Shares of Galapagos NV (GLPG) tumbled 8.02% in Thursday's trading session following the release of its disappointing second-quarter 2025 financial results. The biotechnology company reported a significant loss that fell well short of analyst expectations, causing investor concern.
Galapagos posted a quarterly adjusted loss of €1.60 per share for the quarter ended June 30, a stark contrast to the €0.14 earnings per share reported in the same quarter last year. This result significantly missed the mean expectation of six analysts, who had forecast a loss of €0.20 per share. Revenue also declined by 16.2% to €65.29 million, falling short of the €70.60 million analysts had anticipated.
The company's financial struggles were further highlighted in its half-year results, with Galapagos reporting a loss of €3.93 per diluted share for the first six months of 2025, compared to a profit of €1.51 per share in the same period last year. Despite these challenges, half-year revenue remained unchanged at €140.3 million. The stark reversal in profitability and the revenue decline in Q2 have raised concerns about the company's near-term prospects, leading to the sharp sell-off in its stock.
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