Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CRNX) will offer and sell $350 million of its common stock in a new underwritten public offering, with an option for underwriters to purchase an additional $52.5 million shares within 30 days. The offering is scheduled to close in early February 2026 and is subject to customary market and other conditions.
The company plans to use the proceeds to accelerate the commercial launch of its first product, PALSONIFY, to fund ongoing research and development of its pipeline candidates, and to support general corporate purposes. PALSONIFY, approved by the FDA on September 25, 2025 for the treatment of acromegaly, generated more than $5 million in revenue in Q4 2025, exceeding early expectations and validating the company’s commercial strategy.
Crinetics entered the offering with $1.1 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and investments as of September 30, 2025. This represents a decline from $1.4 billion at the end of 2024 and $1.3 billion at the end of March 2025, reflecting a modest cash burn driven by R&D and commercialization spend. The new capital will extend the company’s runway into 2029, providing a cushion for continued investment in its pipeline, which includes atumelnant for congenital adrenal hyperplasia and CRN09682 for neuroendocrine tumors.
The market reacted negatively to the announcement, with analysts citing dilution concerns as the primary driver. Despite the short‑term pressure, the company’s fundamentals remain strong: PALSONIFY’s early sales momentum, positive Phase 2 data for atumelnant, and a robust cash position all support a confident outlook for the next few years.
CEO Scott Struthers emphasized that the offering is a strategic step to support the company’s transition from a clinical‑stage to a commercial‑stage business. He highlighted the early success of PALSONIFY and the encouraging data for atumelnant, underscoring the company’s commitment to delivering on its pipeline while maintaining financial flexibility.
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