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Opus Genetics Inc · Q4 2023 earnings

Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Ocuphire reported a net loss with revenue driven by milestone payments and research & development services.

Ocuphire Pharma reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023. The company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $50.5 million as of December 31, 2023, which is expected to fund operations into mid-2025. License and collaboration revenue was $1.7 million for the quarter, and the net loss was $4.8 million, or ($0.21) per basic and diluted share.

  • Ocuphire had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $50.5 million as of December 31, 2023.
  • License and collaboration revenue was $1.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $39.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Net loss was $4.8 million, or ($0.21) per basic and diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to net income of $33.9 million, or $1.63 per basic share for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Management believes the current cash on hand will be sufficient to fund operations into mid-2025.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$1.69M

Previous: $39.9M-95.8%
EPS (adj)

-$0.21

Previous: $1.63-112.9%
Net Income

-$4.8M

Previous: $33.9M-114.1%
Operating Income

-$5.43M

Previous: $34.2M-115.9%
Gross Profit

$1.69M

Previous: $39.9M-95.8%
R&D Expense

$3.84M

No prior period
Stock-Based Comp

$711K

Previous: $424K+67.7%

Revenue & EPS history

Ocuphire · Revenue · Quarterly

$1.69M

Q4 2023-95.8%vs Q4 2022
Beat estimate in 6 of 13 quarters(46%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Ocuphire · $100K total across 1 segment · Q2 2021

  • Collaboration Revenue
    $100K

Forward guidance

Ocuphire is focused on advancing its retina pipeline and preparing its late-stage clinical program to progress APX3330 in diabetic retinopathy. RYZUMVI is expected to launch in the first half of 2024. Viatris is expected to continue Phase 3 development of PS in presbyopia and decreased visual acuity under dim light conditions in the first half of 2024.

Tailwinds

  • Advancing retina pipeline with APX3330 in diabetic retinopathy
  • RYZUMVI launch expected in the first half of 2024
  • Viatris to continue Phase 3 development of PS in presbyopia
  • Viatris to continue Phase 3 development of PS in decreased visual acuity under dim light conditions
  • Cash on hand is expected to fund operations into mid-2025

Headwinds

  • Success and timing of regulatory submissions and clinical trials are uncertain
  • Changes to clinical trial designs and regulatory pathways may occur
  • Delays or difficulties in patient enrollment in clinical trials are possible
  • Dependence on third parties for development and commercialization
  • Future revenue losses and profitability are uncertain

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 2023

Historical avgQ4 2023

-3.6%

Avg return

Earnings day

-3.8%

Avg return

5 days after

-3.7%

Avg return

30 days after

42%

14 / 33 earnings

Positive

+16.7%

Q1 2017

Best reaction

-47.3%

Q2 2019

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+1.2%-6.1%-23.7%
Q4 2025+1.7%+5.5%+15.3%
Q3 2025-3.1%-11.7%+19.8%
Q2 2025+7.4%+0.9%+25.5%
Q1 2025+7.5%+4.2%+2.1%
Q3 2024-7.7%-9.4%-5.1%
Q2 2024-24.7%-19.9%-24.1%
Q1 2024-14.3%-11.7%-13.8%
Q4 2023-12.2%-13.9%-19.7%
Q3 2023+13.4%+3.5%-4.9%
Q2 2023+0.5%+0.7%-3.1%
Q1 2023-18.9%-28.0%-36.0%
Q4 2022+4.2%+44.2%+42.5%
Q3 2022-2.8%+13.1%+52.3%
Q2 2022-9.7%-6.1%-14.3%
Q1 2022+8.5%+6.5%+5.5%
Q4 2021+11.1%-9.9%-35.9%
Q3 2021-0.3%-10.9%-5.6%
Q2 2021-8.5%-14.7%-0.6%
Q1 2021-7.8%-5.9%+17.4%
Q4 2020-12.7%-7.8%-34.7%
Q3 2020+1.4%-10.8%-22.4%
Q2 2020-1.6%+1.2%-25.9%
Q1 2020-16.4%-2.7%+3.8%
Q3 2019-5.9%-9.3%-11.2%
Q2 2019-47.3%-49.3%-54.8%
Q1 2019-10.4%-11.0%-10.3%
Q2 2018+2.7%+5.4%+17.0%
Q4 2018-2.9%-3.5%-4.7%
Q3 2017+4.9%+6.5%+15.7%
Q2 2017+5.9%-1.6%+26.5%
Q1 2017+16.7%+29.2%-10.4%
Q2 2016+0.0%-3.7%-3.7%
Q1 2014
Q3 2013
Q2 2013
Q2 2012
Q1 2012
Q3 2011
Q2 2011

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