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Applied Therapeutics, Inc. (APLT)·Q2 2024 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q2 2024 reflected regulatory momentum for govorestat (AT‑007) with a tentative FDA Advisory Committee on Oct 9, 2024, and PDUFA target action date Nov 28, 2024; EMA MAA decision now expected in early Q1 2025, a timing shift vs prior expectations .
- Financially, revenue was $0.144M and GAAP net income was $2.9M; diluted EPS was $(0.13), with the swing to profitability driven by a $22.7M non-cash gain from the change in fair value of warrant liabilities—not operations .
- Operating expenses were elevated on commercialization prep; G&A rose to $10.6M (+$5.3M YoY) while R&D fell to $10.0M (-$1.9M YoY) .
- Cash and equivalents were $122.2M at quarter-end; management reiterated cash runway into 2026, with potential PRV sale upon approval as a further runway extender .
- Catalysts: GeMDAC meeting (Oct), PDUFA (Nov), EMA decision (early Q1’25), and SORD Deficiency NDA alignment for accelerated approval, with potential sNDA filing early Q1’25 .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Govorestat regulatory progress: “Momentum continues with our steady regulatory progress in Classic Galactosemia and SORD Deficiency” and alignment with FDA Neurology I on accelerated approval pathway for SORD Deficiency NDA (pre‑NDA in H2’24; submission early Q1’25) .
- Updated cognition data: Pediatric formula correction improved cognition by ~8 points vs placebo (p=0.032) and led to a statistically significant effect in sensitivity analysis including cognition (p=0.034), strengthening the NDA/MAA packages .
- Inclusion in Russell 3000 index, broadening investor exposure during a pivotal regulatory period .
What Went Wrong
- Top-line remains de minimis: Q2 revenue was $0.144M, underscoring lack of commercial product revenue pre-approval .
- G&A inflation ahead of launch: G&A rose to $10.6M (+$5.3M YoY), driven by legal/professional fees (+$1.3M), commercialization prep (+$3.5M), and personnel (+$1.1M) .
- EMA timeline pushed: EMA decision moved to early Q1 2025 following a 3‑month extension to the Day 120 clock stop—later than initial 4Q 2024 expectations .
Financial Results
Note: Net income margin is computed as Net Income / Total Revenue using reported figures.
KPIs and Operating Drivers
Segment breakdown: Not applicable (no commercial segments; pre-approval revenue primarily research services) .
Guidance Changes
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Note: A Q2 2024 earnings call transcript could not be located; themes reflect management disclosures across filings/press releases.
Management Commentary
- “Momentum continues with our steady regulatory progress in Classic Galactosemia and SORD Deficiency. We are incredibly pleased to share our alignment with the Neurology Division of the FDA regarding a potential second NDA submission for govorestat for the treatment of SORD Deficiency.” — Shoshana Shendelman, PhD, Founder & CEO .
- The company emphasized statistically significant improvements in cognition after correcting NIH Toolbox scoring to pediatric formulas, strengthening the NDA/MAA review packages .
- Commercial readiness efforts are underway ahead of potential approval, contributing to higher G&A expense in the quarter .
Q&A Highlights
- An earnings call transcript for Q2 2024 was not available in company materials or common transcript repositories at the time of review; therefore, Q&A highlights and any additional guidance clarifications from a live call are unavailable [ListDocuments result; InternetSearch review].
Estimates Context
- S&P Global consensus estimates were not retrievable due to data access limits at the time of this analysis; formal consensus comparison is therefore unavailable.
- Third‑party media indicated revenue of $0.144M vs an estimated ~$2.50M, implying a miss on top‑line; use caution as this is not S&P consensus .
- Where estimates may need to adjust: near‑term revenue expectations should reflect pre‑approval status and minimal services revenue until a commercial launch; EPS sensitivity remains high due to non‑cash warrant liability fair value changes .
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Regulatory catalysts are near‑term and binary: GeMDAC (Oct 9) and PDUFA (Nov 28) for Classic Galactosemia—stock likely to be highly sensitive to AdCom tone and vote .
- EMA decision pushed to early Q1’25; EU timing risk remains but updated cognition data could support a favorable view .
- The Q2 profit is non‑operational; a $22.7M warrant fair value gain drove GAAP net income—expect EPS volatility absent product revenue .
- Elevated G&A tied to commercialization is intentional; monitor opex discipline vs launch preparedness into potential approval window .
- Cash runway into 2026 provides strategic flexibility; PRV monetization (upon approval) could extend runway further—watch execution and pricing of PRV sale .
- SORD Deficiency program is advancing on an accelerated path with an expected sNDA early Q1’25; this diversifies regulatory optionality independent of Galactosemia .
- Trading implications: expect event‑driven volatility into AdCom/PDUFA; positioning may hinge on perceived AdCom briefing materials, panel composition, and the strength of updated cognition data .