TARA Protara Therapeutics

BULLISH Impact: 8/10 PRESS-RELEASE
Horizon months Filed Mar 10, 2026 Processed 3mo ago Wire GlobeNewswire
Press release: earnings
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d
TARA ▼ -26.09% at T+60d
LONG call ✗ call lost -26.09% · α vs SPY -37.50% · entry $5.71 → $4.22
Last close $3.90 (close Jun 12) · -31.70% from $5.71 entry
Entry anchored
Mar 9, 03:59 PM ET
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T+1d
-1.93%
call -1.93% · α -1.82%
$5.60
settled 3mo ago
T+5d
-4.55%
call -4.55% · α -3.65%
$5.45
settled 3mo ago
T+20d
-8.58%
call -8.58% · α -8.43%
$5.22
settled 2mo ago
T+60d
-26.09%
call -26.09% · α -37.50%
$4.22
settled 11d ago

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Executive Summary

Protara Therapeutics reported strong interim clinical data for TARA-002 in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), showing a 68% complete response rate at six months in BCG-Unresponsive patients, alongside Breakthrough Therapy and Fast Track designations for lymphatic malformations. The company raised $86.3 million in a public offering, extending its cash runway into 2028, despite increased R&D and G&A expenses leading to a wider net loss. No revenue was generated as the company remains pre-commercial.

Key Financial Metrics

EPS
$-1.34
Deal Value
$86.3M

Actionable Insight

Investors should monitor upcoming catalysts: regulatory update for LMs in 1H 2026, interim THRIVE-3 data in 2H 2026, and completion of BCG-Unresponsive cohort enrollment in ADVANCED-2. The strong clinical data and extended runway reduce near-term dilution risk and increase probability of regulatory success.

Key Facts

  • TARA-002 demonstrated 68.2% complete response rate at six months in BCG-Unresponsive NMIBC patients (22 evaluable patients)
  • Breakthrough Therapy and Fast Track designations received for TARA-002 in lymphatic malformations (LMs)
  • Completed $86.3 million public offering, bringing cash, cash equivalents, and investments to $197.9 million as of December 31, 2025
  • Cash runway now extends into 2028, funding key milestones including ADVANCED-2/3 and THRIVE-3 trials
  • Net loss widened to $57.4 million in 2025 from $44.6 million in 2024 due to higher R&D and G&A spending
  • No revenue reported — company remains clinical-stage with no commercial products

Financial Impact

Increased annual net loss by $12.8 million to $57.4M; raised $86.3M in gross proceeds, boosting cash reserves by ~120%

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Risk Factors

  • Clinical-stage biotech with no revenue; valuation dependent on trial outcomes
  • Widening losses reflect advancing trials, but long-term profitability remains uncertain
  • Market volatility could impact ability to raise capital if runway needs extension

Market Snapshot

Exchange
Nasdaq

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 1 press release from GlobeNewswire.

DocumentAccession Number
PRESS-RELEASE Data (Synthetic)press-3252699
13 reports for TARA
Performance horizon
75% Hit rate 6 of 8 directional calls best @ T+5▲ +9.58%May 26, 2026
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May 26, 2026
20d ago
EFFECT
BEARISH ★ 5/10
$4.80 $4.34▲ +9.58%▲ +10.80%$3.90 (+18.75%)
May 16, 2026
29d ago
ANALYST-UPGRADE
BULLISH ★ 3/10
$6.20 $5.60▼ −9.68%▼ −8.34%$3.90 (−37.10%)
May 15, 2026
4w ago
Press Release
BULLISH ★ 7/10
$5.10 $4.92▼ −3.53%▼ −4.49%$3.90 (−23.53%)
May 13, 2026
4w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$5.20 $4.34▼ −16.54%▼ −15.38%$3.90 (−25.00%)
May 13, 2026
4w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$5.20 $4.34▼ −16.54%▼ −15.38%$3.90 (−25.00%)
Apr 28, 2026
6w ago
DEFA14A
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$5.17 $5.66▲ +9.48%▲ +6.37%$3.90 (−24.56%)
Apr 16, 2026
8w ago
ANALYST-UPGRADE
BULLISH ★ 8/10
$5.13 $5.26▲ +2.53%▲ +1.55%$3.90 (−23.98%)
Apr 16, 2026
8w ago
ANALYST-UPGRADE
BULLISH ★ 8/10
$5.13 $5.26▲ +2.53%▲ +1.55%$3.90 (−23.98%)
Apr 16, 2026
8w ago
ANALYST-UPGRADE
MIXED ★ 6/10
$5.13 $5.26▲ +2.53%▲ +1.55%$3.90 (−23.98%)
Apr 16, 2026
8w ago
ANALYST-UPGRADE
BULLISH ★ 9/10
$5.13 $5.26▲ +2.53%▲ +1.55%$3.90 (−23.98%)
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