ADMA's Q3 Earnings Match Estimates, Revenues Beat on Strong Asceniv Sales

Core Insights - ADMA Biologics reported third-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 16 cents, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate, and an increase from 15 cents in the same quarter last year [1] - Revenues reached $134.2 million, a 12% year-over-year increase, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $130 million [1] - Despite positive earnings and revenue growth, ADMA's stock fell 2.9% in after-market trading, with shares down 12.9% year to date compared to the industry's growth of 10.3% [1] Financial Performance - Asceniv, a key product, achieved record utilization due to strong prescriber adoption and growing patient demand [5] - Gross margin improved to 56.3% from 49.8%, attributed to a favorable mix of higher-margin immunoglobulin sales and operational efficiencies [5] - Research & Development expenses increased significantly to $1.5 million from $0.4 million in the previous year, while selling, general, and administrative expenses rose 17.3% to $21.8 million [5] Product and Market Developments - ADMA's product lineup includes three FDA-approved products: Bivigam, Asceniv, and Nabi-HB, targeting immune deficiencies and infectious diseases [3] - The company received FDA lot release authorization for yield-enhanced commercial batches, expected to improve manufacturing efficiency and gross margin starting in Q4 2025 [8] - ADMA is actively negotiating to onboard additional distribution partners to expand the reach of Bivigam and Asceniv [10] Future Guidance - ADMA raised its revenue guidance for 2025 to over $510 million (previously $500 million) and for 2026 to $630 million (previously $625 million) [9] - Net income projections for 2025 were adjusted to exceed $158 million (previously $175 million) due to a higher effective tax rate, while 2026 net income is projected to exceed $255 million (previously $245 million) [9] Pipeline and Strategic Initiatives - ADMA is advancing SG-001, a hyperimmune globulin targeting S. pneumonia, with a CNPV application submitted that could accelerate FDA review [11] - If successful, SG-001 could represent a high-margin opportunity of approximately $300-$500 million annually, protected through at least 2037 [11] - The company anticipates constructive payer negotiations in 2026 to expand coverage and support growth [12]