Legend Biotech Beats Q1 Earnings Estimates

The biopharmaceutical company reported $0.01 EPS, exceeding analysts' expectations of -$0.17 per share.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

Legend Biotech (NASDAQ:LEGN), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapies, reported its first-quarter earnings results on Tuesday. The company posted earnings per share of $0.01, surpassing the consensus estimate of -$0.17 per share. However, Legend Biotech reported revenue of $306.30 million for the quarter, slightly below the expected $310.21 million.

Why it matters

Legend Biotech's better-than-expected earnings results demonstrate the company's progress in advancing its lead asset, ciltacabtagene autoleucel (Carvykti), a BCMA-directed CAR-T therapy for the treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. The company's ability to exceed earnings estimates amid the ongoing development of its pipeline could be seen as a positive sign by investors.

The details

Legend Biotech reported a negative net margin of 26.37% and a negative return on equity of 24.47% for the quarter. The company's revenue of $306.30 million was slightly below the consensus estimate of $310.21 million. Legend Biotech is a global biopharmaceutical company with research and development operations in Shanghai, China, in addition to its headquarters in Somerset, New Jersey.

  • Legend Biotech reported its first-quarter earnings results on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

The players

Legend Biotech

A commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development and commercialization of chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapies for oncology.

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The takeaway

Legend Biotech's better-than-expected earnings results demonstrate the company's progress in advancing its lead CAR-T therapy, Carvykti, for the treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. The company's ability to exceed earnings estimates amid ongoing pipeline development could be seen as a positive sign for investors.