Neurocrine Biosciences Q4 2019 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Neurocrine Biosciences reported a strong Q4 2019, with INGREZZA net product sales reaching $238 million. The company's net income was $34 million, and it ended the year with $970 million in cash and marketable securities. Increased investment in R&D and SG&A is expected for 2020, driven by pipeline expansion and the anticipated launch of opicapone.
INGREZZA net product sales were $238 million in Q4 2019.
Q4 net income was $34 million, and non-GAAP net income was $102 million.
The company exited the year with $970 million in cash and marketable securities.
Three compounds will be in pivotal clinical trials in 2020.
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Forward Guidance
Neurocrine Biosciences anticipates continued growth for INGREZZA and plans to advance its existing programs and expand its pipeline in 2020.
Positive Outlook
- Continued educational efforts to increase diagnosis rates for tardive dyskinesia.
- Potential approval of opicapone by the FDA during the second quarter.
- Advancement of three compounds into pivotal clinical trials.
- Expansion of the pipeline through collaborations and internal research.
- Strong financial position with $970 million in cash and marketable securities.
Challenges Ahead
- First quarter is challenging due to payer-related seasonal dynamics.
- Delays in patient reauthorization processes may impact Q1 revenue.
- An $11 million inventory build in Q4 could lead to an inventory bleed in Q1.
- Increased investment in R&D and SG&A will increase expenses.
- Diagnosis rates for TD are still only in the mid-teens.