EyePoint Pharmaceuticals (EYPT) Q4 2024 Earnings Call March 05, 2025 05:42 PM ET Company Participants George Elston - Executive VP & CFOJay Duker - President, CEO & DirectorRamiro Ribeiro - Chief Medical OfficerYigal Nochomovitz - DirectorKambiz Yazdi - Vice President - Equity ResearchJennifer Kim - Equity Research DirectorGraig Suvannavejh - Managing DirectorDebanjana Chatterjee - DirectorGreg Harrison - Director-BiotechnologyYi Chen - Managing Director, Equity Research Conference Call Participants Tessa R ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q4 2024, total net revenue was $11.6 million, down from $14 million in Q4 2023. Net product revenue was $0.8 million compared to $0.7 million in the same period last year [33][34] - For the full year 2024, total net revenue was $43.3 million, down from $46 million in 2023. Net product revenue for 2024 was $3.2 million, significantly lower than $14.2 million in 2023 due to the sale of YUTIQ product rights [36][37] - Operating expenses for Q4 2024 totaled $56.8 million, up from $30.4 million in the prior year, primarily due to ongoing Phase 3 trials for DURAVYU [35] - The net loss for Q4 2024 was $41.4 million or $0.64 per share, compared to a net loss of $14.1 million or $0.33 per share in Q4 2023 [36] - The company ended 2024 with $371 million in cash and investments, up from $331 million at the end of 2023, and expects this will fund operations into 2027 and beyond [39] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is focusing on the DURAVYU program, with net product revenue expected to remain at immaterial levels as YUTIQ supply to ANI Pharmaceuticals will cease by May 31, 2025 [33][34] - Net revenue from royalties and collaborations for Q4 2024 was $10.8 million, down from $13.3 million in Q4 2023, primarily due to lower recognition of deferred revenue from YUTIQ [34] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - DURAVYU is positioned as a leader in ocular sustained drug delivery, with ongoing Phase 3 trials in wet AMD and positive Phase 2 results in DME [11][12] - Enrollment in the LUGANO and Lucia trials for wet AMD is exceeding expectations, with completion anticipated in the second half of 2025 [13][28] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to be the first to submit a new drug application for a six-month intravitreal wet AMD program, which could capture significant market share [14][27] - The strategic focus is on advancing DURAVYU through clinical trials and preparing for commercial launch, with a strong emphasis on patient-centric trial design [15][30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ongoing clinical trials and the potential for DURAVYU to transform treatment for retinal diseases, highlighting the strong safety and efficacy data [10][30] - The company plans to engage with regulatory agencies regarding the pivotal trial design for DME, with a meeting expected in the second quarter of 2025 [26][89] Other Important Information - The Northbridge manufacturing facility is operational and ready for registration batch manufacturing to support NDA filing [100][102] - The company has a solid patent protection strategy for DURAVYU, enhancing its competitive position in the market [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: How many clinical sites have been activated for the wet AMD pivotal program? - Most sites are activated in the U.S., with approximately 60 active sites per study. Plans include 60 to 80 sites for ex-U.S. studies [46][51] Question: Can you comment on the subgroup analysis of the 2.7% milligram versus aflibercept? - The analysis shows a strong dose response, with the 2.7% dose demonstrating significant improvements in visual acuity and fluid control compared to the control group [54][56] Question: What is the current status of the razuprotafib program? - Razuprotafib is on a lower priority but continues with preclinical activities. The focus remains on wet AMD execution [130] Question: What are the plans for post-marketing studies for DURAVYU? - Plans include studies comparing DURAVYU against current industry leaders, focusing on supplement-free rates and long-term efficacy [78][81] Question: What is the expected cash runway guidance? - The cash guidance extends into 2027, covering ongoing work for DURAVYU and wet AMD, but does not include the DME study itself [129]

For the quarter ended December 2024, EyePoint Pharmaceuticals (EYPT) reported revenue of $11.59 million, down 17.4% over the same period last year. EPS came in at -$0.64, compared to -$0.33 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents a surprise of -21.04% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $14.68 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being -$0.41, the EPS surprise was -56.10%.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expecta ...

Financial Performance - EyePoint Pharmaceuticals reported a quarterly loss of $0.64 per share, which was worse than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.41, representing an earnings surprise of -56.10% [1] - The company posted revenues of $11.59 million for the quarter ended December 2024, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 21.04%, and down from $14.03 million a year ago [2] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is -$0.54 on revenues of $5.46 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is -$2.52 on revenues of $13.21 million [7] Stock Performance - EyePoint Pharmaceuticals shares have declined approximately 18.4% since the beginning of the year, compared to a decline of -1.8% for the S&P 500 [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating expectations of underperformance in the near future [6] Industry Outlook - The Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry, to which EyePoint Pharmaceuticals belongs, is currently in the top 30% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable industry outlook [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can impact investor sentiment [5]

Financial Information - EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc. provided an updated investor presentation on January 13, 2025, including financial information as of December 31, 2024[6] Clinical Plans and Achievements - The company highlighted its 2025 clinical plans and recent corporate and clinical achievements in a press release issued on the same date[7] Transparency and Communication - The investor presentation and press release are available on the company's website, indicating a focus on transparency and investor communication[6][7]

– Enrollment exceeding expectations in DURAVYU™ Phase 3 wet AMD clinical trials with LUGANO over 50% enrolled and LUCIA recruiting ahead of schedule – – Positive Phase 2 VERONA clinical trial of DURAVYU for DME met primary and secondary endpoints – – $371 million of cash and investments on December 31, 2024, providing cash runway into 2027 beyond topline DURAVYU Phase 3 wet AMD data expected in 2026 – WATERTOWN, Mass., March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYPT), a compa ...

Core Insights - EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is focused on developing innovative therapeutics for serious retinal diseases, with a commitment to improving patient lives [2][3] Company Overview - EyePoint is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company utilizing its proprietary bioerodible Durasert E technology for sustained intraocular drug delivery [2] - The lead product candidate, DURAVYU, is an investigational treatment for VEGF-mediated retinal diseases, currently in Phase 3 trials for wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) and has completed Phase 2 trials for diabetic macular edema (DME) [2][4] - The company anticipates discussions with regulatory agencies in Q2 2025 regarding pivotal program plans based on positive Phase 2 results from the VERONA trial in DME [2] Pipeline Programs - Additional pipeline programs include EYP-2301, a TIE-2 agonist, and razuprotafib, both formulated in Durasert E to potentially enhance outcomes in serious retinal diseases [3] - Durasert technology has been safely administered to thousands of patient eyes across four FDA-approved products for various disease indications [3] Upcoming Investor Conferences - EyePoint management will participate in the Leerink Partners Global Healthcare Conference on March 11, 2025, and the Barclays 27th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on March 12, 2025 [5]

WATERTOWN, Mass., Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYPT), a company committed to developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics to improve the lives of patients with serious retinal diseases, today announced it will host a conference call and live webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 to report its fourth quarter and full-year 2024 financial results and highlight recent corporate developments. To access the live conference call, please register ...

– Company presentation scheduled on Tuesday, March 4th at 9:10am ET – – EyePoint to provide enrollment update for ongoing DURAVYU™ Phase 3 pivotal program in wet AMD and additional subgroup analyses from Phase 2 VERONA clinical trial in DME – WATERTOWN, Mass., Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYPT), a company committed to developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics to improve the lives of patients with serious retinal diseases, today announced that Jay S. ...

EyePoint Pharmaceuticals (EYPT) Update / Briefing February 05, 2025 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Jay Duker - President & CEORamiro Ribeiro - Chief Medical OfficerYigal Nochomovitz - DirectorKambiz Yazdi - Vice President - Equity ResearchGraig Suvannavejh - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Tessa Romero - Equity AnalystTyler Van Buren - Managing Director, Senior Biotech Equity Research AnalystYatin Suneja - Biotechnology Research AnalystJennifer Kim - AnalystColleen Kusy - Senior Research An ...