Exelixis(US:EXEL)2025-11-04 23:02Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported total revenues of approximately $598 million for Q3 2025, which included Cabozantinib franchise net product revenues of approximately $543 million, reflecting a year-over-year growth of about 14% from $478 million in Q3 2024 [7][13] - Non-GAAP net income for Q3 2025 was approximately $217.9 million, or $0.81 per share basic, compared to $193.6 million GAAP net income, or $0.72 per share basic [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][16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Cabozantinib business maintained its leadership position as the top TKI for RCC, with net product revenues growing to approximately $543 million in Q3 2025 [7][28] - Demand in neuroendocrine tumors grew about 50% quarter-over-quarter, contributing approximately 6% of total demand for Cabozantinib in Q3 2025 [8][31] - The company expects to exceed $100 million in revenue for the neuroendocrine tumor indication in 2025 [8][32] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Cabozantinib franchise net product revenues generated globally were approximately $739 million in Q3 2025, compared to $653 million in Q3 2024 [7] - Cabometyx's TRX volume grew 21% in Q3 2025 relative to Q3 2024, outpacing the market basket growth rate of 13% [29] - Cabometyx achieved a new patient market share of over 40% in the second-line plus neuroendocrine tumors segment [31] 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 [6] - Zanzalintinib is positioned as the next oncology franchise opportunity, with seven ongoing and soon-to-start pivotal trials [9][12] - The company plans to expedite the build-out of its GI sales team to support the growth of the Cabozantinib neuroendocrine tumor indication and prepare for Zanzalintinib's launch [8][35] 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 eclipse it [6][9] - The company is optimistic about the regulatory approval process for Zanzalintinib, especially following positive results from the Stellar-303 trial [10][20] - Management highlighted the importance of capital allocation and plans to repurchase shares when undervalued, with an additional $750 million share repurchase program authorized [12][15] Other Important Information - Susan Hubbard, EVP of Public Affairs and Investor Relations, announced her retirement after more than 35 years in the biopharma industry [38] - Andrew Peters will take over investor relations responsibilities, reflecting a strategic move within the company [39] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you summarize the post-ESMO feedback on Zanzalintinib results? - Management noted positive feedback from physicians regarding the overall survival benefit and the introduction of an immune checkpoint inhibitor in a significant tumor type [41][43] Question: Why is Sunitinib the right control for the Stellar-304 study? - Management explained that Sunitinib is a standard of care in the setting and has a relevant target profile, making it a suitable comparator [47][49] Question: How does the Stellar-303 initial data set expectations for the NLM cut? - Management indicated that the study's design allowed for a broader analysis, and they expect results for the non-liver metastases subgroup to mature around mid-year 2026 [51][54] Question: What is the clinical trial contribution for Cabozantinib in Q3? - There were no clinical trial sales reported in the quarter [58] Question: Is there a risk to the Stellar-303 trial approval? - Management refrained from commenting on external opinions regarding Cabozantinib's usefulness [62] Question: How is the NET launch performing relative to Lutathera? - Management expressed confidence in the strong performance of Cabozantinib in the NET market, indicating a favorable position compared to Lutathera [85]