INCYTE CORP
For the period ended Mar 31, 2026. Filed Apr 28, 2026.
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Summary Risk Factors
Our business is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could affect our ability to successfully implement our business strategy and affect our financial results. You should carefully consider all of the information in this report and, in particular, the following principal risks and all of the other specific factors described in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of this report before deciding whether to invest in our company.
We depend heavily on our lead product, JAKAFI (ruxolitinib), which is marketed as JAKAVI outside the United States. If we are unable to maintain revenues from JAKAFI/JAKAVI or those revenues decrease, our business may be materially harmed.
If we or our collaborators are unable to obtain, or maintain at anticipated levels, coverage and reimbursement for our products from government health administration authorities, private health insurers and other organizations, our pricing may be affected and our product sales, results of operations and financial condition could be harmed.
We depend upon a limited number of specialty pharmacies and wholesalers for a significant portion of any revenues from JAKAFI and most of our other drug products, and the loss of, or significant reduction in sales to, any one of these specialty pharmacies or wholesalers could adversely affect our operations and financial condition.
If we are unable to establish and maintain effective sales, marketing and distribution capabilities, or to enter into agreements with third parties to do so, we will not be able to successfully commercialize our products.
If we fail to comply with applicable laws and regulations, we could lose our approval to market our products or be subject to other governmental enforcement activity, and we could face increased costs, penalties and a loss of business.
If we market our products in a manner that violates various laws and regulations, we may be subject to civil or criminal penalties.
Competition for our products could harm our business and result in a decrease in our revenue.
We or our collaborators may be unsuccessful in our efforts to discover and develop drug candidates and commercialize drug products.
If we or our collaborators are unable to obtain regulatory approval for our drug candidates in the United States or foreign jurisdictions, we or our collaborators will not be permitted to commercialize products resulting from our research.
Healthcare reform measures could impact the pricing and profitability of pharmaceuticals, and adversely affect the commercial viability of our or our collaborators’ products and drug candidates.
If we are unable to establish collaborations to fully exploit our drug discovery and development capabilities or if such collaborations are unsuccessful, our research, development and commercialization efforts may be unsuccessful, which could adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition and future revenue prospects.
If we fail to enter into additional licensing agreements or if these arrangements are unsuccessful, our business and operations may be adversely affected.
Even if a drug candidate that we develop receives regulatory approval, we may decide not to commercialize it if we determine that commercialization of that product would require more money and time than we are willing to invest.
We have limited capacity to conduct preclinical testing and clinical trials, and our resulting dependence on other parties could result in delays in and additional costs for our drug development efforts.
Our reliance on third parties for manufacture of certain of our drug products and drug candidates could result in short supply of the drugs, delays in clinical trials or drug development, increased costs, and withdrawal or denial of a regulatory authority’s approval.
The illegal distribution and sale by third parties of counterfeit or unfit versions of our or our collaborators’ products or stolen products could harm our business and reputation.
As most of our drug discovery and development operations are conducted at our headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, the loss of access to this facility would negatively impact our business.
The loss of the services of any of our key employees or our inability to attract and retain additional personnel would affect our ability to expand our drug discovery and development programs and achieve our objectives.
If we fail to manage our growth effectively, our ability to develop and commercialize products could suffer.
We may acquire businesses or assets, form joint ventures or make investments in other companies that may be unsuccessful, divert our management’s attention and harm our operating results and prospects.
Risks associated with our operations outside of the United States could adversely affect our business.
If product liability lawsuits are brought against us, we could face substantial liabilities and may be required to limit commercialization of our products and our results of operations could be harmed.
Because our activities involve the use of hazardous materials, we may be subject to claims relating to improper handling, storage or disposal of these materials that could be time consuming and costly.
We may incur losses in the future, and we expect to continue to incur significant expenses to discover and develop drugs, which may make it difficult for us to achieve sustained profitability on a quarterly or annual basis in the future.
We may need additional capital in the future. If we are unable to generate sufficient funds from operations, the capital markets may not permit us to raise additional capital at the time that we require it, which could result in limitations on our research and development or commercialization efforts or the loss of certain of our rights in our technologies or drug candidates.
Our marketable securities and equity investments are subject to risks that could adversely affect our overall financial position, and changes in tax laws or regulations could adversely affect our results of operations, business and financial condition.
If we are unable to achieve milestones, develop product candidates to license or renew or enter into new collaborations, our revenues may decrease, and future milestone and royalty payments may not contribute significantly to revenues for several years, and may never result in revenues.
If we are subject to arbitration, litigation and infringement claims, they could be costly and disrupt our drug discovery and development efforts.
We may be unable to adequately protect or enforce our proprietary information, which may result in its unauthorized use, a loss of revenue under a collaboration agreement or loss of sales to generic versions of our products or otherwise reduce our ability to compete in developing and commercializing products.
If the effective term of our patents is decreased or if we need to refile some of our patent applications, the value of our patent portfolio and the revenues we derive from it may be decreased.
International patent protection is particularly uncertain and costly, and our involvement in opposition proceedings may result in the expenditure of substantial sums and management resources.
Significant disruptions of information technology systems, breaches of data security or unauthorized disclosures of personal information (including sensitive personal information) could adversely affect our business, and could subject us to liability or reputational damage.
Increasing use of social media could give rise to liability, breaches of data security, or reputational damage.
Increasing use of artificial intelligence-based software and tools creates new risks and challenges that could adversely affect our business or cause reputational harm.
Overview
Incyte is a global biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of proprietary therapeutics. Our global headquarters is located in Wilmington, Delaware, where we conduct discovery, clinical development and commercial operations. We also conduct clinical development and commercial operations from our European headquarters in Morges, Switzerland, and our other offices across Europe, as well as our Japanese headquarters in Tokyo and our Canadian headquarters in Montreal.
We are focused in three therapeutic areas that are defined by the indications of our approved medicines and the diseases for which our clinical candidates are being developed. These therapeutic areas are: Hematology, Oncology, and Inflammation and Autoimmunity (“IAI”).
Hematology
Our hematology franchise includes four approved products, JAKAFI (ruxolitinib), ICLUSIG (ponatinib), MONJUVI (tafasitamab-cxix)/MINJUVI (tafasitamab) and NIKTIMVO (axatilimab-csfr), as well as multiple clinical development programs.
JAKAFI (ruxolitinib)
JAKAFI (ruxolitinib) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) in November 2011 for the treatment of adults with intermediate or high-risk myelofibrosis (“MF”); in December 2014 for the treatment of adults with polycythemia vera (“PV”) who have had an inadequate response to or are intolerant of hydroxyurea; in May 2019 for the treatment of steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease (“GVHD”) in adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older; and in September 2021 for the treatment of chronic GVHD after failure of one or two lines of systemic therapy in adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older. MF and PV are both myeloproliferative neoplasms (“MPNs”), a group of rare blood cancers, and GVHD is an adverse immune response to an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (“HSCT”).
The FDA has granted JAKAFI orphan drug status for MF, PV and GVHD. In addition, ruxolitinib phosphate qualifies for the Small Biotech Exception from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Myelofibrosis. MF, a rare, life-threatening condition, is considered the most serious of the MPNs and can occur either as primary MF or as secondary MF in patients who previously had PV or essential thrombocythemia (“ET”). In November 2011, the FDA approved JAKAFI for the treatment of adults with intermediate or high-risk MF, including primary MF, post-PV MF and post-ET MF. There were no FDA approved therapies for MF until the approval of JAKAFI.
Polycythemia Vera. PV is an MPN typically characterized by elevated hematocrit, the volume percentage of red blood cells in whole blood, which can lead to a thickening of the blood and an increased risk of blood clots, as well as an elevated white blood cell and platelet count. In December 2014, the FDA approved JAKAFI for the treatment of patients with PV who have had an inadequate response to or are intolerant of hydroxyurea.
Graft-versus-host disease. GVHD is a condition that can occur after an allogeneic HSCT (the transfer of genetically dissimilar stem cells or tissue) where the donated bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cells view the recipient’s body as foreign and attack various tissues. In May 2019, the FDA approved JAKAFI for the treatment of steroid-refractory acute GVHD in adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older. In September 2021, the FDA approved JAKAFI for the treatment of chronic GVHD after failure of one or two lines of systemic therapy in adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older.
Under our collaboration agreement with Novartis Pharmaceutical International Ltd. (“Novartis”), Novartis received exclusive development and commercialization rights to ruxolitinib outside of the United States for all hematologic and oncologic indications and sells ruxolitinib outside of the United States under the name JAKAVI. We are eligible to receive development and sales milestones as well as royalties from product sales outside the United States.
We have retained all development and commercialization rights to JAKAFI in the United States. We market JAKAFI in the United States through our own specialty sales force and commercial team. JAKAFI is distributed primarily through a network of specialty pharmacy providers and wholesalers that allow for efficient delivery of the medication by mail directly to patients or direct delivery to the patient’s pharmacy.
We hold patents that cover the composition of matter and use of ruxolitinib and its salt. These patents, including applicable extensions, currently expire in mid and late 2028, respectively.
ICLUSIG (ponatinib)
In June 2016, we acquired the European operations of ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and obtained an exclusive license to develop and commercialize ICLUSIG (ponatinib), a kinase inhibitor, in Europe and other select countries. The primary target for ICLUSIG is BCR-ABL, an abnormal tyrosine kinase that is expressed in chronic myeloid leukemia (“CML”) and Philadelphia-chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (“Ph+ ALL”).
In the European Union, ICLUSIG is approved for the treatment of adult patients with chronic phase, accelerated phase or blast phase CML who are resistant to dasatinib or nilotinib; who are intolerant to dasatinib or nilotinib and for whom subsequent treatment with imatinib is not clinically appropriate; or who have the T315I mutation. In the European Union, ICLUSIG also is approved for the treatment of adult patients with Ph+ ALL who are resistant to dasatinib; who are intolerant to dasatinib and for whom subsequent treatment with imatinib is not clinically appropriate; or who have the T315I mutation.
MONJUVI (tafasitamab-cxix) / MINJUVI (tafasitamab)
In January 2020, we and MorphoSys AG (“MorphoSys”) entered into a collaboration and license agreement to further develop and commercialize MorphoSys’ proprietary anti-CD19 antibody tafasitamab (formerly MOR208) globally. In February 2024, we entered into a purchase agreement with MorphoSys relating to tafasitamab. As a result, we now hold exclusive global rights for tafasitamab, and the collaboration and license agreement was terminated.
Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma. In July 2020, the FDA approved MONJUVI (tafasitamab-cxix), in combination with lenalidomide, for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory (“r/r”) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (“DLBCL”) not otherwise specified, including DLBCL arising from low grade lymphoma, and who are not eligible for autologous stem cell transplant (“ASCT”). In August 2021, the European Commission granted conditional marketing authorization for MINJUVI (tafasitamab) in combination with lenalidomide, followed by MINJUVI monotherapy, for the treatment of adult patients with r/r DLBCL who are not eligible for ASCT.
Follicular Lymphoma. In June 2025, MONJUVI (tafasitamab-cxix) was approved by the FDA for the treatment of adult patients with r/r follicular lymphoma (“FL”) in combination with rituximab and lenalidomide. In December 2025, MINJUVI (tafasitamab) was approved by the European Commission in combination with lenalidomide and rituximab for the treatment of adult patients with r/r FL (Grade 1-3a) after at least one line of systemic therapy. Also in December 2025, MINJUVI (tafasitamab) was approved by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (“MHLW”) in combination with rituximab and lenalidomide for adult patients with r/r FL (2L+ FL).
NIKTIMVO (axatilimab-csfr)
In September 2021, we entered into an exclusive worldwide collaboration and license agreement with Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Syndax”) to develop and commercialize axatilimab, Syndax’s anti-CSF-1R monoclonal antibody.
In August 2024, the FDA approved NIKTIMVO (axatilimab-csfr) for the treatment of chronic GVHD after failure of at least two prior lines of systemic therapy in adult and pediatric patients. NIKTIMVO is the first approved anti-CSF-1R antibody targeting the drivers of inflammation and fibrosis seen in chronic GVHD. The U.S. commercial launch of NIKTIMVO commenced in January 2025.
Clinical Programs in Hematology
JAKAFI XR
We are developing a once-a-day formulation of ruxolitinib for potential use as monotherapy and in combinations. Bioavailability and bioequivalence data were published for ruxolitinib’s once-daily (“QD”) extended release (“XR”) formulation at the European Hematology Association Virtual Congress in June 2021. In March 2023, the FDA issued a complete response letter (“CRL”) for ruxolitinib XR tablets for QD use in the treatment of certain types of MF, PV and GVHD. In December 2023, we received FDA feedback and agreed on the requirements to address the CRL. In early 2025, we announced that a bioequivalence study of ruxolitinib XR was completed and the bioequivalence criteria were met. A response to the CRL has been submitted and we anticipate a regulatory decision and potential commercial launch in mid-2026.
INCA033989 (mutCALR)
INCA033989 is an Incyte-discovered, investigational, novel, anti-mutant calreticulin (“CALR”)-targeted monoclonal antibody in clinical development for the treatment of adults with mutCALR-positive ET and MF.
Essential Thrombocythemia. INCA033989 is being evaluated for the treatment of adults with mutCALR-positive ET who are resistant or intolerant to at least one cytoreductive therapy. In 2025, we presented data from our Phase 1 study demonstrating a rapid and durable normalization of platelet counts and a reduction in peripheral blood mutCALR variant allele frequency (“VAF”) correlating with hematologic response with INCA033989 treatment. INCA033989 was well tolerated with no dose limiting toxicities reported. In December 2025, we announced that the FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to INCA033989 for the treatment of patients with ET harboring a Type 1 CALR mutation who are resistant or intolerant to at least one cytoreductive therapy. Based on positive feedback received from the FDA during the first quarter of 2026, a Phase 3 registrational study evaluating INCA033989 in Type 1 and non-Type 1 mutCALR positive patients with ET is on track to initiate in mid 2026.
Myelofibrosis. INCA033989 is being evaluated for the treatment of adults with mutCALR-positive MF. In December 2025, at the 2025 American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting, we presented data from our Phase 1 studies evaluating INCA033989 as a monotherapy and in combination with ruxolitinib in patients with mutCALR positive MF. The data demonstrated rapid and robust reductions in spleen volume and symptoms, and improvements in anemia with INCA033989 treatment, and a favorable safety profile with no dose limiting toxicities reported. Additionally, exploratory analyses from clinical studies demonstrate the potential for disease modifying activity by directly inhibiting and eliminating oncogenic mutCALR cells, while sparing healthy cells and restoring normal blood cell production in MF patients with a CALR mutation. The planned initiation of a Phase 3 trial evaluating INCA033989 in MF is anticipated in the second half of 2026.
In October 2025, we announced an agreement with Enable Injections, Inc. (“Enable”) to develop for use with specific assets in our portfolio, including INCA033989, Enable’s enFuse on-body delivery system. Under the terms of the agreement, we obtained a worldwide, exclusive license to use the enFuse technology with INCA033989 in ET and MF, with the potential to expand to additional assets and indications. In the first quarter of 2026, a Phase 1 study evaluating the pharmacokinetics, safety and tolerability of INCA033989 as a subcutaneous (“SC”) administration in healthy adult participants was initiated and completed. A Phase 1 study evaluating INCA033989 as a SC administration in mutCALR positive patients is anticipated to initiate mid-year 2026.
INCA035784 (mutCALRxCD3 bispecific)
INCA035784 is a novel, equipotent T-cell redirecting mutCALR x CD3 bispecific antibody being evaluated for patients with mutCALR positive MPNs. Phase 1 data evaluating INCA035784 in MF and ET patients with a CALR mutation are anticipated in 2027.
INCB160058 (JAK2V617Fi)
INCB160058 is an Incyte-discovered, novel JAK2V617F mutant-specific inhibitor being evaluated in patients with MPNs harboring a JAK2V617F mutation. In the first quarter of 2026, we initiated dosing of the amorphous solid dispersion (“ASD”) formulation of INCB160058 in the Phase 1 trial. Results from the Phase 1 trial evaluating INCB160058 in MPN patients with a JAK2V617F mutation are anticipated in the second half of 2026.
Axatilimab-csfr
Axatilimab is a colony stimulating factor-1 receptor (CSF-1R)-blocking antibody targeting monocytes and macrophages, reducing inflammation and fibrosis associated with chronic GVHD. A Phase 2 trial evaluating axatilimab in combination with ruxolitinib in patients with newly diagnosed chronic GVHD is ongoing, with results anticipated in the second half of 2026. A Phase 3 trial evaluating axatilimab in combination with corticosteroids as an initial treatment in patients with chronic GVHD is ongoing, with results anticipated in early 2028.
Tafasitamab
Tafasitamab is a humanized Fc-modified cytolytic CD19 targeting monoclonal antibody that is being evaluated in combination with lenalidomide added to rituximab plus chemotherapy as a first-line therapy for patients with DLBCL.
In January 2026, we announced positive topline results from the pivotal Phase 3 frontMIND trial evaluating tafasitamab and lenalidomide in combination with R-CHOP as a first-line therapy for patients with DLBCL. The trial met the primary endpoint of progression free survival by investigator assessment and also met the key secondary endpoint of event-free survival by investigator assessment. No new safety signals were observed. Additional frontMIND data will be presented at an upcoming scientific meeting. Based on these positive results, we expect to file a supplemental Biologics License Application for tafasitamab and lenalidomide in addition to R-CHOP for the first-line treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed DLBCL in the first half of 2026.
Oncology
Our oncology franchise includes two approved products, PEMAZYRE (pemigatinib) and ZYNYZ (retifanlimab-dlwr), as well as several clinical development programs.
PEMAZYRE (pemigatinib)
Cholangiocarcinoma. In April 2020, the FDA approved PEMAZYRE (pemigatinib), a selective fibroblast growth factor receptor kinase inhibitor, for the treatment of adults with previously treated, unresectable locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma with a fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (“FGFR2”) fusion or other rearrangement as detected by an FDA-approved test. Cholangiocarcinoma is a rare cancer that arises from the cells within the bile ducts. PEMAZYRE is the first FDA-approved treatment for this indication.
In March 2021, PEMAZYRE was approved by the MHLW for the treatment of patients with unresectable biliary tract cancer with an FGFR2 fusion gene, worsening after cancer chemotherapy. Also in March 2021, PEMAZYRE was approved by the European Commission for the treatment of adults with locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma with an FGFR2 fusion or rearrangement that has progressed after at least one prior line of systemic therapy.
In July 2021, the U.K.’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (“NICE”) recommended PEMAZYRE for patients with cholangiocarcinoma with an FGFR2 fusion or rearrangement that have progressed after at least one prior line of systemic therapy. NICE’s guidance enables all eligible patients in England and Wales to have access to PEMAZYRE through the National Health Service.
In March 2022, PEMAZYRE was approved by the National Medical Products Administration of the People’s Republic of China for the treatment of adults with locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma with an FGFR2 fusion or rearrangement as confirmed by a validated diagnostic test that has progressed after at least one prior line of systemic therapy.
Myeloid/Lymphoid Neoplasms. In August 2022, PEMAZYRE was approved by the FDA as the first and only targeted treatment for myeloid/lymphoid neoplasms (“MLNs”) with a fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (“FGFR1”) rearrangement. MLNs with FGFR1 rearrangements are a group of extremely rare but aggressive blood cancers. In March 2023, PEMAZYRE was approved by the MHLW for the treatment of MLNs with FGFR1 rearrangement.
ZYNYZ (retifanlimab-dlwr)
In October 2017, we and MacroGenics, Inc. (“MacroGenics”), announced an exclusive global collaboration and license agreement for MacroGenics’ retifanlimab (formerly INCMGA0012), a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting programmed death receptor-1 (“PD-1”). Under this collaboration, we obtained exclusive worldwide rights for the development and commercialization of retifanlimab in all indications.
Merkel Cell Carcinoma. In March 2023, the FDA approved ZYNYZ (retifanlimab-dlwr) under accelerated approval for the treatment of adults with metastatic or recurrent locally advanced Merkel cell carcinoma (“MCC”). In April 2024, the European Commission approved ZYNYZ (retifanlimab) as a monotherapy for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic or recurrent locally advanced MCC not amenable to curative surgery or radiation therapy.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal. In May 2025, the FDA approved ZYNYZ for the treatment of adult patients with advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal (“SCAC”) in combination with chemotherapy and as a single agent. In December 2025, the MHLW approved ZYNYZ in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel (platinum-based chemotherapy) for the first-line treatment of advanced SCAC. In March 2026, the European Commission approved ZYNYZ in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel (platinum-based chemotherapy) for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic or with inoperable locally recurrent SCAC.
Clinical Programs in Oncology
INCB123667 (CDK2)
INCB123667 is a novel, potent and selective oral small molecule inhibitor of serine threonine kinase (CDK2) in clinical development for the treatment of ovarian cancer in patients with Cyclin E1 overexpression.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, we initiated MAESTRA-1, a Phase 2 single-arm study of INCB123667 in patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer (“PROC”) with Cyclin E1 overexpression, and MAESTRA-2, a Phase 3, randomized, open-label study of INCB123667 versus investigator’s choice chemotherapy in patients with PROC with Cyclin E1 overexpression. The initiation of a Phase 3 study evaluating INCB123667 in first-line maintenance ovarian cancer is anticipated in the second half of 2026.
INCB161734 (KRAS G12D)
INCB161734 is a potent, selective and orally bioavailable KRAS G12D inhibitor that is currently being evaluated in patients with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors with KRASG12D mutation.
Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. In October 2025, we presented preliminary data from the ongoing Phase 1 study at the 2025 ESMO Congress. In the study, INCB161734 demonstrated a manageable safety profile and clinical efficacy in heavily pretreated pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (“PDAC”) patients with a KRASG12D mutation. In the first quarter of 2026, a Phase 3 study (DAWN-303) was initiated, evaluating INCB161734 as a first-line treatment in patients with metastatic PDAC in combination with standard-of-care chemotherapy (mFOLFIRINOX or GEMNabP) versus chemotherapy alone. Additional data from the ongoing Phase 1 trial evaluating INCB161734 in combination with standard-of-care chemotherapy as a first-line treatment in patients with metastatic PDAC are anticipated in the second half of 2026.
INCA33890 (TGFβR2xPD-1)
INCA33890 is a TGFβR2xPD-1 bispecific antibody developed by Incyte using Merus’s licensed bispecific platform to avoid the known toxicity of broad TGFβ pathway blockade by specifically blocking TGFβ signaling in cells co-expressing PD-1.
Microsatellite Stable Colorectal Cancer. In October 2025, we presented data from the ongoing Phase 1 study at the 2025 ESMO Congress. INCA33890 demonstrated clinical efficacy across multiple tumor types, including microsatellite stable colorectal cancer (“MSS CRC”) in patients with and without active liver metastases. INCA33890 was generally well tolerated as monotherapy and in combination with standard-of-care treatments in patients with metastatic CRC.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, a Phase 3 study evaluating INCA33890 in combination with standard-of-care chemotherapy and bevacizumab as a first-line treatment in patients with MSS CRC was initiated. Additional data from the ongoing Phase 1 study evaluating INCA33890 in combination with bevacizumab and/or chemotherapy in patients with solid tumors is expected in the second half of 2026.
Inflammation and Autoimmunity
Our Inflammation and Autoimmunity franchise is comprised of one approved product, OPZELURA (ruxolitinib) cream, with several clinical programs in development.
OPZELURA (ruxolitinib) cream
Atopic Dermatitis. In September 2021, the FDA approved OPZELURA (ruxolitinib) cream for the topical short-term and non-continuous chronic treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis (“AD”) in non-immunocompromised patients 12 years of age and older whose disease is not adequately controlled with topical prescription therapies, or when those therapies are not advisable. AD is a skin disorder that causes long term inflammation of the skin resulting in itchy, red, swollen and cracked skin.
In September 2025, the FDA approved the supplemental New Drug Application (“NDA”) for OPZELURA for the short-term and non-continuous chronic treatment of mild to moderate AD in non-immunocompromised children two years of age and older whose disease is not well controlled with topical prescription therapies, or when those therapies are not advisable.
Vitiligo. In July 2022, the FDA approved OPZELURA for the topical treatment of nonsegmental vitiligo in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older. Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune depigmenting skin disease characterized by patches of the skin losing their pigment. OPZELURA is the first and only FDA approved treatment for repigmentation of vitiligo lesions. OPZELURA was approved for continuous use and no limits to duration as a treatment for nonsegmental vitiligo.
In April 2023, the European Commission approved OPZELURA for the topical treatment of nonsegmental vitiligo with facial involvement in adults and adolescents 12 years and older following a positive opinion from the CHMP. In October 2024, OPZELURA cream 1.5% was granted a Notice of Compliance by Health Canada for the topical treatment of both mild to moderate AD and nonsegmental vitiligo in patients 12 years of age and older.
Clinical Programs in IAI
Ruxolitinib cream
Ruxolitinib cream is a potent, selective inhibitor of JAK1 and JAK2 that provides the opportunity to directly target diverse pathogenic pathways that underlie certain immune-mediated dermatologic conditions.
Atopic Dermatitis. In July 2025, we announced positive topline results from the Phase 3 (TRuE-AD4) study evaluating ruxolitinib cream in adult patients with moderate atopic dermatitis. The study met the co-primary endpoints at Week 8, with a statistically significant proportion of patients achieving both Investigator’s Global Assessment Treatment Success and EASI75, which is defined as a 75% or greater improvement in the Eczema Area Severity Index score from baseline. In addition, the study met all key secondary endpoints. Ruxolitinib cream was well tolerated with no new safety signals. At the end of 2025, a Type-II variation application for the treatment of adults with moderate AD was submitted in Europe and we anticipate a potential approval in the second half of 2026.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa. In January 2024, we announced positive topline results from a randomized controlled Phase 2 study evaluating ruxolitinib cream in hidradenitis suppurativa (“HS”). Ruxolitinib 1.5% cream twice daily met the primary efficacy endpoint as measured by a change from baseline in abscess and nodule count at Week 16 versus placebo in patients with mild to moderate HS. Ruxolitinib cream was well tolerated and consistent with its known safety profile. In June 2025, two Phase 3 studies (TRuE-HS1 and TRuE-HS2) evaluating ruxolitinib cream in mild to moderate HS were initiated, with topline results anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Prurigo Nodularis. In January 2026, we received FDA feedback indicating that an additional clinical study would be required to support registration in mild to moderate prurigo nodularis (“PN”). Based on this feedback we have decided to pause further development of ruxolitinib cream in PN at this time.
Povorcitinib
Povorcitinib, an oral small molecule selective JAK1 inhibitor, is being evaluated for the treatment of HS, nonsegmental vitiligo, PN and asthma.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa. In March 2025, we shared positive results from two Phase 3 studies (STOP-HS1 and STOP-HS2) evaluating povorcitinib in patients with moderate to severe HS. Both studies met their primary endpoint of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Clinical Response (“HiSCR”) at Week 12 and at both tested doses (45mg and 75mg). In addition, at Week 12, patients treated with povorcitinib achieved deep levels of clinical response with a greater proportion achieving HiSCR75, reduction in flares, and a greater than 3-point decrease in the Skin Pain NRS score and Skin Pain NRS30. Furthermore, povorcitinib demonstrated rapid onset of response, including rapid skin pain reduction.
We submitted an MAA for povorcitinib to the EMA at the end of 2025 and we anticipate a potential approval in late 2026. The NDA submission for povorcitinib in HS was accepted by the FDA in the first quarter of 2026 and we anticipate a potential approval in the U.S. by the first quarter of 2027.
Nonsegmental Vitiligo. In March and October 2023, we presented results from the Phase 2b clinical study evaluating povorcitinib in patients with extensive nonsegmental vitiligo. The results demonstrated that treatment with oral povorcitinib was associated with substantial total body and facial repigmentation, as measured by Total Vitiligo Area Scoring Index. Based on these results, two Phase 3 studies (STOP-V1 and STOP-V2) evaluating povorcitinib (30mg) in participants with extensive nonsegmental vitiligo were initiated in late 2023. In April 2026, we announced positive results from the Phase 3 program. In both STOP-V1 and STOP-V2, povorcitinib achieved the primary endpoint of>75% reduction in Facial Vitiligo Area Scoring Index from baseline at Week 52. Across both studies, statistically significant and clinically meaningful differences were also observed in key secondary endpoints, including a>50% reduction in Total Vitiligo Area Scoring Index at Week 52. The overall safety and tolerability profile of povorcitinib through 52 weeks was consistent with prior studies, with no new safety signals observed. We expect to share additional data from STOP-V1 and STOP-V2 in the second half of 2026. Positive results from these studies will support regulatory applications for povorcitinib in vitiligo which are planned for the first quarter of 2027.
Prurigo Nodularis. In October 2023, we announced that the Phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose ranging study evaluating the efficacy and safety of povorcitinib in participants with PN had met its primary endpoint. In October 2024, following the positive Phase 2 results, two Phase 3 studies (STOP-PN1 and STOP-PN2) evaluating povorcitinib in patients with moderate to severe PN were initiated. Data from the Phase 3 studies are anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Asthma. In July 2023, we initiated a Phase 2 study evaluating povorcitinib in patients with moderate to severe uncontrolled asthma. Proof-of-concept data from this study is anticipated in the second half of 2026.
INCB00928 (zilurgisertib)
In April 2026, we entered into an agreement granting a third party worldwide commercialization rights for zilurgisertib.
Collaborative Partnered Programs
As described below under “License Agreements and Business Relationships,” we are eligible for milestone payments and royalties on certain products that we license to third parties. These include OLUMIANT (baricitinib), which is licensed to our collaborative partner Eli Lilly and Company (“Lilly”), and JAKAVI (ruxolitinib) and TABRECTA (capmatinib), which are licensed to Novartis.
Baricitinib
We have a second JAK1 and JAK2 inhibitor, baricitinib, which is subject to our collaboration agreement with Lilly, in which Lilly received exclusive worldwide development and commercialization rights to the compound for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
Rheumatoid Arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease characterized by aberrant or abnormal immune mechanisms that lead to joint inflammation and swelling and, in some patients, the progressive destruction of joints. In February 2017, the European Commission approved baricitinib as OLUMIANT for the treatment of moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis in adult patients who have responded inadequately to, or who are intolerant to, one or more disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs. In July 2017, the MHLW granted marketing approval for OLUMIANT for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (including the prevention of structural injury of joints) in patients with inadequate response to standard-of-care therapies. In June 2018, the FDA approved the 2mg dose of OLUMIANT for the treatment of adults with moderately-to-severely active rheumatoid arthritis who have had an inadequate response to one or more tumor necrosis factor inhibitor therapies.
Atopic Dermatitis. In October 2020, the European Commission approved baricitinib as OLUMIANT for the treatment of moderate-to-severe AD in adult patients who are candidates for systemic therapy. In December 2020, baricitinib was approved by the MHLW for the treatment of patients with moderate-to-severe AD.
Alopecia Areata. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the hair follicles, causing hair loss in patches. In June 2022, the FDA approved 2mg and 4mg doses of OLUMIANT for the treatment of adults with severe alopecia areata, becoming the first and only systemic treatment in the indication. Also in June 2022, OLUMIANT was approved as a treatment for alopecia areata in Europe and Japan.
COVID-19. In May 2020, we amended our agreement with Lilly to enable Lilly to commercialize baricitinib for the treatment of COVID-19. The FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization provides for the use of baricitinib for the treatment of COVID-19 in hospitalized adults and pediatric patients two years of age or older requiring supplemental oxygen, non-invasive or invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (“ECMO”). In June 2022, the FDA approved baricitinib as OLUMIANT for the treatment of COVID-19 in hospitalized adults requiring supplemental oxygen, non-invasive or invasive mechanical ventilation or ECMO.
Type 1 Diabetes. In October 2025, we amended our agreement with Lilly to enable Lilly to commercialize baricitinib for the treatment of Type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Capmatinib
Capmatinib is a potent and highly selective mesenchymal-epithelial-transition factor gene (“MET”) inhibitor. Under our agreement, Novartis received worldwide exclusive development and commercialization rights to capmatinib and certain back-up compounds in all indications. Capmatinib is being evaluated in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma, non-small cell lung cancer (“NSCLC”) and other solid tumors, and may have potential utility as a combination agent.
In May 2020, the FDA approved capmatinib as TABRECTA for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic NSCLC whose tumors have a mutation that leads to MET exon 14 (“METex14”) skipping as detected by an FDA-approved test. TABRECTA is the first and only treatment approved to specifically target NSCLC with this driver mutation and is approved for first-line and previously treated patients regardless of prior treatment type. In June 2020, the MHLW approved TABRECTA for METex14 mutation-positive advanced and/or recurrent unresectable NSCLC. In June 2022, the European Commission approved capmatinib as TABRECTA as a monotherapy treatment of adults with advanced NSCLC harboring alterations leading to METex14 skipping who require systemic therapy following prior treatment with immunotherapy and/or platinum-based chemotherapy.
Ruxolitinib
Graft-versus-host disease. In May 2022, the European Commission approved ruxolitinib as JAKAVI for the treatment of acute or chronic GVHD in patients aged 12 years and older who have an inadequate response to corticosteroids or other systemic therapies. In August 2023, Novartis announced that JAKAVI had been approved in Japan for use in GVHD after HSCT.
License Agreements and Business Relationships
We establish business relationships, including collaborative arrangements with other companies and medical research institutions, to assist in the clinical development and/or commercialization of certain of our drugs and drug candidates and to provide support for our research programs. We also evaluate opportunities for acquiring products or rights to products and technologies that are complementary to our business from other companies and medical research institutions.
Below is a brief description of our significant business relationships and collaborations and related license agreements that expand our pipeline and provide us with certain rights to existing and potential new products and technologies. Additional information regarding our collaboration agreements, including their financial and accounting impact on our business and results of operations, can be found in Note 5 and Note 7 of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Out-License Agreements
Novartis
In November 2009, we entered into a Collaboration and License Agreement with Novartis. Under the terms of the agreement, Novartis received exclusive development and commercialization rights outside of the United States to ruxolitinib and certain back up compounds for hematologic and oncology indications, including all hematological malignancies, solid tumors and myeloproliferative diseases. We retained exclusive development and commercialization rights to JAKAFI (ruxolitinib) in the United States and in certain other indications. Novartis also received worldwide exclusive development and commercialization rights to our MET inhibitor compound capmatinib and certain back up compounds in all indications. We retained options to co-develop and to co-promote capmatinib in the United States. In April 2016, we amended this agreement to provide that Novartis has exclusive research, development and commercialization rights outside of the United States to ruxolitinib (excluding topical formulations) in the GVHD field.
Lilly
In December 2009, we entered into a License, Development and Commercialization Agreement with Lilly. Under the terms of the agreement, Lilly received exclusive worldwide development and commercialization rights to baricitinib and certain back up compounds for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. In March 2016, we entered into an amendment to the agreement with Lilly that allows us to engage in the development and commercialization of ruxolitinib in the GVHD field. In May 2020, we amended our agreement with Lilly to enable Lilly to commercialize baricitinib for the treatment of COVID-19 and, in October 2025, we further amended the agreement to enable Lilly to commercialize baricitinib for the treatment of Type 1 diabetes mellitus. We received an upfront payment of $100.0 million in connection with the 2025 amendment, which amendment also restructured the royalty obligations on net sales of baricitinib, certain developmental and regulatory milestones associated with baricitinib, and the marketing and sales support obligations of Lilly. On baricitinib sales for any indication, we are now eligible to receive either a fixed royalty amount or tiered royalties based on a defined level of quarterly global net sales, with the tiered royalties up to a rate in the mid-teens. Additionally, for the treatment of COVID-19, we still receive a premium on royalties.
In-License Agreements
Syndax
In September 2021, we entered into a Collaboration and License Agreement with Syndax covering the worldwide development and commercialization of NIKTIMVO (axatilimab-csfr), Syndax’s anti-CSF-1R monoclonal antibody. Under the terms of this agreement, we received exclusive commercialization rights to axatilimab outside of the United States, and co-commercialization rights in the United States.
Other Collaborators
We have also entered into certain agreements with other collaboration partners for the rights to develop and commercialize other assets in our pipeline.
Critical Accounting Policies and Significant Estimates
The preparation of financial statements requires us to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates. We base our estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form our basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
For a discussion of our critical accounting policies, refer to “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. There have been no significant changes to our critical accounting policies or estimates during the three months ended March 31, 2026.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Regulatory Updates
For a discussion of recently issued accounting standards, refer to Note 2 in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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