Cytokinetics Q1 revenue jumps on MYQORZO launch
Cytokinetics, Incorporated CYTK | 0.00 |
Overview
U.S. cardiovascular drugmaker's Q1 total revenue rose sharply yr/yr on MYQORZO launch and milestone
Company posted wider Q1 net loss of $206 mln, reflecting higher launch-related expenses
MYQORZO prescribed to about 680 patients by over 275 providers in initial partial quarter
Outlook
Cytokinetics maintains 2026 GAAP combined R&D and SG&A expense guidance of $830 mln to $870 mln
Company expects to complete enrollment of adolescent cohort in CEDAR-HCM trial in Q4 2026
Cytokinetics preparing for MYQORZO launch in Germany in Q2 2026
Result Drivers
MYQORZO LAUNCH - Initial U.S. commercial launch of MYQORZO drove Q1 revenue, with over 275 providers prescribing to about 680 patients
MILESTONE REVENUE - Q1 revenue included $11.9 mln milestone from first U.S. MYQORZO sale under Bayer license agreement
LAUNCH-RELATED EXPENSES - Higher SG&A expenses driven by external costs for MYQORZO launch and increased personnel costs
Company press release: ID:nGNXcfDxmQ
Key Details
Metric |
Beat/Miss |
Actual |
Consensus Estimate |
Q1 Revenue |
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$19.26 mln |
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Q1 Net Income |
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-$206.03 mln |
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Q1 Basic EPS |
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-$1.67 |
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Q1 Operating Expenses |
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$202.97 mln |
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Q1 Operating Income |
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-$183.62 mln |
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Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 18 "strong buy" or "buy", 3 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the biotechnology & medical research peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Cytokinetics Inc is $100.00, about 51.4% above its May 4 closing price of $66.05
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