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Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (RVNC)·Q3 2024 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q3 2024 net revenue was $59.9M, up 11% year over year but down sequentially from Q2; segment mix was $30.5M RHA®, $28.3M DAXXIFY®, and $1.1M collaboration revenue .
- EPS (continuing ops) was -$0.37; operating loss from continuing operations improved year over year to -$32.3M, with lower SG&A versus 2023 but higher transaction costs tied to the pending Crown merger .
- Management withdrew all 2024 financial guidance and did not hold an earnings call, citing the proposed Crown transaction and related developments—raising near-term uncertainty and limiting visibility .
- Strategic updates: extended tender offer timing with Crown; amended Teoxane distribution agreements (including exclusive ANZ rights); and Mainland China approval of DAXXIFY for glabellar lines via Fosun—key medium-term catalysts .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Product demand and portfolio breadth supported double-digit YoY revenue growth to $59.9M; DAXXIFY revenue grew to $28.3M and RHA® contributed $30.5M despite pricing pressure .
- China NMPA approval for DAXXIFY (glabellar lines) and expanded Teoxane agreements (sixth amendment in U.S.; exclusive ANZ distribution) broaden global and regional commercialization optionality .
- CEO tone heading into Q2 emphasized strong DAXXIFY momentum and RHA® outperformance versus a soft filler market, underpinning multi-quarter demand resilience: “DAXXIFY units sold were up 66% YoY and 15% QoQ… RHA Collection continued to outpace the competition…” (Mark J. Foley) .
What Went Wrong
- Sequential revenue declined vs. Q2 (Q3 $59.9M vs. Q2 $65.4M), with management highlighting lower average selling prices across DAXXIFY and RHA®, despite higher volumes .
- Guidance withdrawal removes visibility; transaction-related costs ($7.3M in Q3) and merger timing uncertainty complicate near-term modeling and sentiment .
- No Q3 earnings call or transcript; limited qualitative color on account growth, unit dynamics, and therapeutic traction in the quarter vs. prior calls/releases .
Financial Results
Consolidated P&L and EPS
Segment Product Revenue
KPIs and Liquidity
Guidance Changes
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Note: Company did not hold a Q3 earnings call; current period reflects press release disclosures .
Management Commentary
- “In our aesthetics business, we were very pleased to see DAXXIFY’s strategy resonating… DAXXIFY units sold were up 66% year-on-year and 15% in comparison to Q1’24. In addition, the RHA Collection continued to outpace the competition…” — Mark J. Foley, President & CEO (Q2 press release) .
- “We are very pleased to see the DAXXIFY strategy change continue to drive the desired momentum and market share gains… DAXXIFY’s share increased from 3.0% in Q4’23 to 3.7% in Q1’24.” — Mark J. Foley (Q1 press release) .
- Q3 press release emphasized strategic developments (Crown transaction timing; Teoxane amendments; China approval) and withdrew guidance citing corporate developments; no prepared remarks or quotes beyond release bullets .
Q&A Highlights
- The company did not hold a Q3 2024 earnings call; therefore, there is no Q&A transcript or call commentary to analyze .
Estimates Context
- S&P Global consensus estimates for Q3 2024 were unavailable due to a Capital IQ mapping issue for RVNC; as a result, estimate comparison vs. consensus could not be provided. Values would ordinarily be retrieved from S&P Global; consensus data was not accessible for RVNC at this time.*
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Sequential revenue softness vs. Q2 driven by lower average selling prices despite volume growth; monitor pricing strategy and bundling dynamics in aesthetics to gauge margin recovery .
- Guidance withdrawal and lack of a Q3 call materially reduce near-term visibility; model defensively until Crown tender offer clarity improves and transaction costs subside .
- Strategic catalysts: China approval (glabellar lines) and expanded Teoxane distribution (U.S amendments, exclusive ANZ rights) broaden geographic/portfolio potential, supportive for mid-term growth .
- Liquidity trending lower as operating losses persist; cash/short-term investments fell to $184.1M at quarter-end; watch working capital and debt maturities (current debt $10.15M; non-current ~$421M) .
- Therapeutics (cervical dystonia) remains early-stage; prior quarters indicated coverage momentum and positive feedback, but Q3 disclosure was limited—track utilization, reimbursement traction, and physician adoption over the next 2–3 quarters .
- With S&P Global consensus unavailable and corporate actions ongoing, estimate revisions may hinge on integration outcomes, pricing strategy stabilization, and regional rollout pace; recalibrate scenarios post-tender offer milestones.*
- Near-term trading implications: event-driven setup around Crown tender timing and any Teoxane distribution developments; medium-term thesis rests on durable DAXXIFY differentiation, RHA® franchise resilience, and expanded global distribution .
Footnote: *S&P Global consensus estimates for RVNC were not retrievable due to a Capital IQ mapping issue. Values would ordinarily be retrieved from S&P Global.