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Krystal Biotech Q2 revenue rises on VYJUVEK strength

Krystal Biotech Q2 revenue rises on VYJUVEK strength


Overview

  • US genetic medicines developer's Q2 product revenue grew 24% yr/yr to $119.2 mln

  • Adjusted EPS for Q2 rose to $1.79 from $1.29 a year ago

  • Company ended Q2 with $1.1 bln in cash and investments


Outlook

  • Krystal Biotech expects VYJUVEK launches in Spain and Italy before year end

  • Company expects multiple clinical data readouts in 2H 2026

  • Company sees FY 2026 non-GAAP R&D and SG&A expense at $175 mln to $195 mln


Result Drivers

  • VYJUVEK DEMAND - Co said Q2 revenue growth was driven by durable demand for VYJUVEK in the US and internationally, with expanding prescriber base and broad reimbursement access

  • PATIENT SUPPORT INITIATIVES - Co said patient support programs and a recent label update helped DEB patients integrate VYJUVEK into ongoing wound care routines


Company press release: ID:nGNX7Klr70


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q2 Product Revenue

$119.22 mln

Q2 EPS

$1.79

Q2 Net Income

$54.77 mln

Q2 Operating Expenses

$60.81 mln

Q2 Operating Income

$58.42 mln


Analyst Coverage

  • The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 11 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

  • The average consensus recommendation for the pharmaceuticals peer group is "buy"

  • Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Krystal Biotech Inc is $386.50, about 13.3% above its July 31 closing price of $341.12

  • The stock recently traded at 40 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 31 three months ago


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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)

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