Lantheus Holdings(US:LNTH)2025-08-06 13:02Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated net revenue for Q2 2025 was $378 million, a decrease of 4.1% year over year [23] - Adjusted net income for Q2 was $110.6 million, a decrease of 12.8% [27] - GAAP fully diluted earnings per share for Q2 were $1.12, with adjusted EPS at $1.57, both down 12.8% [27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales of Polarify were $251 million during the quarter, down 8.3% year over year [14] - U.S. volumes for Polarify were up 2% year over year and more than 4% sequentially, both lower than expectations [14] - Precision Diagnostics revenue was $115.8 million, up 3.3%, with DEFINITY sales at $83.9 million, up 7.5% [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The PSMA PET market faced competitive pricing pressures, particularly from an F-eighteen competitor, leading to account losses [15] - The broader market for PSMA PET is expected to grow in the mid to high teens, while Polarify is anticipated to grow in the low single digits [44] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on diversifying its portfolio and enhancing capabilities across the radiopharmaceutical value chain [10] - A new $400 million stock repurchase program was authorized, reflecting confidence in the business's intrinsic value and future growth potential [12] - The FDA has accepted the NDA for a new formulation of Polarify, expected to increase batch size by approximately 50% [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged that Q2 results were below expectations and lowered the financial outlook for the remainder of 2025 [5] - There are signs of stabilization in the PSMA PET marketplace, which is encouraging for future growth [41] - The company is committed to maintaining Polarify's market leadership despite competitive pressures [17] Other Important Information - The company completed the acquisition of Evergreen and Life Molecular, which are expected to contribute to growth and diversify revenue [10] - The strategic partnerships have been effective in maintaining and growing volumes, particularly in contracted accounts [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Thoughts on achieving double-digit growth in 2026 - Management believes it is achievable through a combination of organic and inorganic growth, with key factors including the performance of DEFINITY and the impact of recent acquisitions [34][35] Question: Guidance for LMI's contribution to revenue - Forecasting a contribution of $40 million to $45 million in revenue from LMI for the latter half of 2025, with a low single-digit dilution expected [42] Question: Timing for the new formulation of Polarify - The new formulation is expected to be commercialized potentially by mid-2026, with a focus on securing coding coverage and payment [52] Question: Impact of new formulation on long-term contracts - The new formulation will be an add-on to existing contracts, potentially allowing for a 340B price reset [55] Question: Commercial opportunity for tau imaging - The tau imaging market is expected to grow, with the potential for significant demand as it becomes integrated into Alzheimer's treatment protocols [58] Question: Share of contracted versus non-contracted business - The vast majority of the business is under contract, with strategic partnerships designed to level the playing field against competitive pricing pressures [66]