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scPharmaceuticals Inc. (SCPH)·Q2 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q2 delivered strong top-line upside: net FUROSCIX revenue of $16.04M (+99% YoY), with approximately 20,200 doses shipped (+45% QoQ, +117% YoY). Revenue beat S&P Global consensus by ~4%, while EPS missed on higher GTN and operating spend. Management highlighted accelerating adoption, especially in cardiology, with early contributions from nephrology following CKD launch in late April . S&P Global estimates footnote below.
  • Commercial flywheel strengthening: IDN sales grew 70% QoQ; cumulative prescribers reached ~4,700; Part D dynamics improved fill rates and script writing during Q2, benefiting demand trajectory into 2H25 per management .
  • Outlook/catalysts: sNDA submission for 80mg/1mL FUROSCIX Autoinjector on track in Q3; management expects ~75% COGS reduction post-approval, supporting margin expansion and penetration; CMS proposed Ambulatory Specialty Model could be a future tailwind to outpatient diuretic management .
  • Balance sheet and cash cadence: Cash and equivalents were $40.8M at 6/30; management expects quarterly net cash outflows to decrease over the balance of 2025 as volumes rise and a 3.5% price increase (effective 7/1/25) flows through .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

  • What Went Well

    • Revenue growth and beat: Q2 product revenue reached $16.04M (+99% YoY), beating S&P Global consensus (~$15.41M), driven by higher scripts, improved fill rates, and early nephrology traction post-CKD launch . S&P Global estimates footnote below.
    • IDN acceleration and prescriber expansion: IDN sales rose 70% QoQ; cumulative unique prescribers increased to ~4,700 through Q2, supporting broader channel reach and frequency .
    • Strategic pipeline lever: sNDA for Autoinjector remains on track in Q3; management reiterated it could reduce COGS by ~75% and increase penetration, a key medium-term margin lever and adoption catalyst .
  • What Went Wrong

    • EPS miss vs consensus: GAAP net loss of $18.0M (EPS -$0.34) versus S&P Global EPS consensus of -$0.298, reflecting higher SG&A to support commercialization and an increased gross-to-net discount to 27% (vs 23% in Q1) . S&P Global estimates footnote below.
    • GTN headwind from Part D redesign: GTN rose to ~27% in Q2 and is expected to approach ~30% in Q3; the redesign creates near-term pressure despite longer-term tailwinds from lower patient out-of-pocket costs .
    • Continued operating losses: Despite scale benefits, the company reported a net loss of $18.0M in Q2 (vs $17.1M LY), underscoring the need for ongoing top-line growth and future margin expansion (e.g., Autoinjector) to drive breakeven .

Financial Results

MetricQ2 2024Q4 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025
Product Revenue ($M)$8.05 $12.15 $11.75 $16.04
Cost of Product Revenues ($M)$2.30 $3.97 $3.47 $5.01
Net Loss ($M)$(17.09) $(18.85) $(19.74) $(18.02)
Diluted EPS ($)$(0.44) $(0.35) $(0.37) $(0.34)
Gross-to-Net Discount (%)N/A19% 23% 27%

Notes: Margins not explicitly guided; GTN shown for trend.

Actual vs S&P Global Consensus (Q2 2025)

MetricConsensusActualSurprise
Revenue ($M)$15.41*$16.04 +$0.63M / +4.1%
EPS ($)-$0.298*-$0.34 -$0.042

*Values retrieved from S&P Global.

KPIs and Commercial Drivers

KPIQ4 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025
Doses Filled (approx)13,300 13,900 20,200
Unique Prescribers (cumulative)~3,800 ~4,200 ~4,700
GTN Discount (%)19% 23% 27%
IDN Sales Growth (QoQ)+123% vs Q3’24 +119% vs Q4’24 +70% vs Q1’25

Balance Sheet/Share Count (select)

  • Cash & Equivalents: $40.81M as of 6/30/25 .
  • Shares Outstanding: 53,290,227 as of 6/30/25 .

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
GTN DiscountFY 2025 / Q3 2025FY blended ~30–35% (Q4 call, reiterated Q1) Q3 GTN to approach ~30% Maintained trajectory
Pricing2H 2025+3.5% list price effective 7/1/25 New
Autoinjector sNDA2025Target mid-year/Q3 sNDA filing On track for Q3 submission Maintained
Autoinjector COGS ImpactPost-approval~70% reduction ~75% reduction; expects higher penetration Clarified upward
Cash Use2025Net cash outflows to decrease as 2025 progresses Quarterly net cash outflows expected to decrease for rest of 2025 Maintained
Revenue/Margin Guidance2025None provided None provided Unchanged

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q4’24 and Q1’25)Current Period (Q2’25)Trend
CKD launch / NephrologyCKD sNDA approved 3/6; full launch planned April; nephrologists concentrated, receptive; doses per Rx ~5–6 expected Formal CKD launch late April; early scripts; nephrologists adopting faster than cardiology; higher doses per Rx vs cardiology Improving
Part D redesign & Fill RatesFill-rate uplift in Dec (58%); expectation that smoothing + $2,000 cap will tailwind 2025; Q1 GTN ~23% GTN 27% in Q2; Q3 ~30% expected; fill rates and scripts increasing as co-pays drop Improving demand; higher GTN
IDN channelStrong growth (+123% Q4 vs Q3); strategy to complement office-based +70% QoQ in Q2; becoming a significant part of sales Expanding, lumpy
Autoinjector (SCP-111)Targeting mid-year/Q3 sNDA; ~70% COGS reduction expected On track for Q3 filing; ~75% COGS reduction expected; penetration uplift On track; enhanced margin case
Regulatory tailwinds (ASM)ASM proposed by CMS; potential HF hospitalization accountability shift to specialists; expected tailwind if implemented Potential 2027+ tailwind
Tariffs/FX and COGSMonitoring exposure; primarily drug component Evaluating tariffs/FX; no material change indicated Stable

Management Commentary

  • “We’re very pleased with the continued momentum behind FUROSCIX, with net revenue of $16 million in the second quarter… Expanding FUROSCIX into the chronic kidney disease (CKD) market represents a critical step forward…” – John Tucker, CEO .
  • “We are on track for the submission of our sNDA for the autoinjector in the current quarter… with an approximate 75% reduction in COGS and an increase in our penetration rates.” – John Tucker, CEO .
  • “The gross to net discount for Furosec in [Q2] was approximately 27%. We anticipate the gross to net discount in Q3 to approach 30%… primarily attributable to the Medicare Part D redesign.” – Rachael Nokes, CFO .
  • “From launch to the end of Q2, we were up to ~4,700 unique… prescribers… IDN performance continues to beat our internal expectations.” – Steve Parsons, SVP Commercial .
  • “The ASM… places accountability onto the clinical specialist for unplanned heart failure hospitalizations… we believe that this new… program may result in a significant tailwind.” – John Tucker, CEO .

Q&A Highlights

  • CKD launch: Nephrology adoption faster than cardiology; higher doses per Rx; meaningful contribution expected from Q3 onward; fulfillment dynamics improving as co-pays decline .
  • ASM policy path: Proposed July 2025; comment period closes Sep 2025; data collection 2027; affects 2028 Part B payments; CMS has authority; viewed as highly aligned with FUROSCIX value proposition .
  • Part D tailwind: Transitioned from early-year headwind to tailwind; more $0 co-pays, higher fill rates, and increased scripts as patients hit cap or elect smoothing .
  • IDN mix: IDN grew 70% QoQ; management won’t break out channel mix due to lumpiness but notes it is becoming a significant contributor .
  • Liquidity optionality: Cash $40.8M; access to additional financing capacity if needed (royalty/debt facilities); targeting path to profitability over time .

Estimates Context

  • Q2 revenue beat consensus by ~4% while EPS modestly missed; five estimates for both revenue and EPS in S&P Global tracking. The revenue upside, coupled with management’s commentary on accelerating volumes and CKD adoption, may bias Street revenue estimates higher for 2H25; however, rising GTN and sustained SG&A growth could temper EPS revisions until the Autoinjector margin benefits materialize post-approval . S&P Global estimates footnote below.

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Demand inflecting: 45% QoQ increase in doses and steady prescriber expansion point to strengthening adoption; CKD launch provides a second growth vector .
  • Near-term beat/miss mix: Top-line beat vs S&P Global, but EPS miss reflects GTN step-up and sustained commercial investment; quality of beat is volume-driven – an attractive setup if margins improve with scale and Autoinjector . S&P Global estimates footnote below.
  • Channel strategy working: Rapid IDN growth diversifies access and may further support throughput, albeit with quarterly lumpiness .
  • Autoinjector is the margin unlock: Q3 sNDA filing on track; management points to ~75% COGS reduction and higher penetration – a pivotal catalyst for gross margin and profitability trajectory into 2026+ if approved .
  • Policy tailwind on horizon: CMS’s ASM proposal could structurally encourage earlier outpatient diuresis, aligning with FUROSCIX’s value proposition .
  • Watch GTN and OpEx: Expect GTN ~30% in Q3 and continued OpEx to support CKD and IDN buildout; monitor for operating leverage as revenue scales .
  • Liquidity manageable near term: $40.8M cash with flexibility to tap facilities if needed; management expects quarterly net cash outflows to decrease through 2025 as volumes and pricing step up .

Appendix: Additional Source Materials (Q2 2025)

  • Q2 2025 Earnings Press Release (8/7): headline metrics, KPIs, financial statements, and outlook highlights .
  • Q2 2025 Form 8-K (8/7): includes press release as Ex.99.1, detailed financial tables .
  • Q2 2025 Earnings Call (8/7): commentary on CKD uptake, GTN evolution, IDN, ASM, Autoinjector, and cash cadence .
  • Prior quarters for trend: Q1 2025 8-K/PR and call (5/14) ; Q4 2024 PR and call (3/19) .

Footnote on estimates: Values retrieved from S&P Global.