Shockwave Medical Reports Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results

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Shockwave Medical (SWAV) reported robust financial results for Q3 2022, achieving $131.3 million in revenue, marking a 102% increase from Q3 2021. The company's gross profit surged to $113.5 million, with a gross margin of 86%, up from 83% the previous year. Net income reached $35.0 million, significantly higher than $1.9 million in Q3 2021. The company also issued an updated revenue guidance of $483 million to $488 million for the full year 2022, representing 104% to 106% growth compared to the prior year.

Positive

• Revenue of $131.3 million for Q3 2022, a 102% increase YoY.
• Gross profit rose to $113.5 million, indicating strong financial health.
• Gross margin improved to 86%, reflecting better product mix and efficiencies.
• Net income increased to $35.0 million from $1.9 million YoY.
• Updated revenue guidance of $483 million to $488 million for 2022, surpassing previous estimates.

Negative

• Operating expenses increased by 49%, reaching $76.7 million, impacting profitability.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shockwave Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: SWAV), a pioneer in the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease, today reported financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2022.

Recent Highlights

• Recognized revenue of $131.3 million for the third quarter of 2022, representing an increase of 102% from the same period in 2021
• Received FDA Clearance for the Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave L⁶ Peripheral IVL Catheter
• Received CE marking for the Shockwave C²⁺ coronary catheter in Europe
• Granted reimbursement for the Shockwave C² Coronary IVL Catheter by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) in Japan

“Our third quarter achievements were encouraging across the entire Shockwave organization. Sales of all products, both in the U.S. and international markets, outperformed expectations, and operationally our accomplishments continue to be the backbone of our success,” said Doug Godshall, President and Chief Executive Officer of Shockwave Medical. “These results were particularly impressive in light of the many ongoing macro issues we have all seen across the globe. Despite these challenges, our team and our customers have been able to adapt and remain focused on using our IVL technology to treat patients suffering from calcified vascular disease.”  

Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results

Revenue for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022, was $131.3 million, a 102% increase from $65.2 million in the same period of 2021. The growth was primarily driven by the launch of the coronary product, Shockwave C², in the U.S. in February 2021, continued recovery from the pandemic impact and increased adoption of Shockwave products.

Gross profit for the third quarter of 2022 was $113.5 million compared to $54.2 million for the third quarter of 2021. Gross margin for the third quarter of 2022 was 86%, as compared to 83% in the third quarter of 2021. The increase in gross margin was primarily driven by product mix along with continued improvement in manufacturing productivity and process efficiencies.

Total operating expenses for the third quarter of 2022 were $76.7 million, a 49% increase from $51.4 million in the third quarter of 2021. The increase was primarily driven by sales force expansion in the U.S. and higher headcount to support the growth of the business.

Net income for the third quarter of 2022 was $35.0 million, compared to net income of $1.9 million in the same period of 2021. Basic and diluted net income per share for the third quarter of 2022 was $0.97 and $0.92, respectively.  

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $250.7 million as of September 30, 2022.

2022 Financial Guidance

Shockwave Medical projects revenue for the full year 2022 to range from $483 million to $488 million, which represents 104% to 106% growth over the Company’s prior year revenue. This compares to previous revenue guidance of $465 million to $475 million.

Conference Call

Shockwave Medical will host a conference call at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time / 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 7, 2022, to discuss its third quarter 2022 financial results. The call may be accessed by dialing 877-704-4453 for domestic callers or 201-389-0920 for international callers, using conference ID:13733213.   A live and archived webcast of the event will be available at https://ir.shockwavemedical.com/.

About Shockwave Medical, Inc.

Shockwave Medical is focused on developing and commercializing products intended to transform the way calcified cardiovascular disease is treated. Shockwave Medical aims to establish a new standard of care for the interventional treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque, which Shockwave Medical refers to as Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL). IVL is a minimally invasive, easy-to-use and safe way to significantly improve patient outcomes. To view an animation of the IVL procedure and for more information, visit www.shockwavemedical.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements relating to our expectations, projections, beliefs, and prospects, which are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue,” and similar expressions, and the negative of these terms. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are only predictions based on our current expectations, estimates, and assumptions, valid only as of the date they are made, and subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which we are not currently aware.

Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operations, financial results, and liquidity and capital resources, including the impact on our sales, expenses, supply chain, manufacturing, research and development activities, clinical trials, and employees; our ability to develop, manufacture, obtain and maintain regulatory approvals for, market and sell, our products; our expected future growth, including the size and growth potential of the markets for our products; our ability to obtain coverage and reimbursement for procedures performed using our products; our ability to scale our organizational culture; the impact of the development, regulatory approval, efficacy and commercialization of competing products; the loss of key scientific or management personnel; our ability to develop and maintain our corporate infrastructure, including our internal controls; our financial performance and capital requirements; and our ability to obtain and maintain intellectual property protection for our products, as well as our ability to operate our business without infringing the intellectual property rights of others. These factors, as well as others, are discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including in Part I, Item IA - Risk Factors in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC, and in our other periodic and other reports filed with the SEC. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake to update any of these forward-looking statements after the date hereof to conform these statements to actual results or revised expectations.

Media Contact:
Scott Shadiow
+1.317.432.9210
sshadiow@shockwavemedical.com

Investor Contact:
Debbie Kaster
dkaster@shockwavemedical.com

SHOCKWAVE MEDICAL, INC.
Balance Sheet Data
(in thousands)
		September 30, 2022				December 31, 2021
		(Unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	127,779			$	89,209
Short-term investments			122,888				111,772
Accounts receivable, net			64,224				37,435
Inventory			68,974				42,978
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			11,393				4,508
Total current assets			395,258				285,902
Operating lease right-of-use assets			33,107				27,496
Property and equipment, net			39,265				24,361
Equity method investment			4,573				5,987
Other assets			3,606				1,936
TOTAL ASSETS		$	475,809			$	345,682
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable		$	3,469			$	3,520
Term notes, current portion			—				5,500
Accrued liabilities			49,492				40,870
Lease liability, current portion			1,260				1,738
Total current liabilities			54,221				51,628
Lease liability, noncurrent			38,532				28,321
Term notes, noncurrent portion			14,853				11,630
Related party contract liability, noncurrent portion			12,273				12,273
TOTAL LIABILITIES			119,879				103,852
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Preferred stock			—				—
Common stock			36				35
Additional paid-in capital			535,230				494,806
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(1,612	)			(202	)
Accumulated deficit			(177,724	)			(252,809	)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY			355,930				241,830
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY		$	475,809			$	345,682

SHOCKWAVE MEDICAL, INC.
Statement of Operations Data
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
		September 30,								September 30,
			2022				2021				2022				2021
Revenue:
Product revenue		$	131,330			$	65,155			$	345,707			$	152,963
Cost of revenue:
Cost of product revenue			17,874				10,949				47,494				28,775
Gross profit			113,456				54,206				298,213				124,188
Operating expenses:
Research and development			20,177				13,735				57,956				35,827
Sales and marketing			42,082				28,393				118,558				78,098
General and administrative			14,434				9,265				39,988				25,117
Total operating expenses			76,693				51,393				216,502				139,042
Income (loss) from operations			36,763				2,813				81,711				(14,854	)
Income (loss) from equity method investment			97				(342	)			(1,414	)			(5,865	)
Interest expense			(316	)			(165	)			(917	)			(795	)
Other expense, net			(1,423	)			(280	)			(3,206	)			(369	)
Net income (loss) before taxes			35,121				2,026				76,174				(21,883	)
Income tax provision			118				78				1,089				195
Net income (loss)		$	35,003			$	1,948			$	75,085			$	(22,078	)
Net income (loss) per share, basic		$	0.97			$	0.06			$	2.10			$	(0.63	)
Net income (loss) per share, diluted		$	0.92			$	0.05			$	1.99			$	(0.63	)
Shares used in computing net income (loss) per share, basic			36,003,931				35,207,276				35,807,264				35,013,072
Shares used in computing net income (loss) per share, diluted			37,948,049				37,567,176				37,813,107				35,013,072

 

FAQ

What were Shockwave Medical's Q3 2022 earnings results?

Shockwave Medical reported Q3 2022 revenue of $131.3 million, a 102% increase from the same period last year.

What is Shockwave Medical's revenue guidance for 2022?

The revenue guidance for 2022 is projected to be between $483 million to $488 million.

How much was Shockwave Medical's net income for Q3 2022?

The net income for Q3 2022 was $35.0 million.

What factors contributed to Shockwave Medical's revenue growth in Q3 2022?

The growth was driven primarily by the launch of the Shockwave C2 coronary product and increased adoption of Shockwave's technologies.

What was the gross margin for Shockwave Medical in Q3 2022?

The gross margin for Q3 2022 was 86%, an increase from 83% in Q3 2021.