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Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (MIRM)·Q2 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q2 2025 revenue of $127.8M, driven by LIVMARLI and Bile Acid Medicines, with net loss per share improving to -$0.12; full-year revenue guidance raised to $490–$510M, signaling stronger-than-expected commercial momentum .
  • Against S&P Global consensus, Mirum delivered a material beat: EPS -$0.12 vs -$0.34* and revenue $127.8M vs $108.1M*, with EBITDA slightly above estimates*; management attributed outperformance to international strength and the U.S. PFIC launch .
  • Management emphasized pipeline milestones into 2026 (VISTAS PSC topline in Q2 2026; VANTAGE PBC enrollment; EXPAND Phase 3) while launching LIVMARLI tablet in the U.S., reinforcing commercial durability and breadth .
  • Aftermarket stock reaction was positive (+2.99%) as investors responded to the beat and guidance raise, supporting near-52-week highs .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • Strong top-line growth: total revenue rose to $127.8M (+64% YoY per third-party transcript coverage) with global net product sales of $127.8M and LIVMARLI at $88.2M (+87% YoY), driving a guidance raise to $490–$510M .
  • Commercial execution in PFIC and international markets: “outperformance from our International business and U.S. PFIC launch” enabled confidence to raise guidance .
  • Pipeline milestones on track: VISTAS PSC topline expected Q2 2026, VANTAGE PBC enrollment to complete in 2026, and planned Phase 2 initiation for MRM-3379 in FXS in Q4 2025 .

What Went Wrong

  • Continued GAAP losses: net loss of $5.9M in Q2 2025 despite improved EPS, reflecting elevated operating expenses ($132.8M) and R&D/S,G&A investments .
  • Operating expenses grew meaningfully YoY (from $102.1M to $132.8M), including higher non-cash costs ($24.5M vs $17.7M YoY), pressuring operating income (-$5.0M) .
  • Cost of sales rose to $23.4M from $20.2M YoY amid scaling, partially offset by strong gross margins and improved sequential profitability; investors may watch for margin normalization as tablet launch scales .

Financial Results

Core Financials vs Prior Periods

Metric (USD)Q2 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025
Revenue ($M)$77.875 $111.585 $127.785
Net Income ($M)$(24.638) $(14.677) $(5.861)
Diluted EPS ($)$(0.52) $(0.30) $(0.12)
Cost of Sales ($M)$20.227 $23.018 $23.421
R&D ($M)$32.672 $46.044 $46.067
SG&A ($M)$49.208 $57.706 $63.286
Total Operating Expenses ($M)$102.107 $126.768 $132.774
Operating Income ($M)$(24.232) $(15.183) $(4.989)

EBITDA and Margins (S&P Global)

MetricQ1 2025Q2 2025
EBITDA ($M)$(9.131)*$1.067*
EBITDA Margin (%)(8.18%)*0.83%*
Gross Profit Margin (%)79.37%*81.67%*
EBIT ($M)$(15.183) $(4.989)
EBIT Margin (%)(13.61%)*(3.90%)*

Values retrieved from S&P Global.*

Segment Breakdown (Net Product Sales)

SegmentQ1 2025Q2 2025
LIVMARLI ($M)$73.2 $88.2
Bile Acid Medicines ($M)$38.4 $39.6
LIVMARLI YoY Growth71% YoY 87% YoY
Bile Acid YoY Growth47% YoY 30% YoY

Balance Sheet KPI

MetricDec 31, 2024Jun 30, 2025
Unrestricted Cash, Cash Equivalents & Investments ($M)$292.8 $321.7
Cash & Cash Equivalents ($M)$222.5 $228.1
Short-Term Investments ($M)$57.8 $76.4
Accounts Receivable ($M)$78.3 $106.8
Convertible Notes (Net, Noncurrent) ($M)$308.1 $308.9

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
RevenueFY 2025$435–$450M (raised in Q1 2025) $490–$510M Raised
Cash FlowFY 2025Positive cash flow expected Not reiterated in PR; call commentary/coverage notes “cash flow positive” Maintained (per call coverage)

No explicit guidance provided for margins, OpEx, OI&E, tax rate, or dividends in these materials .

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q4 2024, Q1 2025)Current Period (Q2 2025)Trend
Commercial momentum (LIVMARLI, Bile Acid)2024 net product sales $336.4M; 2025 sales guide $420–$435M Net product sales $127.8M; LIVMARLI $88.2M; guidance raised to $490–$510M Strengthening
PFIC launch (U.S.)LIVMARLI PFIC label expansion noted PFIC launch cited as a driver of outperformance Positive ramp
International strengthGlobal LIVMARLI access expanded (30 countries in 2024) International business outperformance cited Accelerating
Pipeline milestones (PSC, PBC)VISTAS PSC enrollment 2H25; VANTAGE PBC ongoing, breakthrough therapy designation VISTAS PSC topline Q2 2026; VANTAGE enrollment in 2026 On track
New formulationLIVMARLI tablet FDA approval in Q1 2025 U.S. tablet launch in June Launch underway
R&D executionConsistent investment; EXPAND Phase 3 in rare cholestatic pruritus Continued execution across PSC/PBC/EXPAND and FXS Sustained
Call Q&A specificsN/ATherapy persistence in ALGS ~70–75% after one year; PSC pruritus prevalence/biology discussed Constructive engagement

Management Commentary

  • “Our second quarter results once again underscore the strength of our commercial programs with notable outperformance from our International business and U.S. PFIC launch… allowing us to raise guidance with confidence.” — Chris Peetz, CEO .
  • “We are carrying that same momentum into our pipeline… VISTAS study of volixibat in PSC will complete enrollment this quarter, and we plan to report topline data in the second quarter of next year.” — Chris Peetz, CEO .
  • “Strong balance sheet and financial independence,” with unrestricted cash, cash equivalents and investments of $321.7M as of June 30, 2025 .

Q&A Highlights

  • Demand durability: Management cited therapy persistence in ALGS of ~70–75% after one year, underscoring product durability and treatment adherence expectations .
  • PSC pruritus: Analyst queries focused on prevalence (~65% with active pruritus) and pathophysiology, with management highlighting unmet need and the rationale for volixibat trials .
  • Commercial scaling: Commentary around U.S. tablet launch and international expansion, consistent with press release themes .
  • Tone: Confident and execution-focused, emphasizing guidance raise and clear pipeline timelines .

Estimates Context

MetricS&P Global ConsensusActualSurprise
Primary EPS-$0.34*-$0.12*+$0.22*
Revenue ($M)$108.1*$127.8*+$19.7*
EBITDA ($M)$0.11*$1.07*+$0.96*
EPS # of Estimates8*N/AN/A
Revenue # of Estimates8*N/AN/A

Values retrieved from S&P Global.*
Actuals per company press release: Revenue $127.785M, EPS -$0.12 .

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Material beat and guidance raise: Strong Q2 execution with revenue/EPS ahead of consensus and FY revenue lifted to $490–$510M, likely supporting near-term share strength and estimate revisions .
  • LIVMARLI growth drivers: U.S. PFIC launch and international momentum are key catalysts; tablet formulation should aid uptake and persistence .
  • Watch OpEx trajectory: Elevated R&D and SG&A underpin pipeline and commercial scaling; sequential improvement in operating loss suggests leverage as revenue scales .
  • Pipeline readouts: VISTAS PSC topline in Q2 2026 remains a medium-term thesis lever; VANTAGE PBC and EXPAND Phase 3 progress extend optionality .
  • Balance sheet: $321.7M in liquidity provides flexibility to fund growth and trials without near-term dilutive capital needs .
  • Trading implication: Positive surprise and raised guide are incremental bullish; monitor post-earnings drift and any follow-through from sell-side estimate raises .
  • Risk checks: Margin normalization and scaling costs, regulatory timelines, and competitive dynamics in rare cholestatic diseases warrant ongoing attention .