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Neuraxis(NRXS) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
NRXSNeuraxis(NRXS)2025-05-12 14:00

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue in Q1 2025 was $896,000, up 39% compared to $647,000 in Q1 2024 [25] - Unit sales increased approximately 46% due to growth from patients with full insurance reimbursement coverage and the company's financial assistance program [25] - Gross margin in Q1 2025 was 84.4%, down from 88.4% in Q4 2024, attributed to a higher growth rate of discounted financial assistance patients [26][27] - Operating loss for Q1 2025 was $2,300,000, an increase of 25% compared to a $1,800,000 loss in Q1 2024 [29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported significant growth in the IV stim technology, with a 39% growth in Q1 2025 [9] - The rectal expulsion device (RED) received FDA clearance and is currently in a soft launch phase, expected to enhance revenue opportunities [15][21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total covered lives increased from approximately 4 million a year ago to about 51 million today, indicating a substantial expansion in market access [11] - The company is focused on achieving blanket insurance coverage and the implementation of a category one CPT code effective January 1, 2026, which is critical for scaling operations [10][14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to achieve cash flow breakeven and profitability by focusing on insurance policy coverage and the category one CPT code [20][24] - The strategy includes leveraging strong published data to drive insurance expansion, leading to sustainable revenues and margins [8][20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about continued revenue growth due to the expected publication of guidelines and the implementation of the CPT code [32][34] - The company anticipates that as insurance coverage increases, the percentage of sales through full-price purchase orders will also rise, enhancing revenue potential [19][20] Other Important Information - The company is currently managing a legal settlement from 2019, which will be paid in installments starting January 2026, allowing the company to move forward without the burden of ongoing litigation [42][45] - The company has made strides in expanding its insurance coverage, which is expected to positively impact sales volume in the coming quarters [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: When do you expect the guidelines to be published? - Guidelines are expected to be published by the end of the month, which will lead to increased orders based on policy coverage [32][33] Question: How do you see your operating expenses in the near and medium term? - Operating expenses are expected to increase as investments in sales and marketing are necessary to meet upcoming demand, but as a percentage of sales, they are expected to decrease [35][37] Question: Can you provide more details on the RED technology? - The response to the RED technology has been stronger than expected, and the company is optimistic about its commercial execution despite the slow uptake in revenue [38][40] Question: Can you provide details on the legal settlement? - The legal settlement amounts to $750,000, to be paid in equal monthly installments starting January 2026, which the company views as a positive step to eliminate legal risks [42][45]