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Organogenesis Holdings Inc. (ORGO)·Q1 2025 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q1 2025 revenue was $86.7M and diluted EPS was $(0.17), with Advanced Wound Care down 23% YoY and Surgical & Sports Medicine up 11%; results were within prior guide but below Wall Street consensus for both revenue and EPS* .
- Management reaffirmed FY2025 revenue guidance ($480M–$535M) but lowered GAAP net income and EBITDA ranges; gross margin guidance was raised to ~78–79% (from 76–78%) .
- Q2 2025 modeling: revenue expected at ~$100M–$110M and gross margin back-end loaded as product mix normalizes and expiry pressures abate .
- Catalyst path: CMS’ LCD delay to Jan 1, 2026 (April 11) reduces near-term disruption; back-half stabilization expected as products return to formularies; ReNu Phase III top-line in September and BLA submission targeted by year-end 2025 .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Reaffirmed FY2025 revenue guidance; optionality from full portfolio with PuraPly available for all indications during the LCD delay period .
- Gross margin guidance increased to ~78–79% for FY2025 on expected mix shift and reduced expiry; team executed within Q4 guide range for Q1 revenue .
- Quote: “We have reaffirmed our financial guidance for 2025 and are confident in the team’s ability to execute our commercial strategy this year.” .
What Went Wrong
- Q1 revenue down 21% YoY to $86.7M; Advanced Wound Care down 23% YoY due to LCD-related uncertainty and audits; adjusted EBITDA swung to $(12.5)M .
- Operating loss widened to $(26.7)M; write-down of assets held for sale ($6.6M) and excess inventory expirations pressured profitability .
- Quote: “We had excess inventory in our living technology that expired in the first quarter… some of that will spill into the second quarter as well.” .
Financial Results
Values marked with * retrieved from S&P Global.
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Values marked with * retrieved from S&P Global.
Guidance Changes
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Management Commentary
- “Organogenesis’ strong brand equity, diverse portfolio and deep customer relationships have us well positioned to navigate a challenging market.” .
- “We quickly pivoted to maximize our substantial competitive advantages during the period of extended LCD delay.” .
- “We expect the second quarter revenue in the range of approximately $100 million to $110 million… a big jump up in gross margin overall based on that mix shift and the lack of expiry going forward.” .
- “We expect to submit a compelling case to secure coverage for PuraPly AM when the LCDs are implemented in 2026.” .
- “We remain on plan… top line data results from the second Phase III [ReNu] study to share publicly in September… on track for a BLA submission by the end of this year.” .
Q&A Highlights
- Guidance cadence and confidence: Reaffirmed top/bottom lines despite LCD delay; optionality from PuraPly availability across indications and higher-margin licensed products; back-half stabilization expected .
- Gross margin trajectory: H1 impacted by expiry of living technologies; back-end loaded improvement from mix shift and reduced expiries .
- Market dynamics: Q1 contraction driven by confusion and audits; process underway to reinstate products on formularies with better trend than in 2023 .
- CMS outlook: Delay to reevaluate coverage policies and allow additional data; LCD serves as backstop if payment reform isn’t advanced; positive for PuraPly AM prospects .
Estimates Context
- Q1 2025 revenue ($86.693M) below consensus ($90.767M)* and diluted EPS ($(0.17)) below consensus ($(0.04)); prior two quarters were above consensus on revenue and EPS .
- With gross margin guidance raised and Q2 modeled at $100–$110M revenue, consensus may need to revise H2 expectations to reflect mix-driven margin recovery and formulary reinstatement tailwinds .
Values marked with * retrieved from S&P Global.
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Near-term headwinds from LCD uncertainty and audits drove Q1 softness and margin pressure; management guides to Q2 revenue of ~$100–$110M and expects H2 stabilization as formularies normalize .
- FY2025 revenue guidance maintained; GAAP net income and EBITDA ranges lowered, but gross margin guidance raised to ~78–79% on expected mix shift and reduced expiry—watch H2 margin inflection .
- Portfolio optionality with PuraPly available across indications during LCD delay supports top-line resilience and margin mix benefits despite competitive entrants .
- Balance sheet remains solid with $110.5M cash and no debt; $125M revolver availability provides flexibility to execute growth initiatives .
- Regulatory catalysts: CMS coverage review (LCD delayed to Jan 1, 2026) and potential payment reform commentary mid-year; company actively advocating value-based payment .
- Clinical catalyst: ReNu Phase III top-line in September and BLA submission by year-end 2025—potential medium-term transformational asset if approved .
- Trading lens: Expect choppy H1 with expiry/transition effects; positioning for back-half recovery and monitoring CMS rulemaking and ReNu data could be key to sentiment re-rating .
Appendix: Additional Q1 2025 Details from 8-K
- Operating loss $(26.7)M; write-down to fair value for asset held for sale $6.6M; adjusted net loss $(13.4)M; adjusted EBITDA $(12.5)M .
- GAAP net loss $(18.8)M; diluted EPS $(0.17); cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $110.5M; no outstanding debt .
Relevant Q1 2025 Press Releases
- Company supports CMS’ LCD delay to review coverage policies, emphasizing inclusion of real-world evidence and advocating for integrated coverage and payment policy .
- Earnings date announcement (April 7) and conference call logistics .