Adaptive Biotechnologies Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

On July 29, 2026 Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation ("Adaptive Biotechnologies") (Nasdaq: ADPT), a commercial stage biotechnology company that aims to translate the genetics of the adaptive immune system into clinical products to diagnose and treat disease, reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

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"We delivered an exceptional second quarter, driven by expanding growth and profitability in MRD, including both our clinical and biopharma businesses," said Chad Robins, chief executive officer and co-founder of Adaptive Biotechnologies. "The combination of our operating performance, fortified balance sheet and plan to separate the Immune Medicine business enhances our ability to create long-term value for our shareholders."

Recent Highlights


Revenue for the second quarter of 2026 was $71.6 million. The MRD business, which contributed 92% of revenue, grew 33% versus the second quarter of 2025.

clonoSEQ test volume in the second quarter of 2026 increased 43% to 36,111 tests delivered versus the second quarter of 2025.

Completed a $345 million zero-coupon convertible senior notes offering, repaid the OrbiMed Purchase Agreement, and increased financial flexibility to support strategic priorities.

The company announced plans to pursue a separation of its MRD and Immune Medicine businesses.

Harlan Robins is transitioning roles at Adaptive from Chief Scientific Officer to a strategic consultant focused on key MRD R&D initiatives and the separation of the Immune Medicine business.

Raising full year 2026 MRD revenue guidance to a new range of $268 million to $278 million, implying annual growth of 26% to 31%.
Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Revenue was $71.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, representing a 22% increase from the second quarter in the prior year. Excluding revenue recognized under the Genentech Agreement, which did not generate revenue in the quarter ended June 30, 2026, revenue for the current quarter increased 30% from the second quarter in the prior year. MRD revenue was $66.2 million for the quarter, representing a 33% increase from the second quarter in the prior year. Immune Medicine revenue was $5.4 million for the quarter, representing a 40% decrease from the second quarter in the prior year. Excluding revenue generated from the Genentech Agreement, Immune Medicine revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 increased 8% from the second quarter in the prior year.

Operating expenses for the second quarter of 2026 were $87.3 million, compared to $83.9 million in the second quarter of the prior year, representing an increase of 4%.

Interest and other income, net was $2.3 million for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $2.4 million in the second quarter of the prior year. Interest expense was $2.7 million for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $2.9 million in the second quarter of the prior year.

Net loss was $39.9 million for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $25.6 million for the same period in 2025. Excluding the loss recognized on the settlement of the OrbiMed Purchase Agreement, net loss was $16.2 million for the second quarter of 2026. Excluding revenue generated from the Genentech Agreement, net loss was $29.5 million for the second quarter of 2025.

Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) was a loss of $0.7 million for the second quarter of 2026, compared to a loss of $7.2 million for the second quarter of the prior year. Excluding revenue generated from the Genentech Agreement, Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $11.1 million for the second quarter of 2025.

Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities was $371.7 million as of June 30, 2026, inclusive of $15.1 million of cash and cash equivalents held by Digital Biotechnologies, Inc.

2026 Updated Financial Guidance

Adaptive Biotechnologies expects full year revenue for the MRD business to be between $268 million and $278 million, updated from the previous range between $260 million and $270 million. No revenue guidance is provided for the Immune Medicine business.

We expect full year total company operating expenses, including cost of revenue, to be between $350 million and $355 million, updated from the previous range between $350 million and $360 million.

Management will provide further details on the outlook during the conference call.

Webcast and Conference Call Information

Adaptive Biotechnologies will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. The conference call can be accessed at View Source The webcast will be archived and available for replay at least 90 days after the event.

(Press release, Adaptive Biotechnologies, JUL 29, 2026, View Source [SID1234669485])