Delcath Systems Reports First Quarter 2026 Results and Business Highlights

On May 7, 2026 Delcath Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: DCTH), an interventional oncology company focused on the treatment of primary and metastatic liver cancers, reported financial results and business highlights for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

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First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Total revenue of $25.0 million, compared with $19.8 million in the first quarter of 2025
HEPZATO KIT revenue of $23.3 million, compared to $18.0 million in the first quarter of 2025
CHEMOSAT revenue of $1.7 million, compared to $1.8 million in the first quarter of 2025
Gross margins of 85%, compared to 86% in the first quarter of 2025
Net loss of $1.1 million, compared to a net income of $1.1 million in the first quarter of 2025
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA of $3.4 million, compared to $7.6 million in the first quarter of 2025
Cash provided by operations of $0.9 million in the quarter; compared to $2.2 million provided by operations in the first quarter of 2025
Repurchased 316,023 common shares for proceeds of approximately $3.0 million in the first quarter of 2026 under the approved $25 million Share Buyback Program
Cash and investments of $89.3 million as of March 31, 2026
Business Highlights

Currently 29 active centers
Approximately 36% growth in HEPZATO volume in the first quarter 2026 compared to the first quarter 2025
Announced the publication of full results from the investigator-initiated CHOPIN randomized Phase 2 trial in The Lancet Oncology, demonstrating that adding ipilimumab and nivolumab to percutaneous hepatic perfusion significantly improved progression-free survival in metastatic uveal melanoma.
Announced that CHEMOSAT Hepatic Delivery System for Melphalan percutaneous hepatic perfusion (M-PHP) has been included as a recommended liver-directed regional therapy option in the newly published Uveal Melanoma: ESMO (Free ESMO Whitepaper)–EURACAN Clinical Practice Guideline for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up (April 2026)
"We delivered a strong first quarter, marked by 20% volume growth over the prior quarter and a strong increase in new patient starts," said Gerard Michel, Chief Executive Officer. "The recent publication of the full CHOPIN results in The Lancet Oncology is already having a meaningful impact on prescribing patterns, further validating HEPZATO KIT and positioning us for continued momentum and long-term value for patients and shareholders alike."

2026 Full Year Financial Guidance
The Company’s financial outlook for fiscal year 2026:

Total CHEMOSAT and HEPZATO KIT revenue to be at least $100 million, reflecting an increase in HEPZATO KIT volume of at least 20% over 2025
Gross margins in the range of 84% to 87%
Positive adjusted EBITDA
First Quarter 2026 Results
Total revenue for the quarter ending March 31, 2026, was $25.0 million compared to $19.8 million for the same period in the prior year. Revenue in the quarter includes sales of $23.3 million of HEPZATO in the U.S. and $1.7 million of CHEMOSAT in Europe.

Research and development expenses for the quarter ending March 31, 2026, were $9.8 million compared to $5.0 million for the same period in the prior year. The increase is primarily due to the continued costs associated with expanding the clinical team, including the share-based compensation expense related to an increase in headcount, and continuation of the Phase 2 clinical trials evaluating HEPZATO.

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, were $13.1 million compared to $11.3 million for the same period in the prior year. The increase is primarily due to continued commercial expansion activities including marketing-related expenses, additional personnel in the commercial team and share-based compensation expenses.

Net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, was $1.1 million compared to net income of $1.1 million for the same period in the prior year.

Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 was $3.4 million compared to adjusted EBITDA of $7.6 million for the same period in the prior year. A table reconciling non-GAAP measures is included in this press release for reference.

As of March 31, 2026, the Company had $89.3 million in cash and investments, and no debt.

Conference Call Information
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Event Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM Eastern Time

Participant Numbers:
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International: 1-646-307-1865
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(Press release, Delcath Systems, MAY 7, 2026, View Source [SID1234665321])