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Inspire(INSP) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
INSPInspire(INSP)2025-02-11 04:55

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q4 2024 was 239.7million,a25239.7 million, a 25% increase from 192.5 million in Q4 2023 [26] - Net income for Q4 2024 was 35.2million,comparedto35.2 million, compared to 14.8 million in the prior year, representing diluted net income of 1.15pershareversus1.15 per share versus 0.49 per share in Q4 2023 [11] - Full year 2024 revenue totaled 802.8million,a28802.8 million, a 28% increase over 624.8 million in 2023 [30] - Full year diluted net income per share was 1.75comparedtoanetlossof1.75 compared to a net loss of 0.72 per share in 2023 [31] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. revenue in Q4 2024 was 231.6million,a22231.6 million, a 22% increase from 189.4 million in the prior year [26] - Revenue outside the U.S. was 8.1million,a1638.1 million, a 163% increase year-over-year [26] - Gross margin in Q4 2024 was 85% [27] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 was 62.7 million, a 26% adjusted EBITDA margin compared to 33millionora1733 million or a 17% margin in Q4 2023 [29] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company added 72 new U.S. centers in Q4 2024, bringing the total to 1,435 active U.S. centers [27] - Revenue outside the U.S. for the full year 2024 was 31.8 million, a 71% year-over-year growth [30] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to enhance patient access and therapy outcomes through organizational changes and new leadership roles [9] - Key strategies include adding advanced practice providers, certifying additional surgeons, and driving the adoption of new digital tools [25] - The Inspire V neurostimulator is expected to simplify procedures and improve efficiency, with a full launch planned for 2025 [12][14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving full year 2025 revenue guidance of 940millionto940 million to 955 million, representing 17% to 19% growth year-over-year [11][32] - The company is committed to improving annual operating margins and expects sequential improvement throughout 2025 [39] - Management remains focused on ethical business practices amid a civil investigative demand from the Department of Justice [23][24] Other Important Information - The company generated 130millioninoperatingcashflowforthefullyear2024,increasingtotalcashandinvestmentbalancesto130 million in operating cash flow for the full year 2024, increasing total cash and investment balances to 517 million [29] - The Inspire V device incorporates respiratory sensing, reducing surgical complexity and costs [13] Q&A Session Summary Question: EPS guidance and DOJ CID - Management indicated that they do not expect to be profitable in Q1 but anticipate sequential improvement throughout the year [39][41] Question: Impact of automated scheduling on patient volume - Management reported significant advantages in patient appointment success using digital scheduling, leading to increased participation in the program [47][48] Question: Inspire V reimbursement and physician feedback - Management believes the Inspire V will not be a barrier for physicians and will actually encourage more cases due to reduced surgical time [52][54] Question: Revenue and expense phasing with Inspire V launch - Management expects sequential revenue growth throughout the year, with continued investments in R&D and expansion of sales territories [62] Question: International revenue growth and interest income - Management indicated that international revenue will continue to represent 3% to 4% of worldwide revenue, with interest income expected to be around $20 million for the year [94][95] Question: Inventory build for Inspire V - Management confirmed that they are actively building inventory for Inspire V and have opened a new production line to support this [127][129] Question: Long-term center base outlook - Management aims to continue growing the number of centers and expects to maintain a consistent growth trajectory over the next few years [148]