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BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (BCRX) reported break-even quarterly earnings per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.07. This compares to loss of $0.17 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 100%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this drugmaker would post a loss of $0.06 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.13, delivering a surprise of -116.67%.Over the last four quarters, the company ha ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported quarterly revenue of $145.5 million, with $134 million attributed to Orlodayo, marking a significant increase from the previous year [6][28] - Annual revenue guidance for Orlodayo has been raised to between $580 million and $600 million, reflecting a growth of 33% to 37% over last year [6][29] - Operating profit for Q1 2025 was $21.2 million, with net income reported as slightly positive [29] - Cash at the end of the quarter stood at $317 million, and the company reduced its outstanding debt by $75 million, bringing it down to $249 million [28][30] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. commercial team successfully transitioned patients from free drug to paid status, achieving a 10 percentage point increase in the paid patient rate, now at 84% [10][12] - The paid rate among Medicare patients improved significantly, with 89% now receiving paid therapy [93] - The gross to net ratio improved, with expectations to maintain it around 15% for the full year [14][51] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted a strong demand for Orlodayo, with new prescriptions slightly exceeding the best quarter from the previous year [8][10] - The percentage of U.S. patients who strongly prefer oral prophylaxis increased to 70%, up from 51% in 2023 [10] - The company anticipates reaching $1 billion in global revenue by 2029, with a more profitable path than previously expected [13][64] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on expanding its pipeline, with significant milestones achieved, including the submission of a pediatric NDA for Orlodayo [16] - The company aims to capture more revenue from Orlodayo as the patient base continues to grow, with a long-term goal of 85% paid therapy [12][13] - The company is committed to disciplined capital allocation to create sustainable long-term revenue growth while reducing debt [30][31] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the sustainability of the paid rate improvement, viewing 84% as a new floor for future performance [118] - The company is optimistic about the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on patient affordability and access to Orlodayo [11][57] - Management highlighted the importance of real-world evidence in convincing payers of the drug's efficacy, which has improved payer conversations [94] Other Important Information - The company is preparing for the launch of a pediatric formulation of Orlodayo, with expectations for rapid deployment following approval [106] - The company is also advancing its clinical pipeline, with a focus on rare diseases and the potential for transformative treatments [16][18] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the potential impact of the pediatric launch on Orlodayo? - Management expects the pediatric launch to be a significant tailwind, with around 500 pediatric patients in the U.S. potentially appropriate for prophylactic therapy [35][36] Question: Can you elaborate on the improvements in getting patients onto paid drug? - The team made investments in the reauthorization process and improved their execution, leading to a higher paid rate [46][47] Question: What benchmarks are being set for the DME program? - The company is looking for a clear reduction in retinal edema as a benchmark for moving forward with the DME program [41][97] Question: How sustainable is the paid rate improvement? - Management believes the paid rate improvement is sustainable, with 84% being a new baseline for future performance [118] Question: What is the expected timeline for the pediatric formulation launch? - The company aims to minimize the lag time between approval and market availability, similar to previous launches [106][107]

First Quarter 2025 Results Call Corporate Update & Financial Results May 5, 2025 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY Forward-looking statements President and Chief Executive Officer ORLADEYO® update Charlie Gayer Chief Commercial Officer BioCryst's presentation contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding future results and forward-looking financial information, company performance, achievements, future market share or size, and expectations regarding pipeline development. ...

EXHIBIT 99.1 BioCryst Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Update —Q1 2025 ORLADEYO net revenue of $134.2 million (+51 percent y-o-y)— —Full year 2025 ORLADEYO revenue guidance increased to $580 million to $600 million— —Company now expects to be profitable for full year 2025, a year ahead of schedule— —Company pays down $75 million of debt; saves approximately $23.5 million over life of loan— —NDA submitted for ORLADEYO oral granules for children with HAE aged 2-11— —U.S. IND ...

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:BCRX) today announced that the company has appointed healthcare investment banking leader Steve Frank to its board of directors. Mr. Frank serves as chairman of global healthcare investment banking at J.P. Morgan. He was previously global group head of worldwide healthcare investment banking at Bear Stearns before it was acquired by J.P. Morgan in 2008. Mr. Frank is a trusted corporate advisor, supporting c ...

Core Viewpoint - BioCryst Pharmaceuticals will report its first quarter 2025 financial results on May 5, 2025, and will host a conference call to discuss these results and provide a corporate update [1]. Company Overview - BioCryst Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company focused on improving the lives of individuals with hereditary angioedema and other rare diseases [3]. - The company utilizes structure-guided drug design to develop first-in-class or best-in-class oral small-molecule and protein therapeutics targeting difficult-to-treat diseases [3]. - BioCryst has commercialized ORLADEYO® (berotralstat), the first oral, once-daily plasma kallikrein inhibitor, and is advancing a pipeline of small-molecule and protein therapies [3].

Company Summary - BioCryst (BCRX) is currently an intriguing investment choice due to solid earnings estimate revision activity and a favorable Zacks Rank [1][3] - Over the past month, current quarter estimates improved from a loss of $0.09 per share to a loss of $0.07 per share, while current year estimates increased from a loss of $0.07 per share to a loss of $0.06 per share [4] Industry Summary - The Medical – Drugs industry has a Zacks Industry Rank of 75 out of more than 250 industries, indicating strong positioning compared to other segments [2] - The positive trends in the Medical – Drugs space suggest that a rising tide may benefit multiple securities within the industry [2][5]

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: BCRX) today announced that the company plans to present at the 24th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. ET. Link to the live audio webcast and replay of the presentation may be accessed in the Investors & Media section of BioCryst's website at http://www.biocryst.com. About BioCryst Pharmaceuticals BioCryst Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology compa ...

For the quarter ended December 2024, BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (BCRX) reported revenue of $131.53 million, up 40.8% over the same period last year. EPS came in at -$0.13, compared to -$0.28 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +0.56% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $130.8 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being -$0.06, the EPS surprise was -116.67%.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they comp ...