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HALOZYME THERAPEUTICS, INC. (HALO)·Q3 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Halozyme delivered record Q3 with total revenue $354.3M (+22% YoY) and royalties $236.0M (+52% YoY), driving GAAP EPS $1.43 and Non‑GAAP EPS $1.72 . Against consensus, revenue and EPS were both beats. Revenue $354.3M vs $339.1M*; Non‑GAAP EPS $1.72 vs $1.61*; GAAP EPS $1.43 reported; management highlights royalty outperformance from Darzalex SC, Phesgo, and Vyvgart Hytrulo .
    Estimates source: S&P Global.
  • Guidance raised: FY25 total revenue to $1.30–$1.375B, royalties to $850–$880M, adjusted EBITDA to $885–$935M, and Non‑GAAP EPS to $6.10–$6.50 .
  • Strategic catalysts: completion of Elektrofi acquisition (Hypercon high‑concentration platform; royalties expected from 2030) ; new ENHANZE deal with Merus for subcutaneous petosemtamab ; FDA approval of Darzalex Faspro for high‑risk SMM (first U.S. treatment) .
  • Capital structure actions: priced $1.3B of new converts due 2031/2032 to refinance 2027/2028 notes and fund capped calls; potential note repurchases approx. $1.02B . CFO transition announced; search underway .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

  • What Went Well

    • Royalty engine outperformed: royalties +52% YoY to $236.0M on momentum from Darzalex SC, Phesgo, and Vyvgart Hytrulo . “Record royalty revenue of $236 million… 52% increase YoY” .
    • Guidance raised across all core metrics (revenue, royalties, adj. EBITDA, Non‑GAAP EPS), reflecting sustained strength of ENHANZE portfolio .
    • Platform expansion: Elektrofi acquisition closed; Hypercon expected to enable at‑home autoinjector‑friendly volumes with initial partner programs entering clinic by YE26 and royalty contributions from 2030 . New Merus ENHANZE deal expands pipeline breadth .
  • What Went Wrong

    • Collaboration revenue declined YoY in Q3 ($24.0M vs $48.4M) due to milestone timing .
    • Higher SG&A partly from litigation (Merck patent case) and M&A diligence costs ; litigation and M&A expenses were excluded in non‑GAAP results .
    • CFO transition introduces some leadership continuity noise, though not tied to control or accounting issues .

Financial Results

MetricQ3 2024Q2 2025Q3 2025
Total Revenue ($M)$290.1 $325.7 $354.3
Royalties ($M)$155.1 $205.6 $236.0
Product Sales, net ($M)$86.7 $81.5 $94.2
Collaboration Revenue ($M)$48.4 $38.6 $24.0
Operating Income ($M)$163.2 $202.4 $217.9
Net Income ($M)$137.0 $165.2 $175.2
GAAP Diluted EPS ($)$1.05 $1.33 $1.43
Non‑GAAP Diluted EPS ($)$1.27 $1.54 $1.72
EBITDA ($M)$183.6 $222.9 $238.3
Adjusted EBITDA ($M)$183.6 $225.5 $248.2

Vs. estimates (Q3 2025):

MetricActualConsensusSurprise
Revenue ($M)$354.3 $339.1*Beat
Non‑GAAP EPS ($)$1.72 $1.61*Beat

Values with * from S&P Global.

Revenue mix:

Revenue MixQ3 2024 ($M)Q2 2025 ($M)Q3 2025 ($M)
Royalties155.1 205.6 236.0
Product Sales86.7 81.5 94.2
Collaboration48.4 38.6 24.0
Total290.1 325.7 354.3

KPIs and other items:

KPIQ3 2025Prior-year / Notes
Royalty Revenue YoY Growth52% Driven by Darzalex SC, Phesgo, Vyvgart Hytrulo
Adjusted EBITDA YoY Growth35% Operating leverage from royalty model
GAAP Diluted EPS YoY Growth36%
Non‑GAAP Diluted EPS YoY Growth35%
Cash & Marketable Securities$702.0M (9/30/25) $596.1M (12/31/24)
Net debt / EBITDA0.9x at Q3 end

Non‑GAAP adjustments (Q3): add‑backs included $12.2M SBC, $17.8M intangible amort., $3.9M M&A transaction costs and $6.0M IP litigation costs, net of ($10.1M) tax effect .

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
Total RevenueFY 2025$1,275–$1,355M $1,300–$1,375M Raised
Royalty RevenueFY 2025$825–$860M $850–$880M Raised
Adjusted EBITDAFY 2025$865–$915M $885–$935M Raised
Non‑GAAP Diluted EPSFY 2025$6.00–$6.40 $6.10–$6.50 Raised
Product SalesFY 2025$340–$365M (management outlook)
Collaboration RevenueFY 2025$110–$130M (management outlook)

Management states guidance excludes Elektrofi accounting treatment impacts; EPS guidance excludes potential future buybacks .

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q1 & Q2)Current Period (Q3)Trend
Royalty growth driversDarzalex SC, Phesgo, Vyvgart Hytrulo cited as core engines; multiple EU/US approvals supporting growth Same trio led royalty +52% YoY; Vyvgart Hytrulo largest dollar growth driver Strengthening
Platform expansion / BDIntent to add drug‑delivery platforms via disciplined M&A Elektrofi acquisition completed; Hypercon royalties targeted 2030; two programs to clinic by YE26 Expanding
New dealsExpected to sign an ENHANZE deal in 2025 Confident a new ENHANZE deal will be signed this year (now also Merus deal announced in Nov) On track
Capital allocation / leverageShare repurchase program; net leverage ~1x (Q1) Delever quickly post‑Elektrofi; comfortable up to ~3x for right M&A; YTD buybacks $342M Balanced
Regulatory / legalFiled patent suit vs Merck; PGR viewed as sideshow; no impact on ENHANZE guidance IP litigation costs added to SG&A and excluded in non‑GAAP Ongoing
Tariffs/macroMinimal direct tariff exposure; agreements imply no royalty impact if pharma tariffs implemented No new changes discussedStable
Auto‑injectorsFirst high‑volume AI development deal signed; small‑volume AI entering Phase 1 with partner AIs positioned to pair with Hypercon for at‑home use; economics: device price plus potential royalties for HVAI Advancing
Product performance (new launches)Ocrevus SC, Opdivo SC, Tecentriq SC, Rybrevant SC early launch stages Ocrevus SC patients >12,500; Opdivo Quantage Q3 sales $67M (vs $30M in Q2) Accelerating

Management Commentary

  • “Record royalty revenue of $236 million… The continued success of our three established ENHANZE‑enabled blockbuster therapies, DARZALEX SC, Phesgo, and VYVGART Hytrulo, highlights the strength of our royalty driven business model.”
  • “We are pleased to raise our guidance ranges… Royalty revenue growth of approximately 50% for the full year.”
  • On Elektrofi: “By bringing together… ENHANZE, our autoinjectors, and HyperCon, we will create a new commercial opportunity for our partners and further strengthen Halozyme’s role as a partner of choice.”
  • On capital allocation: “We do expect to… delever very quickly… balanced approach going forward.”

Q&A Highlights

  • Capital allocation and leverage: management targets quick deleveraging post‑Elektrofi; willing to go up to ~3x net leverage for the right M&A; no second acquisition expected this year .
  • Elektrofi monitoring: success tracked by first‑in‑human starts (two by YE26), streamlined development plans, and additional partner nominations/deals .
  • Guidance drivers: upside driven by royalties, with Vyvgart Hytrulo and Darzalex new indications contributing; product sales and collaboration mix timing reiterated .
  • Ocrevus SC adoption: rapid growth with ~12,500 patients on SC globally; U.S. permanent J‑code aiding uptake .
  • ENHANZE pipeline and deals: continued confidence a new ENHANZE agreement will be signed in 2025; no partner pauses due to litigation .

Estimates Context

  • Q3 2025: Revenue $354.3M vs consensus $339.1M* (beat); Non‑GAAP EPS $1.72 vs $1.61* (beat) . Values with * from S&P Global.
  • FY 2025: Consensus revenue $1.342B* and EPS $6.14*; guidance of $1.30–$1.375B and $6.10–$6.50 brackets consensus . Values with * from S&P Global.
  • Implications: Street likely to lift royalty and EPS estimates given guidance raise and continued partner momentum (Darzalex SMM approval in U.S.; Opdivo SC acceleration; Ocrevus SC scaling) .

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • The royalty flywheel is accelerating; beat and guidance raise were driven by core ENHANZE blockbusters, with newer SC launches beginning to contribute meaningfully .
  • Strategic platform breadth expanded with Elektrofi (Hypercon) now closed; positions HALO for durable royalty growth into the 2030s and potential AI‑enabled at‑home delivery solutions .
  • Litigation and M&A diligence costs are transient and excluded in non‑GAAP; core operating leverage remains intact (adj. EBITDA +35% YoY) .
  • Capital structure optimized via low‑coupon converts and capped calls, largely refinancing 2027/2028 notes; expect deleveraging supported by robust FCF .
  • Near‑term catalysts: incremental ENHANZE deal flow (Merus announced), continued adoption of Ocrevus SC/Opdivo SC/Tecentriq SC, and royalty mix skew to Vyvgart Hytrulo and Darzalex SMM .
  • For trading: positive estimate revisions and platform expansion should support multiple; watch integration updates on Elektrofi and additional BD as sentiment drivers .
  • Medium‑term: broadened platform and pipeline suggest sustained revenue/EPS CAGR, with royalties extending into the 2040s across multiple franchises .