NASDAQ$KRYS

Krystal Biotech Inc · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations

Briefing

Krystal Biotech reported strong revenue growth and profitability in Q4 2024.

Krystal Biotech posted a significant increase in Q4 2024 revenue, reaching $91.1 million, a 116% year-over-year growth. The company's net income also surged to $45.5 million, reflecting strong operational performance. Gross margin remained high at 95%, and the company closed the quarter with a robust cash and investment position of $749.6 million.

  • Revenue increased 116% year-over-year to $91.1 million.
  • Net income reached $45.5 million, significantly up from Q4 2023.
  • Gross margin remained strong at 95%.
  • Cash and investments totaled $749.6 million at quarter-end.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$91.1M

Previous: $42.1M+116.3%
EPS (adj)

$1.52

Previous: $0.30+406.7%
R&D Expenses

$13.5M

No prior period
SG&A Expenses

$31.3M

No prior period
Net Income

$45.5M

Previous: $8.69M+423.2%
Operating Income

$41.4M

Previous: $3.14M+1218.6%
Gross Profit

$86.4M

Previous: $37.8M+128.8%
Cash & Equivalents

$345M

No prior period
Total Assets

$1.06B

No prior period

Revenue & EPS history

Krystal Biotech · Revenue · Quarterly

$91.1M

Q4 2024+116.3%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 6 of 11 quarters(55%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Krystal Biotech · $91.1M total across 1 segment · Q4 2024

  • VYJUVEK Net Product Revenue
    $91.1M

Forward guidance

Krystal Biotech is focused on executing a global launch for VYJUVEK and advancing its genetic medicine pipeline. Regulatory decisions in Europe and Japan are expected in 2025, along with key clinical milestones in its ophthalmology, respiratory, and oncology programs.

Tailwinds

  • Anticipates European regulatory decision on VYJUVEK in Q1 2025.
  • Japan regulatory review is on track for a decision in 2H 2025.
  • Strong financial position supports pipeline expansion.
  • Continued high patient compliance at 85%.
  • Expansion of reimbursement approvals in the U.S.

Headwinds

  • Regulatory approval timelines remain uncertain.
  • Expansion costs could pressure operating margins.
  • R&D and SG&A expenses projected to rise in FY 2025.
  • Market competition may impact VYJUVEK's adoption.
  • Ongoing clinical trials introduce potential risks.

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 2024

Historical avgQ4 2024

+1.3%

Avg return

Earnings day

+1.8%

Avg return

5 days after

+9.5%

Avg return

30 days after

54%

19 / 35 earnings

Positive

+52.8%

Q4 2023

Best reaction

-14.0%

Q2 2025

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-0.6%+14.9%+13.3%
Q4 2025+4.0%-5.3%-6.7%
Q3 2025+4.9%+0.2%+10.1%
Q2 2025-14.0%-11.7%-4.3%
Q1 2025-13.8%-18.6%-18.3%
Q4 2024+12.4%+19.3%+19.4%
Q3 2024-1.1%+13.2%+6.4%
Q2 2024-6.9%-5.1%-3.1%
Q1 2024+0.4%-3.9%+4.1%
Q4 2023+52.8%+50.7%+59.2%
Q3 2023-10.7%-19.3%-16.1%
Q2 2023-6.7%-4.2%-0.2%
Q1 2023+9.0%+4.7%+51.2%
Q4 2022+4.4%+0.7%+2.0%
Q3 2022+7.7%+4.7%+1.6%
Q2 2022-5.2%-3.4%-17.1%
Q1 2022-4.7%+0.4%+15.4%
Q4 2021+2.6%-8.2%+7.0%
Q3 2021-7.4%-7.4%+48.5%
Q2 2021-1.6%-6.2%-3.2%
Q1 2021-7.2%-4.0%-7.6%
Q4 2020+6.8%-7.8%-2.3%
Q3 2020+2.6%+3.1%+35.0%
Q2 2020+0.5%+6.7%+11.7%
Q1 2020+13.7%+25.3%+3.8%
Q4 2019-0.7%-12.0%-12.0%
Q3 2019+1.6%+0.5%+43.5%
Q2 2019-4.0%-3.3%-6.2%
Q1 2019+2.6%+14.6%+1.1%
Q4 2018-4.1%+1.9%+55.6%
Q3 2018-4.7%-1.5%+5.4%
Q2 2018+2.7%+1.5%+6.1%
Q1 2018+0.1%+0.2%+23.5%
Q4 2017+5.8%+21.2%+2.9%
Q3 2017+6.0%+1.9%+4.1%
Q2 2017
Q1 2017
Q4 2016
Q3 2016

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