Mar 31, 2024

Gilead Sciences Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Gilead Sciences reported a mixed Q1 2024, with revenue growth offset by significant IPR&D charges, impacting EPS negatively.

Key Takeaways

Gilead Sciences announced its Q1 2024 financial results, revealing a 5% increase in total revenue to $6.7 billion. However, the company reported a diluted loss per share of $(3.34), primarily due to a $3.9 billion acquired IPR&D charge related to the CymaBay acquisition and a $2.4 billion IPR&D impairment. Excluding Veklury, product sales increased by 6% year-over-year. The company's non-GAAP diluted EPS was $(1.32).

Total revenue increased by 5% year-over-year to $6.7 billion, driven by higher HIV, Oncology, and Liver Disease sales.

Diluted EPS was $(3.34), impacted by a $3.9 billion acquired IPR&D charge from the CymaBay acquisition and a $2.4 billion IPR&D impairment.

Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $(1.32), primarily driven by the CymaBay acquisition charge.

HIV product sales increased by 4% to $4.3 billion, with Biktarvy sales up 10% to $2.9 billion.

Total Revenue
$6.69B
Previous year: $6.35B
+5.3%
EPS
-$1.32
Previous year: $1.37
-196.4%
Product gross margin
76.6%
Previous year: 77.8%
-1.5%
Non-GAAP product gross margin
85.4%
Gross Profit
$5.13B
Previous year: $4.95B
+3.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$4.72B
Previous year: $7.2B
-34.5%
Free Cash Flow
$2.11B
Previous year: $1.64B
+29.3%
Total Assets
$56.3B
Previous year: $61.9B
-9.0%

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Forward Guidance

Gilead provided full-year 2024 guidance, expecting product sales between $27.1 billion and $27.5 billion, and product sales excluding Veklury between $25.8 billion and $26.2 billion. Diluted EPS is projected to be between $0.10 and $0.50, and non-GAAP diluted EPS between $3.45 and $3.85.

Positive Outlook

  • Product sales are expected to be between $27.1 billion and $27.5 billion.
  • Product sales, excluding Veklury, are projected to be between $25.8 billion and $26.2 billion.
  • Veklury sales are expected to be $1.3 billion.
  • Non-GAAP projected product gross margin 85.0% - 86.0%.
  • Non-GAAP projected effective tax rate ~ 30%

Challenges Ahead

  • Diluted EPS is projected to be between $0.10 and $0.50, previously $5.15 to $5.55.
  • Non-GAAP diluted EPS is projected to be between $3.45 and $3.85, previously $6.85 to $7.25.
  • GAAP projected operating income $1,900 - $2,400, previously $8,700 - $9,200.
  • IPR&D impairment, acquisition-related and restructuring expenses ~ $5,100, previously ~ $2,500.
  • GAAP projected effective tax rate ~ 65%, previously ~ 21%.