Cytokinetics Q1 revenue jumps on MYQORZO launch

Cytokinetics, Incorporated

Cytokinetics, Incorporated

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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

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Beat/Miss

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Consensus Estimate

Q1 Revenue

$19.26 mln

Q1 Net Income

-$206.03 mln

Q1 Basic EPS

-$1.67

Q1 Operating Expenses

$202.97 mln

Q1 Operating Income

-$183.62 mln


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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