NASDAQ$ACAD
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc · Q4 2020 earnings
Q4 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Acadia delivered strong financial results driven by NUPLAZID sales and made advancements in Phase 3 programs.
Acadia Pharmaceuticals reported strong financial results for Q4 2020, driven by robust sales of NUPLAZID. The company is focused on continued growth of NUPLAZID and the potential approval and launch of pimavanserin for dementia-related psychosis in 2021.
- NUPLAZID net sales increased by 23% compared to Q4 2019.
- Research and development expenses increased compared to the same period in 2019.
- Selling, general and administrative expenses increased compared to the same period in 2019.
- The FDA approved a label update to allow the NUPLAZID capsule to be sprinkled on certain foods.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
ACADIA · Revenue · Quarterly
$121M
Revenue by segment
ACADIA · $121M total across 1 segment · Q4 2020
- NUPLAZID$121M+23.1%100.0%
Forward guidance
Acadia provided net sales guidance for NUPLAZID in Parkinson’s disease psychosis (PDP) of $510 to $550 million. GAAP R&D guidance of $300 to $320 million and GAAP SG&A guidance of $560 to $590 million.
Tailwinds
- Net sales guidance for NUPLAZID in Parkinson’s disease psychosis (PDP) of $510 to $550 million.
- GAAP R&D guidance of $300 to $320 million reflects the progression of candidates in five clinical indications this year.
- GAAP R&D guidance includes approximately $30 million of share-based compensation expense.
- GAAP SG&A guidance of $560 to $590 million reflects a similar level of investment to 2020 in PDP activities, together with additional investments associated with a potential DRP launch.
- GAAP SG&A guidance includes approximately $60 million of share-based compensation expense.
Headwinds
- As this is the potential launch year for dementia-related psychosis (DRP), the Company is not including revenue projections for DRP in 2021 net sales guidance.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2020
-0.9%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.4%
Avg return
5 days after
-1.6%
Avg return
30 days after
42%
27 / 65 earnings
Positive
+23.7%
Q3 2016
Best reaction
-22.9%
Q4 2017
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -3.9% | -2.5% | -3.6% | |
| Q4 2025 | -1.4% | -9.9% | -16.9% | |
| Q3 2025 | -2.9% | +6.2% | +22.9% | |
| Q1 2025 | +14.4% | +16.1% | +48.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | +1.8% | -3.9% | -10.2% | |
| Q3 2024 | +14.7% | +21.8% | +15.2% | |
| Q2 2024 | -17.6% | -15.1% | -11.9% | |
| Q1 2024 | -11.8% | -12.0% | -13.7% | |
| Q4 2023 | -8.3% | -7.3% | -28.6% | |
| Q3 2023 | +5.0% | +2.5% | -1.4% | |
| Q2 2023 | -6.0% | -7.4% | -4.0% | |
| Q1 2023 | -2.3% | -2.1% | +12.3% | |
| Q4 2022 | +9.4% | +7.5% | +0.3% | |
| Q3 2022 | -6.6% | -8.6% | -0.6% | |
| Q2 2022 | -1.3% | -0.2% | +2.5% | |
| Q1 2022 | -4.9% | -17.3% | -9.6% | |
| Q4 2021 | -2.2% | -6.2% | -4.8% | |
| Q3 2021 | +7.7% | +3.1% | +8.8% | |
| Q2 2021 | -11.0% | -11.4% | -22.4% | |
| Q1 2021 | +7.3% | +7.7% | +21.4% | |
| Q4 2020 | -4.9% | -0.4% | -48.0% | |
| Q3 2020 | +4.2% | +7.4% | +16.4% | |
| Q2 2020 | +0.3% | -5.1% | -12.1% | |
| Q1 2020 | +5.3% | +2.5% | -5.3% | |
| Q4 2019 | -3.9% | +7.6% | -4.5% | |
| Q3 2019 | +0.4% | +0.4% | +7.2% | |
| Q2 2019 | +14.7% | +14.4% | +10.6% | |
| Q1 2019 | +6.0% | +11.4% | -0.2% | |
| Q4 2018 | +7.5% | +12.0% | +12.2% | |
| Q3 2018 | -7.7% | -12.9% | -12.7% | |
| Q2 2018 | -2.0% | +0.7% | -1.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | +15.6% | +15.8% | +14.3% | |
| Q4 2017 | -22.9% | -26.8% | -30.5% | |
| Q3 2017 | -9.6% | -12.1% | -7.6% | |
| Q2 2017 | +8.6% | +2.1% | +17.1% | |
| Q1 2017 | -8.6% | -8.7% | -17.8% | |
| Q4 2016 | -8.1% | -7.4% | -14.4% | |
| Q3 2016 | +23.7% | +32.8% | +24.9% | |
| Q2 2016 | -1.8% | -10.3% | -15.0% | |
| Q1 2016 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -13.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -17.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +3.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -8.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -4.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -7.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -5.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -4.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -6.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +11.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -7.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +11.5% | — | — |
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