Overview
U.S. biopharma firm's Q1 product revenue rose 38% yr/yr, driven by IBSRELA growth
Company's net loss narrowed to $37.6 mln from $41.1 mln a year earlier
Company reiterated 2026 revenue guidance for IBSRELA and XPHOZAH
Outlook
Ardelyx reiterates 2026 IBSRELA revenue guidance of $410-$430 mln
Company maintains 2026 XPHOZAH revenue guidance of $110-$120 mln
Company expects ACCEL Phase 3 trial enrollment to complete by end-2026, topline data in H2 2027
Result Drivers
IBSRELA DEMAND - Growth in IBSRELA revenue was driven by increases in total writers, new and refill prescriptions, and improved prescription pull-through
XPHOZAH PAID PRESCRIPTIONS - XPHOZAH revenue was driven by a strong increase in paid prescriptions
Company press release: ID:nGNX6js6Jm
Key Details
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Consensus Estimate
Q1 Product Sales
$93.37 mln
Q1 Net Income
-$37.61 mln
Q1 Operating Income
-$32.79 mln
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "strong buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 11 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the biotechnology & medical research peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Ardelyx Inc is $16.50, about 174.5% above its April 29 closing price of $6.01
The stock recently traded at 36 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 37 three months ago
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