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CorMedix Inc. (CRMD)·Q3 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q3 delivered record net revenue of $104.3M and diluted EPS of $1.26, materially above S&P Global consensus ($86.0M revenue, $0.63 EPS); management raised FY25 pro forma revenue guidance to $390–$410M and guided Q4 revenue to $115–$135M, with pro forma fully-synergized adjusted EBITDA raised to $220–$240M . S&P Global estimates used for consensus comparison.*
  • Outperformance was driven by faster-than-expected DefenCath adoption at the large dialysis organization (LDO) and continued utilization growth; DefenCath contributed $88.8M of net revenue in Q3, with ~2–4 weeks on-hand inventory at customers and minimal Q3 stocking impact .
  • The Melinta acquisition (closed Aug 29) contributed ~$12.8M of September portfolio sales in Q3; integration is ahead of plan with ~$30M run-rate synergies expected by year-end 2025, supporting the guidance raise .
  • Key 2026 catalysts beyond hemodialysis include ReSPECT Phase 3 prophylaxis data for REZZAYO in 2Q26 and DefenCath TPN Phase 3 progress; management emphasized post-TDAPA strategy (Medicare Advantage contracting) and pending ESRD final rule for 2H26 pricing .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

  • What Went Well

    • “Most successful quarter…record levels for revenue of $104.3 million, net income of $108.6 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $71.8 million,” driven by accelerated DefenCath LDO adoption and contribution from Melinta .
    • Guidance raised: FY25 pro forma revenue to $390–$410M; Q4 revenue to $115–$135M; FY25 fully-synergized pro forma adjusted EBITDA to $220–$240M .
    • Integration ahead of plan with ~$30M run-rate synergies by year-end; rebranding to CorMedix Therapeutics aligns the combined portfolio and culture for execution .
  • What Went Wrong

    • Gross margin compressed to ~89% in Q3 (vs ~95% in 1H25), reflecting amortization of intangibles and mix post-Melinta; operating expenses rose to $41.7M (+197% y/y) on transaction/integration/severance and added OpEx from Melinta .
    • EPS benefited from a one-time $59.7M tax benefit from recognizing deferred tax assets; while supportive of cash taxes, this non-operating item drove a large portion of GAAP EPS upside .
    • Visibility on 2H26 post-TDAPA pricing remains uncertain pending the ESRD final rule and potential legislation; management flagged likely price compression in H2’26 absent legislative change .

Financial Results

Core P&L vs Prior Quarters and Consensus

MetricQ1 2025Q2 2025Q3 2025
Revenue ($)$39.1M $39.7M $104.3M
Revenue Consensus ($)$36.0M*$35.9M*$86.0M*
Revenue Surprise+8.6% vs cons.*+11.0% vs cons.*+21.2% vs cons.*
Diluted EPS (GAAP)$0.30 $0.28 $1.26
EPS Consensus (GAAP)$0.25*$0.19*$0.63*
EPS Surprise+$0.05*+$0.09*+$0.63*
Adjusted EBITDA ($)$23.6M $22.4M $71.9M
Gross Profit ($)$37.5M $37.9M $93.1M
Gross Margin (%)95.9% (calc from rev/gp) 95.3% (calc) 89.3% (calc)
Total Operating Expenses ($)$17.4M $18.3M $41.7M
Net Income ($)$20.6M $19.8M $108.6M

Notes: Consensus from S&P Global; surprises calculated vs S&P Global consensus. Q3 EPS benefited from a one-time ~$59.7M tax benefit .
Asterisk indicates S&P Global data.*

Revenue Composition (Q3 2025)

ComponentQ3 2025
DefenCath net revenue$88.8M
Melinta portfolio product sales (partial Sept)~$12.8M
Contract revenue$2.73M
Total net revenue$104.3M

Balance Sheet/Cash

  • Cash and short-term investments (ex. restricted) at 9/30/25: $55.7M; guided to year-end cash of ~ $100M, driven by Q4 operations and working capital optimization .
  • Convertible notes: $150M gross proceeds used to fund Melinta acquisition alongside stock consideration .

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
Pro Forma Net RevenueFY 2025At least $375M (Oct 20) $390–$410M (Nov 12) Raised
Net RevenueQ4 2025N/A$115–$135M New
Fully Synergized Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDAFY 2025$165–$185M (prior) $220–$240M Raised
Synergy Capture (run-rate)By YE 2025$35–$45M target (framework) ~ $30M by YE25 On track/quantified

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q-2 and Q-1)Current Period (Q3 2025)Trend
DefenCath adoption (outpatient)Q1: Strong outpatient implementation; profitable quarter . Q2: Net revenue $39.7M; continued adoption .LDO utilization faster than expected; DefenCath $88.8M revenue; typical WOH 2–3 wks (smaller), 3–4 wks (LDO) .Accelerating adoption; minimal stocking distortion.
Inpatient DefenCathQ1: Dedicated inpatient sales team launched .Inpatient “good, steady growth”; internal team to take over in Jan 2026 post-integration .Continued progress; enhanced 2026 coverage via unified field force.
TDAPA/post-TDAPAQ1: N/A specific.Expect 2H26 price compression without legislation; pending ESRD final rule; MA contracting key lever .Focus shifting to 2026 pricing mechanics and MA.
Melinta acquisition/integrationQ2: Acquisition announced; target close early Sept .Closed Aug 29; ~$12.8M Sept sales; ~$30M run-rate synergies by YE25; rebranding .Integration faster than plan; synergy realization supporting outlook.
REZZAYO (rezafungin) prophylaxis (ReSPECT)Q2: N/A;Enrollment completed; topline expected 2Q26; >$2B TAM; potential standard-of-care shift .Advancing toward key 2026 catalyst.
DefenCath TPN Phase 3Q1: Phase 3 initiated; peak potential $150–$200M; TAM $500–$750M .NutriGuard trial expanding to Turkey; completion end-2026/early-2027 .Program progressing; expanded sites.
Real-World Evidence (RWE)Q1: N/A;Interim year-1 results (~2,000 pts) by year-end on CRBSI reduction, hospitalizations, TPA/antibiotic use .Near-term data to support MA contracting.
Financing/liquidityQ1: $77.5M cash/STI . Q2: $190.7M at 6/30 .$55.7M at 9/30; YE25 ~ $100M expected .Cash trough post-deal; rebound expected in Q4.

Management Commentary

  • “This past quarter marks the most successful quarter…record levels for revenue of $104.3 million, net income of $108.6 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $71.8 million,” driven by LDO adoption and Melinta assets .
  • “We are raising our pro forma combined full-year revenue guidance…to $390–$410 million” and fully-synergized adjusted EBITDA to $220–$240 million .
  • On post-TDAPA: “There should be a little bit of front-endedness to overall revenue…A big part of our post-TDAPA strategy is the engagement with Medicare Advantage” .
  • On 2H26 pricing: “We do know there’s going to be price compression…awaiting a final determination in the ESRD final rule” .
  • On synergies: “Capture approximately $30 million…on a run-rate basis before the end of 2025” .

Q&A Highlights

  • Inventory/Utilization: Typical weeks on hand ~2–3 (smaller customers) and 3–4 (LDO); “couple million dollars” at quarter cutover pulled into Q3—limited stocking effect overall .
  • TDAPA/ESRD rule: Expect H2’26 price compression absent legislation; considering blended pricing based on final methodology .
  • Medicare Advantage: RWE aimed at MA contracting (not bound by post-TDAPA add-on) to offset fee-for-service constraints .
  • LDO rollout: “Significantly higher than 6,000 patients” initial target; exact number not disclosed .
  • RWE readout: ~2,000 patients; endpoints include CRBSI and hospitalization reduction plus secondary antibiotic/TPA use; results in 6–7 weeks from call .
  • Inpatient: Steady growth; unified field team to promote in hospitals starting Jan 2026 .
  • Policy: Bipartisan bill would extend ASP period (2→3 years) and make a utilization-based permanent add-on; could improve post-TDAPA economics if enacted .

Estimates Context

  • Q3 results beat consensus: revenue $104.3M vs $86.0M estimate (+21%); GAAP diluted EPS $1.26 vs $0.63 estimate (+$0.63). EPS included a one-time ~$59.7M tax benefit; adjusted EBITDA was $71.9M . Consensus from S&P Global.*
  • Prior quarters also exceeded: Q1 revenue $39.1M vs $36.0M est; EPS $0.30 vs $0.25; Q2 revenue $39.7M vs $35.9M; EPS $0.28 vs $0.19.*
MetricQ1 2025Q2 2025Q3 2025Q4 2025 (Est.)
Revenue Consensus ($)$36.0M*$35.9M*$86.0M*$127.5M*
Revenue Actual ($)$39.1M $39.7M $104.3M
EPS Consensus (GAAP)$0.25*$0.19*$0.63*$0.84*
EPS Actual (GAAP)$0.30 $0.28 $1.26

Note: S&P Global consensus used for estimates; values marked with an asterisk are from S&P Global.*

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Broad-based beat plus higher FY guidance underscores durability of DefenCath adoption and early portfolio contribution from Melinta; watch for sustained utilization vs limited inventory effects into Q4 .
  • GAAP EPS was flattered by a large non-recurring tax benefit; adjust your framework to operating metrics (adjusted EBITDA, cash generation) for run-rate profitability .
  • Post-TDAPA is the key 2026 debate: expect pricing pressure in 2H26 absent policy change; management’s MA strategy and RWE readout are critical mitigants .
  • Integration momentum is real: ~$30M run-rate synergies by YE25 and a unified field force in early 2026 should support margin resilience post-TDAPA .
  • 2026 pipeline catalysts (REZZAYO prophylaxis data in 2Q26 and DefenCath TPN expansion) can diversify growth beyond hemodialysis and offset reimbursement risk .
  • Liquidity set to improve by YE25 (~$100M cash target) as working capital normalizes and Q4 revenue ramps (full-quarter Melinta) .
  • Near-term focus: Q4 delivery vs $115–$135M guide, RWE readout by year-end, ESRD final rule timing/methodology, and early 2026 commentary on post-TDAPA pricing .

Footnote: S&P Global consensus estimates used for revenue and EPS comparisons and shown with an asterisk. Values retrieved from S&P Global.*