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SI-BONE, Inc. (SIBN)·Q4 2024 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q4 2024 delivered record revenue of $49.0M (+~26% YoY) and positive adjusted EBITDA ($1.9M), with U.S. revenue up ~28% to $46.9M and gross margin ~79% .
- 2025 guidance: revenue $193.5–$195.5M (+~16–17% YoY), gross margin 77–78%, OpEx growth ~9% at the midpoint, and positive adjusted EBITDA for 2H and full-year 2025; assumptions include low-to-mid single-digit ASP decline, one fewer procedure day, and some FX headwind .
- Strategic momentum: Granite 9.5 adoption outpacing prior launches, TNT early demand exceeding expectations, and third FDA Breakthrough Device Designation underscore platform expansion; Transitional Pass-Through (TPT) status for Granite effective Jan 1, 2025 is a reimbursement tailwind .
- Consensus (S&P Global) estimates for Q4 2024 were unavailable at the time of analysis due to API rate limits, so we cannot quantify beat/miss; we will update when accessible.
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
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What Went Well
- Record quarter with diversified growth: “We hit records across all of our KPIs… Granite 9.5… exceeded our expectations… TNT… exceeded our expectations,” and delivered positive adjusted EBITDA .
- Commercial leverage and productivity: ended 2024 with 87 U.S. territory managers; territory productivity nearly doubled over three years to $1.8M in 2024; hybrid model and agent partnerships scaling efficiently .
- Reimbursement tailwinds: CMS granted TPT with $0 device offset for Granite starting Jan 1, 2025, enabling full pass-through of device cost in outpatient setting, a clear adoption catalyst .
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What Went Wrong
- Mix and ASP pressure ahead: 2025 outlook embeds low-to-mid single-digit ASP decline from procedure mix evolution (certain procedures use fewer implants) .
- Seasonality and cadence: management expects typical high-single-digit sequential decline from Q4 to Q1 and adjusted EBITDA negative in 1H 2025 before 2H improvement .
- Ongoing DOJ investigation: no material update; focus areas include field-based education events/meals/speaker programs and physician remuneration; timing of resolution unclear .
Financial Results
Segment revenue breakdown (U.S. vs International):
KPIs and commercial indicators:
Notes:
- Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA excludes interest income/expense, D&A, and stock-based comp; see reconciliation and non-GAAP definition .
Guidance Changes
Additional color: Guidance assumes low-to-mid single-digit ASP decline from mix, one less procedure day in 2025, and FX headwind; upside levers include broader Granite 9.5/TNT commercialization and reimbursement tailwinds (TPT/NTAP potential) .
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Management Commentary
- “We delivered positive adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter… we expect to deliver positive adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2025 and expect adjusted EBITDA margins to expand going forward.” – CEO Laura Francis .
- “Granite 9.5 has been a resounding success… TNT… has exceeded our expectations… early demand indicators give us confidence [they] can be major growth drivers in 2025 and beyond.” – CEO Laura Francis .
- “We have robust momentum entering 2025… guidance assumes strong volume growth… offset by low-to mid-single-digit ASP impact from evolution of the procedure mix.” – CFO Anshul Maheshwari .
- “CMS granted a $0 device offset [for TPT], which… allows hospitals to pass through 100% of the Granite cost… in addition to their usual facility fee.” – CEO Laura Francis .
Q&A Highlights
- 2025 growth guide vs recent mid-20s trend: management took a “balanced” approach given mix-driven ASP pressure, one fewer procedure day, FX, and the ramp timing of reimbursement/product capacity; upside remains from density and TPT/NTAP .
- Margin outlook: gross margin midpoint (77.5%) reflects mix, added depreciation from capacity/software; medium-term gross margin profile seen at ~76–77% with cost actions to offset pressures .
- Cadence: typical high-single-digit sequential decline Q4→Q1; adjusted EBITDA negative 1H, turning positive in 2H (more Q4-weighted) .
- Sales productivity: hybrid model and agent partnerships roughly doubled territory productivity to ~$1.8M; selective rep adds expected; aim >$2M per territory over time .
- DOJ: cooperating; no material updates; focus on field education events and remuneration practices .
Estimates Context
- S&P Global consensus estimates for Q4 2024 (revenue, EPS, target price, and estimate counts) were unavailable at the time of analysis due to API rate limits, so we cannot quantify beat/miss or dispersion versus consensus at this time. We will refresh and update the comparisons once access is restored.
- Management did not reference explicit consensus comparisons in the press release or call; primary focus was on record revenue, positive adjusted EBITDA, and 2025 guidance framework .
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Platform momentum with multiple growth vectors (SI joint with TORQ/INTRA, deformity/degenerative with Granite 9.5, trauma with TNT) underpins high-teens 2025 growth and a path to sustained EBITDA profitability; reimbursement tailwinds (TPT now, NTAP potential) are additive .
- Mix and seasonality introduce near-term optics: expect Q1 sequential step-down and ASP headwinds from mix, but density gains and capacity additions should support 2H acceleration and 2025 EBITDA positivity .
- Granite 9.5 adoption and stacked usage trends are key catalysts for ASP/density; TPT with $0 offset can expand outpatient use, lowering site-of-service friction for hospitals .
- TNT’s early traction and NTAP pursuit (targeting Oct 2025) create a new leg of growth in pelvic fractures with a sizable TAM; watch for capacity expansion and agency partnerships .
- DOJ investigation remains a risk overhang; no material updates but continued cooperation—monitor for any resolution or changes in commercial practices .
- Execution focus: physician base (~1,400 active in Q4), cross-modality density (+~40%), and hybrid sales model support durable operating leverage and progressing toward free cash flow over time .
- Revisit consensus once available to reassess beat/miss and potential estimate revisions following guidance and Q4 outperformance messaging.
Supporting Press Releases (Q4 2024 timeframe)
- CMS grants TPT for Granite effective Jan 1, 2025 with $0 device offset, enabling full pass-through of device cost in outpatient setting .
- First-in-patient procedures with iFuse TORQ TNT breakthrough device; strong initial surgeon feedback and 510(k) clearance in Aug 2024 .