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Total Revenue: $51.6 million for Q3 2024, up from $34 million in Q3 2023.
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US Net Product Revenue: $31.1 million, a 53% increase from $20.3 million in Q3 2023.
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Sequential Quarterly Net Revenue Growth: 10%.
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Collaboration Revenue: $20.5 million, a 50% increase from $13.7 million in Q3 2023.
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Research and Development Expenses: $10.4 million, down 30% from $14.9 million in Q3 2023.
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses: $40 million, up 20% from $33.2 million in Q3 2023.
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Total Net Loss: $29.5 million, compared to a net loss of $41.3 million in Q3 2023.
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Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share: $0.15, compared to $0.37 in Q3 2023.
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Cash and Cash Equivalents: $144.7 million as of September 30, 2024.
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Full-Year 2024 Operating Expense Guidance: $225 million to $245 million, including $20 million in non-cash expenses related to stock compensation.
Release Date: November 07, 2024
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
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Esperion Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:ESPR) reported a 53% year-over-year growth in US net product revenue for Q3 2024, driven by the successful launch of expanded labels for NEXLETOL and NEXLIZET.
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The company has expanded its Medicare and commercial formulary coverage, now reaching over 65% of Medicare insured lives and more than 92% of commercially insured lives.
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Esperion has strengthened its balance sheet by monetizing European royalties and terminating a previous revenue interest facility, enhancing financial stability.
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International growth is promising, with strong prescription and revenue growth in Europe and new approvals in Taiwan, contributing to increased royalty revenue.
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The company is actively presenting new data at major scientific conferences, enhancing the visibility and credibility of its products among healthcare providers globally.
Negative Points
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Despite revenue growth, Esperion Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:ESPR) reported a net loss of $29.5 million for Q3 2024, although this is an improvement from the previous year.
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The company faces gross-to-net headwinds due to changes in managed care contracts, impacting immediate revenue despite expectations of future growth.
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There is a need to work through seasonal price headwinds and external factors like holidays and natural disasters, which could affect Q4 performance.
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Esperion's products still face competition from established treatments like ezetimibe and PCSK9 inhibitors, which could impact market share.
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The company is experiencing increased selling, general, and administrative expenses, primarily due to expanded commercial operations and promotional costs.