Supernus Pharmaceuticals (SUPN) Q1 2026 earnings summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Q1 2026 earnings summary
5 May, 2026Executive summary
Q1 2026 revenues rose 39% year-over-year to $207.7 million, driven by strong growth in Qelbree, GOCOVRI, ONAPGO, and ZURZUVAE, with combined revenues from growth products up 56%.
Net loss narrowed to $2.3 million from $11.8 million in Q1 2025, with diluted loss per share improving to $0.04 from $0.21.
The Sage Therapeutics acquisition in July 2025 expanded the CNS portfolio, adding ZURZUVAE and new collaboration revenues.
Product launches and supply chain improvements supported ONAPGO sales recovery after prior constraints, with March prescriptions exceeding pre-constraint levels and net sales of $8.4 million.
ZURZUVAE collaboration revenues reached $27.6 million, with U.S. sales up 100% year-over-year.
Financial highlights
Net product sales increased 6% to $150.8 million, with Qelbree up 20% to $77.9 million and GOCOVRI up 15% to $35.2 million.
Royalty, licensing, and other revenues surged to $29.3 million, including a $20 million milestone from Shionogi.
Adjusted operating earnings (non-GAAP) were $28.7 million, up from $25.9 million year-over-year.
Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaled $384.2 million as of March 31, 2026.
Operating loss (GAAP) improved to $8.3 million from $10.3 million year-over-year.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year 2026 revenue guidance reiterated at $840–$870 million, with adjusted operating earnings (non-GAAP) projected at $140–$170 million.
Combined R&D and SG&A expenses expected at $620–$650 million.
Full-year operating earnings projected at $0–$30 million (GAAP).
ONAPGO sales guidance maintained at $45–$70 million for 2026.
Management expects continued revenue growth from Qelbree, ONAPGO, and ZURZUVAE, with ongoing investments in R&D and commercialization.
Latest events from Supernus Pharmaceuticals
- All-stock merger to form a diversified CNS biopharma leader with $2.2B in commercial assets.SUPN
Proxy filing - Merger forms a CNS leader with $2.2B revenue, 11 medicines, and major cost synergies.SUPN
Proxy filing - Supernus and Indivior to merge as equals, forming a CNS leader with $2.2B revenue and $1B dividend.SUPN
Proxy filing - Merger creates a $2.2B CNS leader with $125M synergies, $1B dividend, and strong growth drivers.SUPN
Q2 2026 & Merger - Strong CNS portfolio growth, robust financials, and expanding market opportunities ahead.SUPN
Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference 2026 - Prescriptions rebounded post-supply issues; Qelbree and ONAPGO show strong growth and market potential.SUPN
Bank of America Global Healthcare Conference 2026 - Board recommends voting for all proposals, including director elections and plan amendment.SUPN
Proxy filing - Virtual meeting to vote on directors, pay, auditor, and equity plan; strong governance focus.SUPN
Proxy filing - Record 2025 revenue and strong growth in key products set the stage for robust 2026 outlook.SUPN
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