Mar 31, 2020

Coherus Q1 2020 Earnings Report

Coherus reported strong Q1 2020 financial results with UDENYCA® net sales of $116.2 million and net income of $35.6 million.

Key Takeaways

Coherus BioSciences reported a strong financial performance for Q1 2020, marked by UDENYCA® net sales reaching $116.2 million and a net income of $35.6 million. The company's financial position was further strengthened by a convertible notes financing, supporting pipeline development and long-term growth.

Net product revenue for Q1 2020 was $116.2 million.

Net income for Q1 2020 was $35.6 million, or $0.48 per share on a diluted basis.

Non-GAAP income for Q1 2020 was $49.8 million, or $0.67 on a diluted basis.

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $193.3 million as of March 31, 2020.

Total Revenue
$116M
Previous year: $37.1M
+213.2%
EPS
$0.48
Previous year: -$0.29
-265.5%
Gross Profit
$109M
Previous year: $34.9M
+213.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$193M
Previous year: $81.5M
+137.1%
Free Cash Flow
$11.7M
Previous year: -$57.3M
-120.4%
Total Assets
$467M
Previous year: $186M
+150.7%

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Forward Guidance

Coherus anticipates combined R&D and SG&A expenses to range between $285 million and $310 million for the full fiscal year 2020, excluding upfront and milestone payments from potential new collaborations.

Positive Outlook

  • Maintain market position as the leading pegfilgrastim biosimilar of choice.
  • Increase penetration against all Neulasta® dosage forms.
  • Advance the Avastin® oncology biosimilar candidate in-licensed from Innovent.
  • Facilitate Bioeq’s resubmission of a 351(k) BLA with the U.S. FDA for the biosimilar candidate to Lucentis® in the second half of 2020.
  • Advance manufacturing, regulatory and development activities for CHS-1420.