Calidi Gains on Company Update

Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE: CLDI) shares were positive Tuesday. The San Diego-based concern, a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the development of systemically delivered, targeted genetic medicines, today recapped 2026 successes to date and provided an update on the Company’s upcoming milestones.
“Calidi continues to execute on its goal of bringing its RedTail platform to the clinic and expanding the utility of this groundbreaking technology,” said Calidi CEO Eric Poma, “We have had productive discussions with the FDA that support our strategy and timeline for CLD-401 IND filing and we continue to expand the reach of RedTail with the development of in situ TCEs.”
This year’s first half included:
Successful pre-IND meeting with FDA with agreement on pharmacology, toxicology, CMC, and phase I protocol strategy for CLD-401 phase I trial
In Situ TCEs have the potential to overcome current limitations around T-cell engagers in solid tumors by their ability to deliver high levels of a TCE in situ while simultaneously activating T-cells in the tumor microenvironment. Proof-of-concept data presented in 2026 underscore this potential
Strengthened the Board of Directors with the addition of Corsee Sanders, Ph.D.
Reduced debt and G&A expenses by approximately $1M in 1Q26 over 1Q25. Company will maintain a continued focus on cost cutting to ensure sufficient capital to advance pipeline.
CLDI shares grabbed 52 cents, or 3.3%, to $16.52

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