Exelixis(EXEL) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q3 2025, total revenues were approximately $598 million, including Cabozantinib franchise net product revenues of approximately $543 million, which represents a year-over-year growth of about 14% from $478 million in Q3 2024 [5][12] - Gross-to-net for the Cabozantinib franchise was 30.4%, with expectations to maintain around 30% for the year [12] - GAAP net income for Q3 2025 was approximately $193.6 million, or $0.72 per share basic, and $0.69 per share diluted, while non-GAAP net income was approximately $217.9 million, or $0.81 per share basic, and $0.78 per share diluted [14][15] - Cash and marketable securities at the end of Q3 2025 were approximately $1.6 billion, with share repurchases totaling approximately $99 million during the quarter [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Cabozantinib business showed strong performance, with net product revenues growing to approximately $543 million in Q3 2025, driven by robust demand and revenue growth [5][12] - The demand for Cabozantinib in neuroendocrine tumors grew about 50%, contributing approximately 6% of total business in Q3 2025, with expectations to exceed $100 million in revenue for this indication in 2025 [6][32] - Zanzalintinib is advancing with seven ongoing pivotal trials, focusing on expanding its indications and combinations, with positive results from the Stellar-303 trial in colorectal cancer [8][10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cabozantinib maintained its leadership position as the top TKI for renal cell carcinoma (RCC), with a greater than 40% new patient share in the oral second-line plus segment [5][6] - The Cabometyx business continued to grow, with TRX volume increasing by 21% in Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024, outpacing the market basket growth rate of 13% [29] - The market for neuroendocrine tumors is viewed positively, with Cabometyx rapidly becoming the market leader in this segment, achieving over 40% new patient share for oral therapies [32] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to build a best-in-class, multi-franchise oncology business, focusing on improving the standard of care for cancer patients [4] - There is a strong emphasis on expanding the GI sales team to accelerate growth in the Cabozantinib neuroendocrine tumor indication and prepare for the Zanzalintinib launch [6][37] - The company is committed to managing capital allocation effectively while advancing R&D and commercial priorities, with plans to repurchase shares when undervalued [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strong performance of the Cabozantinib business and the potential of Zanzalintinib to become a significant oncology franchise [4][8] - The company is optimistic about the regulatory approval process for Zanzalintinib, particularly following the positive results from the Stellar-303 trial [10][24] - Management highlighted the importance of the upcoming R&D day for sharing further details on pipeline developments and strategic initiatives [11][27] Other Important Information - The company announced a new share repurchase program totaling $750 million, authorized by the board, which will expire at the end of 2026 [15] - Susan Hubbard, EVP of Public Affairs and Investor Relations, announced her retirement, with Andrew Peters taking over her responsibilities [39][40] Q&A Session Summary Question: Summary of post-ESMO feedback on Zanzalintinib results - Management noted positive feedback from physicians regarding the overall survival benefit and the potential of Zanzalintinib as a chemo-free option in a fragmented market [42][44] Question: Rationale for using Sunitinib as a control in Stellar-304 - Management explained that Sunitinib is a standard of care in the setting and provides a relevant comparator due to its extensive use [49][50] Question: Expectations for the NLM cut from Stellar-303 - Management indicated that the study design allowed for a combined analysis, and results for the non-liver metastases subgroup are expected around mid-2026 [52][56] Question: Impact of Merck's LITESPARK-011 on Zanzalintinib - Management expressed confidence that ongoing trials with Merck will continue and emphasized the collaboration's potential [59][62] Question: Concerns regarding Stellar-303 trial approval - Management refrained from commenting on external opinions but maintained confidence in the trial's outcomes [64] Question: Strategy for NET population and potential cannibalization with Zanzalintinib - Management highlighted the distinct positioning of Zanzalintinib and the ongoing growth potential for Cabozantinib in the NET space [67][69]