constrain the company’s ability to fully realize its scientific ambitions.