Pulse Biosciences, Inc. (PLSE) SEC Filings & Earnings Calls
EquiReason read 39 Pulse Biosciences, Inc. SEC filings in the last 12 months. Latest: 8-K on 2026-10-14 — Pulse Biosciences enters commercial and clinical partnership with Clayman Thyroid Center to explore clinical utility of nPulse Vybrance Percutaneous Electrode System..
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14 Oct 20268-K · 8.01Pulse Biosciences enters commercial and clinical partnership with Clayman Thyroid Center to explore clinical utility of nPulse Vybrance Percutaneous Electrode System.open
Risks flagged
Early-stage partnership with no disclosed financial terms or revenue impact.
“No financial details provided in the filing.”
7 Oct 20268-K · 8.01Pulse Biosciences announces achievement of enrollment target of 164 evaluable patients in NANOPULSE-AF IDE pivotal clinical study for nPulse Cardiac Catheter System treating atrial fibrillation.open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Enrollment target · 2026-10-07 | 164 | |
| Clinical sites · 2026-10-07 | 15 |
Risks flagged
Clinical trial risk remains; primary endpoints not yet reported.
“Primary safety and effectiveness endpoints will be assessed at 6 and 12 months post-ablation.”
15 Sep 20268-K · 8.01Pulse Biosciences completes enrollment in PRECISE-BTN study for benign thyroid nodules; expanded to 100 patients; first patient completed 12-month follow-up.open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Enrolled patients · point_in_time | 100 | |
| Enrollment duration · point_in_time | 12 |
Risks flagged
No efficacy or safety data released; study endpoints not yet met; regulatory and commercial uncertainty remains.
“Study protocol specifies follow-up visits; endpoints include safety, volume reduction, symptomatic relief; no results disclosed.”
15 Sep 20268-K · 1.01, 1.02Pulse Biosciences entered an at-the-market equity distribution agreement for up to $85M in common stock, replacing a prior $75M program under which $68.8M was already sold. This signals ongoing cash burn and dilution risk.open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Aggregate offering price of shares sold under prior program · Q3-2026 | $69M |
Risks flagged
Dilution risk from ongoing at-the-market equity offerings; prior program nearly exhausted and new $85M program initiated.
“New $85M ATM program after $68.8M already sold under prior $75M program.”
6 Aug 20268-K · 1.01Pulse Biosciences entered an equity distribution agreement with Mizuho to sell up to $75M of common stock at-the-market, a potential dilutive equity offering.open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Maximum aggregate offering amount · consolidated · 2026-08-06 | $75M |
Risks flagged
Potential shareholder dilution from future ATM sales; up to $75M in shares may be issued.
“the Company may offer and sell... shares of the Company’s common stock... having an aggregate offering price of up to $75,000,000”
6 Aug 20268-K · 2.02GAAP net loss $-25M; Non-GAAP net loss $-19M; Cash and cash equivalents $102Mearningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| GAAP net loss · consolidated · Q2-2026 | $-25M | |
| Non-GAAP net loss · consolidated · Q2-2026 | $-19M | |
| Cash and cash equivalents · consolidated · Q2-2026 | $102M | |
| ATM net proceeds · consolidated · Q2-2026 | $47M | |
| Total GAAP costs and expenses · consolidated · Q2-2026 | $26M | +27% y/y |
| Non-GAAP costs and expenses · consolidated · Q2-2026 | $21M | +39% y/y |
Risks flagged
Pre-revenue stage with significant operating losses; GAAP net loss ($24.7M) and non-GAAP net loss ($19.4M) in Q2.
“GAAP net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was ($24.7) million compared to ($19.2) million for the three months ended June 30, 2025.” · word for word
Clinical trial and regulatory risks; NANOPULSE-AF protocol amendment increased enrollment target by 19 patients.
“Amended the NANOPULSE-AF protocol to reduce prior restrictions... increases the total evaluable patient target by 19 patients to 164.” · word for word
Dependence on ATM equity raises for funding; $46.8M raised in Q2, additional $10.7M post-Q2.
“During Q2 the Company raised $46.8 million in net proceeds through an at-the-market (ATM) program... Subsequent to the close of Q2, the Company raised an additional $10.7 million in net proceeds through the ATM.” · word for word
6 Aug 202610-QPulse Biosciences reported first product revenue of $434k in Q2 2026, but net loss widened to $24.7M as R&D spending increased 40% YoY to support AFib catheter development.earningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Product revenue · Q2-2026 | $434000.00 | |
| Revenue · Q2-2026 | $434000.00 | |
| Net loss · Q2-2026 | $-25M | |
| Research and development expense · Q2-2026 | $17M | +40% y/y |
| Selling, general and administrative expense · Q2-2026 | $8M | +3% y/y |
| Cash and cash equivalents · 2026-06-30 | $102M | |
| Operating cash flow · H1-2026 | $-33M |
Risks flagged
Continued operating losses and negative cash flow
“The Company has incurred net operating losses and negative cash flows from operations since its inception and had an accumulated deficit of $506.5 million as of June 30, 2026.” · word for word
Dependence on future financing
“there can be no assurance that in the event the Company requires additional financing, such financing will be available on terms which are favorable or at all.” · word for word
Early stage product revenue concentration
“To date, the Company has generated limited revenue from product sales and has incurred significant operating losses in each year since inception.” · word for word
29 Jul 20268-K · 8.01Surpassed enrollment midpoint in NANOPULSE-AF pivotal study for nPulse Cardiac Catheter System; positive milestone.open
Risks flagged
Clinical trial still ongoing; regulatory approval and commercial success uncertain.
“pivotal clinical investigation currently evaluating the Company’s nPulse™ Cardiac Catheter System” · word for word
10 Jun 20268-K · 8.01Disclosed a material event under other events (litigation, recall, contract loss, or major announcement); filed financial statements and exhibits with this reportopen
Risks flagged
Potential dilution from warrant exercises could pressure stock price.
“Outstanding 200% Warrants may be exercised for cash... Any 200% Warrants that are not exercised... will be redeemed by the Company for $0.01 per warrant share.”
14 May 202610-QProduct revenue $401,000.00; Net loss $-19M (+11% y/y); Cash and cash equivalents $68M (-43% y/y); Guidance: No explicit guidance; cash runway at least one yearopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Product revenue · Q1 2026 | $401000.00 | |
| Net loss · Q1 2026 | $-19M | +11% y/y |
| Cash and cash equivalents · 2026-03-31 | $68M | -43% y/y |
| Research and development expense · Q1 2026 | $13M | +22% y/y |
| Selling, general and administrative expense · Q1 2026 | $7M | -15% y/y |
Guidance
No explicit guidance; cash runway at least one year
No financial guidance provided; company is pre-revenue stage with focus on AFib program development.
Risks flagged
Cash burn and going concern risk
“The Company has incurred net operating losses and negative cash flows from operations since its inception and had an accumulated deficit of $481.9 million as of March 31, 2026.” · word for word
Pre-revenue stage with limited commercial traction
“To date, the Company has generated limited revenue from product sales and has incurred significant operating losses in each year since inception.” · word for word
Dilution risk from capital raises
“The Company believes that the existing financial resources combined with the net proceeds received from the shares of common stock sold on May 11, 2026 are sufficient to continue operating activities for at least one year.” · word for word
11 May 2026DEF 14AProxy statement filed for annual meeting; includes proposals to elect directors, ratify auditor, and advisory vote on executive compensation.open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Net Loss · FY2025 | $-73M | |
| Net Loss FY2024 · FY2024 | $-54M | |
| Net Loss FY2023 · FY2023 | $-42M | |
| Net Loss FY2022 · FY2022 | $-59M | |
| Outstanding Shares · 2026-03-31 | 68,225,067 | |
| CEO Base Salary (Paul LaViolette) · FY2025 | $725000.00 | |
| CEO Target Bonus % (Paul LaViolette) · FY2025 | 70.0% | |
| CEO Option Grant (Paul LaViolette) · 2025-01-09 | 1,500,000 | |
| CFO Base Salary (Jon Skinner) · FY2025 | $400000.00 | |
| COO Base Salary (Liane Teplitsky) · FY2026 | $525000.00 |
Risks flagged
Significant Net Loss
“Net Loss ($ in thousands) (h) 2025 (72,781)”
Majority Stockholder Control
“As of March 31, 2026, Mr. Duggan is the beneficial owner of approximately 71.6% of our outstanding common stock.” · word for word
CEO Turnover
“Mr. LaViolette was appointed as our President and Chief Executive Officer as of January 9, 2025.” · word for word
2025 Corporate Objectives Not Achieved
“In February 2026, the Compensation Committee concluded that the Company's 2025 corporate objectives had not been achieved and decided not to award 2025 cash bonuses.” · word for word
6 May 20268-K · 8.01Disclosed a material event under other events (litigation, recall, contract loss, or major announcement)open
Risks flagged
Potential dilution from ATM sales; insider purchases not guaranteed.
“Any purchases of shares by these individuals would be at the prevailing market bid price or better, but they have not indicated the number of shares they intend to purchase nor have they made any formal binding commitments.”
4 May 20268-K · 2.02, 8.01Released earnings results and quarterly financials; disclosed a material event under other events (litigation, recall, contract loss, or major announcement)earningsopen
Risks flagged
High cash burn rate relative to cash reserves; company may need additional financing.
“net cash used in operating activities of approximately $14.6 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026”
30 Apr 202610-K/ACEO Base Salary $725,000.00; CEO Target Bonus Percentage 70; CFO Base Salary $400,000.00open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| CEO Base Salary · 2025 | $725000.00 | |
| CEO Target Bonus Percentage · 2025 | 70.0% | |
| CFO Base Salary · 2025 | $400000.00 | |
| CFO Target Bonus Percentage · 2025 | 50.0% | |
| CTO Base Salary · 2025 | $525000.00 | |
| COO Base Salary · 2026 | $525000.00 | |
| CEO Option Grant (Start Date) · 2025 | 1,500,000 | |
| CFO Option Grant (Start Date) · 2025 | 300,000 | |
| COO Option Grant (Start Date) · 2026 | 700,000 | |
| COO RSU Grant (Start Date) · 2026 | 200,000 |
Risks flagged
Performance Miss in 2025
“In February 2026, the Compensation Committee concluded that the Company’s 2025 corporate objectives had not been achieved and decided not to award 2025 cash bonuses.” · word for word
Key Person Dependency on CEO
“Mr. LaViolette’s employment agreement provides for accelerated vesting upon termination within 12 months of a change of control, and severance benefits.”
27 Apr 20268-K · 7.01Positive late-breaking clinical data for nPulse Cardiac Catheter System: 100% procedural success at 6 months, 96% at 1 year, 90% freedom from AF at 1 year, low SAE rate 1.7%.open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| procedural success at 6 months · 2026-04-25 | 100.0% | |
| procedural success at 1 year · 2026-04-25 | 96.0% | |
| freedom from AF/AFL/AT at 1 year (Kaplan-Meier) · 2026-04-25 | 90.0% | |
| serious adverse event rate · 2026-04-25 | 1.7% | |
| left atrial dwell time · 2026-04-25 | $18.60 | |
| total procedure time · 2026-04-25 | $60.20 | |
| fluoroscopy time · 2026-04-25 | $9.40 | |
| average applications per patient for PVI · 2026-04-25 | 12.3 |
Risks flagged
Clinical trial is still feasibility stage; larger pivotal study needed to confirm results.
“The ongoing feasibility study is assessing the initial safety and efficacy of the nPulse Cardiac Catheter System for the treatment of AF (NCT06696170).” · word for word
9 Apr 20268-K · 5.02, 7.01Base Salary $525,000.00; Target Bonus 70; GAAP Product Revenue Milestone 1 $100Mopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Base Salary · FY2026 | $525000.00 | |
| Target Bonus · FY2026 | 70.0% | |
| GAAP Product Revenue Milestone 1 · unknown | $100M | |
| GAAP Product Revenue Milestone 2 · unknown | $200M | |
| GAAP Product Revenue Milestone 3 · unknown | $330M |
Risks flagged
Performance-based equity vesting tied to aggressive revenue and market cap targets may create retention risk if milestones are not met.
“Vesting of 500,000 options and 200,000 RSUs contingent on achieving $100M-$330M product revenue and $2B-$5B market cap.”
7 Apr 20268-K · 8.01Pulse Biosciences enrolls first patients in NANOPULSE-AF pivotal study evaluating nPulse Cardiac Catheter System for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation; 215 participants planned.open
Risks flagged
Clinical trial risk: enrollment, endpoint achievement, regulatory approval
“primary endpoints will be assessed at 6 and 12 months post-ablation to measure procedural success and safety outcomes” · word for word
12 Mar 20268-K · 8.01Disclosed a material event under other events (litigation, recall, contract loss, or major announcement); filed financial statements and exhibits with this reportopen
Risks flagged
Clinical trial risk; feasibility study may not lead to approval or commercial success.
“The Study is funded in part by the Company.” · word for word
9 Mar 20268-K · 8.01Average Volume Reduction 74; Cosmetic Satisfaction (Highly Satisfied) 100; Overall Satisfaction (Highly Satisfied) 95open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Average Volume Reduction · Thyroid Nodule · point_in_time | 74.0% | |
| Cosmetic Satisfaction (Highly Satisfied) · Thyroid Nodule · point_in_time | 100.0% | |
| Overall Satisfaction (Highly Satisfied) · Thyroid Nodule · point_in_time | 95.0% | |
| Patients Monitored · Thyroid Nodule · point_in_time | 21 |
Risks flagged
Small sample size (21 patients); early-stage feasibility study
“first-in-human feasibility study; 21 patients”
27 Feb 20268-K · 5.02Reported the departure of a director or principal officer (CEO/CFO change); filed financial statements and exhibits with this reportopen
Risks flagged
Loss of key commercial leadership may disrupt early commercialization efforts
“Mr. Danahy was an important part of senior management as well as the Company's early commercialization efforts” · word for word
19 Feb 20268-K · 1.01, 1.02Pulse Biosciences entered an at-the-market equity distribution agreement with TD Cowen to sell up to $59,976,196 of common stock, replacing a prior ATM program. This signals potential dilution and capital needs.open
Risks flagged
Potential dilution from ATM offering; company may need to raise additional capital to fund operations.
“Up to $59,976,196 of common stock may be sold under the ATM program.”
19 Feb 202610-KRisks named: Controlling Shareholder Risk, Trade Policy Riskopen
Risks flagged
Controlling Shareholder Risk
“Robert W. Duggan is our Co-Chairman, and he beneficially owns approximately 72% of our common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2025.” · word for word
Trade Policy Risk
“A trade war or other governmental action related to tariffs or international trade agreements or policies has the potential to disrupt our research activities, affect our suppliers and/or the U.S. or global economy or certain sectors thereof and, thus, could adversely impact our businesses.” · word for word
19 Feb 20268-K · 2.02Total Revenue $264,000.00; GAAP Net Loss $-17M; Non-GAAP Net Loss $-12Mearningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Total Revenue · Q4-2025 | $264000.00 | |
| GAAP Net Loss · Q4-2025 | $-17M | |
| Non-GAAP Net Loss · Q4-2025 | $-12M | |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents · Q4-2025 | $81M | |
| Cash Used in Operating Activities · Q4-2025 | $-15M |
Risks flagged
Pre-revenue company with increasing cash burn; cash runway limited to approximately 5-6 quarters at current burn rate.
“Cash $80.7M; Q4 cash used in operations $14.8M; full-year GAAP net loss $(72.8)M.”
6 Feb 20268-K · 8.01Procedural success rate at 1 year 96; Procedural success rate at 6 months 100; Average number of applications 16.1open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Procedural success rate at 1 year · point_in_time | 96.0% | |
| Procedural success rate at 6 months · point_in_time | 100.0% | |
| Average number of applications · point_in_time | 16.1 | |
| Total procedure time · point_in_time | $65.00 | |
| SAE rate · point_in_time | 1.3% |
Risks flagged
Clinical data is from a feasibility study; larger pivotal trials needed for regulatory approval.
“First-in-human feasibility study; 165 patients treated; further studies required.”
18 Dec 20258-K · 8.01Patients enrolled 145; clinical sites 30open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| patients enrolled · Q4-2025 | 145 | |
| clinical sites · Q4-2025 | 30 |
Risks flagged
Clinical trial failure risk; regulatory approval uncertainty
“Single-arm study; primary safety and effectiveness endpoints; FDA approval still required”
9 Dec 20258-K · 8.01Disclosed a material event under other events (litigation, recall, contract loss, or major announcement); filed financial statements and exhibits with this reportopen
Risks flagged
Clinical and regulatory risk; early-stage feasibility study with no guarantee of commercial success.
“First-in-human clinical feasibility study; Investigational Device Exemption approved by FDA; no revenue or commercial data provided.”
13 Nov 20258-K · 7.01Pulse Biosciences posted an updated investor presentation on its website, disclosing progress in product development programs for nPulse Vybrance Percutaneous Electrode, nPulse Cardiac Clamp, and nPulse Cardiac Catheter. No financial guidanopen
Risks flagged
No material risk signals; filing is a routine investor presentation update.
5 Nov 20258-K · 2.02Revenue $86,000.00; GAAP net loss $-19M; Non-GAAP net loss $-14Mearningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Revenue · Q3-2025 | $86000.00 | |
| GAAP net loss · Q3-2025 | $-19M | |
| Non-GAAP net loss · Q3-2025 | $-14M | |
| Cash and cash equivalents · Q3-2025 | $95M | |
| Cash used in operating activities · Q3-2025 | $-13M | |
| GAAP costs and expenses · Q3-2025 | $21M | |
| Non-GAAP costs and expenses · Q3-2025 | $15M |
Risks flagged
Increasing net loss and cash burn; cash runway may be limited given current burn rate.
“GAAP net loss ($19.4M) vs ($12.7M) prior year; cash used in ops $13.0M; cash $95.2M (down from $106.3M in Q2).”
Pre-revenue stage with minimal commercial revenue ($86K); dependent on clinical and regulatory success.
“Total revenue was $86 thousand... GAAP net loss ($19.4) million.”
5 Nov 202510-QFirst product revenue from limited market release, but net loss widened and cash burn continues.earningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Product revenue · Q3-2025 | $86000.00 | |
| Net loss · Q3-2025 | $-19M | |
| Cash and cash equivalents · 2025-09-30 | $95M | |
| Research and development expense · Q3-2025 | $11M | |
| Selling, general and administrative expense · Q3-2025 | $9M |
Risks flagged
Cash burn and need for additional capital
“The Company does not currently have any material cash flows from operations. It has recently commenced revenue-generating operations and will need to raise additional capital to finance its operations.” · word for word
Negative gross margin on initial product revenue
“Cost of product revenue 279 for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to product revenue of $86.”
28 Oct 2025DEF 14APulse Biosciences filed its definitive proxy statement for the 2025 annual meeting, disclosing executive compensation, governance structure, and ownership details.open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Net Income (Loss) · FY2024 | $-54M | |
| CEO Base Salary · 2025 | $725000.00 | |
| CFO Base Salary · 2025 | $400000.00 |
Risks flagged
Pre-Revenue Development Stage
“Net Loss (in thousands) $ (53,585 )”
Audit Committee Non-Compliance
“Since January 9, 2025, however, our Audit Committee has consisted of only two independent directors, which is below the minimum of three members required by Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(c)(2)(A).” · word for word
Majority Stockholder Concentration
“As of October 22, 2025, Mr. Duggan is the beneficial owner of approximately 72.1% of our outstanding common stock.” · word for word
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- 39 SEC filings in the last 12 months. Latest: 8-K on 2026-10-14 — Pulse Biosciences enters commercial and clinical partnership with Clayman Thyroid Center to explore clinical utility of nPulse Vybrance Percutaneous Electrode System.
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