- Theratechnologies (TSX:TH) stock opened nearly 4 per cent higher on Wednesday on the release of its latest financial results
- Theratechnologies reported Q2 revenue of US$22 million, marking a growth of more than 25 per cent compared with the same period last year.
- The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2024 revenue guidance, projecting revenue between US$87 million and US$90 million
- Theratechnologies opened trading at C$2.25 per share
Theratechnologies (TSX:TH) stock opened nearly 4 per cent higher on Wednesday on the release of its latest financial results.
The biopharmaceutical company announced its financial results for the fiscal Q2 ending May 31, 2024, showcasing significant growth and advanced business developments.
Robust financial performance
In a news release, Theratechnologies reported Q2 revenue of US$22 million, marking a growth of more than 25 per cent compared with the same period last year. The company achieved a positive net income of US$1 million and an adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of US$5.5 million. This marks the first time in the company’s recent history that it recorded a positive net income.
(in thousands of dollars)| Three months
ended May 31 |
Per cent
change |
Six months ended May 31 | Per cent change | |||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
| EGRIFTA SV net sales | 16,200 | 10,853 | 49.3 | 25,786 | 23,564 | 9.4 |
| Trogarzo net sales | 5,817 | 6,696 | 13.1 | 12,478 | 13,893 | 10.2 |
| Revenue | 22,017 | 17,549 | 25.5 | 38,264 | 37,457 | 2.2 |
The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2024 revenue guidance, projecting revenue between US$87 million and US$90 million. Adjusted EBITDA for the year is anticipated to be in the range of US$13 million to US$15 million.
Focus on commercial activities
In line with its business strategy, Theratechnologies announced it will phase down its preclinical oncology research activities. This decision aligns with the company’s goal to concentrate on its commercial business, driving positive adjusted EBITDA and net income. The company will continue its ongoing Phase 1 clinical trial of sudocetaxel zendusortide in patients with advanced ovarian cancer, initially announced in March 2024.
As part of this shift, Theratechnologies recorded US$336,000 in charges related to severance and other expenses for the three- and six-month periods ended May 31, 2024. An additional charge of approximately US$200,000 is expected to be recorded in the second half of 2024.
Research and development update
For the six-month period ended May 31, 2024, R&D expenses amounted to US$8.4 million, a significant decrease from US$19.7 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2023. This reduction in R&D expenses reflects the company’s strategic decision to phase down its preclinical oncology research and redirect resources towards its commercial operations.
CEO commentary
“EGRIFTA SV remains our priority brand, with key performance metrics showing consistent growth and continued strong gross margins,” Theratechnologies’ president and CEO Paul Lévesque said in a media release. “Moving forward we expect sales to align with patient demand, now that inventory levels have returned to normal. We continue to demonstrate strength on the bottom-line with our fourth straight quarter of near-flat-to-positive adjusted EBITDA.”
About the company
Operating out of Montréal, Theratechnologies is focused on developing therapies with unmet medical needs.
Theratechnologies (TSX:TH) opened trading at C$2.25 per share.
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