TNDM Stock Rises Despite Q1 Earnings Miss, Gross Margin Up

Core Insights - Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. reported a first-quarter 2025 loss of 67 cents per share, which was worse than the previous year's loss of 63 cents and missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 60 cents per share [1] - Despite the earnings miss, TNDM's stock surged 18.6% following the announcement [1] - The company achieved record quarterly revenues, with non-GAAP revenues of $234.4 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 21.6% and surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.4% [2] Revenue Performance - Non-GAAP revenues for the first quarter were $234.4 million, up 21.6% year over year, and GAAP revenues also totaled $234.4 million, marking a 22.2% increase [2] - In the United States, non-GAAP sales reached $150.6 million, a 15% increase year over year, with over 17,000 pumps shipped [4] - Internationally, non-GAAP sales were $83.8 million, up from $61.9 million in the prior-year period [5] Margins and Expenses - Gross profit for the quarter was $118.4 million, a 25.1% increase year over year, with a gross margin of 50.5%, up 112 basis points despite a 19.6% rise in the cost of sales [6] - Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) expenses rose 26.3% to $113.8 million, while Research and Development (R&D) expenses increased 8.6% to $50.2 million [6] - The adjusted operating loss was $45.7 million, compared to a loss of $41.7 million in the same period last year [6] Financial Position - At the end of the first quarter of 2025, Tandem Diabetes had cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaling $368.6 million, down from $438.3 million at the end of the fourth quarter of 2024 [7] Guidance - The company reaffirmed its full-year 2025 GAAP financial guidance, estimating sales between $970 million and $1.007 billion, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate for full-year revenues at $1.00 billion [8] - GAAP sales in the United States are projected to be between $725 million and $730 million, while sales outside the United States are expected to be in the range of $272 million to $277 million [10] Overall Assessment - Tandem Diabetes ended the first quarter of 2025 with mixed results, as earnings lagged estimates but revenues exceeded expectations, driven by an expanding product portfolio [11] - The launch of Control-IQ+ technology for type 2 diabetes patients in the U.S. contributed to the strong performance [11] - However, the company's operating loss remains a concern [12]