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BioCryst Pharmaceuticals — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

  • Financial Performance:

    • Total net revenue reached $180.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, representing a 13% year-over-year increase and a 24% increase on a comparable basis excluding European revenue.
    • ORLADEYO net revenue was $174.8 million for the quarter.
    • GAAP operating profit was $53.3 million, compared to $29.6 million in the third quarter of 2025.
    • Non-GAAP operating profit was $86.5 million, compared to $50.8 million in the third quarter of 2025.
    • Net income was $37.9 million for the quarter, compared to $12.9 million in the prior year period.
    • Non-GAAP net income was $71.1 million, compared to $34.7 million in the prior year period.
    • Research and development expenses excluding stock-based compensation were $52.4 million for the quarter.
    • Sales and marketing expenses excluding stock-based compensation were $37.7 million, a 15% decrease year-over-year.
    • General and administrative expenses excluding stock-based compensation were $21.0 million, a 22% decrease year-over-year.
    • The company generated positive cash flow during the quarter, with cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and investments totaling $376.4 million as of September 30, 2026.
    • Balance sheet data shows a secured term loan of $395.6 million and royalty financing obligations of $421.7 million as of September 30, 2026.
  • Guidance and Future Outlook:

    • Maintained full-year 2026 ORLADEYO revenue guidance of $625 million to $645 million.
    • Increased full-year 2026 total revenue guidance to $715 million to $730 million, up from the previous range of $690 million to $715 million.
    • Improved full-year 2026 non-GAAP operating expense guidance (excluding stock-based compensation, restructuring, and transaction costs) to $415 million to $425 million, down from the previous range of $420 million to $440 million.
    • The increase in total revenue guidance is primarily driven by higher revenues from the licensing of navenibart rights and higher RAPIVAB orders from international partners.
    • The decrease in operating expense guidance is primarily driven by continued progress on the Birmingham site closure.
    • BCX17725 is on track to report early clinical data by the end of 2026.
    • Navenibart pivotal results are expected in the third quarter of 2027.
  • Business Segments and Product Lines:

    • ORLADEYO oral pellets launched in August for patients with hereditary angioedema (HAE) aged 2 to <12 years, with early reimbursement and new prescriptions exceeding expectations.
    • Received FDA approval in October for ORLADEYO 150 mg oral pellets for patients aged 12 and older.
    • Commenced operations with CareMed as the sole-source specialty pharmacy partner for ORLADEYO shipments in August.
    • Navenibart is being studied in the ALPHA-ORBIT pivotal study (fully enrolled) and the ORBIT-EXPANSE long-term extension study.
    • BCX17725, an investigational KLK5 inhibitor for Netherton syndrome, is in a Phase 1 trial with Part 4 enrolled.
    • Discontinued development of STAR-0310, the atopic dermatitis program acquired from Astria Therapeutics, to focus resources on rare diseases.
  • Market and Competitive Landscape:

    • The company is focused on developing and commercializing medicines for hereditary angioedema and other rare diseases.
    • ORLADEYO is the first oral, once-daily plasma kallikrein inhibitor.
    • The transition to CareMed aims to leverage the partner's deep rare disease experience and operational scale to drive growth across patient segments and formulations.
  • Risks and Challenges:

    • Birmingham site closure activities are on track to be substantially complete by year-end, with expected cash costs of approximately $10 million and annualized cost savings of $30 million to $35 million once fully realized.
    • Restructuring costs in research and development included $6.3 million in cash costs and $9.3 million in non-cash costs for the quarter.
    • The company faces risks related to the successful execution of pipeline development, regulatory approvals, and the realization of cost savings from the Birmingham closure.
    • Forward-looking statements involve uncertainties regarding future results, including revenue, operating expenses, and cash usage.
  • Management Commentary and Tone:

    • Charlie Gayer, President and CEO, stated the company delivered continued growth of ORLADEYO and strong profitability while broadening the foundation for long-term success.
    • Management expressed confidence in the ability to drive sustainable growth and lasting value for patients and shareholders.
    • The tone indicates optimism regarding the accessibility of ORLADEYO for more patients through the new pellet formulation and CareMed partnership.
  • Other Key Points:

    • Formed a Scientific Advisory Board in October comprising seven scientific and industry leaders to guide external R&D strategy.
    • Sold the European ORLADEYO business to Neopharmed Gentili S.p.A. on October 1, 2025.
    • Acquired Astria Therapeutics on January 23, 2026, incurring acquired in-process research and development expenses of $697.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026.
    • Conference call and webcast scheduled for 8:30 a.m. ET on November 4, 2026.
Company
BIOCRYST PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Biotechnology