Acadia Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Operating Overview

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Acadia Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ACAD) reported Q2 2024 financial results, highlighting a 46% YoY increase in total net product sales, reaching $242 million. Key contributors included a 11% YoY rise in NUPLAZID sales and an 11% sequential increase in DAYBUE sales. The company is progressing with Phase 3 trials for Prader-Willi syndrome and Phase 2/3 trials for Alzheimer’s disease psychosis.

Q2 net income was $33.4 million ($0.20 per share), a significant increase from $1.1 million the previous year. For the six months, net income was $49.9 million ($0.30 per share), reversing a loss of $41.9 million in H1 2023. R&D expenses rose to $76.2 million due to new projects. SG&A expenses were $117.1 million, primarily due to marketing initiatives.

Acadia updated its 2024 guidance, increasing NUPLAZID sales forecast to $590-$610 million but lowering DAYBUE sales projection to $340-$370 million. Total revenue guidance is now $930-$980 million.

Positive

• Total net product sales increased by 46% YoY to $242 million.
• NUPLAZID sales grew 11% YoY, reaching $157.4 million.
• DAYBUE sales surged to $84.6 million from $23.2 million YoY.
• Net income for Q2 2024 was $33.4 million, up from $1.1 million YoY.
• Cash and investments rose to $500.9 million from $438.9 million.

Negative

• R&D expenses increased to $76.2 million from $58.8 million YoY.
• SG&A expenses rose to $117.1 million from $96 million YoY.
• DAYBUE sales guidance reduced to $340-$370 million from $370-$420 million.

Insights

Financial Analyst

Acadia Pharmaceuticals' Q2 2024 results show strong growth, with total net product sales of $242.0 million, up 46% year-over-year. This growth is driven by both NUPLAZID and DAYBUE sales. NUPLAZID sales increased 11% year-over-year to $157.4 million, while DAYBUE sales reached $84.6 million.

The company's financial position is improving, with cash and investments totaling $500.9 million, up from $438.9 million at the end of 2023. Acadia reported a net income of $33.4 million for Q2 2024, compared to $1.1 million in Q2 2023, indicating improved profitability.

However, Acadia has revised its 2024 guidance, increasing NUPLAZID sales expectations but decreasing DAYBUE sales projections. This mixed outlook suggests some uncertainty in the company's near-term growth trajectory.

Medical Research Analyst

Acadia's progress in Rett syndrome treatment with DAYBUE is noteworthy. The publication of clinical data from LILAC-1 and LILAC-2 studies in the journal Med demonstrates improvement in Rett syndrome symptoms, as measured by the RSBQ. This provides valuable evidence supporting DAYBUE's efficacy.

The ongoing LOTUS study, evaluating real-world outcomes of DAYBUE in Rett syndrome patients, further strengthens the drug's clinical profile. These developments could potentially expand DAYBUE's market reach and solidify its position as a leading Rett syndrome treatment.

Acadia's pipeline also shows promise, with ongoing Phase 3 trials in Prader-Willi syndrome and Phase 2/3 program in Alzheimer's disease psychosis. These studies, if successful, could significantly broaden Acadia's neuroscience portfolio and address unmet medical needs.

- Second quarter total net product sales of $242.0 million, up 46% year-over-year

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

“In the second quarter of 2024, Acadia delivered $242.0 million in net product sales, highlighted by 11% year-over-year growth in NUPLAZID net sales and 11% sequential growth in DAYBUE net sales,” said Steve Davis, Chief Executive Officer. “Additionally, we are advancing enrollment in our Phase 3 trial in Prader-Willi syndrome and our Phase 2 / Phase 3 program in Alzheimer’s disease psychosis. With two successful commercial products, a strong pipeline of late and early-stage assets and a growing cash balance, Acadia is in a strong position to support our long-term growth.”

Company Updates

• The journal Med published clinical data from two open-label extension studies, LILAC-1 and LILAC-2, which showed that patients treated with DAYBUE™ (trofinetide) who completed these studies experienced improvement in Rett syndrome symptoms as measured by the Rett Syndrome Behaviour Questionnaire (RSBQ).
• Presented interim data from the open-label real-world LOTUS™ study at the 2024 International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF) Annual Scientific Meeting. LOTUS is an ongoing, open-label caregiver-reported study evaluating the efficacy and tolerability outcomes in patients with Rett syndrome treated with DAYBUE.

Financial Results

Revenues

Total revenues, comprised of net product sales from NUPLAZID^® and DAYBUE, were $242.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, up 46% year-over-year. Total revenues were $447.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024.

Net product sales of NUPLAZID were $157.4 million and $142.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The 11% year-over-year increase in net product sales of NUPLAZID included 6% growth in unit sales in 2024 compared to 2023. Net product sales of NUPLAZID were $287.3 million and $260.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Net product sales of DAYBUE were $84.6 million and $23.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Net product sales of DAYBUE were $160.5 million and $23.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The increase in net product sales of DAYBUE was due to the growth in DAYBUE unit sales.

Research and Development

Research and development expenses were $76.2 million, compared to $58.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The increase was mainly due to increased costs from ACP-101, ACP-204 and early-stage programs, partially offset by a reduction in costs associated with our pimavanserin negative symptoms of schizophrenia program. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, research and development expenses were $135.9 million and $127.9 million, respectively. The increase was mainly due to increased costs from ACP-101, ACP-204 and early stage programs, partially offset by the elimination of pre-FDA approval trofinetide commercial supply expenses that were included in the previous year, as well as a reduction in costs associated with our pimavanserin negative symptoms of schizophrenia program.

Selling, General and Administrative

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $117.1 million and $96.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, selling, general and administrative expenses were $225.1 million and $197.2 million, respectively. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses in both periods was primarily driven by upfront costs related to a new consumer activation program to support the NUPLAZID franchise, increased marketing costs in the U.S. to support DAYBUE, and investments to support commercialization of trofinetide outside the U.S.

Net Income (Loss)

For the three months ended June 30, 2024, Acadia reported net income of $33.4 million, or $0.20 per common share, compared to net income of $1.1 million, or $0.01 per common share, for the same period in 2023. Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 included $15.7 million and $15.2, respectively, of non-cash stock-based compensation expense. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, Acadia reported net income of $49.9 million, or $0.30 per common share, compared to a net loss of $41.9 million, or $0.26 per common share. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2024 included $30.4 million of non-cash stock-based compensation expense. Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2023 included $29.9 million of non-cash stock-based compensation expense.

Cash and Investments

At June 30, 2024, Acadia’s cash, cash equivalents and investment securities totaled $500.9 million, compared to $438.9 million at December 31, 2023.

Full Year 2024 Financial Guidance

Acadia is updating its 2024 guidance:

• NUPLAZID net product sales guidance is increased to a range of $590 to $610 million from the previous range of $560 to $590 million, reflecting stronger underlying demand driving recent higher unit volume.
• DAYBUE net product sales guidance is decreased to a range of $340 to $370 million from the previous range of $370 to $420 million.
• Total revenue guidance is revised to a range of $930 to $980 million from the previous range of $930 million to $1.01 billion.
• R&D expense guidance is narrowed to the lower end of the previous range and is now expected to be between $305 to $315 million.
• SG&A expense guidance is narrowed to the higher end of the previous range and is now expected to be between $465 to $480 million.

Conference Call and Webcast Information

Acadia will host a conference call to discuss the second quarter 2024 results today, Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. PT/4:30 p.m. ET. The conference call may be accessed by registering for the call here. Once registered, participants will receive an email with the dial-in number and unique PIN number to use for accessing the call.

About NUPLAZID^® (pimavanserin)

Pimavanserin is a selective serotonin inverse agonist and antagonist preferentially targeting 5-HT2A receptors. These receptors are thought to play an important role in neuropsychiatric disorders. In vitro, pimavanserin demonstrated no appreciable binding affinity for dopamine (including D2), histamine, muscarinic, or adrenergic receptors. Pimavanserin was approved for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in April 2016 under the trade name NUPLAZID.

About DAYBUE^™ (trofinetide)

Trofinetide is a synthetic version of a naturally occurring molecule known as the tripeptide glycine-proline-glutamate (GPE). The mechanism by which trofinetide exerts therapeutic effects in patients with Rett syndrome is unknown. Trofinetide was approved for the treatment of Rett syndrome in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in March 2023 under the trade name DAYBUE.

About Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Acadia is advancing breakthroughs in neuroscience to elevate life. For 30 years we have been working at the forefront of healthcare to bring vital solutions to people who need them most. We developed and commercialized the first and only FDA-approved drug to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis and the first and only FDA-approved drug for the treatment of Rett syndrome. Our clinical-stage development efforts are focused on Prader-Willi syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease psychosis and multiple other programs targeting neuropsychiatric symptoms in central nervous system disorders. For more information, visit us at acadia.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include all statements other than statements of historical fact and can be identified by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “projects,” “predicts,” “potential” and similar expressions (including the negative thereof) intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release, include, but are not limited to, statements about: (i) our business strategy, objectives and opportunities, including support for our early-stage pipeline and business development opportunities; (ii) plans for, including timing, development and progress of commercialization or regulatory timelines for, NUPLAZID, DAYBUE (both within and outside the U.S.) and our product candidates; (iii) benefits to be derived from and efficacy of our products, including the potential advantages of NUPLAZID and DAYBUE; (iv) the timing and conduct of our clinical trials, including continued enrollment of our clinical trials in Prader-Willi syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease psychosis, and the timing and content of our presentations regarding our clinical trials; and (v) our estimates regarding our future financial performance, profitability or capital requirements, including our full year 2024 financial guidance. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied by our forward-looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to: our dependency on the continued successful commercialization of NUPLAZID and DAYBUE and our ability to maintain or increase sales of NUPLAZID or DAYBUE; our plans to commercialize DAYBUE outside the U.S.; the costs of our commercialization plans and development programs, and the financial impact or revenues from any commercialization we undertake; our ability to obtain necessary regulatory approvals for our product candidates and, if and when approved, market acceptance of our products; the risks associated with clinical trials and their outcomes, including risks of unsuccessful enrollment and negative or inconsistent results; our dependence on third-party collaborators, clinical research organizations, manufacturers, suppliers and distributors; the impact of competitive products and therapies; our ability to generate or obtain the necessary capital to fund our operations; our ability to grow, equip and train our specialized sales forces; our ability to manage the growth and complexity of our organization; our ability to maintain, protect and enhance our intellectual property; and our ability to continue to stay in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Given the risks and uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. For a discussion of these and other risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ, please refer to our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 as well as our subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from time to time, including our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 being filed with the SEC today, which will be available at www.sec.gov. The forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date hereof, and we undertake no obligation to update them after this date, except as required by law.

ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
Revenues
Product sales, net		$	241,963			$	165,235			$	447,794			$	283,697
Total revenues			241,963				165,235				447,794				283,697
Operating expenses
Cost of product sales (1)(2)			18,230				7,459				41,181				9,126
Research and development (2)			76,233				58,771				135,912				127,915
Selling, general and administrative (2)			117,063				95,968				225,054				197,203
Total operating expenses			211,526				162,198				402,147				334,244
Income (loss) from operations			30,437				3,037				45,647				(50,547	)
Interest income, net			6,359				4,550				11,865				8,350
Other income (loss)			386				(1,244	)			672				3,601
Income (loss) before income taxes			37,182				6,343				58,184				(38,596	)
Income tax expense			3,793				5,229				8,240				3,311
Net income (loss)		$	33,389			$	1,114			$	49,944			$	(41,907	)
Earnings (net loss) per share:
Basic		$	0.20			$	0.01			$	0.30			$	(0.26	)
Diluted		$	0.20			$	0.01			$	0.30			$	(0.26	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic			165,551				163,458				165,174				163,109
Diluted			166,174				165,046				166,391				163,109
(1) Includes license fees and royalties
(2) Includes the following stock-based compensation expense
Cost of product sales, license fees and royalties		$	362			$	200			$	515			$	368
Research and development		$	3,749			$	3,666			$	7,842			$	7,638
Selling, general and administrative		$	11,574			$	11,288			$	22,078			$	21,853

ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
		June 30, 2024				December 31, 2023
		(unaudited)
Assets
Cash, cash equivalents and investment securities		$	500,942			$	438,865
Accounts receivable, net			103,698				98,267
Interest and other receivables			6,695				4,083
Inventory			71,525				35,819
Prepaid expenses			46,056				39,091
Total current assets			728,916				616,125
Property and equipment, net			4,144				4,612
Operating lease right-of-use assets			52,390				51,855
Intangible assets, net			107,859				65,490
Restricted cash			5,770				5,770
Long-term inventory			14,544				4,628
Other assets			476				476
Total assets		$	914,099			$	748,956
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Accounts payable		$	19,882			$	17,543
Accrued liabilities			317,969				236,711
Total current liabilities			337,851				254,254
Operating lease liabilities			47,186				47,800
Other long-term liabilities			12,362				15,147
Total liabilities			397,399				317,201
Total stockholders’ equity			516,700				431,755
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	914,099			$	748,956

 

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FAQ

What were Acadia's Q2 2024 total net product sales?

Acadia's Q2 2024 total net product sales were $242 million, a 46% increase year-over-year.

How much did NUPLAZID sales increase in Q2 2024?

NUPLAZID sales increased 11% year-over-year in Q2 2024, reaching $157.4 million.

What was Acadia's net income for Q2 2024?

Acadia reported a net income of $33.4 million, or $0.20 per common share, for Q2 2024.

What is the updated 2024 sales guidance for NUPLAZID?

The updated 2024 sales guidance for NUPLAZID is $590 to $610 million.

Why did Acadia reduce DAYBUE's sales guidance for 2024?

Acadia reduced DAYBUE's sales guidance for 2024 due to lower than expected unit volume growth.