Rafael Holdings Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results

NEWARK, N.J., March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rafael Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: RFL) today reported its financial results for the second quarter fiscal year 2026 ended January 31, 2026.

“We remain pleased with the progress of our pivotal Phase 3 TransportNPC study evaluating Trappsol® Cyclo™ for the treatment of Niemann-Pick Disease Type C1, which the Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) recommended continuing after their review of prespecified safety and efficacy data at 48 weeks. We believe that Trappsol® Cyclo™ could provide an important new treatment option for patients suffering from this rare and fatal genetic disease,” said Howard Jonas, Chief Executive Officer, Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board of Rafael Holdings.

“We are on track to complete this 96-week Phase 3 clinical trial, the largest ever conducted in this indication, and report preliminary top line results in the third quarter of this calendar year,” said Joshua Fine, Chief Operating Officer of Rafael Holdings.

Rafael Holdings, Inc. Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results

As of January 31, 2026, we had cash and cash equivalents of $37.8 million.

For the three months ended January 31, 2026, we recorded a net loss attributable to Rafael Holdings of $6.4 million, or $0.13 per share, versus a net loss of $4.6 million, or $0.19 per share in the year ago period. The year over year increase in net loss is attributable to the consolidation of Cyclo Therapeutic’s expenses following the acquisition of Cyclo in March 2025.

Research and development expenses were $4.5 million for the three months ended January 31, 2026, compared to $0.9 million in the year ago period. The year over year increase relates to the inclusion in the current year period of spending at Cyclo following the March 2025 acquisition.

General and administrative expenses were $2.3 million for the three months ended January 31, 2026, compared to $2.6 million in the year ago period. The year over year decrease relates to a decrease in payroll and professional fees during the quarter ended January 31, 2026 offset by the inclusion of expenses at Cyclo following the March 2025 acquisition.

Rafael Holdings, Inc. First Six Months Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results

For the six months ended January 31, 2026, we recorded a net loss attributable to Rafael Holdings of $16.2 million, or $0.32 per share, versus a net loss of $13.6 million, or $0.57 per share in the year ago period. The year over year increase in net loss is attributable to the consolidation of Cyclo Therapeutic’s expenses following the acquisition of Cyclo in March 2025.

Research and development expenses were $12.0 million for the six months ended January 31, 2026, compared to $2.3 million in the year ago period. The year over year increase relates to the inclusion in the current year period of spending at Cyclo following the March 2025 acquisition.

General and administrative expenses were $5.1 million for the six months ended January 31, 2026, compared to $5.1 million in the year ago period. The increase related to the inclusion of expenses at Cyclo following the March 2025 acquisition was offset by reductions in payroll due to terminations and reduced stock based compensation expense and professional fees.

About Rafael Holdings, Inc.

Rafael Holdings, Inc. is a biotechnology company that develops pharmaceuticals and holds interests in clinical and early stage companies that develop pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Our lead candidate is Trappsol® Cyclo™, which is being evaluated in clinical trials for the potential treatment of Niemann-Pick Disease Type C1 (“NPC1”), a rare, fatal and progressive genetic disorder. We also hold interests in other clinical-stage and early-stage pharmaceutical development companies and an orthopedic-focused medical device company. Our lead candidate, Trappsol® Cyclo™, is the subject of an ongoing pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including without limitation statements regarding our expectations surrounding the potential, safety, efficacy, and regulatory and clinical progress of our product candidates; plans regarding the further evaluation of clinical data; and the potential of our pipeline, including our internal cancer metabolism research programs. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, those disclosed under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended July 31, 2025, and our other filings with the SEC. These factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements made in this press release. Any such forward-looking statements represent management’s estimates as of the date of this press release. While we may elect to update such forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we disclaim any obligation to do so, even if subsequent events cause our views to change.

Contact:

Barbara Ryan
[email protected]
(203) 274-2825

RAFAEL HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 (in thousands, except share and per share data)
       
   
  January 31, 2026   July 31, 2025
  (Unaudited)    
ASSETS      
       
CURRENT ASSETS      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 37,779     $ 52,769  
Prepaid clinical costs   3,229       1,045  
Other receivables         1,206  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $245 at January 31, 2026 and July 31, 2025   295       627  
Inventory   271       281  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   873       786  
Total current assets   42,447       56,714  
       
Property and equipment, net   1,545       1,596  
Investments   750        
Convertible notes receivable classified as available-for-sale   1,858       1,858  
Goodwill   19,939       19,939  
Intangible assets, net   929       994  
In-process research and development   31,575       31,575  
Non-current prepaid clinical costs   244       1,399  
Other assets   28       34  
TOTAL ASSETS $ 99,315     $ 114,109  
       
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      
CURRENT LIABILITIES      
Accounts payable $ 8,172     $ 6,893  
Accrued expenses   2,778       3,304  
Convertible notes payable   608       614  
Other current liabilities   66       66  
Due to related parties   733       723  
Total current liabilities   12,357       11,600  
       
Accrued expenses, noncurrent   3,483       3,895  
Convertible notes payable, noncurrent   52       78  
Other liabilities   27       27  
Deferred income tax liability   138       138  
TOTAL LIABILITIES   16,057       15,738  
       
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES      
       
EQUITY      
Class A common stock, $0.01 par value; 35,000,000 shares authorized, 787,163 shares issued and outstanding as of January 31, 2026 and July 31, 2025   8       8  
Class B common stock, $0.01 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized, 51,218,790 issued and outstanding (excluding treasury shares of 101,487) as of January 31, 2026, and 50,789,697 issued and outstanding (excluding treasury shares of 101,487) as of July 31, 2025   513       508  
Additional paid-in capital   323,081       322,161  
Accumulated deficit   (248,496 )     (232,263 )
Treasury stock, at cost; 101,487 Class B shares as of January 31, 2026 and July 31, 2025   (168 )     (168 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income related to unrealized income on available-for-sale securities   358       358  
Accumulated other comprehensive income related to foreign currency translation adjustment   3,873       3,787  
Total equity attributable to Rafael Holdings, Inc.   79,169       94,391  
Noncontrolling interests   4,089       3,980  
TOTAL EQUITY   83,258       98,371  
       
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $ 99,315     $ 114,109  
       

RAFAEL HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share data)
               
  Three Months Ended January 31,   Six Months Ended January 31,
    2026       2025       2026       2025  
REVENUE              
Infusion Technology $     $     $     $ 51  
Rental – Third Party   57       48       113       98  
Rental – Related Party   29       29       59       56  
Product revenue   125             279        
Total revenue   211       77       451       205  
               
COSTS AND EXPENSES              
Cost of Infusion Technology revenue         38             75  
Cost of Product revenue   12             21        
General and administrative   2,270       2,591       5,108       5,114  
Research and development   4,529       947       12,013       2,273  
Depreciation and amortization   55       90       105       176  
Loss on impairment of goodwill         3,050             3,050  
Loss from operations   (6,655 )     (6,639 )     (16,796 )     (10,483 )
               
Interest income   337       489       736       1,057  
Realized (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities         (16 )           178  
Unrealized gain (loss) on investment – Cyclo         614             (3,751 )
Unrealized gain (loss) on convertible notes receivable, due from Cyclo         486             (1,102 )
Interest expense   (161 )     (163 )     (321 )     (325 )
Other (loss) income, net   (1 )     (78 )     80       (80 )
Loss before income taxes   (6,279 )     (5,307 )     (16,066 )     (14,506 )
Provision for income taxes   (48 )     (20 )     (58 )     (32 )
               
Consolidated net loss   (6,327 )     (5,327 )     (16,124 )     (14,538 )
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests   90       (686 )     109       (891 )
Net loss attributable to Rafael Holdings, Inc. $ (6,417 )   $ (4,641 )   $ (16,233 )   $ (13,647 )
               
               
Loss per share attributable to common stockholders              
Basic and diluted $ (0.13 )   $ (0.19 )   $ (0.32 )   $ (0.57 )
               
Weighted average number of shares used in calculation of loss per share              
Basic and diluted   51,226,095       24,150,218       51,217,699       24,121,186