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Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Q2 2026 earnings summary

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Q2 2026 earnings summary6 Aug, 2026

Executive summary

  • Q2 2026 LINZESS U.S. net sales reached $282.3 million, up 14% year-over-year, with year-to-date sales at $555 million, marking 44% growth, driven by demand and improved net price.

  • Full-year 2026 guidance for LINZESS U.S. net sales raised to $1.15–$1.2 billion, reflecting over 30% year-over-year growth; total revenue guidance increased to $460–$485 million and adjusted EBITDA to over $310 million.

  • FDA approved LINZESS for functional constipation in pediatric patients aged two and older in May 2026, expanding its market as the first and only Rx for this indication.

  • Apraglutide advanced with the initiation of the STARS-2 confirmatory Phase III trial for SBS-IF in June 2026; enrollment is underway.

  • Successfully repaid $200 million in convertible notes at maturity in June 2026 using cash on hand, demonstrating strong cash flow and balance sheet management.

Financial highlights

  • Q2 2026 total revenue was $113 million, up from $85.2 million in Q2 2025, primarily from U.S. LINZESS collaboration revenue.

  • GAAP net income for Q2 2026 was $51.3 million ($0.31 per share basic/diluted), up from $23.6 million in Q2 2025.

  • Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2026 was $83 million, up from $50.1 million in Q2 2025.

  • Cash and cash equivalents at quarter-end were $79.1 million, down from $215.5 million at year-end 2025, reflecting debt repayment.

  • Total costs and expenses decreased to $33.7 million in Q2 2026 from $39.9 million in Q2 2025.

Outlook and guidance

  • LINZESS U.S. net sales guidance increased to $1.15–$1.2 billion for 2026, with total revenue guidance at $460–$485 million and adjusted EBITDA expected to exceed $310 million.

  • Guidance increase driven by improved net price and mid-single digit percentage demand growth.

  • Expect more consistent sequential quarterly net sales growth, with Q4 projected as the strongest quarter.

  • R&D and SG&A expenses anticipated to rise in H2 2026 due to STARS-2 trial ramp-up.

  • Cash, expected operating inflows, and borrowing capacity are anticipated to meet operating needs for at least the next twelve months.

Drivers of LINZESS net price and margin expansion
Primary and secondary endpoints for STARS - 2
Strategy for further debt reduction through 2026
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