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Aadi Bioscience, Inc. (AADI)·Q3 2024 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • FYARRO net product sales reached $7.2M in Q3 2024, up 17% QoQ and 21% YoY, with management highlighting a “nearly 90 percent reorder rate,” while net loss improved to $12.5M and total operating expenses declined versus prior year .
  • Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $62.6M; the company extended cash runway guidance to at least 2H 2026 following restructuring and pipeline actions .
  • A comprehensive strategic review is ongoing; PRECISION1 was halted after a 2/3 interim analysis indicated it was unlikely to meet the threshold for accelerated approval, shifting focus to FYARRO commercialization and near-term EEC/NET signals later in 2024 .
  • Near-term catalysts: initial efficacy signals from Phase 2 EEC (n=24) and NET (n=12) later in 2024; strategic update timing not specified .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • Strong commercial execution: “The third quarter saw strong sales growth for FYARRO … and a nearly 90 percent reorder rate,” underpinning $7.2M FYARRO net sales (+17% QoQ; +21% YoY) .
  • Operating discipline: Total operating expenses fell to $20.6M vs $23.8M prior-year quarter; net loss improved to $12.5M from $16.3M .
  • Liquidity and runway: Cash/short-term investments at $62.6M; guidance extended to at least 2H 2026 after restructuring and prioritization .

What Went Wrong

  • Pipeline setback: PRECISION1 halted after DMC review indicated it would not exceed the efficacy threshold for accelerated approval; R&D headcount reduced ~80% and enrollment paused in EEC/NET (continue dosing), reflecting a narrower development scope .
  • Restructuring costs: Q3 included $2.6M restructuring charges, impacting OpEx in the period .
  • Customer concentration: Two customers represented 54% and 44% of Q3 revenue, highlighting concentration risk in the channel .

Financial Results

Quarterly progression (oldest → newest)

MetricQ1 2024Q2 2024Q3 2024
Revenue ($USD Millions)$5.353 $6.179 $7.212
Net Loss ($USD Millions)$(18.289) $(14.583) $(12.546)
Net Loss per Share ($USD)$(0.68) $(0.54) $(0.46)
Total Operating Expenses ($USD Millions)$24.865 $21.763 $20.625
Cost of Goods Sold ($USD Millions)$0.652 $0.778 $0.804
Loss from Operations ($USD Millions)$(19.512) $(15.584) $(13.413)
Operating Margin %(364.5%) (252.2%) (185.8%)

Year-over-year comparison

MetricQ3 2023Q3 2024
Revenue ($USD Millions)$5.959 $7.212
Net Loss ($USD Millions)$(16.302) $(12.546)
Net Loss per Share ($USD)$(0.60) $(0.46)
Total Operating Expenses ($USD Millions)$23.808 $20.625
Cost of Goods Sold ($USD Millions)$0.697 $0.804
Operating Margin %(299.5%) (185.8%)

KPIs and balance sheet items

KPI/MetricQ1 2024Q2 2024Q3 2024
FYARRO Reorder Rate (%)N/AN/A~90%
Ordering Accounts Since Launch (#)>200 (cumulative) >200 >200 (context)
Cash, Cash Equivalents & Short-term Investments ($USD Millions)$88.3 $78.6 $62.6
Gross-to-net Allowances (QTD, $USD Millions)N/AN/A$1.7
Customer Concentration (% of revenue, top two)N/AN/A54% and 44%

Note: Aadi reports a single revenue stream (FYARRO net sales); no segment breakdown disclosed .

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
Cash RunwayCorporateInto Q4 2025 Into at least 2H 2026 Raised/Extended
PRECISION1 (Tumor-agnostic, TSC1/TSC2)Q3 2024 / 20252/3 interim analysis planned Q3 2024; full results early 2025 Trial halted; expanded access; report in 2025 Lowered/Terminated
EEC (Endometrioid-type Endometrial Cancer)2024Initial data later in 2024 (ongoing enrollment) Enrollment paused; continue dosing; n=24; initial signals later in 2024 Maintained timing; scope reduced
NET (Neuroendocrine Tumors)2024Initial data later in 2024 (ongoing enrollment) Enrollment paused; continue dosing; n=12; initial signals later in 2024 Maintained timing; scope reduced
Revenue/EPSQ3 onwardNone providedNone providedMaintained (no formal guidance)

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q1 & Q2 2024)Current Period (Q3 2024)Trend
PRECISION1 path to accelerated approvalQ1/Q2 emphasized fully-enrolled trial, 2/3 interim in Q3; potential FDA path if results hold DMC concluded trial unlikely to meet threshold; halted; results in 2025 Deteriorated materially
FYARRO commercial demandQ1 softness (distributor patterns; clinical “cannibalization”), Q2 rebound and +15% QoQ sales Q3 +17% QoQ; 21% YoY; ~90% reorder rate; demand strong Improving
Strategic alternativesNot discussed in Q1/Q2Comprehensive strategic review ongoing; timing unspecified New development
Cash runwayInto Q4 2025 Into at least 2H 2026 Improved via restructuring
EEC/NET programsInitial data targeted for late 2024; strong interest; Simon’s two-stage design (EEC ≥20% ORR benchmark) Enrollment paused; continue dosing; sufficient n to assess initial signals later 2024 Cautious; scope reduced
Legal/regulatoryMirati combo terminated to focus investment Arbitration win vs. EOC; no damages Resolved positively
Supply chain/macroN/A specific in callsOngoing monitoring; no current material impacts disclosed Stable/monitored

Management Commentary

  • “The third quarter saw strong sales growth for FYARRO, backed by continued account momentum, increased demand and a nearly 90 percent reorder rate – all reinforcing the clinical value of FYARRO for patients with advanced malignant PEComa.” – Dave Lennon, President & CEO .
  • “Our comprehensive review of strategic options to maximize value for shareholders is ongoing, and we will provide further updates when available.” – Dave Lennon .
  • Q2 call framing: Focus on unlocking mTOR inhibition via nab-sirolimus; commercial backbone with FYARRO and broader mTOR-driven opportunities; cash runway and upcoming catalysts .

Q&A Highlights

  • PRECISION1 outcomes and FDA path: Management expected to use 2/3 interim as basis for FDA dialogue; now superseded by halt decision after DMC analysis .
  • FYARRO trajectory: Q2 commentary noted demand rebound across segments and expectation of continued incremental growth into Q3 and Q4 .
  • EEC/NET programs: Initial data by year-end; for EEC, an ORR exceeding ~20% targeted in Simon’s two-stage design; for NET, aim to improve on historically low ORR with mTOR inhibitors .
  • Trial design and tumor-agnostic strategy: Emphasized true tumor-agnostic approach without bias to specific indications; highlighted physician enthusiasm in EEC specialists .

Estimates Context

  • S&P Global consensus (EPS, revenue) for AADI Q3 2024 was unavailable due to missing SPGI/CIQ mapping for the ticker; as a result, direct comparisons to Wall Street estimates cannot be provided at this time. If/when mapping is updated, we can incorporate estimate comparisons and any beat/miss signals for revenue/EPS [GetEstimates error].

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Commercial execution is the story near term: FYARRO sales growth (+17% QoQ; +21% YoY) and ~90% reorder rate demonstrate durable demand in malignant PEComa despite pipeline reset .
  • Balance sheet and runway improved: Runway extended to at least 2H 2026 post restructuring; however, cost discipline must persist given single-product economics .
  • Pipeline risk reset: With PRECISION1 halted, near-term development value hinges on initial EEC/NET signals later in 2024; scope narrowed (paused enrollment, continue dosing) .
  • Strategic review is a wild card: Potential corporate actions could be value-moving; timing remains unspecified .
  • Channel concentration and gross-to-net dynamics are important: Two customers account for the majority of revenue; gross-to-net allowances rose to $1.7M in Q3, requiring ongoing monitoring .
  • No formal revenue/EPS guidance and limited estimate visibility: With SPGI mapping unavailable, trade around fundamentals and company disclosures (commercial traction, cash runway, strategic updates) [GetEstimates error].
  • Watch catalysts: 4Q 2024 EEC/NET initial efficacy readouts, any strategic review outcome, and continued commercial momentum updates from FYARRO .

References:
Press release (Q3 results):
Form 8-K with Exhibit 99.1:
Scheduling PR (Q3 timing):
Corporate update PR (PRECISION1 halt):
Q2 2024 earnings call transcript:
Q2 2024 press release and 8-K:
Q1 2024 earnings call transcript and PR:
Form 10-Q (Q3 2024):