Exelixis FY Conference Summary Company Overview - Exelixis is a midsized commercial-stage biotech company focused exclusively on oncology, navigating the discovery, clinical, regulatory, and commercial landscape for 25 years [3][4][6] Financial Performance - Q3 2025 net product revenue reached $543 million, primarily driven by success in kidney cancer treatments [4] - Total revenues for the quarter were slightly below $600 million, with global revenues for the brand at $760 million, indicating blockbuster status [5] Product Highlights Cabometyx (Cabo) - Cabo has achieved over 40% market share in new patient starts for kidney cancer, with a 50% quarter-over-quarter growth [4][9] - The company anticipates exceeding $100 million in sales for Cabo in neuroendocrine tumors (NET) for the full year [7] - 80% of the NET prescriber population has previously used Cabo, indicating strong familiarity and confidence in the product [12] Zanzalintinib (Zanza) - Zanza is positioned as a key pipeline product, with positive data recently presented at ESMO for colorectal cancer [14][17] - The potential market opportunity for Zanza in the U.S. is estimated at $1 billion, with expectations for growth as therapies improve [18] - The company plans to initiate a post-chemo adjuvant study (STELLAR-316) early next year, targeting high-risk patients post-surgery [18][24] Strategic Initiatives - Exelixis aims to build a pipeline of franchise molecules, leveraging the success of Cabo to develop additional products [5][19] - The company is expanding its salesforce to enhance its presence in the gastrointestinal (GI) space, anticipating the launch of two drugs in successive years [9][11] - The focus is on creating value for patients and shareholders through disciplined expense management and strategic investments in marketing and sales [6][11] Market Dynamics - The competitive landscape for colorectal cancer treatments is evolving, with physicians showing interest in non-chemotherapy regimens [16][17] - Exelixis is exploring partnerships, such as with Merck for a Zanza-Belzutifan combination, to enhance its competitive positioning in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) [31][34] Future Outlook - The company is optimistic about its growth trajectory, aiming to increase its market share and expand its product offerings across various oncology indications [19][30] - Upcoming R&D day is expected to provide further insights into the company's pipeline and strategic direction [35]

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Core Insights - Amgen Inc. reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of $5.64 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.00 per share, leading to a 7.8% increase in its shares [1] - Exelixis Inc. posted third-quarter adjusted earnings of $0.78 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.68 per share, resulting in a 6.5% surge in its shares [1] - Lumentum Holdings Inc. reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.10 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.03 per share, causing its shares to jump by 23.6% [1] - McDonald's Corp. achieved third-quarter revenues of $7,078 million, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7,067.39 million, which led to a 2.2% rise in its shares [1]

Core Insights - Exelixis, Inc. (EXEL) reported better-than-expected results for Q3 2025, with adjusted earnings of 78 cents per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 68 cents and up from 47 cents in the same quarter last year [1][8] - Net revenues reached $598 million, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $589 million and reflecting a year-over-year increase of 10.8% [2][8] - The company's stock has increased by 13.9% year-to-date, outperforming the industry gain of 10.9% [4] Financial Performance - The year-over-year revenue growth was driven by higher product sales, with net product revenues of $542.9 million, up 13.5% year over year [5][8] - Cabometyx (cabozantinib) generated revenues of $540 million, slightly above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $539 million [6][8] - Collaboration revenues totaled $54.8 million, down 10.8% from $61.5 million in the previous year, primarily due to lower milestone-related revenues [10] Expense Management - Research and development expenses amounted to $199.2 million, down 10.5% year over year, attributed to decreased clinical trial costs [11] - Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased to $123.7 million, up 10.6% year over year, mainly due to higher stock-based compensation [11] Stock Repurchase Program - Exelixis has repurchased $895.3 million of its common stock as of September 30, 2025, under its stock repurchase programs [12][13] - The board authorized an additional $750 million for repurchase before December 31, 2026 [13] Updated Guidance - The company narrowed its 2025 revenue outlook to $2.30-$2.35 billion, with net product revenues estimated between $2.10-$2.15 billion [14] - Research and development expenses are now expected to be in the range of $850-$900 million, while selling, general, and administrative expenses are anticipated to be $500-$525 million [15] Pipeline Developments - Exelixis is developing zanzalintinib, a next-generation oral investigational tyrosine kinase inhibitor, with positive results from the STELLAR-303 study [16][17] - The company plans to submit a new drug application for zanzalintinib in combination with atezolizumab for metastatic colorectal cancer by the end of 2025 [19] - Exelixis has initiated several ongoing phase I studies for its pipeline programs, including XB371, a next-generation tissue factor-targeting antibody-drug conjugate [22] Market Position - Overall performance in the quarter was encouraging, with a beat in both earnings and sales, and initial demand for Cabometyx in the newly approved indication is promising [23]

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Core Insights - Exelixis reported a revenue of $597.76 million for the quarter ended September 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 10.8% and an EPS of $0.78, up from $0.47 in the same quarter last year [1] - The revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $589 million by 1.49%, while the EPS surpassed the consensus estimate of $0.68 by 14.71% [1] Revenue Breakdown - Net product revenue was $542.93 million, exceeding the average estimate of $532.38 million by analysts, with a year-over-year increase of 13.6% [4] - Collaboration revenues reached $54.83 million, surpassing the estimated $50.78 million, marking a significant year-over-year increase of 4307.2% [4] - CABOMETYX generated $539.9 million in net product revenue, slightly above the average estimate of $538.89 million, with a year-over-year change of 13.5% [4] - COMETRIQ reported net product revenue of $3.1 million, compared to the average estimate of $3.17 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 29.2% [4] - License revenues from collaboration amounted to $56.24 million, exceeding the average estimate of $50.62 million [4] - Collaboration services revenues were reported at -$1.41 million, falling short of the estimated $1.42 million [4] Stock Performance - Exelixis shares have returned -4.9% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's increase of 2.1% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]

分组1 - Exelixis reported quarterly earnings of $0.78 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.68 per share, and showing an increase from $0.47 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of +14.71% [1] - The company achieved revenues of $597.76 million for the quarter ended September 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.49%, and up from $539.54 million year-over-year [2] - Exelixis has surpassed consensus EPS estimates in all four of the last quarters and has topped consensus revenue estimates three times during the same period [2] 分组2 - The stock has gained approximately 14.3% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has increased by 16.5% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.64 on revenues of $609.17 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $2.69 on revenues of $2.32 billion [7] - The Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry, to which Exelixis belongs, is currently ranked in the top 39% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook compared to the bottom 50% [8]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q3 2025, the company reported total revenues of approximately $598 million, including Cabozantinib franchise net product revenues of approximately $543 million, which represents a year-over-year growth of about 14% from $478 million in Q3 2024 [7][13] - Gross-to-net for the Cabozantinib franchise in Q3 2025 was 30.4%, with total operating expenses of approximately $361 million, compared to $355 million in Q2 2025 [13][14] - The company reported GAAP net income of approximately $193.6 million, or $0.72 per share basic, and non-GAAP net income of approximately $217.9 million, or $0.81 per share basic [14][15] - Cash and marketable securities at the end of Q3 2025 were approximately $1.6 billion, with share repurchases totaling approximately $99 million during the quarter [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Cabozantinib U.S. business showed strong growth, with net product revenues growing to $543 million in Q3 2025, and global revenues from the Cabozantinib franchise reaching approximately $739 million [7][8] - Demand in neuroendocrine tumors grew about 50% and contributed approximately 6% of the third-quarter business, with expectations to exceed $100 million in revenue for this indication in 2025 [8][31] - The Zanzalintinib franchise is advancing with seven ongoing pivotal trials, and the company aims to file for regulatory approval in the CRC indication as soon as possible [9][10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cabozantinib maintained its leadership position as the top TKI for RCC, with a greater than 40% new patient share in the oral second-line plus net segment [7][8] - The company is expanding its GI sales team to accelerate growth in the Cabo net indication before Zanza's anticipated launch [8][34] - Market research indicates that Cabometyx is viewed as the best-in-class oral therapy in neuroendocrine tumors, which is expected to drive prescribing behavior positively [32][33] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on building a best-in-class, multi-franchise oncology business, with a commitment to improving the standard of care for cancer patients [6][9] - There is a strong emphasis on the Zanzalintinib franchise as a potential second oncology franchise that could eclipse the size and impact of the Cabozantinib business [9][10] - The company plans to repurchase shares when undervalued and has been authorized to repurchase an additional $750 million of shares [12][15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strong performance of the Cabozantinib business and the potential of Zanzalintinib, particularly following positive trial results [6][9] - The company is optimistic about the upcoming NDA filing for Zanzalintinib and the potential for a broad label in CRC, which could significantly enhance its market position [10][73] - Management highlighted the importance of navigating the competitive landscape effectively, especially with the anticipated launch of Zanzalintinib [9][10] Other Important Information - Susan Hubbard, EVP of Public Affairs and Investor Relations, announced her retirement, with Andrew Peters set to take over her responsibilities [38][39] - The company is preparing for an R&D day on December 10th, where more details on the early-stage pipeline and Zanzalintinib trials will be shared [12][27] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you summarize the post-ESMO feedback on Zanzalintinib results? - Management noted positive feedback from physicians regarding the overall survival benefit and the potential for Zanzalintinib to capture market share in a fragmented market [42][44] Question: Why is Sunitinib the right control for STELLAR-304? - Management explained that Sunitinib is a standard of care in the setting and has a relevant target profile, making it a suitable comparator for the trial [48][50] Question: How does the STELLAR-303 data set expectations for the NLM cut? - Management indicated that the trial was designed to include both liver and non-liver metastases, with results expected to mature around mid-year 2026 [52][55] Question: What is the strategy regarding potential cannibalization between Cabozantinib and Zanzalintinib? - Management expressed confidence in the distinct positioning of Zanzalintinib in the market, emphasizing the growth potential for both products [67][70] Question: Will the NDA submission for Zanzalintinib include both subgroups? - Management confirmed that the NDA will be filed based on the ITT population, which encompasses the entire trial population, allowing for a broad label [72][73]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported total revenues of approximately $598 million for Q3 2025, which included Cabozantinib franchise net product revenues of approximately $543 million, reflecting a year-over-year growth of about 14% from $478 million in Q3 2024 [7][13] - Non-GAAP net income for Q3 2025 was approximately $217.9 million, or $0.81 per share basic, compared to $193.6 million GAAP net income, or $0.72 per share basic [14][15] - Cash and marketable securities at the end of Q3 2025 were approximately $1.6 billion, with share repurchases totaling approximately $99 million during the quarter [15][16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Cabozantinib business maintained its leadership position as the top TKI for RCC, with net product revenues growing to approximately $543 million in Q3 2025 [7][28] - Demand in neuroendocrine tumors grew about 50% quarter-over-quarter, contributing approximately 6% of total demand for Cabozantinib in Q3 2025 [8][31] - The company expects to exceed $100 million in revenue for the neuroendocrine tumor indication in 2025 [8][32] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Cabozantinib franchise net product revenues generated globally were approximately $739 million in Q3 2025, compared to $653 million in Q3 2024 [7] - Cabometyx's TRX volume grew 21% in Q3 2025 relative to Q3 2024, outpacing the market basket growth rate of 13% [29] - Cabometyx achieved a new patient market share of over 40% in the second-line plus neuroendocrine tumors segment [31] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to build a best-in-class, multi-franchise oncology business, focusing on improving the standard of care for cancer patients [6] - Zanzalintinib is positioned as the next oncology franchise opportunity, with seven ongoing and soon-to-start pivotal trials [9][12] - The company plans to expedite the build-out of its GI sales team to support the growth of the Cabozantinib neuroendocrine tumor indication and prepare for Zanzalintinib's launch [8][35] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strong performance of the Cabozantinib business and the potential of Zanzalintinib to eclipse it [6][9] - The company is optimistic about the regulatory approval process for Zanzalintinib, especially following positive results from the Stellar-303 trial [10][20] - Management highlighted the importance of capital allocation and plans to repurchase shares when undervalued, with an additional $750 million share repurchase program authorized [12][15] Other Important Information - Susan Hubbard, EVP of Public Affairs and Investor Relations, announced her retirement after more than 35 years in the biopharma industry [38] - Andrew Peters will take over investor relations responsibilities, reflecting a strategic move within the company [39] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you summarize the post-ESMO feedback on Zanzalintinib results? - Management noted positive feedback from physicians regarding the overall survival benefit and the introduction of an immune checkpoint inhibitor in a significant tumor type [41][43] Question: Why is Sunitinib the right control for the Stellar-304 study? - Management explained that Sunitinib is a standard of care in the setting and has a relevant target profile, making it a suitable comparator [47][49] Question: How does the Stellar-303 initial data set expectations for the NLM cut? - Management indicated that the study's design allowed for a broader analysis, and they expect results for the non-liver metastases subgroup to mature around mid-year 2026 [51][54] Question: What is the clinical trial contribution for Cabozantinib in Q3? - There were no clinical trial sales reported in the quarter [58] Question: Is there a risk to the Stellar-303 trial approval? - Management refrained from commenting on external opinions regarding Cabozantinib's usefulness [62] Question: How is the NET launch performing relative to Lutathera? - Management expressed confidence in the strong performance of Cabozantinib in the NET market, indicating a favorable position compared to Lutathera [85]