Overview
Netherlands biopharma's preliminary Q1 revenue fell 8% yr/yr, driven by lower RUCONEST® sales
RUCONEST® revenue dropped 15%, mainly due to inventory drawdowns and exit from non-U.S. markets
Joenja® revenue rose 34% yr/yr, reflecting strong U.S. and international momentum
Outlook
Pharming reaffirms 2026 revenue guidance of US$405-425 mln, 8%-13% growth expected
Company expects 2026 operating expenses of US$330-335 mln, including US$60 mln incremental R&D
Result Drivers
RUCONEST INVENTORY DRAWDOWNS & MARKET EXIT - Co said RUCONEST revenue decline was mainly due to anticipated inventory drawdowns at U.S. specialty pharmacies and its planned exit from non-U.S. markets
JOENJA PATIENT UPTAKE - Joenja revenue growth was driven by increased number of patients on paid therapy in the U.S. and higher demand in international markets
Company press release: ID:nGNE9cQLfP
Key Details
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Consensus Estimate
Q1 Net Income
-$5.20 mln
Q1 Gross Profit
$65.80 mln
Q1 Operating Profit
-$4.90 mln
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "strong buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 6 "strong buy" or "buy", no "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 Pharming Group NV is €2.23, about 59.5% above its May 6 closing price of €1.40
The stock recently traded at 45 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 51 three months ago
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