BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Soars 23% In One Session - Here's Why It Surprised Investors

Core Insights - BioCryst Pharmaceuticals reported first-quarter sales of $145.50 million, a 52.7% increase year over year, surpassing the consensus estimate of $126.87 million [1] - The growth was primarily driven by Orladeyo's net revenue of $134.2 million, which increased by $45.3 million year over year, compared to $88.9 million in the same quarter of the previous year [1] Financial Performance - The net income for the first quarter of 2025 was $32 thousand, or $0.00 per share, a significant improvement from a net loss of $35.4 million, or $0.17 per share, in the first quarter of 2024 [2] - Operating income for the first quarter of 2025 was $21.2 million, compared to an operating loss of $14.5 million for the same period in 2024 [3] - Non-GAAP operating income, excluding stock-based compensation, was $42.6 million for the first quarter of 2025, compared to a non-GAAP operating loss of $0.8 million in the first quarter of 2024 [3] Guidance and Outlook - BioCryst raised its 2025 revenue outlook for Orladeyo to between $580 million and $600 million, up from the previous estimate of $535 million to $550 million [4] - The company now anticipates full-year 2025 operating expenses to be between $440 million and $450 million, an increase from the prior guidance of $425 million to $435 million [4] - The expectation for achieving net income and positive cash flows has been accelerated to 2025, previously anticipated for 2026 [5] - Positive cash flow is defined as the improvement in cash and equivalents from year-end 2024 to year-end 2025, excluding a $75 million prepayment made in April 2025 [5] Market Reaction - Following the announcement, BCRX stock closed up by 23.50% to $11.03 [5]