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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)
Year-over-year comparison
KPIs and balance sheet items
Note: Aadi reports a single revenue stream (FYARRO net sales); no segment breakdown disclosed .
Guidance Changes
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
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):