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ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (ALNY)·Q1 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q1 2025 revenue and profitability outperformed expectations: total revenues $594.2M (+20% Y/Y) and non-GAAP operating income $74.8M, with non-GAAP EPS of $(0.01) vs S&P Global consensus of $(1.01), and revenue $594.2M vs $581.2M consensus; beat driven by 36% Y/Y growth in TTR franchise and steady Rare franchise growth . Revenue/EPS estimates from S&P Global marked with asterisk below.*
  • AMVUTTRA ATTR-CM approved in the U.S. on March 20 and launch is “off to an exceptional start”: >50% of priority health systems (of ~170) had added AMVUTTRA to formulary within four weeks; early initiations across Medicare FFS/MA/commercial; broad first-line use and switches observed .
  • Guidance reiterated: FY25 total net product revenue $2.05–$2.25B, TTR $1.60–$1.725B, Rare $450–$525M; collaboration+royalty revenue $650–$750M; non-GAAP operating income to achieve profitability; CFO noted potential ~$50M FX upside if current rates persist .
  • Catalysts: Japan/EU AMVUTTRA ATTR-CM decisions (expected Q2/Q3), TRITON-CM (nucresiran) Phase 3 initiation in 1H25, and KARDIA-3 hypertension combo data 2H25; management emphasized strong early CM uptake and sustained TTR growth as near-term stock drivers .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

  • What Went Well
    • TTR franchise strength: Global TTR net product revenue $359.5M (+36% Y/Y) with AMVUTTRA $310M and ONPATTRO $49M; U.S. TTR +45% Y/Y, international +24% Y/Y, despite new competitors .
    • AMVUTTRA ATTR-CM launch momentum: inclusion on formulary in >50% of ~170 key systems in ~4 weeks; broad payer coverage, most patients with $0 copay; first-line use and switches observed; “launch is off to an exceptional start” .
    • Profitability and margin: 85% gross margin on product sales; non-GAAP operating income $74.8M vs $1.9M a year ago, reflecting leverage on strong top-line growth .
  • What Went Wrong
    • Collaboration revenue down 16% Y/Y to $99.2M due to absence of prior-year $65M Roche milestone (KARDIA-3 first patient dosed) offset partly by Regeneron activity and $30M from Vir amendment .
    • GAAP bottom line impacted by non-cash items: other expense included a $58.9M charge from change in fair value of development derivative liability tied to AMVUTTRA ATTR-CM approval, pressuring GAAP EPS (−$0.44) .
    • Royalty step-ups expected to compress gross margin through 2025 as AMVUTTRA sales scale and royalty tiers increase, per CFO; margin pressure likely near term despite product growth .

Financial Results

Revenue, EPS, margins vs prior year, prior quarter, and estimates

MetricQ1 2024Q4 2024Q1 2025Q1 2025 Consensus*
Total Revenues ($M)$494.3 $593.2 $594.2 $581.2*
Net Product Revenues ($M)$365.2 $450.8 $468.5
GAAP EPS$(0.52) $(0.65) $(0.44)
Non-GAAP EPS$(0.16) $0.06 $(0.01) $(1.01)*
Gross Margin on Product Sales85% (implied from 15% COGS) 85%
Non-GAAP Operating Income ($M)$1.9 $74.8

Beat/miss vs S&P Global consensus (Q1 2025)

MetricActualConsensus*SurpriseSurprise %
Total Revenues ($M)$594.2 $581.2*+$13.0+2.2%
Non-GAAP EPS$(0.01) $(1.01)*+$1.00n/m

Segment and product breakdown (Q1 2025)

Segment/ProductRevenue ($M)Y/Y %
TTR (AMVUTTRA + ONPATTRO)$359.5 +36%
• AMVUTTRA$310.0
• ONPATTRO$49.0
Rare (GIVLAARI + OXLUMO)$109.1 +8%
• GIVLAARI$67.0
• OXLUMO$42.0
Total Net Product Revenues$468.5 +28%
Net Revenues from Collaborations$99.2 −16%
• Roche$17.1 −77%
• Regeneron$51.0 +91%
• Novartis$0.0 −100%
• Other$31.1 n/m
Royalty Revenue$26.5 +149%
Total Revenues$594.2 +20%

Key performance indicators (Q1 2025)

KPIQ1 2025Notes
Cost of Goods Sold as % of Net Product Revenue15.0% Consistent Y/Y
Gross Margin on Product Sales85% Expected to decline in 2025 as AMVUTTRA royalties step up
Cash, Cash Equivalents & Marketable Securities$2.63B Down from $2.69B at 12/31/24
Non-GAAP R&D Expense$241.3M Flat Y/Y
Non-GAAP SG&A Expense$207.0M +12% Y/Y (ATTR-CM launch)
Other Expense, net$(59.7)M Includes $(58.9)M fair value charge tied to AMVUTTRA ATTR-CM approval

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious Guidance (Q4’24)Current Guidance (Q1’25)Change
Total TTR Net Product Revenues (AMVUTTRA, ONPATTRO)FY 2025$1.600B–$1.725B $1.600B–$1.725B Maintained
Total Rare Net Product Revenues (GIVLAARI, OXLUMO)FY 2025$450M–$525M $450M–$525M Maintained
Total Net Product RevenuesFY 2025$2.050B–$2.250B $2.050B–$2.250B Maintained
Net Product Revenue Growth vs 2024 (reported FX)FY 202525%–37% 25%–37% Maintained
Net Product Revenue Growth vs 2024 (CER)FY 202526%–39% 26%–39% Maintained
Net Revenues from Collaborations & RoyaltiesFY 2025$650M–$750M $650M–$750M Maintained
Non-GAAP R&D + SG&AFY 2025$2.10B–$2.20B $2.10B–$2.20B Maintained
Non-GAAP Operating IncomeFY 2025Achieve profitability Achieve profitability Maintained

Notes: Guidance assumes U.S. AMVUTTRA ATTR-CM approval (achieved), and launches in Germany and Japan in 2H25; FX rates as of 12/31/24. CFO indicated ~+$50M potential FX tailwind if current rates persist; to be reassessed in Q2 .

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicQ3 2024 (prior-2)Q4 2024 (prior-1)Q1 2025 (current)Trend
ATTR-CM launchPrepping for launch; HELIOS-B data showcased; filings submitted in U.S./EU U.S. PDUFA 3/23; building access pathways; 1,000+ alternate sites; second-half weighted ramp expected FDA and Brazil approvals; positive CHMP; “exceptional” early U.S. launch with >50% of ~170 systems on formulary in ~4 weeks Accelerating execution
Payer/access dynamics (Part B vs Part D; VBAs)Emphasis on building VBAs; positioning for smooth access Expect Part B dynamics similar to PN; VBAs to extend to CM; second-half revenue ramp Broad coverage across Medicare FFS/MA/commercial; most patients $0 copay; value agreements include CM Favorable setup
Product performanceTTR net product rev +34% Y/Y; ~5,000 global patients on therapy TTR +35% Y/Y in Q4; U.S. TTR +42% Y/Y despite competition TTR +36% Y/Y; U.S. +45% Y/Y; intl +24% Y/Y Sustained growth
Tariffs/macroMinimal impact from current tariffs; limited exposure to potential pharma tariffs Benign
Gross margin outlook3Q margin improvement vs 2023; Q4 margin to be lower on royalty rate 2025 GM on product sales expected lower; AMVUTTRA royalties rising to mid/high-20s % 85% GM in Q1; expect lower as royalty tiers rise Gradual compression
Pipeline/R&DNucresiran >90% 6-mo knockdown; CNS programs progressing Nucresiran ODD; Phase 3 CM to start 1H25; zilebesiran Phase 3 outcomes in 2H25 TRITON-CM 1H25; KARDIA-3 2H25; expanding tissue delivery Advancing to pivotal

Management Commentary

  • “2025 is off to a strong start… we delivered $469 million in combined net product revenues… robust 45% year-over-year growth of our U.S. TTR franchise.” — CEO Yvonne Greenstreet .
  • “Our teams’ focused efforts enabled inclusion of AMVUTTRA formulary in more than half of the health systems within short 4 weeks of label expansion… the launch is off to an exceptional start.” — CCO Tolga Tanguler .
  • “Gross margin on product sales was 85%… for the balance of the year… expected to decrease as the AMVUTTRA average royalty rate escalates.” — CFO Jeff Poulton .
  • “We are reiterating our guidance for the year… and our goal of achieving sustainable non-GAAP profitability in 2025.” — CEO Yvonne Greenstreet .

Q&A Highlights

  • Early launch mix and prescribers: Broad uptake across cardiologists familiar and new to AMVUTTRA; both first-line and switch patients; focus on formulary readiness (over half of ~170 systems) to enable 2H pull-through .
  • Access dynamics: Smooth coverage across Medicare FFS/MA/commercial; most patients $0 copay; no meaningful step edits observed to date; Part B dynamics favorable and analogous to PN experience .
  • Competitive landscape: Category growth expected with additional options; management emphasizes differentiated RNAi mechanism, mortality benefit, and quarterly HCP-administered dosing .
  • Guidance transparency: Company plans more quantitative launch indicators with Q2 results; reiterated that 2H is the primary revenue ramp for CM .
  • Tariffs: No material impact from current tariffs; limited exposure to potential pharma tariffs given U.S.-based IP and supply chain .

Estimates Context

  • Q1 2025 vs S&P Global consensus: Revenue $594.2M vs $581.2M estimate (+2.2% beat); non-GAAP EPS $(0.01) vs $(1.01) estimate (≈$1.00 beat), driven by 36% Y/Y TTR growth and disciplined OpEx; collaboration revenue declined as expected on prior-year milestone comp . Values marked with asterisk are from S&P Global.*
  • Estimate implications: Management reiterated FY25 guidance and flagged a potential ~$50M FX tailwind if rates persist; Street models may shift toward a more back-half-weighted trajectory reflecting access/formulary ramp and international CM approvals in Q2/Q3 .

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Strong execution with clear top-line and non-GAAP EPS beats, anchored by robust AMVUTTRA growth and an “exceptional” early CM launch setup .
  • Reiterated FY25 guide with upside FX optionality; second-half skew remains central as payer and health-system processes complete and international CM launches commence .
  • Near-term margin headwinds (royalty step-ups) are well telegraphed; longer-term margin relief possible with next-gen nucresiran (no Sanofi royalty) if successful .
  • Pipeline momentum provides multiple 2025 catalysts (TRITON-CM start, KARDIA-3 data), supporting medium-term growth beyond current TTR expansions .
  • Competitive noise likely expands category; AMVUTTRA’s differentiated mechanism, mortality benefit, and quarterly dosing position it well for first-line use and switches .
  • Watch Q2 for quantitative launch indicators and FX update; Japan/EU decisions could accelerate ex-U.S. contribution in 2H .

Footnotes and Disclosures:

  • All company results, guidance, and commentary cited from the Q1 2025 8-K/press release and earnings call: - - -. Prior-quarter references: Q4 2024 8-K and call -; Q3 2024 8-K and call -. Regulatory update: CHMP positive opinion -.
  • *Values retrieved from S&P Global: Consensus revenue and EPS estimates (and estimate counts) are from S&P Global (GetEstimates).