Jun 30, 2020

United Therapeutics Q2 2020 Earnings Report

United Therapeutics' financial performance was announced for Q2 2020, revealing a mix of challenges and successes.

Key Takeaways

United Therapeutics reported a decrease in total revenues by 3% compared to the same quarter last year, with net income also declining by 48%. However, Orenitram revenue saw a significant increase of 40% year-over-year. The company is preparing for potential growth with upcoming product launches and label expansions.

Total revenues decreased by 3% year-over-year, totaling $362 million.

Net income declined by 48% compared to the same quarter last year, reaching $107.1 million.

Orenitram revenue increased by 40% year-over-year, driven by increased quantities sold after a label update.

The company submitted the INCREASE study results to the FDA, anticipating revised labeling for Tyvaso.

Total Revenue
$362M
Previous year: $374M
-3.1%
EPS
$3.68
Previous year: $3.63
+1.4%
Gross Profit
$336M
Previous year: $347M
-3.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.57B
Previous year: $881M
+191.6%
Free Cash Flow
$146M
Previous year: $113M
+29.5%
Total Assets
$4.22B
Previous year: $3.9B
+8.2%

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Forward Guidance

United Therapeutics is focusing on launching new products and expanding the label for Tyvaso. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused delays in the commercial sales of Remunity Pump.

Positive Outlook

  • Tyvaso is expected to grow due to the INCREASE study results.
  • The INCREASE study results were submitted to the FDA, expecting revised labeling reflecting the outcome.
  • The company is working to commence commercial sales of the Remunity Pump in the near-term.
  • Clinical studies remain open, and enrollment of new patients has resumed at select study sites for certain studies.
  • The company is expanding efforts to enter into contracts with additional clinical study sites and complete other site activation activities for certain studies.

Challenges Ahead

  • Manufacturing and regulatory requests are causing delays in the launch of Remunity Pump and Implantable System for Remodulin.
  • The timing of commercial sales of Remunity Pump has been delayed due to pandemic-related issues.
  • The FDA issued a complete response letter (CRL) related to the NDA for Trevyent.
  • The launch of Implantable System for Remodulin is delayed until 2021.
  • Completion and data readouts for several ongoing and planned studies are expected to be delayed due to the pandemic.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income