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DexCom(DXCM) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report

Financial Performance - Total revenue for fiscal 2024 reached $4.03 billion, an increase of 11% from 2023[439] - Gross profit for fiscal 2024 was $2.44 billion, up 7% from the previous year[439] - Operating income for fiscal 2024 was $600 million, reflecting a slight increase of 0.4% from 2023[439] - Net income for fiscal 2024 was $576.2 million, representing a 6% increase compared to 2023[439] - Operating cash flow for fiscal 2024 was $989.5 million, up 32% from the previous year[439] - Revenue from the United States accounted for 72% of total revenue in fiscal 2024, amounting to $2.89 billion, a 10% increase from 2023[449] - International revenue reached $1.14 billion in fiscal 2024, up 15% from the previous year[449] - For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, the company reported a net income of $576.2 million, an increase from $203.8 million in the previous year, representing a growth of approximately 183%[477] Expenses - Research and development expenses for fiscal 2024 were $552.4 million, a 9% increase from 2023[441] - Selling, general and administrative expenses totaled $1.29 billion, reflecting an 8% increase from the previous year[441] - Research and development expenses increased by $37.6 million, driven by higher headcount, clinical trials, and software costs, reflecting the company's commitment to future growth and product development[453] - Selling, general and administrative expenses rose by $92.3 million, mainly due to increased advertising, compensation, software, and travel expenses[453] Cash Flow and Capital Management - Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term marketable securities totaled $2.58 billion as of December 31, 2024, a decrease of $144.7 million from $2.72 billion as of December 31, 2023[475] - Positive cash flows from operating activities amounted to $989.5 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, with expectations for continued positive cash generation[459] - The company had a working capital ratio of 1.47 and a quick ratio of 1.22 as of December 31, 2024, indicating sufficient current assets to cover short-term liabilities[463] - As of December 31, 2024, the company had a debt-to-assets ratio of 0.38, suggesting total assets are adequate to cover both short-term and long-term debts[466] - The company received net proceeds of $1.19 billion from the 2025 Notes offering and $1.23 billion from the 2028 Notes offering, with plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes and potential acquisitions[460] - The company anticipates significant capital expenditures in the next year to invest in equipment and manufacturing facilities to support growth[463] - Capital expenditures for the year were $358.8 million, up from $236.6 million in the previous year, indicating a growth of approximately 51.6%[477] - The company generated $248.1 million in net proceeds from marketable securities, contrasting with $253.0 million in net purchases of marketable securities in the prior year[477] - The company issued $1.23 billion in senior convertible notes, net of issuance costs, compared to $26.6 million in proceeds from the issuance of common stock under employee stock plans in the previous year[477] - The company purchased $750.0 million in treasury stock, while the previous year saw $688.7 million in similar purchases, reflecting a significant commitment to returning capital to shareholders[477] Product Development and Market Expansion - The company launched the Dexcom G7 in 2023 and Stelo, the first over-the-counter glucose biosensor in the U.S., in August 2024[422] - Revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, increased primarily due to a sales volume increase from approximately 500,000 - 600,000 net new users added to the worldwide customer base, with disposable sensor revenue comprising approximately 95% of total revenue[451] Risk Management - The company is exposed to foreign currency exchange risk due to international operations, which could adversely affect financial results, including income and losses[483] - The company utilizes foreign currency forward contracts to hedge monetary assets and liabilities, with these contracts generally maturing in one month[485] - The company maintains a portfolio of cash equivalents and short-term investments to preserve capital while maximizing income from investments, with no material exposure to interest rate risk[479] - The company translates financial statements of international subsidiaries into U.S. dollars, affecting net income only upon sale or liquidation of the underlying investment[484] Profitability Metrics - Gross profit margin percentage decreased in 2024 compared to 2023, primarily due to product and channel mix changes, higher freight costs, and non-cash charges totaling $43.3 million related to inventory[451] - The company experienced a net increase of $108.8 million in changes of working capital balances compared to a net increase of $3.2 million in the prior year[477]