Cibus reported 2Q:25 results, including collaboration agreement revenue of $0.9 million, below our estimate of $1.3 million and the consensus estimate of $1.1 million. Loss per share was $0.61, below our estimate of $0.44 and the consensus estimate of $0.60. We raise estimates slightly going forward.
The company's quarter-end cash balance rose to $36.5 million following its $27.5 million equity financing in June. Together with a July reduction in force (RIF), management says it believes its runway will extend into 2Q:26.
Near-term initial commercial revenue remains on track for 4Q:25, when the company says it expects to announce its first biofragrance revenues. CBUS also confirmed a likely 2026 commercial ramp from this lead customer.
Progress has also been made toward its first longer-term trait royalty revenue, with the completed delivery of three germplasm lines with the Cibus HT3 trait to an existing rice customer and a new collaboration agreement with Colombian rice producer Semillano.
We maintain our High risk rating due to the pre-commercial stage of Cibus' business ahead of additional regulatory approvals, field trial results, and initial biofragrance and trait product launches.

18 Aug 2025
Streamlining, Partnerships, and Upcoming Biofragrance Launch Position CBUS for Inflection; Raise Estimates

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Streamlining, Partnerships, and Upcoming Biofragrance Launch Position CBUS for Inflection; Raise Estimates
- Published:
18 Aug 2025 -
Author:
Alex Hantman -
Pages:
10 -
Cibus reported 2Q:25 results, including collaboration agreement revenue of $0.9 million, below our estimate of $1.3 million and the consensus estimate of $1.1 million. Loss per share was $0.61, below our estimate of $0.44 and the consensus estimate of $0.60. We raise estimates slightly going forward.
The company's quarter-end cash balance rose to $36.5 million following its $27.5 million equity financing in June. Together with a July reduction in force (RIF), management says it believes its runway will extend into 2Q:26.
Near-term initial commercial revenue remains on track for 4Q:25, when the company says it expects to announce its first biofragrance revenues. CBUS also confirmed a likely 2026 commercial ramp from this lead customer.
Progress has also been made toward its first longer-term trait royalty revenue, with the completed delivery of three germplasm lines with the Cibus HT3 trait to an existing rice customer and a new collaboration agreement with Colombian rice producer Semillano.
We maintain our High risk rating due to the pre-commercial stage of Cibus' business ahead of additional regulatory approvals, field trial results, and initial biofragrance and trait product launches.