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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
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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 .
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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
Notes: Margins not explicitly guided; GTN shown for trend.
Actual vs S&P Global Consensus (Q2 2025)
*Values retrieved from S&P Global.
KPIs and Commercial Drivers
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
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
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.