Incyte(INCY) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
IncyteIncyte(US:INCY)2025-10-28 13:00

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported total revenues of $1.37 billion and product sales of $1.15 billion, representing a 20% and 19% increase year-over-year, respectively [3][29] - GAAP R&D expenses were $507 million, with a 7% year-over-year increase when excluding one-time expenses from the prior year [29] - GAAP SG&A expenses were $329 million, reflecting a 6% increase year-over-year, primarily due to international marketing activities [29] - The company raised its full-year net product revenue guidance to a range of $4.23 billion to $4.32 billion [29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Jakafi sales reached $791 million, a 7% increase, with strong demand growth of 10% year-over-year [4] - Opzelura sales were $188 million, a 35% increase year-over-year, with $144 million from the U.S., representing a 21% increase [5] - Niktimvo sales totaled $46 million, a 27% increase from the second quarter, with 90% of U.S. bone marrow transplant centers adopting the product [6][7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - International sales for Opzelura and vitiligo reached $44 million, a 117% increase from last year [6] - The branded non-steroidal topical market is expanding at a 20% rate, with Opzelura positioned to benefit from this trend [5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on optimizing promotional strategies and investments for key products to drive future growth [3] - Upcoming product launches include Ruxolitinib XR, Opzelura AD in Europe, and povorcitinib in HS, which are expected to contribute significantly to future growth [9][10] - The company is conducting a thorough review of its pipeline to prioritize high-value programs and streamline operations [11][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the growth potential of key products and emphasized the importance of demonstrating single-agent activity for new therapies [3][35] - The company is focused on maintaining financial discipline while investing in strategic growth drivers [14][70] - Management highlighted the potential of povorcitinib and other pipeline products to address significant medical needs and drive future growth [18][20] Other Important Information - The company is actively studying Niktimvo in combination with ruxolitinib and steroids, which could shift the standard of care in GVHD [8] - The company plans to submit an application for ruxolitinib cream in moderate AD in the EU by year-end, with potential approval in the second half of 2026 [6] Q&A Session Summary Question: Importance of mCALR data for efficacy - Management emphasized the need to demonstrate single-agent activity for the mCALR antibody program, with a focus on clinical and translational endpoints [33][35] Question: Termination of povorcitinib program at CSU - The decision was based on prioritizing projects with better return profiles, and data from the terminated program may still be presented at a future conference [39][40] Question: Sustainability of Naktinvo's growth trajectory - Management expressed confidence in Naktinvo's growth, noting broad adoption among transplant centers and a healthy margin profile [71][74] Question: Current pipeline maturity and growth post-Jakafi LOE - The company is focused on several key projects, including povorcitinib and mCALR, to drive growth and build a robust oncology portfolio [79][80]