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4D Molecular Therapeutics, Inc. FDMT

Biological Products, (No Diagnostic Substances) · SIC 2836 · Vertical: Biological Products, (No Diagnostic Substances) (SIC 2836)

12.28USD+2.76% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

4D Molecular Therapeutics is a late-stage biotechnology company developing genetic therapies built on proprietary AAV vectors, focused on 4D-150 for wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema. It matters now because its Phase 3 program is underway with topline readouts expected in 2027, and it reported 430.6 mn USD in cash and equivalents at June 30, 2026.

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, 4D Molecular Therapeutics, Inc. (FDMT) stock was 12.28 USD (+2.76% on the day), with market capitalisation 611.3 m USD, beta 1.38, 52-week range 7.19–16.76 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 3.8 m USD (+25,106.7% YoY), net income of -72.9 m USD, diluted EPS -1.04 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
611.3 m USD
shares as of 23 Feb 2024
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
Diluted EPS TTM -2.76 · TTM to 30 Jun 2026
E/P (TTM)
-22.44%
TTM to 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
1.38
Volatility (1y) 77%
52-week range
7.1916.76

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
48.0
neutral
Bollinger (20, 2)
10.95 – 13.60
in the upper half of the band · %B 0.50 · band width 21.6%
SMA 50 / 200
13.49 / 10.94
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-0.40 / -0.45
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−5.0%−2.0%−3.0 pp—
3 months+19.5%−2.2%+21.6 pp—
6 months+17.9%+4.3%+13.6 pp—
Year to date+63.7%+10.6%+53.2 pp—
1 year+14.2%+10.5%+3.8 pp−3.8%
3 years+5.9%+73.7%−67.8 pp+18.6%
5 years−50.3%+61.7%−112.1 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−38.3%
28 Nov 2025 → 06 Jan 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−93.0%
27 Mar 2024 → 08 Apr 2025
Compound annual growth (5y)
−13.1%
S&P 500 +10.1%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Revenue
3.8 m USD
+25,106.7% YoY
Net income
-72.9 m USD
unavailable YoY
Diluted EPS
-1.04
unavailable YoY
net / operating
-1,929.0% / -2,037.2%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Revenue3.0 k1.0 k14.0 k15.0 k90.0 k85.1 m3.0 m3.8 m
Operating income-51.1 m-56.1 m-53.6 m-59.5 m-61.2 m14.7 m-73.6 m-77.0 m
Depreciation & amortisation1.2 m ≈1.1 m1.1 m1.2 m ≈1.3 m ≈1.2 m1.3 m1.3 m ≈
Income tax00000000
Net income-43.8 m-49.7 m-48.0 m-54.7 m-56.9 m19.4 m-68.8 m-72.9 m
Diluted EPS-0.79-0.89 ≈-0.86-0.98-1.010.30 ≈-1.01-1.04
Operating cash flow-29.4 m ≈-45.9 m-47.8 m-43.4 m ≈-46.5 m ≈28.6 m-68.1 m-70.0 m ≈
Capex1.8 m ≈949.0 k631.0 k66.0 k ≈-91.0 k ≈-70.0 k——

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Fiscal years

Fiscal year2019202020212022202320242025
Revenue7.0 m13.6 m18.0 m3.1 m20.7 m37.0 k85.2 m
Revenue YoYunavailable+94.8%+32.5%−82.7%+562.3%−99.8%+230,194.6%
Net income-49.3 m-56.7 m-71.3 m-107.5 m-100.8 m-160.9 m-140.1 m
Net income YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
Diluted EPSunavailableunavailable-2.57-3.32-2.58-2.98-2.42
Diluted EPS YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
net %-705.8%-416.5%-395.4%-3,435.4%-486.6%-434,778.4%-164.4%
Free cash flow-39.9 m-51.9 m-78.2 m-98.2 m-78.6 m-138.4 m-109.6 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
60.2 m USD
Financial debt
0 USD
Net debt
-60.2 m USD
Equity
505.7 m USD
Total assets
566.7 m USD
Debt / equity
0.00x
Current ratio
9.39x
ROE
-27.6%
ROA
-24.9%
FCF margin
-128.6%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
20.7 m
2024
37.0 k
2025
85.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Mar 2026verified

Operating income
2023
-112.9 m
2024
-187.8 m
2025
-159.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Mar 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
4.2 m
2024
4.7 m
2025
4.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Mar 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
-108.7 m ≈
2024
-183.2 m ≈
2025
-154.9 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Mar 2026derived

Income tax
2023
0
2024
0
2025
0

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Mar 2026verified

Net income
2023
-100.8 m
2024
-160.9 m
2025
-140.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Mar 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
-2.58
2024
-2.98
2025
-2.42

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Mar 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
39.1 m
2024
53.9 m
2025
57.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Mar 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
249.1 m
2024
149.3 m
2025
60.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Mar 2026verified

Receivables
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Mar 2023verified

Current assets
2023
296.6 m
2024
434.9 m
2025
413.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Mar 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
20.1 m
2024
19.5 m
2025
14.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Mar 2026verified

Total assets
2023
339.9 m
2024
560.4 m
2025
566.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Mar 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
3.5 m
2024
4.4 m
2025
11.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Mar 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
—
2024
—
2025
0

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Aug 2026verified

Current liabilities
2023
19.0 m
2024
29.1 m
2025
44.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Mar 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
32.1 m
2024
49.8 m
2025
61.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Mar 2026verified

Equity
2023
307.8 m †
2024
510.6 m †
2025
505.7 m †

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Mar 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
-75.8 m
2024
-134.6 m
2025
-109.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Mar 2026verified

Capex
2023
2.8 m
2024
3.8 m
2025
536.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Mar 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
-78.6 m ≈
2024
-138.4 m ≈
2025
-109.6 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Mar 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
115.7 m
2024
-302.4 m
2025
-93.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Mar 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
156.8 m
2024
337.3 m
2025
113.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Mar 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
230,194.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
200.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
44.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive

Profitability

Gross margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBITDA margin
-208.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBIT margin
-214.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
-194.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF margin
-169.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Returns

ROE
-43.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROA
-37.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROIC
-46.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROCE
-44.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
-50.8 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
insufficient data
Debt / equity
0.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Interest coverage
unavailable
input data missing

Liquidity

Current ratio
8.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Quick ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Cash ratio
1.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
-156.1 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Capital expenditure
106.0 k USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Free cash flow
-156.2 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF conversion
unavailable
insufficient data
Cash conversion
unavailable
insufficient data

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days inventory outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days payables outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
611.3 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Enterprise value
560.5 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
unavailable
insufficient data
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
Earnings yield
-22.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
1.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/S
6.6x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
insufficient data
EV/EBIT
unavailable
insufficient data
EV/Sales
6.1x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/FCF
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF yield
-25.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero
Shareholder yield (distributions)
unavailable
input data missing

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • indicators available: 5 of at least 6
  • score weight coverage: 37.5% of at least 60%
  • valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

12.28 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 611.3 m USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
611.3 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
P/B
1.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
insufficient data
ROE
-43.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
-194.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
230,194.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero

Coverage and freshness

23/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Jun 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Jun 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 23 Feb 2024
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 13 Aug 2026
verified 652derived 51

Score by group

38% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

unavailable — no valuation method could be computed

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
  • Peers: P/Eunavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
  • Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · the company pays no dividend: a dividend model needs an explicit initiation assumption

no valuation method could be computed

Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Biological Products, (No Diagnostic Substances) (SIC 2836)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: indicators available: 5 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 37.5% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Quality-46.4%33 (vs peers)28%
Net margin · Quality-194.7%45 (vs peers)17%
FCF conversion · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth200.9%100 (on a fixed band)22%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Current ratio · Balance sheet8.0x100 (on a fixed band)11%
P/E (TTM) · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuation-25.5%0 (on a fixed band)22%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partial100/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
  • Growth· partial100/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Quality38/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partial0/100 · 1/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

4D Molecular Therapeutics, Inc. (FDMT). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 85.2 m USD in 2025; YoY growth 230,194.6%; net margin -194.7%; ROE -43.3%.

Valuation cannot be computed from the available data.

Insufficient data for a verdict (indicators available: 5 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 37.5% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: 200.9%
  • Current ratio: 8.0x

What contradicts it

  • FCF yield: -25.5%

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): FCF conversion, EPS CAGR 3Y, Net debt / EBITDA, Interest coverage, P/E (TTM), EV/EBITDA, Shareholder yield (distributions), Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Biological Products, (No Diagnostic Substances) (SIC 2836) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 39 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
—
vertical median 38.4x
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 20.7x
P/S
6.6x
vertical median 7.3x
below median (−9.4%)
P/B
1.5x
vertical median 5.8x
below median (−74.3%)
ROE
-43.3%
vertical median -38.1%
below median
Net margin
-194.7%
vertical median -102.9%
below median
EBIT margin
-214.2%
vertical median -122.7%
below median
Revenue YoY
230,194.6%
vertical median 4.4%
above median (+5,283,334.5%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median 3.1x
Dividend yield
—
vertical median 0.8%

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

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MRNAModerna, Inc.91.2 bn—-39.0%-141.4%−39.9%+779% / +194%
RVMDRevolution Medicines, Inc.41.6 bn—-79.1%—unavailable+150% / +733%
BIIBBiogen Inc.36.8 bn106.41.9%3.4%+2.2%+37% / +6%
MESOMesoblast Limited18.5 bn—-19.0%-593.9%+191.4%−17% / +425%
EXELExelixis, Inc.17.6 bn21.644.3%35.5%+7.0%+64% / +232%
HALOHalozyme Therapeutics, Inc.14.8 bn38.4173.7%24.9%+37.6%+83% / +238%
KYMRKymera Therapeutics, Inc.11.6 bn—-27.3%-341.8%−16.7%+101% / +556%
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TARSTarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.3.4 bn—-319.8%-102.9%+146.7%−14% / +318%
DNLIDenali Therapeutics Inc.3.4 bn—-33.9%-1,470.5%unavailable+8% / +13%
ADMAAdma Biologics, Inc.2.3 bn14.941.9%33.0%+19.6%−45% / +183%
VCELVericel Corporation2.3 bn107.77.2%7.9%+16.5%+13% / +28%
BCRXBiocryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.2.1 bn——-40.9%+94.1%+15% / +40%
VIRVir Biotechnology, Inc.2.0 bn—-26.1%-83.0%−7.6%+83% / +24%
ALVOAlvotech1.5 bn46.7—4.8%+19.7%−8% / −51%
INBXInhibrx Biosciences, Inc.1.3 bn—-1,773.6%—+550.0%+3% / unavailable
EVAXEvaxion A1.2 bn—-100.2%-102.4%+125.1%−50% / −93%
CADLCandel Therapeutics, Inc.692.5 m—-81.8%—0.0%+90% / +907%
FDMT4D Molecular Therapeutics, Inc.611.3 m—-43.3%-194.7%+230,194.6%+14% / +6%
SRZNSurrozen, Inc.372.0 m——-2,885.3%−67.4%+91% / +340%
AUTLAutolus Therapeutics plc367.3 m—-133.0%-238.7%+644.9%−2% / −68%

1- and 3-year price returns: for FDMT from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

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What moves the 3-year price the most

    AI analysis

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    In brief

    4D Molecular Therapeutics is a late-stage biotechnology company developing genetic therapies built on proprietary AAV vectors, focused on 4D-150 for wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema. It matters now because its Phase 3 program is underway with topline readouts expected in 2027, and it reported 430.6 mn USD in cash and equivalents at June 30, 2026 2.

    SWOT

    Strengths

    • The proprietary vector platform and long-term clinical data from the PRISM study are cited strengths, alongside RMAT and PRIME designations for 4D-150 12.
    • Rapid enrollment in 4FRONT-1 and completed enrollment in 4FRONT-2 point to strong interest from investigators and patients 2.
    • The Otsuka partnership brings an upfront payment and future milestones, partially easing pressure on internal resources 2.

    Weaknesses

    • The company has no approved products and no product sales revenue, while net losses remain substantial 1.
    • Reliance on external financing and credit facilities raises questions about long-term flexibility, and debt has increased with the credit facility 23.
    • Concentration on one main product, 4D-150, makes Phase 3 results decisive for the whole company 1.

    Opportunities

    • If Phase 3 trials confirm benefit, 4D-150 could become a backbone therapy in large retinal markets 1.
    • Expansion into diabetic macular edema, with a single Phase 3 trial accepted by the FDA and EMA, could add a second major indication 2.

    Threats

    • A failure in the 4FRONT trials could compromise the whole portfolio and reduce investor and partner interest 2.
    • Competition from other retinal AAV therapies and from longer-interval dosing alternatives could limit adoption 1.
    • Macroeconomic conditions, including interest rates and tariffs, could make access to capital harder in the short term 2.

    Risks

    • Dependence on Phase 3 resultshigh

      The entire strategy rests on 4D-150; the 4FRONT-1 and 4FRONT-2 readouts expected in 2027 could fundamentally change the company's outlook 12.

    • Need for additional capitalhigh

      The company states that current cash could fund operations into the second half of 2028, and without further financing it could scale back programs 23.

    • Shareholder dilutionmedium

      Equity issuances for financing could reduce the stake of existing shareholders, and debt covenants could limit flexibility 1.

    • Dependence on partnersmedium

      Otsuka leads regulatory and commercial activities in Asia-Pacific, so the company could lose control over certain decisions in that region 2.

    • Safety riskslow

      Intraocular inflammation and other adverse effects, though rare in the reported data, could affect approval or adoption of the product 12.

    Investment thesis

    What would need to be true (bull case)

    • If Phase 3 results for wet AMD are favorable, 4D-150 could represent a paradigm shift in a very large market 12.
    • The substantial reduction in injections reported in PRISM could support adoption by patients and physicians 2.
    • The Otsuka partner and the expanded credit line could ease immediate capital pressure during Phase 3 trials 23.

    What would break the thesis

    • The company has no product revenue and losses keep growing, so any trial delay could extend the period without revenue 12.
    • Dependence on financing and debt could limit strategic options if markets become more difficult 23.
    • Confirmation of benefit in a Phase 3 trial is not assured, and the preliminary data come from small or non-randomized studies 12.

    What to watch

    • Topline 4FRONT-1 results for 4D-150 in wet AMDQ2 2027
    • Topline 4FRONT-2 results for 4D-150 in wet AMDH2 2027
    • Start of the Phase 3 trial in diabetic macular edemaQ3 2026
    • Investor Day and update on the commercial plan for 4D-15021 October 2026

    Products, market & competition

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    The business

    Revenue is modest and comes from collaboration agreements: in October 2025 Otsuka made an upfront payment of 85.0 mn USD for rights to 4D-150 in Asia-Pacific, while the company retains rights in the United States, Latin America and Europe 2. The net loss was 140.1 mn USD in fiscal 2025 and 72.9 mn USD in the second quarter of 2026 12.

    The company has no products approved for sale and has not generated product sales revenue since inception; its funding depends on external sources, including a credit facility with Hercules Capital of up to 200 mn USD, of which 20 mn USD was initially drawn 3.

    Segments

    Retina

    Retina is the main value driver. 4D-150 is in Phase 3 for wet AMD across two trials, 4FRONT-1 and 4FRONT-2, and a Phase 3 in DME is expected to start in Q3 2026 23.

    Market context

    The branded market for anti-VEGF bolus therapies in retinal vascular diseases exceeds 16 bn USD, of which wet AMD and DME account for about 14 bn USD 1. Commercial potential depends on physician adoption of a backbone therapy that could reduce injections, given that about 40% of wet AMD patients discontinue treatment by year one 1.

    Trends

    • Treatment burden of frequent injectionstailwind

      Patients with retinal vascular disease need repeated in-office injections, and treatment discontinuation can lead to vision loss; a one-time therapy could change the standard of care if confirmed in trials 1.

    • Aging population and rising diabetestailwind

      The prevalence of macular degeneration and diabetes is growing, which could expand the target market for retinal products 1.

    • Cost of capital and volatile financial marketsheadwind

      The company states that access to financing could be affected by rising interest rates, inflation and tariffs, and without additional capital it may have to reduce programs 2.

    • Strategic partnerships as funding sourcemixed

      The Otsuka agreement and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation funding show partnerships can bring resources, but may also involve ceding certain rights to partners 12.

    Competitive position

    Competition includes anti-VEGF bolus injection therapies, as well as other AAV approaches being developed by other companies for wet AMD, using subretinal, suprachoroidal or intravitreal delivery with mouse-evolved vectors 1. In cystic fibrosis, Vertex CFTR modulators are already approved and are the reference treatment for most patients 1.

    The company differentiates on primate-evolved vectors, intravitreal in-office administration and simultaneous inhibition of four angiogenic targets, which it says distinguishes it from other AAV therapies in development 1.

    • Vertex PharmaceuticalsVRTX

      Company whose CFTR modulators were approved for cystic fibrosis and are considered an existing therapeutic alternative in the source filing 1.

    • Otsuka Pharmaceutical

      Partner holding exclusive rights to 4D-150 in Asia-Pacific and leading regulatory and commercial activities in that region 2.

    • Developers of AAV therapies for wet AMD

      Companies using conventional or mouse-evolved AAV vectors delivered subretinally, suprachoroidally or intravitreally, cited in the annual report 1.

    • Producers of bolus anti-VEGF therapies

      Repeated-injection anti-VEGF therapies form the current standard of care that the company intends to transform 1.

    News & filings

    In the press

    No news in our archive over the last 180 days.

    SEC filings

    Sources

    1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / 4D Molecular Therapeutics, Inc. · 18 Mar 2026
    2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / 4D Molecular Therapeutics, Inc. · 13 Aug 2026
    3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / 4D Molecular Therapeutics, Inc. · 13 Aug 2026

    Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.

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