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Dec 31, 2020

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Jazz Pharmaceuticals reported Q4 2020 earnings with total revenues increasing by 14% and launched Xywav in the U.S.

Key Takeaways

Jazz Pharmaceuticals announced its Q4 2020 financial results, with total revenues increasing by 14% compared to the same period in 2019. The company highlighted the successful U.S. launches of Zepzelca and Xywav and provided full year 2021 total revenue guidance of $2.55 Billion to $2.70 Billion.

Total revenues increased 14% in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.

Neuroscience net product sales in the fourth quarter of 2020 increased 6% compared to the same period in 2019, driven by the launch of Xywav.

Oncology net product sales in the fourth quarter of 2020 increased 46% compared to the same period in 2019, led by Zepzelca net product sales.

The company expects 2021 to be another catalyst-rich year as they focus on their ambitious set of objectives.

Total Revenue
$666M
Previous year: $582M
+14.4%
EPS
$4
Previous year: $4.42
-9.5%
Gross Margin
92.4%
Previous year: 93.9%
-1.6%
Gross Profit
$615M
Previous year: $546M
+12.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.06B
Previous year: $637M
+66.0%
Free Cash Flow
$182M
Previous year: $80.7M
+125.8%
Total Assets
$6.54B
Previous year: $5.54B
+18.0%

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Jazz Pharmaceuticals provided full year 2021 financial guidance on a standalone basis and does not reflect the impact of the proposed acquisition of GW Pharmaceuticals. They plan to provide updated guidance following the close of the planned transaction.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenues $2,550 - $2,700 million
  • Total net product sales $2,540 - $2,685 million
  • Neuroscience $1,785 - $1,885 million
  • Oncology $715 - $835 million
  • Net income per diluted share $8.30 - $10.45

Challenges Ahead

  • SG&A expenses $1,032 - $1,100 million
  • SG&A expenses as % of total revenues 38% - 43%
  • R&D Expenses $365 - $410 million
  • R&D expenses as % of total revenues 14% - 16%
  • Effective tax rate 18% - 20%