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Tarsus lifts 2026 guidance on XDEMVY growth; expands retina pipeline via Alkeus deal

Aug 6, 2026, 7:05 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Material FY guidance upgrade, a transformative Alkeus deal broadening retinal depth, and a sizable cash position reduce execution risk and may attract multiple expansion if near-term Phase 2/3 data meet expectations; dilution and execution risk remain.

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Tarsus reported a record quarter for XDEMVY with net product sales of $173.9 million, up 69% year-over-year and prompted an increase in full-year guidance to $685-705 million. The company also announced a pending acquisition of Alkeus Pharmaceuticals (ALK-001) alongside a $125 million private placement, broadening its retina portfolio. Key near-term catalysts include Phase 2 readouts for TP-04 and TP-05 in 1H 2027 and a Phase 3 start for IRX-101 with topline results anticipated in 2028, supported by a stronger balance sheet ($449.7M cash) and expanded commercial leadership.

  • XDEMVY Q2 net product sales: $173.9M, up 69% YoY.
  • Raised 2026 XDEMVY net product sales guidance to $685-705M.
  • Announced pending acquisition of Alkeus Pharmaceuticals; $125M private placement.
  • Near-term catalysts: TP-04/TP-05 topline data by H1 2027; IRX-101 COMFORT topline 2028.
  • Cash position $449.7M as of 6/30/2026; multiple retina pipeline initiatives ongoing.

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