PacBio Q3 2025 Earnings Presentation November 5, 2025 Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Call This presentation contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements relating to PacBio's costs and initiatives as well as the expected financial impact and ti ...

Core Viewpoint - PacBio has entered a strategic distribution agreement with Haorui Gene to enhance the adoption of its HiFi sequencing technology in China, particularly in clinical diagnostics and precision medicine [1][2][4]. Company Summary - The partnership with Haorui Gene allows PacBio to access a broader clinical laboratory network in China, which is expected to accelerate the adoption of its long-read sequencing platforms [1][4]. - PacBio's market capitalization is currently $294.4 million, with an anticipated earnings growth of 16.8% by 2025 [5]. - Following the announcement of the distribution agreement, PacBio's shares closed at $1.12, reflecting a year-to-date decline of 48.6% compared to the industry’s 9.7% decline [3]. Industry Summary - The global long-read sequencing market is projected to grow from an estimated size of $538.9 million in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.12% from 2025 to 2030 [12]. - Key drivers of market growth include the increasing prevalence of genetic diseases, the rise of personalized medicine, and advancements in technology leading to new sequencing methods [13].

Core Insights - PacBio reported an adjusted loss per share of 15 cents for Q1 2025, an improvement from a loss of 26 cents in the same quarter last year, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 21.1% [1] - Total revenues for the first quarter were $37.2 million, down 4.3% year over year, but above the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.2% [2] - The company experienced a decline in revenues across the Americas and Asia-Pacific regions, while the EMEA region saw an 11% increase in revenues [3][4][5] Revenue Breakdown - Revenues from the Americas were $16.3 million, an 8% decline year over year due to government funding challenges [3] - Asia-Pacific revenues totaled $11.6 million, reflecting a 9% decline, although consumables performed well due to increased utilization of the Revio system [4] - EMEA revenues reached $9.3 million, an 11% increase, driven by strong Revio placements in the hospital and clinic segment [5] Segment Analysis - Total product revenues were $31.1 million, down 11.1% year over year, with instrument revenues significantly impacted, falling 42.1% to $11 million [6] - Consumables revenues increased by 25.6% to $20.1 million, with annualized Revio pull-through per system at $236,000 [7] - Service and other revenues rose 57.9% to $6 million, attributed to increased service contract revenues related to Revio [7] Margin and Expense Trends - Adjusted gross profit increased 18.8% year over year to $15 million, with adjusted gross margin expanding by 700 basis points to 40% [8] - Sales, general, and administrative expenses decreased by 8.2% to $40.2 million, while research and development expenses fell 33.2% to $29.1 million [8] - Total adjusted operating loss was $54.2 million, an improvement from $74.6 million in the prior year [9] Financial Position - At the end of Q1 2025, PacBio had cash and investments totaling $343.1 million, down from $389.9 million at the end of 2024 [10] Guidance and Outlook - For Q2 2025, PacBio expects revenues to be flat compared to Q1 2025, with a Zacks Consensus Estimate of $36.9 million [11] - The company revised its 2025 revenue outlook to between $150 million and $170 million, down from the previous guidance of $155 million to $170 million [12] Strategic Initiatives - PacBio initiated a company-wide restructuring plan aimed at reducing operating expenses by approximately $45 million to $50 million by the end of 2025 [14] - The company entered a licensing agreement to enhance methylation detection capabilities within its HiFi sequencing platform, which is expected to expand applications in cancer research and rare disease diagnostics [15] - Performance was impacted by macroeconomic challenges, including reduced academic funding and U.S.-China tariffs, leading to a decline in Revio system shipments [16]