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Exelixis(EXEL) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
EXELExelixis(EXEL)2025-05-13 22:00

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported total revenues of approximately 555millionforQ12025,whichincludedcabozantinibfranchisenetproductrevenuesof555 million for Q1 2025, which included cabozantinib franchise net product revenues of 513.3 million, a 36% year-over-year increase from 378millioninQ12024[7][13]NonGAAPnetincomeforQ12025wasapproximately378 million in Q1 2024 [7][13] - Non-GAAP net income for Q1 2025 was approximately 179.6 million, or 0.64persharebasic,comparedto0.64 per share basic, compared to 159.6 million GAAP net income [16] - The company increased its full-year 2025 net product revenue guidance to 2.05billionto2.05 billion to 2.15 billion, reflecting a 100millionincreasefrompreviousguidance[18]BusinessLineDataandKeyMetricsChangesTheU.S.cabozantinibfranchisenetproductrevenuesgrew36100 million increase from previous guidance [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. cabozantinib franchise net product revenues grew 36% year-over-year to 513 million [7] - Global cabozantinib franchise net product revenues were approximately 680millioninQ12025,comparedto680 million in Q1 2025, compared to 559 million in Q1 2024 [7] - The gross-to-net for the cabozantinib franchise in Q1 2025 was 28.9%, higher than the previous quarter, primarily due to increased PHS and 340B volumes [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - CABOMETYX grew its market share from 40% to 44% in the TKI market basket, with TRx volume growing 18% year-over-year [20][21] - New prescription share for CABOMETYX increased from 38% to 43%, with NRx volume growing 27% year-over-year [22] - The oral market opportunity for neuroendocrine tumors in 2025 is forecasted to be approximately 1 billion in the U.S. [24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to build a multi-compound, multi-franchise oncology enterprise, focusing on improving the standard of care for cancer patients [4][5] - The launch of CABOMETYX in neuroendocrine tumors is seen as a significant commercial opportunity, with expectations of rapid establishment as a market leader [20][25] - The company is advancing ZANZA as its next oncology franchise opportunity, with several pivotal trials expected to report data in the second half of 2025 [10][29] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the strong performance of CABOMETYX and the potential for new indications to drive further growth [6][9] - The company is focused on advancing new molecules from its pipeline and expects to file up to three new INDs in 2025 [11][34] - Management highlighted the importance of capital allocation, balancing investments in R&D, business development, and share repurchases [12][86] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately 289 million of its shares during Q1 2025, with a remaining authorization of $5.5 million under the previous buyback plan [17] - The company is focused on late-stage assets in GU and GI oncology for business development opportunities [72] Q&A Session Summary Question: What has been driving CABOMETYX growth? - The company noted significant growth in market share and volume, particularly in frontline RCC, driven by positive physician feedback and updated data from CheckMate 9ER [42][46] Question: What are the expectations for the NET launch? - Management indicated that it is early days for the NET launch, with positive prescriber excitement and new prescriptions being tracked closely [49][54] Question: What is the impact of Medicare Part D redesign? - The company reported minimal impact from the redesign, with a roughly equal split between commercial and Medicare business [74][78] Question: What is the company's approach to business development? - The company remains open to business development opportunities, focusing on high-conviction assets that align with its oncology franchise [68][70]