Connect Biopharma Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

Biotech stocks rose on company-specific catalysts. Virax Biolabs (VRAX) jumped over 100% after signing an exclusive multi-country supply agreement with Fosun Diagnostics for ImmuneSelect. Forte Biosciences (FBRX) gained about 78% on positive Phase 1b vitiligo data for FB102. First Tracks (TRAX) rose ~56% without news. TransCode (RNAZ) and Connect Biopharma (CNTB) also climbed; Sanuwave (SNWV) fell guidance and expects Q2 revenue of $8.5m to $9.5m.

Connect Biopharma (Nasdaq: CNTB) said it has completed enrollment in its Phase 2 Seabreeze STAT Asthma study of rademikibart (adjunct to standard of care) for acute asthma exacerbations in patients with type 2 inflammation; it enrolled 160 participants. The company expects topline data in early September 2026, plans to complete COPD enrollment this month, and aims to align on a Phase 3 program with the FDA later this year.

Rocket Lab (RKLB) said it won a $397 million U.S. Space Force contract to develop, launch, and operate multiple Flatellites for the SB-AMTI program. Flatellites are slimmer, stackable satellites intended to increase deployments per launch and integrate with Rocket Lab’s Neutron rocket. The article cites analyst forecasts for revenue rising from $602M (2025) to $1.7B (2028).

Diversified Energy (LSE:DEC, NYSE:DEC) said it will shift from acquisition-led growth to drilling its own wells, launching a one-rig operated development programme in Oklahoma in 2H, spending $35m to $50m. It expects drilling to materially affect 2027 production. Q2 adjusted EBITDA fell 14% to $240m; guidance calls for $960m-$1.01b adjusted earnings and ~$440m free cash flow.

Bloomberg reports the Pentagon will buy laser-based counter-drone systems from AeroVironment Inc. in a deal valued at at least $400 million. The contract is expected to supply the Army with dozens of Locust systems, described as an AI-enabled laser system for tracking and disabling small and medium UAVs. AeroVironment shares rose 8.1% intraday, according to the report.

Sunrise Energy Metals said the US Pentagon will provide a conditional $400 million loan commitment to develop Syerston, a proposed scandium mine in Fifield, NSW. The project targets Western supply of scandium used in defence and other sectors amid China’s export restrictions. Sunrise also said it has a deal with Lockheed Martin for 25% of output for five years.