Journey Medical Q3 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Journey Medical reported a decrease in revenue for Q3 2022 compared to Q3 2021, primarily due to generic competition of Targadox. However, the company is progressing with its DFD-29 Phase 3 clinical program and anticipates top-line data in the first half of 2023.
Revenue for Q3 2022 was $16.1 million, compared to $19.6 million for Q3 2021.
The decline in revenue was primarily attributed to generic competition of Targadox and an increase in net revenue of Accutane.
75% enrollment achieved in DFD-29 Phase 3 clinical program for papulopustular rosacea.
Top-line data from the DFD-29 Phase 3 clinical program is anticipated in the first half of 2023.
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Forward Guidance
Journey Medical expects to report record revenue for the full year 2022 and anticipates DFD-29 will achieve peak annual net sales exceeding $100 million after approval.
Positive Outlook
- Expect to report record revenue for the full year 2022.
- Anticipate announcing top-line data from the DFD-29 trials in the first half of 2023.
- Expect to file a New Drug Application in the second half of 2023.
- Anticipate that DFD-29 will achieve peak annual net sales exceeding $100 million.
- Plan to launch another product in the upcoming months.
Challenges Ahead
- Sales revenue for Q3 2022 continues to be negatively impacted primarily by the effect of Targadox generic competition versus Q3 2021.
- Cybersecurity breach in September 2021 resulted in losses of $9.5 million.
- The process to recover funds from the cybersecurity breach could take as long as 6 months or more to complete.
- Uncertainties relating to preclinical and clinical testing.
- Risks relating to the timing of starting and completing clinical trials, including disruptions that may result from hostilities in Europe.