HCW Biologics Inc. (NASDAQ:HCWB) surged on Friday after reporting stronger quarterly results and highlighting progress across its autoimmune pipeline.

Investor sentiment also improved after the biotech company advanced a licensing deal and reaffirmed upcoming clinical data milestones, sending the share price up 230% at last check.

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According to its first-quarter results, HCW reported earnings per share of 37 cents and quarterly sales of $6.54 million, which increased from just $5,065 a year ago.

Under the Wugen License and supply agreements, HCW has recognized over $16 million in aggregate revenue since the license’s inception in 2020.