Core Insights - Surmodics, Inc. (SRDX) reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 6 cents for Q3 fiscal 2025, a significant improvement from a loss of 27 cents in the same quarter last year and better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 21 cents [1] - The company’s total revenues for the quarter were $29.6 million, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 2.6%, but exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.3% [2][4] - Surmodics has revised its fiscal 2025 revenue guidance, now expecting total revenues between $116.5 million and $118.5 million, which indicates a decrease of 8-6% compared to the previous fiscal year [12][13] Revenue Analysis - Total revenues included $0.0 million from SurVeil drug-coated balloon (DCB) license fees, down from $1.1 million in Q3 fiscal 2024, attributed to the completion of the TRANSCEND clinical trial [2][4] - Excluding SurVeil DCB license fees, total revenues increased by 1% year-over-year to $29.6 million [3] - The Medical Device segment reported sales of $22.2 million, a decrease of 4.9% from the previous year, while In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) sales improved by 5.7% to $7.4 million [5][6] Segment Performance - Product sales were $16.8 million, down 4.6% year-over-year, while royalties and license fees totaled $9.7 million, a decline of 7.7% [7] - Research, development, and other revenues increased by 35.7% to $3.1 million [8] - The decrease in SurVeil DCB product sales revenues was $1.7 million year-over-year, primarily due to lower demand from Abbott, Surmodics' exclusive distribution partner [4] Margin and Expense Trends - Gross profit decreased by 4.1% year-over-year to $20.9 million, with a gross margin contraction of 116 basis points to 70.9% [9] - Selling, general, and administrative expenses rose by 6.8% to $17.8 million, while research and development expenses fell by 22.4% to $7.6 million [10] Financial Position - Surmodics ended Q3 fiscal 2025 with cash and cash equivalents of $26.3 million, down from $29.2 million at the end of the previous quarter [11] - Total long-term debt slightly increased to $29.67 million from $29.63 million [11] Future Guidance - The company anticipates a decrease of $3.6 million in SurVeil DCB license fee revenues for fiscal 2025, with no further recognition of these revenues after March 31, 2025 [14] - Adjusted loss per share for fiscal 2025 is now projected to be between 35 and 20 cents, an improvement from the previous outlook of 62 to 42 cents [15]

Core Viewpoint - Surmodics, Inc. reported a wider-than-expected adjusted loss per share and lower-than-expected revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2025, indicating challenges in its Medical Device segment and overall financial performance [1][14]. Revenue Performance - Surmodics generated revenues of $28.1 million in the fiscal second quarter, a decrease of 12.1% year over year, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8.7% [2]. - Total revenues included $0.3 million from SurVeil drug-coated balloon (DCB) license fees, down from $1.1 million in the same quarter of the previous year, attributed to lower expenses related to the TRANSCEND clinical trial [3]. - Product sales were $14.9 million, down 17.2% from the prior-year quarter, and royalties and license fees totaled $9.9 million, down 13.2% [7]. Segment Analysis - The Medical Device segment reported sales of $20.7 million, a decline of 16.6% year over year, with revenues excluding SurVeil DCB license fees decreasing 14% [5]. - In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) sales improved by 3.4% year over year to $7.4 million, driven by favorable order timing, although this was offset by a decline in microarray slide/surface revenues [6]. Margin and Expenses - Gross profit decreased by 18.5% year over year to $20.3 million, with gross margin contracting 566 basis points to 72.1% [9]. - Selling, general & administrative expenses increased by 14.9% year over year to $15 million, while research and development expenses declined by 18.2% to $8.4 million [9]. Financial Position - Surmodics ended the second quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $29.2 million, a slight decrease from $30.1 million at the end of the previous quarter [11]. - Total long-term debt was $29.63 million, marginally up from $29.59 million in the prior quarter [11]. Fiscal Guidance - The company expects total revenues for fiscal 2025 to be in the range of $114 million to $117 million, reflecting a decrease of 10-7% compared to fiscal 2024 [12]. - Surmodics anticipates a decrease of $3.6 million in SurVeil DCB license fee revenues and a $7 million decrease in SurVeil DCB product revenues for fiscal 2025 [13]. Market Reaction - Shares of Surmodics fell nearly 9.4% at the end of the trading session following the earnings report [4].