Loss at HGSI Wider Than Expected - Analyst Blog
01 August 2012 - 6:55PM
Zacks
Human Genome Sciences Inc.’s (HGSI) second
quarter 2012 loss of 46 cents per share was wider than the Zacks
Consensus Estimate of a loss of 39 cents and year-ago loss of 42
cents. The wider loss was due to higher expenses.
Human Genome’s revenues in the reported quarter jumped 142.7% to
$60.3 million, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $54 million.
Revenues were boosted by strong Benlysta sales.
The Quarter in Details
Benlysta, co-developed by Human Genome and
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), was launched in the US in
March 2011 and is currently available in several countries.
Benlysta net sales improved 22.1% sequentially to $38.1 million in
the second quarter of 2012.
Human Genome has already started a phase III study of a
subcutaneous formulation of Benlysta. The company has also
initiated a lupus nephritis phase III trial of Benlysta and intends
to initiate phase III studies for vasculitis.
Revenues recognized from the sale and delivery of inhalation
anthrax treatment, ABthrax, to the US Strategic National Stockpile
was $6.5 million in the reported quarter as opposed to $12.8
million in the year-ago period. Human Genome has a contract for
delivering doses of ABthrax to the US Strategic National Stockpile,
for use in the event of an emergency to treat inhalation
anthrax.
Revenues from manufacturing and development services other than
ABthrax came in at $15.5 million, up 287.2%.
Research & development (R&D) expenses for the reported
quarter increased 6.1% to $35.4 million while selling, general
& administrative (SG&A) expenses climbed 29.9% to $51.2
million.
Other Details
We remind investors that in July this year, Human Genome and
GlaxoSmithKline announced a definitive agreement under which the
latter will acquire the former for $14.25 per share in cash after a
long negotiation between the two companies. With this acquisition,
Glaxo will gain full ownership of the lupus drug Benlysta, along
with albiglutide and darapladib.
Our Recommendation
Currently, we have a Neutral recommendation on Human Genome. The
stock carries a Zacks #4 Rank (short-term Sell rating).
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