Ardelyx Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

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Ardelyx (ARDX) reported strong financial results for FY 2024, with total revenue reaching $333.6 million, including $319.2 million in U.S. Net Product Sales. IBSRELA achieved $158.3 million in net product sales, while XPHOZAH recorded $160.9 million in its first full year of commercialization.

The company ended 2024 with $250.1 million in cash and investments, up from $184.3 million in 2023. Net loss for 2024 was $39.1 million ($0.17 per share), improved from $66.1 million ($0.30 per share) in 2023. Ardelyx reaffirms combined peak sales expectations of $1.75 billion for both products, with IBSRELA projected to achieve over $1 billion and XPHOZAH expected to reach $750 million in annual U.S. net product sales before patent expiration.

Positive

• Total revenue increased significantly to $333.6M in 2024 from $124.5M in 2023
• IBSRELA Q4 sales grew 32% compared to Q3 2024
• Cash position improved to $250.1M from $184.3M year-over-year
• Net loss decreased to $39.1M in 2024 from $66.1M in 2023
• 2025 IBSRELA sales guidance of $240-250M shows strong growth expectations

Negative

• R&D expenses increased to $52.3M from $35.5M year-over-year
• SG&A expenses nearly doubled to $258.7M from $134.4M in 2023
• Licensing revenue decreased significantly to $78K from $35.8M in 2023

Insights

Financial Analyst

Ardelyx's FY2024 results reveal a company executing exceptionally well on its commercial strategy, with several key performance indicators deserving attention. The combined revenue of $333.6M represents a remarkable 168% year-over-year growth, demonstrating strong market acceptance of both key products.

IBSRELA's Q4 sequential growth of 32% is particularly impressive, suggesting accelerating market penetration. The $240-250M revenue guidance for 2025 implies continued strong growth of approximately 52-58%. The targeted peak market share of over 10% appears conservative given the current trajectory.

XPHOZAH's first-year performance of $160.9M is exceptional for a new launch, indicating strong market demand and effective commercial execution. The Q4 revenue of $57.2M suggests a steady adoption curve in the dialysis market.

The company's operational efficiency is improving, with net loss decreasing by 41% despite a 92% increase in SG&A expenses. This indicates strong operational leverage as revenue scales. The cash position of $250.1M, bolstered by a $49.7M term loan draw, provides ample runway for continued commercial expansion.

A critical metric is the gross-to-net ratio, which appears healthy given the reported net product sales. The increased R&D investment of $52.3M (47% YoY increase) demonstrates commitment to pipeline development while maintaining commercial momentum.

Company achieved significant commercial progress in 2024, finishing with total revenue of $333.6 million, including $319.2 million in U.S. Net Product Sales

Company reaffirms combined peak sales of IBSRELA and XPHOZAH of $1.75 Billion

Company ended FY 2024 with $250.1 million in cash, cash equivalents and investments

Conference call scheduled for 8:00 AM Eastern Time

WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ardelyx, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARDX), a biopharmaceutical company founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative, first-in-class medicines that meet significant unmet medical needs, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024, and provided a business update.

“Ardelyx enters 2025 in a position of strength, evidenced by significant year-over-year revenue growth for IBSRELA in 2024 and a strong first full year of XPHOZAH commercialization, driven by consistently high levels of commercial excellence, meaningful long-term potential for our existing commercial products and a strong cash position to support future growth opportunities,” said Mike Raab, president and chief executive officer of Ardelyx. “We are focused on our key priorities to grow IBSRELA, execute the XPHOZAH strategy, build a pipeline of important medicines, continue to deliver a strong financial performance, and, most importantly, achieve our mission of bringing novel therapies to patients with unmet medical needs.”

IBSRELA^® (tenapanor) finishes 2024 with $158.3 million in net product sales revenue
U.S. net product sales revenue for IBSRELA in 2024 was $158.3 million, including $53.8 million in net product sales revenue in the fourth quarter, approximately 32% growth compared to the third quarter of 2024. Ardelyx currently expects full year 2025 U.S. net product sales revenue for IBSRELA to be between $240 and $250 million. Ardelyx continues to expect IBSRELA to achieve greater than ten percent market share at peak and generate more than $1 billion in annual U.S. net product sales revenue before patent term expiration.

XPHOZAH^® (tenapanor) records $160.9 million net product sales revenue in first full year of commercialization
U.S. net product sales revenue for the first full calendar year of commercialization of XPHOZAH was $160.9 million, including $57.2 million in net product sales revenue during the fourth quarter of 2024. At peak, Ardelyx currently expects XPHOZAH to achieve $750 million in annual U.S. net product sales revenue before patent term expiration.

Other Corporate Developments
The company recently released its 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, demonstrating the company’s commitment and progress towards initiatives and best practices that build a more equitable and sustainable organization. The report is available on the company’s website.

Full Year 2024 Financial Results

• Cash Position: As of December 31, 2024, the company had total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $250.1 million, compared to total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $184.3 million as of December 31, 2023. During the quarter ended December 31, 2024, the company drew $49.7 million in net proceeds under its term loan with SLR Investment Corp.
• Revenue: Total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $333.6 million, compared to $124.5 million in total revenue in 2023, driven by increases in net product sales revenue.
  • IBSRELA U.S. net product sales revenue was $158.3 million, compared to $80.1 million in 2023.
  • XPHOZAH U.S. net product sales revenue was $160.9 million, compared to $2.5 million in 2023.
  • Product supply revenue was $11.6 million, compared to $6.1 million in 2023.
  • Licensing revenue was $78 thousand, compared to $35.8 million in 2023. 2023 licensing revenue included $30.0 million in payments from Kyowa Kirin following the approval of tenapanor for hyperphosphatemia in Japan, as well as $5.0 million in payments from Fosun Pharma related to the acceptance of the New Drug Application for tenapanor for the control of serum phosphorus in adult patients with CKD on dialysis in China and the FDA approval of XPHOZAH in the U.S.
  • Non-cash royalty revenue related to the sale of future royalties was $2.7 million with no comparable revenue during the same period of 2023.
• R&D Expenses: Research and development expenses were $52.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $35.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily related to increased medical engagement with the scientific communities in the areas of gastroenterology and nephrology and pediatric clinical trials.
• SG&A Expenses: Selling, general and administrative expenses were $258.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $134.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to increased costs associated with the company’s field-based sales team expansion for IBSRELA and the launch of XPHOZAH.
• Net Loss: Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $39.1 million, or $(0.17) per share, compared to net loss of $66.1 million, or $(0.30) per share, for the year ended December 31, 2023. The net loss for the full year 2024 included share-based compensation expense of $37.4 million and non-cash interest expense related to the sale of future royalties of $7.1 million.

Conference Call Details
The company will host a conference call today, February 20, 2025, at 8:00 AM ET to discuss today's announcement. To participate in the conference call, please dial (877) 346-6112 (domestic) or (848) 280-6350 (international) and ask to be joined into the Ardelyx call. A webcast of the call can also be accessed by visiting the Investor page of the company's website, www.ardelyx.com, and will be available on the website for 30 days following the call.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (IBSRELA)

WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS DEHYDRATION IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS
IBSRELA is contraindicated in patients less than 6 years of age; in nonclinical studies in young juvenile rats administration of tenapanor caused deaths presumed to be due to dehydration. Avoid use of IBSRELA in patients 6 years to less than 12 years of age. The safety and effectiveness of IBSRELA have not been established in patients less than 18 years of age.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• IBSRELA is contraindicated in patients less than 6 years of age due to the risk of serious dehydration.
• IBSRELA is contraindicated in patients with known or suspected mechanical gastrointestinal obstruction.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Risk of Serious Dehydration in Pediatric Patients

• IBSRELA is contraindicated in patients below 6 years of age. The safety and effectiveness of IBSRELA in patients less than 18 years of age have not been established. In young juvenile rats (less than 1 week old; approximate human age equivalent of less than 2 years of age), decreased body weight and deaths occurred, presumed to be due to dehydration, following oral administration of tenapanor. There are no data available in older juvenile rats (human age equivalent 2 years to less than 12 years).
• Avoid the use of IBSRELA in patients 6 years to less than 12 years of age. Although there are no data in older juvenile rats, given the deaths in younger rats and the lack of clinical safety and efficacy data in pediatric patients, avoid the use of IBSRELA in patients 6 years to less than 12 years of age.

Diarrhea
Diarrhea was the most common adverse reaction in two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials of IBS-C. Severe diarrhea was reported in 2.5% of IBSRELA-treated patients. If severe diarrhea occurs, suspend dosing and rehydrate patient.

MOST COMMON ADVERSE REACTIONS
The most common adverse reactions in IBSRELA-treated patients (incidence ≥2% and greater than placebo) were: diarrhea (16% vs 4% placebo), abdominal distension (3% vs <1%), flatulence (3% vs 1%) and dizziness (2% vs <1%).

INDICATION
IBSRELA (tenapanor) is indicated for the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C) in adults.

Please see full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning, for additional risk information.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (XPHOZAH)

CONTRAINDICATIONS
XPHOZAH is contraindicated in:

• Pediatric patients under 6 years of age
• Patients with known or suspected mechanical gastrointestinal obstruction

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Diarrhea
Patients may experience severe diarrhea. Treatment with XPHOZAH should be discontinued in patients who develop severe diarrhea.

MOST COMMON ADVERSE REACTIONS
Diarrhea, which occurred in 43-53% of patients, was the only adverse reaction reported in at least 5% of XPHOZAH-treated patients with CKD on dialysis across trials. The majority of diarrhea events in the XPHOZAH-treated patients were reported to be mild-to-moderate in severity and resolved over time, or with dose reduction. Diarrhea was typically reported soon after initiation but could occur at any time during treatment with XPHOZAH. Severe diarrhea was reported in 5% of XPHOZAH-treated patients in these trials.

INDICATION
XPHOZAH (tenapanor), 30 mg BID, is indicated to reduce serum phosphorus in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis as add-on therapy in patients who have an inadequate response to phosphate binders or who are intolerant of any dose of phosphate binder therapy.

For additional safety information, please see full Prescribing Information.

About Ardelyx
Ardelyx was founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative, first-in-class medicines that meet significant unmet medical needs. Ardelyx has two commercial products approved in the United States, IBSRELA^® (tenapanor) and XPHOZAH^® (tenapanor). Ardelyx has agreements for the development and commercialization of tenapanor outside of the U.S. Kyowa Kirin commercializes PHOZEVEL^® (tenapanor) for hyperphosphatemia in Japan. A New Drug Application for tenapanor for hyperphosphatemia has been submitted in China with Fosun Pharma. Knight Therapeutics commercializes IBSRELA in Canada. For more information, please visit https://ardelyx.com/ and connect with us on X (formerly known as Twitter), LinkedIn and Facebook.

Forward Looking Statements
To the extent that statements contained in this press release are not descriptions of historical facts regarding Ardelyx, they are forward-looking statements reflecting the current beliefs and expectations of management made pursuant to the safe harbor of the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995, including Ardelyx’s current expectations regarding: the long term potential for Ardelyx’s existing commercial products; opportunities for continued IBSRELA growth; annual U.S. net product sales revenue at peak for IBSRELA and XPHOZAH; and the projected U.S. net product sales revenue for IBSRELA for full year 2025. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are in some cases beyond our control, that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, uncertainties associated with the development of, regulatory process for, and commercialization of drugs in the U.S. and internationally. Ardelyx undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. For a further description of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to Ardelyx's business in general, please refer to Ardelyx's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 20, 2025, and its future current and periodic reports to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investor and Media Contacts:
Caitlin Lowie
clowie@ardelyx.com

Ardelyx, Inc. Condensed Balance Sheets (In thousands)
	December 31, 2024				December 31, 2023
	(Unaudited)				(1)
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	64,932			$	21,470
Investments		185,168				162,829
Accounts receivable		57,705				22,031
Prepaid commercial manufacturing		16,378				18,925
Prepaid commercial manufacturing, non-current		—				4,235
Inventory, current		21,173				12,448
Inventory, non-current		70,011				37,039
Property and equipment, net		1,495				1,009
Right-of-use assets		2,380				5,589
Prepaid and other assets		16,512				12,004
Total assets	$	435,754			$	297,579
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Accounts payable	$	16,000			$	11,138
Accrued compensation and benefits		14,940				12,597
Current portion of operating lease liability		1,562				4,435
Deferred revenue		17,918				15,826
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		34,642				15,041
Operating lease liability, net of current portion		1,023				1,725
Long-term debt		150,853				49,822
Deferred royalty obligation related to the sale of future royalties		25,527				20,179
Stockholders' equity		173,289				166,816
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	435,754			$	297,579

(1) Derived from the audited financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Ardelyx, Inc. Condensed Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
	Three Months Ended December 31,								Twelve Months Ended December 31,
	2024				2023				2024				2023
Revenues
Product sales, net
IBSRELA	$	53,842			$	28,113			$	158,286			$	80,062
XPHOZAH		57,161				2,464				160,910				2,464
Total product sales, net		111,003				30,577				319,196				82,526
Product supply revenue		4,188				767				11,649				6,121
Licensing revenue		22				3,019				78				35,809
Non-cash royalty revenue related to the sale of future royalties		916				—				2,692				—
Total revenues		116,129				34,363				333,615				124,456
Cost of goods sold
Cost of product sales		2,718				815				6,851				2,323
Other cost of revenue		15,546				4,262				43,705				15,472
Total cost of goods sold		18,264				5,077				50,556				17,795
Operating expenses
Research and development		13,666				9,524				52,317				35,536
Selling, general and administrative		76,074				47,748				258,692				134,401
Total operating expenses		89,740				57,272				311,009				169,937
Income (loss) from operations		8,125				(27,986	)			(27,950	)			(63,276	)
Interest expense		(3,967	)			(1,740	)			(13,006	)			(4,950	)
Non-cash interest expense related to the sale of future royalties		(1,886	)			(1,065	)			(7,088	)			(3,924	)
Other income, net		2,408				2,322				9,174				6,630
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes		4,680				(28,469	)			(38,870	)			(65,520	)
Provision for income taxes		35				333				266				547
Net income (loss)	$	4,645			$	(28,802	)		$	(39,136	)		$	(66,067	)
Net income (loss) per share of common stock - basic and diluted	$	0.02			$	(0.12	)		$	(0.17	)		$	(0.30	)
Shares used in computing net income (loss) per share - basic		237,370,654				232,253,351				235,232,927				219,331,253
Shares used in computing net income (loss) per share - diluted		244,050,606				232,253,351				235,232,927				219,331,253

FAQ

What was Ardelyx (ARDX) total revenue for full year 2024?

Ardelyx reported total revenue of $333.6 million for the full year 2024, including $319.2 million in U.S. Net Product Sales.

What are the peak sales expectations for IBSRELA and XPHOZAH (ARDX)?

Ardelyx expects combined peak sales of $1.75 billion, with IBSRELA projected to exceed $1 billion and XPHOZAH expected to reach $750 million in annual U.S. net product sales.

How much did XPHOZAH (ARDX) generate in sales during its first full year?

XPHOZAH generated $160.9 million in net product sales revenue during its first full year of commercialization in 2024.

What is Ardelyx's (ARDX) sales guidance for IBSRELA in 2025?

Ardelyx expects full year 2025 U.S. net product sales revenue for IBSRELA to be between $240 and $250 million.

How did Ardelyx's (ARDX) net loss change from 2023 to 2024?

Ardelyx's net loss improved from $66.1 million ($0.30 per share) in 2023 to $39.1 million ($0.17 per share) in 2024.