The earnings call highlighted strong sales growth, particularly for Daybue and NUPLAZID, and promising pipeline developments. However, challenges with patient discontinuation, increased expenses, and delayed impact from marketing campaigns were noted. The overall sentiment reflects a positive outlook with some operational challenges.
Company Guidance
During the Q3 2024 earnings call for Acadia Pharmaceuticals, the guidance provided highlighted several key metrics and strategic focuses. Acadia's financial outlook for 2024 includes narrowing the net sales guidance for Daybue to a range of $340 million to $350 million and for NUPLAZID to $600 million to $610 million. The company also revised its NUPLAZID gross-to-net guidance to 26%-27%. Acadia anticipates a cash balance of $600 million to $640 million, excluding the anticipated proceeds from the sale of a priority review voucher, expected to close in Q4 for $150 million, with one-third of the net proceeds owed to Neuren. The company reported $250.4 million in net sales for the quarter, marking an 18% year-over-year increase, and a growing cash position now at $565 million. Acadia remains focused on executing its late-stage clinical trials and continues to explore business development opportunities to drive future growth.
Strong Revenue Growth
ACADIA reported a total net sales increase of 18% from the third quarter of last year, with Daybue and NUPLAZID contributing significantly to this growth.
Daybue Sales Performance
Daybue net product sales were $91.2 million in Q3, up 36% year-over-year and 8% sequentially. This indicates solid market penetration and patient retention.
NUPLAZID Sales Achievement
NUPLAZID achieved net product sales of $159.2 million, marking the highest ever quarterly sales for the brand with a year-over-year growth of 10%.
Pipeline Developments
The company has promising late-stage assets in Prader-Willi syndrome and Alzheimer's disease psychosis, with ongoing efforts in global expansion including recent approval from Health Canada for Daybue.
Financial Strength
ACADIA reported a cash balance increase to $565.3 million, reflecting strong operational performance and cash flow generation.
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ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (ACAD) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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ACAD Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Nov 06, 2024
$15.79
$17.20
+8.93%
Aug 06, 2024
$18.85
$15.17
-19.52%
May 08, 2024
$17.13
$15.21
-11.21%
Feb 27, 2024
$26.36
$23.74
-9.94%
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