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Theravance Biopharma, Inc. (TBPH)·Q3 2025 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q3 2025 delivered record YUPELRI net sales of $71.4M (+15% YoY) and non-GAAP breakeven, with cash of $332.7M and no debt; GAAP EPS was $0.07 and non-GAAP net income was $2.3M .
- Revenue of $20.0M grew 19% YoY, entirely from the Viatris collaboration; GAAP net income of $3.6M benefited from a $6.5M tax true-up tied to the Q2 TRELEGY royalty sale .
- Guidance maintained for FY25 OpEx, but tone improved: management achieved non-GAAP breakeven in Q3 and expects similar breakeven in Q4 (ex one-time items), vs prior guidance for non-GAAP losses similar to 2024; milestone accounting reiterated for potential $25M YUPELRI (license revenue) and $50M TRELEGY (other income) in Q4 .
- Near-term catalysts: triggering $25M YUPELRI milestone if Q4 net sales ≥ ~$54M, and $50M TRELEGY milestone if Q4 global sales ≥ ~$471M; medium-term transformational catalyst is CYPRESS Phase 3 ampreloxetine topline in Q1 2026 .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Record YUPELRI net sales and brand profitability: “Theravance delivered strong results…record YUPELRI net sales and the achievement of non-GAAP breakeven,” CEO Rick Winningham noted .
- Hospital channel strength: doses up 29% YoY with hospital market share ~21%, reinforcing inpatient initiation and outpatient transition strategy .
- TRELEGY momentum improves milestone visibility: Q3 global sales ~$1.0B and YTD ~$2.9B put FY25 $50M milestone within reach; only ~$471M needed in Q4 .
What Went Wrong
- GAAP profit aided by one-time tax benefit: income tax benefit of $6.5M boosted GAAP net income; excluding it, Q3 would have been a $2.9M GAAP net loss .
- SG&A up YoY: SG&A rose to $18.3M vs $16.9M prior year, reflecting pre-launch and commercial activities; share-based comp though declined YoY .
- Revenue declined sequentially vs Q2 due to absence of Q2’s $7.5M licensing milestone (China approval), highlighting mix sensitivity to one-time items .
Financial Results
Notes: Net income margin computed from reported revenue and GAAP net income in cited filings.
Versus Estimates (Q3 2025)
Values retrieved from S&P Global.*
Segment/Revenue Breakdown
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Guidance Changes
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Management Commentary
- CEO: “Theravance delivered strong results in the third quarter, highlighted by record YUPELRI net sales and the achievement of non-GAAP breakeven…” .
- CBO: “Q3 net sales increased 15% year-over-year to $71.4 million…hospital volume increasing 29% versus Q3 of 2024…market share ~21%” .
- CFO: “We achieved non-GAAP profit break-even in the quarter…ended with $333 million of cash and no debt…expect $75 million of milestones in Q4” .
- Development: “Open-label portion is complete…top-line results in the first quarter of 2026…intend to request priority review if the data are supportive” .
Q&A Highlights
- Capital returns vs launch readiness: Management emphasized financial strength and will revisit capital return decisions post-CYPRESS topline; ampreloxetine launch expected to be efficient (rare disease) .
- Pipeline focus: Near-term 110% focus on growing YUPELRI and executing CYPRESS; broader options evaluated post-success to maximize shareholder value .
- Clinical endpoints/MCID: A one-point OHSA composite change is clinically meaningful; Cypress is designed to replicate prior MSA subgroup benefits and includes FDA-aligned anchoring analysis .
- Hospital data utilization: CHEST analyses on exacerbations and cost reduction will be pursued for medical education and promotional reinforcement .
Estimates Context
- Q3 2025 EPS beat: Actual $0.07 vs consensus $(0.13); revenue in line/slight beat: $20.0M vs $19.9M .
- Expect estimates to reflect improved non-GAAP profitability trajectory (breakeven in Q3 and expected similar breakeven in Q4), stronger YUPELRI brand profitability, and high-probability Q4 milestones ($75M) .
Values retrieved from S&P Global.*
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Positive inflection in profitability: Non-GAAP breakeven achieved; management expects similar breakeven in Q4 (ex one-time items), improving the near-term P&L profile .
- Durable YUPELRI growth: Record net sales, expanding margins, and strong hospital channel metrics underpin cash generation; $25M milestone likely if Q4 net sales ≥ ~$54M .
- Milestone cash catalysts: TRELEGY momentum suggests $50M FY25 and $100M FY26 milestones are within reach; cash receipt expected Q1 following achievement .
- Ampreloxetine catalyst: CYPRESS topline in Q1 2026 represents a transformational outcome; expedited NDA and priority review planning could compress timelines if data are favorable .
- Capital deployment flexibility: Robust cash ($332.7M) and no debt support strategic optionality, including potential additional capital returns post-data .
- Trading implications: Near-term stock drivers include Q4 milestone attainment and continued YUPELRI execution; medium-term is dominated by CYPRESS readout and regulatory trajectory .
- Watch items: Mix effects from one-time items (licensing/milestones) on reported revenue; SG&A trend as pre-launch costs progress; hospital share sustainability and payer dynamics .
Supporting Detail and Disclosures
- Third Quarter Financials and Viatris Collaboration: revenue $19.990M, GAAP net income $3.615M, non-GAAP net income $2.260M, cash $332.7M; YUPELRI net sales $71.363M; implied 35% share $24.977M .
- Guidance and Milestone Accounting: FY25 OpEx ranges maintained; non-GAAP breakeven achieved with similar expected in Q4; TRELEGY and YUPELRI milestones accounting clarified .
- Prior Quarters for Trend: Q2 2025 revenue $26.195M (incl. $7.5M licensing), GAAP EPS $1.08; Q1 2025 revenue $15.388M, GAAP net loss $(13.579) .
- TRELEGY Sales: Q3 global net sales ~$1.0B; YTD ~$2.9B; thresholds to trigger $50M FY25 and $100M FY26 milestones outlined .
- Ampreloxetine Program: CYPRESS open-label complete; topline Q1 2026; disease education campaign and AAS presentations support scientific engagement .