Halozyme(US:HALO) ZACKSยท2025-05-07 17:15Core Viewpoint - Halozyme Therapeutics (HALO) reported strong first-quarter 2025 results, exceeding earnings and revenue expectations, driven by increased royalty payments and product sales growth [1][2][5]. Financial Performance - Adjusted earnings for Q1 2025 were $1.11 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 95 cents, marking a 41% year-over-year increase [1]. - Total revenues for the quarter reached $264.9 million, a 35% increase from the previous year, also exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $239 million [1]. - Royalty revenues amounted to $168.2 million, up 39% year-over-year, driven by strong demand for Phesgo and subcutaneous Darzalex [5]. - Product sales were $78 million, reflecting a 33.1% increase from the prior year, beating the model estimate of $65.7 million [6]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $162 million, a 40% increase from the same period last year [7]. Guidance Update - The company raised its total revenue guidance for 2025 to a range of $1.20 billion to $1.28 billion, up from the previous estimate of $1.15 billion to $1.22 billion [8]. - Royalty revenues are now expected to be between $750 million and $785 million, compared to the earlier forecast of $725 million to $750 million [9]. - Adjusted EBITDA guidance was increased to a range of $790 million to $840 million, up from $755 million to $805 million [9]. - Adjusted earnings per share guidance for 2025 was raised to a range of $5.30 to $5.70, compared to the previous projection of $4.95 to $5.35 [9]. Stock Performance - Shares of Halozyme rose 6.5% in after-hours trading following the earnings report and improved financial outlook [2]. - Year-to-date, Halozyme's shares have increased by 24.2%, contrasting with a 2.8% decline in the industry [4].