Jun 30, 2024

Esperion Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Esperion's financial performance significantly improved, marked by substantial revenue growth and strategic financial maneuvers.

Key Takeaways

Esperion reported a strong second quarter in 2024, highlighted by a 186% increase in total revenue to $73.8 million compared to the same period last year. The company also monetized its European royalties for $304.7 million and used the proceeds to pay off its Oberland revenue interest facility, enhancing financial flexibility. U.S. net product revenue grew by 39%, driven by increased retail prescription growth.

Total revenue increased by 186% year-over-year to $73.8 million.

U.S. net product revenue grew by 39% year-over-year, reaching $28.3 million.

European royalties were monetized for $304.7 million, facilitating the payoff of the Oberland revenue interest facility.

Retail prescription equivalents increased by 14% from the first quarter, with an 11% increase in the final four weeks of the second quarter.

Total Revenue
$73.8M
Previous year: $25.8M
+186.3%
EPS
-$0.05
Previous year: -$0.46
-89.1%
Gross Profit
$58.2M
Previous year: $25.8M
+125.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$189M
Previous year: $138M
+36.7%
Free Cash Flow
-$7.28M
Previous year: -$24.8M
-70.6%
Total Assets
$352M
Previous year: $235M
+50.2%

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Forward Guidance

Esperion reiterates its full year 2024 operating expense guidance, which is expected to be approximately $225 million to $245 million, including $20 million in non-cash expenses related to stock compensation.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income