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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