Nevro Announces Preliminary Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Revenue Results

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Nevro Corp. (NYSE: NVRO) announced its preliminary, unaudited fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 revenue results, with worldwide revenue exceeding expectations at $116.0 million for Q4 and $425.0 million for the full year. The company also announced a restructuring, including laying off 5% of its workforce, to support long-term growth and profitability.

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• Layoffs of 63 employees, or 5% of the total workforce
• Restructuring charge of $5 million to $6 million in the first quarter of 2024
• Operating expense increases, including inflation, merit increases, and other acquisition-related expenses

Insights

Financial Analyst

The reported revenue growth of Nevro Corp. indicates a modest increase in performance, with a 2% year-over-year growth in the fourth quarter and 5% for the full year. However, the company's growth in constant currency terms was slightly lower, suggesting that currency fluctuations have had a minor negative impact on reported revenue. The standout segment within Nevro's portfolio is the Painful Diabetic Neuropathy (PDN) indication, which demonstrated a significant 63% increase in sales over the previous year. This suggests a successful market penetration and could indicate a growing demand for PDN treatments, potentially opening up new market segments for Nevro.

The restructuring plan, including a 5% reduction in workforce, is a move to streamline operations and focus on long-term growth and profitability. While this may lead to short-term cost savings and a projected positive impact on adjusted EBITDA for 2024, investors should consider the risks associated with restructuring, such as potential disruptions to operations and the impact on employee morale. Moreover, the fact that the savings are expected to be largely offset by normal operating expense increases indicates that the net financial benefit may be more modest than the headline figures suggest.

Medical Device Market Analyst

Nevro's entry into the sacroiliac joint space through the acquisition of Vyrsa Technologies is a strategic expansion that diversifies its product portfolio and addresses a new segment within the chronic pain treatment market. The company's ability to leverage its commercial team to support this new venture could provide a competitive edge and facilitate market entry. However, the success of this expansion will depend on the integration of the acquired technologies and the effectiveness of the commercial strategy in capturing market share from established competitors.

The global medical device industry is highly competitive and Nevro's focus on commercial execution and market penetration will be crucial in maintaining its growth trajectory. The emphasis on innovative product development is aligned with industry trends, where technological advancements and improved treatment outcomes are key drivers of success. Stakeholders should monitor Nevro's pipeline and the adoption rates of new products to gauge the company's potential for sustained growth.

Healthcare Economist

The healthcare sector, particularly the medical device industry, is subject to economic forces such as inflation and regulatory changes that can affect profitability. Nevro's forecast of flat operating expenses in 2024, excluding acquisition-related costs, is indicative of a cautious approach to managing its cost base in an unpredictable economic environment. The company's restructuring charge in the first quarter of 2024, while a one-time expense, should be factored into the overall assessment of its financial health.

Investors should also consider the broader economic context, including healthcare spending trends and reimbursement policies, which can influence the demand for medical devices. Nevro's performance in the PDN market is a positive sign, but it is important to analyze whether this growth is sustainable in the face of potential healthcare budget constraints and competition from alternative treatments.

Fourth-Quarter 2023 Worldwide Revenue Exceeds Company's Expectations

Announces Restructuring to Support Company's Long-Term Growth and Profitability

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nevro Corp. (NYSE: NVRO), a global medical device company that is delivering comprehensive, life-changing solutions for the treatment of chronic pain, today announced its preliminary, unaudited fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 revenue results. The company also announced a restructuring, including laying off 5% of its workforce, that will be substantially complete by the end of the first quarter of 2024. The vast majority of layoffs affected internally focused employees and not customer-facing personnel in the field.

Financial Highlights

• Fourth-quarter 2023 worldwide revenue of approximately $116.0 million grew 2% as reported and 1% constant currency compared with fourth-quarter 2022
• Full-year 2023 worldwide revenue of approximately $425.0 million, representing 5% growth reported and 4.5% on a constant currency basis
• Painful Diabetic Neuropathy indication (PDN) Q4 sales of approximately $22.4 million grew 29% over 2022, bringing full-year 2023 PDN sales to $77.9 million and 63% growth over full-year 2022

Preliminary, Unaudited Fourth-Quarter 2023 Revenue Results

Preliminary, unaudited fourth-quarter 2023 worldwide revenue is expected to be approximately $116.0 million, an increase of 2% as reported and 1% on a constant currency basis, compared with $113.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. PDN represented approximately $22.4 million in revenue and 20% of worldwide permanent implant procedures in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Preliminary, unaudited fourth-quarter 2023 U.S. revenue is expected to be approximately $101.5 million, reflecting growth of 2% compared with $99.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. Fourth-quarter 2023 U.S. trial procedures were down approximately 1% versus the prior-year quarter and in line with the company's expectations. Fourth-quarter 2023 U.S. PDN trial procedures represented approximately 24% of total U.S. trial volume. 

Preliminary, unaudited fourth-quarter 2023 international revenue is expected to be approximately $14.5 million, an increase of 3% as reported and a decrease of 1% on a constant currency basis, compared with $14.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Preliminary, Unaudited Full-Year 2023 Revenue Results

Nevro's preliminary, unaudited full-year 2023 worldwide revenue is expected to be approximately $425.0 million, an increase of 5% as reported, or an increase of 4.5% on a constant currency basis, compared with $406.4 million for full-year 2022. Worldwide revenue for 2023 includes approximately $77.9 million of revenue for PDN, compared with $48.0 million for full-year 2022. Preliminary, unaudited full-year 2023 U.S. revenue is expected to be approximately $366.5 million, reflecting growth of 5% over $348.2 million in 2022. Preliminary, unaudited full-year 2023 international revenue is expected to be approximately $58.5 million, an increase of 0.5% as reported, or flat on a constant currency basis, compared with $58.2 million in 2022.

"We are pleased with our preliminary fourth-quarter 2023 revenue which exceeded our expectations and demonstrates that our commercial realignment and execution are delivering stronger and more consistent growth," said Kevin Thornal, Nevro's CEO. "Also, we are excited to enter the fast-growing sacroiliac joint space through our recent acquisition of Vyrsa Technologies, which allows us to leverage one of our greatest assets – our commercial team. As we look ahead, we remain focused on delivering on our three key pillars of commercial execution, market penetration and profit progress."

Nevro expects to report its complete fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 financial results and provide 2024 financial guidance in February 2024.

Restructuring

The company also announced a restructuring, including laying off 63 employees, or 5% of its total number of employees, that will be substantially complete by the end of the first quarter of 2024. The layoffs affect employees in corporate, sales and marketing, and operations positions but are largely focused on internally facing roles within the organization.

"This restructuring supports our strategy and allows us to focus our investments to further position Nevro for long-term growth and profitability. This was a difficult decision that impacts some of our team members who have been committed to our mission. We appreciate their dedication and contributions to Nevro," Thornal said. "As we look ahead, we remain focused on bringing innovative products to market, working closely with physicians treating patients living with chronic pain and creating value for all our stakeholders."

Nevro expects the restructuring to have a $14 million to $15 million positive impact on its full-year 2024 adjusted EBITDA, which will be largely offset by normal operating expense increases, including inflation, merit increases and other acquisition-related expenses. Excluding acquisition-related operating expenses, the company expects 2024 operating expenses to be approximately flat compared with 2023 operating expenses. In addition, GAAP operating expenses in the first quarter of 2024 will reflect a $5 million to $6 million restructuring charge. The company will provide more details on the restructuring during its fourth-quarter 2023 earnings call in February.

Nevro to Participate in J.P. Morgan 42^nd Annual Healthcare Conference

As previously announced, members of Nevro's management team will participate in the J.P. Morgan 42^nd Annual Healthcare Conference on Thursday, January 11, 2024. The company's formal presentation will begin at 8:15 am PST (11:15 am EST).

A live webcast of the formal presentation and Q&A session, as well as an archived recording, will be available on the Events and Presentations page in the Investors section of the company's website at www.nevro.com.

About Nevro

Headquartered in Redwood City, California, Nevro is a global medical device company focused on delivering comprehensive, life-changing solutions that continue to set the standard for enduring patient outcomes in chronic pain treatment. The company started with a simple mission to help more patients suffering from debilitating pain and developed its proprietary 10 kHz Therapy™, an evidence-based, non-pharmacologic innovation that has impacted the lives of more than 115,000 patients globally. Nevro's comprehensive HFX™ spinal cord stimulation (SCS) platform includes a Senza™ SCS system and support services for the treatment of chronic pain of the trunk and limb and painful diabetic neuropathy. Nevro recently added a minimally invasive treatment option for patients suffering from chronic sacroiliac joint ("SI joint") pain and now provides the most comprehensive portfolio of products in the SI joint fusion space, designed to meet the preferences of physicians and varying patient needs in order to improve outcomes and quality of life for patients.

Senza®, Senza II®, Senza Omnia™, and HFX iQ™ are the only SCS systems that deliver Nevro's proprietary 10 kHz Therapy. Nevro's unique support services provide every patient with an HFX Coach™ throughout their pain relief journey and every physician with HFX Cloud™ insights for enhanced patient and practice management.

SENZA, SENZA II, SENZA OMNIA, OMNIA, HF10, the HF10 logo, 10 kHz Therapy, HFX, the HFX logo, HFX iQ, the HFX iQ logo, HFX Algorithm, HFX CONNECT, the HFX Connect logo, HFX ACCESS, the HFX Access logo, HFX COACH, the HFX Coach logo, HFX CLOUD, the HFX Cloud logo, RELIEF MULTIPLIED, the X logo, NEVRO, and the NEVRO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nevro Corp. Patents covering Senza HFX iQ and other Nevro products are listed at Nevro.com/patents.

To learn more about Nevro, connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Forward-Looking Statements

In addition to historical information, this press release contains forward-looking statements reflecting the company's current beliefs and expectations of management made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including: our preliminary, unaudited estimated fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 revenue results; the prospects of Vyrsa, its products and the U.S. SI joint market; the expected timing, cost savings, costs to incurred and long-term benefits of our restructuring and layoffs; and our expected operating expense in 2024. These forward-looking statements are based upon information that is currently available to us or our current expectations, speak only as of the date hereof, and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including our ability to successfully integrate Vyrsa with Nevro's existing business, our ability to successfully continue to develop and commercialize our products; our ability to manufacture our products to meet demand; the level and availability of third-party payor reimbursement for our products; our ability to effectively manage our anticipated growth and the costs and expenses of operating our business; our ability to protect our intellectual property rights and proprietary technologies; our ability to operate our business without infringing the intellectual property rights and proprietary technology of third parties; competition in our industry; additional capital and credit availability; our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; our ability to accurately forecast financial and operating results, including in connection with the restructuring and layoffs; and product liability claims, in each case, including with respect to Vyrsa. These factors, together with those that are described in greater detail in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 21, 2023, as well as any subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied by our forward-looking statements. We expressly disclaim any obligation, except as required by law, or undertaking to update or revise any such forward-looking statements.

Investors and Media:

Angie McCabe
Vice President, Investor Relations &
   Corporate Communications
angeline.mccabe@nevro.com

 

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FAQ

What are Nevro Corp.'s preliminary, unaudited fourth-quarter 2023 revenue results?

Nevro Corp.'s preliminary, unaudited fourth-quarter 2023 worldwide revenue is expected to be approximately $116.0 million, an increase of 2% as reported and 1% on a constant currency basis, compared with $113.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.

What is the impact of the restructuring announced by Nevro Corp.?

Nevro Corp. expects the restructuring to have a $14 million to $15 million positive impact on its full-year 2024 adjusted EBITDA, which will be largely offset by normal operating expense increases.

What is the ticker symbol for Nevro Corp.?

The ticker symbol for Nevro Corp. is NVRO.

What is the purpose of Nevro Corp.'s acquisition of Vyrsa Technologies?

The acquisition of Vyrsa Technologies allows Nevro Corp. to enter the fast-growing sacroiliac joint space.

What is the expected impact of the restructuring on Nevro Corp.'s operating expenses for 2024?

Excluding acquisition-related operating expenses, the company expects 2024 operating expenses to be approximately flat compared with 2023 operating expenses.