Celldex Therapeutics Advances Multiple Clinical Programs, Secures Liquidity Through 2027

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Celldex Therapeutics reported significant progress in its Barzolvolimab clinical pipeline, including completed Phase 3 enrollment for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria and initiated Phase 3 for Chronic Inducible Urticaria, while maintaining a strong cash position through 2027.

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• Barzolvolimab Phase 3 Progress

  Enrollment completed for two Phase 3 studies in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) in February 2026, with topline data expected in Q4 2026. A Phase 3 study for Cold Urticaria (ColdU) and Symptomatic Dermographism (SD) was initiated in December 2025, with enrollment ongoing.

• Pipeline Expansion in Phase 2

  Phase 2 enrollment completed for Prurigo Nodularis (PN) in December 2025 (topline data Summer 2026) and Atopic Dermatitis (AD) in January 2026 (topline data late 2026).

• CDX-622 Phase 1 Advancement

  Enrollment completed for the Phase 1a dose-escalation study in healthy volunteers in January 2026, with positive single ascending dose data reported in October 2025. A Phase 1 proof of mechanism study in adults with mild to moderate asthma was initiated in January 2026.

• Liquidity and Financial Outlook

  The company reported $518.6 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as of December 31, 2025, projecting sufficient liquidity to fund operations through 2027. Net loss increased to $258.8 million in 2025 from $157.9 million in 2024, driven by increased R&D expenses of $245.1 million.

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This annual report highlights substantial clinical advancements for Celldex Therapeutics, particularly with its lead candidate Barzolvolimab. The completion of Phase 3 enrollment for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) and the initiation of Phase 3 for Chronic Inducible Urticaria (CIndU) are critical milestones, significantly de-risking the development pathway and moving the company closer to potential commercialization. The continued progress in other Phase 2 studies (Prurigo Nodularis, Atopic Dermatitis) and the early-stage development of CDX-622 demonstrate a robust and expanding pipeline. While the discontinuation of the Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) program is a setback, it allows for focused resource allocation on more promising indications. The reported liquidity runway through 2027 provides financial stability to support these ongoing and future development efforts. Investors should monitor the upcoming topline data readouts for Barzolvolimab in CSU, PN, and AD, as these will be key catalysts for future valuation.