Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Q1 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals reported its first quarter 2024 results, highlighting significant advancements across its portfolio, including positive Phase III clinical data for apraglutide and strong LINZESS demand momentum. The company is working swiftly to file an NDA for apraglutide for adult SBS patients dependent on parenteral support and revised FY 2024 financial guidance due to a LINZESS gross-to-net change in estimate.
Reported positive topline results from global Phase III STARS trial of once-weekly apraglutide in adults with short bowel syndrome with intestinal failure (SBS-IF).
Reported positive results from Phase II exploratory STARGAZE trial of apraglutide in patients with steroid-refractory gastrointestinal acute Graft-versus-Host Disease (SR GI aGVHD).
LINZESS® (Iinaclotide) EUTRx prescription demand growth of 10% year-over-year.
Revised FY 2024 financial guidance due to a LINZESS gross-to-net change in estimate.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
Forward Guidance
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals revised its FY 2024 financial guidance due to a LINZESS gross-to-net change in estimate. The company anticipates low-single digits percentage growth for U.S. LINZESS Net Sales and expects adjusted EBITDA to be greater than $120 million, excluding potential CNP-104 option exercise.
Positive Outlook
- U.S. LINZESS Net Sales are expected to grow at a low-single digits percentage.
- Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be greater than $150 million, excluding potential CNP-104 option exercise.
- Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be greater than $120 million, excluding potential CNP-104 option exercise.