NASDAQ$CPRX
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Inc · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals reported record fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results, driven by strong commercial performance and the successful launch of AGAMREE.
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals achieved record fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results, with total revenues reaching $141.8 million for Q4 and $491.7 million for the full year, driven by sustained organic growth of FIRDAPSE and the successful market adoption of AGAMREE.
- Total revenues for Q4 2024 increased by 28.3% year-over-year to $141.8 million.
- GAAP net income for Q4 2024 was $55.9 million, a 60.5% increase from the prior year.
- Non-GAAP net income for Q4 2024 was $88.8 million, up 47.8% year-over-year.
- Cash and cash equivalents significantly increased to $517.6 million as of December 31, 2024, from $137.6 million in the previous year.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals · Revenue · Quarterly
$142M
Revenue by segment
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals · $142M total across 3 segments · Q4 2024
- FIRDAPSE$82.5M+18.4%58.2%
- FYCOMPA$38.2M—27.0%
- AGAMREE$21.1M—14.9%
Forward guidance
For full year 2025, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals expects total revenues to be between $545 million and $565 million, reflecting continued growth in product revenue from FIRDAPSE and AGAMREE.
Tailwinds
- FIRDAPSE product revenue, net for fiscal 2025 is expected to range between $355 million and $360 million.
- AGAMREE product revenue, net for 2025 is expected to be between $100 million and $110 million, reflecting continued market adoption and commercial momentum.
- Anticipated increase in Q1 2025 product revenue, net compared to Q1 2024 due to temporary market dynamics following the Change Healthcare disruption in February 2024, with normalization expected in Q2 2025.
- Company anticipates an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses in 2025 compared to 2024, primarily driven by increased headcount to support business growth and product portfolio expansion.
- Effective tax rate is anticipated to be relatively consistent for 2025 compared to 2024 and 2023.
Headwinds
- FYCOMPA product revenue, net is forecasted to be between $90 million and $95 million, with anticipated loss of patent exclusivity at the end of May 2025 for tablets and December 2025 for oral suspension.
- Expected entry of generic competition following each loss of exclusivity for FYCOMPA.
- AGAMREE royalties paid to the product licensor increase when AGAMREE product revenue, net exceeds $100 million in any calendar year.
- A $12.5 million milestone payment to the product licensor is required once AGAMREE product revenue for the calendar year reaches $100 million.
- Research and development expenses in 2025 are expected to be between $15.0 million and $20.0 million, absent another acquisition, but could become more significant if the Company completes an acquisition.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024
-0.7%
Avg return
Earnings day
+5.2%
Avg return
5 days after
+10.0%
Avg return
30 days after
38%
25 / 65 earnings
Positive
+29.1%
Q4 2016
Best reaction
-18.7%
Q1 2023
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -0.0% | +0.1% | +0.6% | |
| Q4 2025 | +0.0% | -3.8% | -5.9% | |
| Q3 2025 | -1.9% | +8.0% | +10.1% | |
| Q2 2025 | -10.1% | -6.7% | -6.9% | |
| Q1 2025 | -3.0% | +0.8% | +10.3% | |
| Q4 2024 | +5.2% | +7.4% | +20.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | +5.9% | +6.8% | +0.3% | |
| Q2 2024 | +13.0% | +19.2% | +21.1% | |
| Q1 2024 | +3.4% | +7.1% | +3.2% | |
| Q4 2023 | +11.7% | +16.3% | +11.1% | |
| Q3 2023 | -4.1% | -1.7% | +10.1% | |
| Q2 2023 | +4.8% | +3.7% | -11.1% | |
| Q1 2023 | -18.7% | -24.5% | -33.2% | |
| Q4 2022 | +6.1% | +10.4% | +19.1% | |
| Q3 2022 | +0.7% | +2.7% | +6.8% | |
| Q2 2022 | +20.8% | +27.9% | +40.3% | |
| Q1 2022 | -0.5% | +5.7% | +1.7% | |
| Q4 2021 | -2.0% | +4.1% | +11.5% | |
| Q3 2021 | +2.7% | +18.0% | +4.3% | |
| Q2 2021 | +2.2% | +4.0% | -12.9% | |
| Q1 2021 | -1.9% | +14.1% | +17.2% | |
| Q4 2020 | +6.7% | +12.3% | +14.7% | |
| Q3 2020 | +7.9% | +7.9% | +12.4% | |
| Q2 2020 | -17.5% | -14.3% | -21.7% | |
| Q1 2020 | -5.7% | -6.4% | -6.6% | |
| Q4 2019 | -15.2% | -13.5% | +27.6% | |
| Q3 2019 | -9.6% | -11.6% | -13.9% | |
| Q2 2019 | +0.6% | -1.0% | +30.7% | |
| Q1 2019 | -0.3% | +20.7% | +16.9% | |
| Q4 2018 | +16.8% | +34.9% | +76.5% | |
| Q3 2018 | -4.9% | -14.5% | -26.2% | |
| Q2 2018 | +2.4% | +3.8% | +16.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | +0.7% | +21.2% | +23.4% | |
| Q4 2017 | -9.6% | -10.5% | -18.5% | |
| Q3 2017 | -4.2% | -6.1% | +28.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | -1.4% | +1.4% | -9.7% | |
| Q1 2017 | +2.2% | +12.2% | +32.8% | |
| Q4 2016 | +29.1% | +41.9% | +50.4% | |
| Q3 2016 | +4.0% | +12.9% | +16.8% | |
| Q2 2016 | -1.3% | -3.9% | +33.8% | |
| Q1 2016 | -6.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -10.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -5.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -9.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +15.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -6.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +9.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -6.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -7.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -5.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -10.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -7.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -5.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -6.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -6.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -0.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -9.8% | — | — |
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