8-K ·Filed Feb 26, 2026

AUPH

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
BULLISH
Impact 8/10
Horizonmonths Processed7mo ago SEC0001600620-26-000015
8-K Item 2.02: Earnings release
Actionable Insight ▲ Bullish

The strong revenue growth and improved cash flow suggest increasing adoption of LUPKYNIS. The 2026 guidance indicates continued growth momentum. The share repurchases demonstrate confidence in the company's future. Traders should monitor the sustainability of revenue growth and whether future earnings can be maintained without one-time tax benefits.

DirectionBullish
Confidencehigh
Horizonmonths
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d
AUPH ▲ +10.59% at T+60d
LONG call ✓ call won +10.59% · α vs SPY +2.84% · entry $13.97 → $15.45
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Executive Summary

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals reported strong financial results for 2025, with total revenue up 20% year-over-year to $283.1 million and net product sales of LUPKYNIS up 25% to $271.3 million. The company posted net income of $287.2 million, driven by a $173 million income tax benefit from releasing its deferred tax asset valuation allowance. For 2026, Aurinia guided for total revenue of $315-$325 million and LUPKYNIS sales of $305-$315 million.

Key Financial Metrics

Revenue
$283.1M
+20.0% YoY
EPS
$2.07
Guidance
$315M-$325M
raised

Key Facts

  • Total revenue for 2025 was $283.1 million, up 20% YoY
  • Net product sales of LUPKYNIS were $271.3 million, up 25% YoY
  • Net income was $287.2 million, up 4852% YoY due to $173 million tax benefit
  • Cash flow from operations was $135.7 million, up 206% YoY
  • 2026 guidance: total revenue $315-$325 million, LUPKYNIS sales $305-$315 million
  • Company repurchased 12.2 million shares for $98.2 million in 2025

Financial Impact

Revenue growth of 20-25% and significant improvement in profitability with 206% increase in operating cash flow

revenueepscashFlowguidance

Segment Breakdown

SegmentRevenueGrowth
LUPKYNIS$271.3M+25.0%

Risk Factors

  • 2025 net income was significantly boosted by a one-time $173 million tax benefit
  • License, collaboration and royalty revenue declined 38% YoY to $11.7 million
  • Future performance depends on continued LUPKYNIS adoption and successful development of aritinercept

Market Snapshot

Exchange
Nasdaq

Investment Themes

Biotech & Drug Discovery

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0001600620-26-000015
Document: auph-20260226.htm0001600620-26-000015
Document: 0001600620-26-000015-index-headers.html0001600620-26-000015
Document: 0001600620-26-000015-index.html0001600620-26-000015
Document: 0001600620-26-000015.txt0001600620-26-000015
CONTEXT: Previous Earnings (2026-02-26)0001600620-26-000015
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Aug 6, 2026
8w ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 6/10
$16.13 $16.12▼ −0.06%▼ −0.66%$15.85 (−1.74%)
Jun 3, 2026
17w ago
Insider Buy
BULLISH ★ 6/10
$15.67 $15.80▲ +0.83%▲ +1.95%$15.85 (+1.15%)
May 11, 2026
20w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 5/10
$15.72 $15.78▲ +0.38%▲ +0.69%$15.85 (+0.83%)
Feb 26, 2026
31w ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 8/10
$13.97 $14.60▲ +4.51%▲ +10.91%$15.85 (+13.46%)
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