ETON PHARMACEUTICALS INC (NASDAQ:ETON) Reports Q3 2025 Revenue Beat and EPS Miss

Eton Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:ETON) reported its third-quarter 2025 financial results, delivering a significant revenue beat while falling short on profitability. The rare disease pharmaceutical company's performance elicited a mixed reaction in after-hours trading, with shares declining approximately 4.9% following the announcement.

Revenue Performance Versus Estimates

The company demonstrated exceptional top-line growth during the quarter, substantially exceeding analyst expectations.

• Reported Q3 2025 Revenue: $22.5 million
• Analyst Revenue Estimate: $20.9 million
• Revenue Beat: Approximately $1.6 million or 7.6%

This represents a 129% increase in product sales compared to the $9.8 million reported in the third quarter of 2024. The growth marks the company's 19th consecutive quarter of sequential product sales growth, driven primarily by contributions from recently acquired products INCRELEX and GALZIN, alongside continued strength in ALKINDI SPRINKLE and Carglumic Acid.

Earnings Per Share Versus Estimates

While revenue surged, the company's bottom-line results did not meet Wall Street's projections.

• Reported Q3 2025 GAAP EPS: $(0.07)
• Reported Q3 2025 Non-GAAP EPS: $0.04
• Analyst EPS Estimate (Non-GAAP): $0.09
• EPS Miss: $0.05 per share

The earnings miss can be attributed to several factors, including costs associated with the transition of ex-U.S. distribution for INCRELEX and increased investment in research and development and general administrative expenses. The company noted that adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $2.9 million, though this was negatively impacted by the INCRELEX-related transition costs.

Market Reaction and Price Action

The market's initial response appears to be weighing the earnings miss more heavily than the revenue beat. The after-hours decline of nearly 5% suggests investor concern over profitability in the near term, despite the impressive sales growth. Over recent periods, the stock has shown relative stability, with minimal movement over the past week and month, indicating that the market was likely awaiting these results for directional cues.

Business Highlights and Pipeline Progress

Beyond the financial figures, Eton highlighted several key operational achievements in the quarter. The New Drug Application for ET-600 was accepted for review by the FDA, with a PDUFA target action date set for February 25, 2026. The relaunches of INCRELEX and GALZIN continue to exceed expectations, with GALZIN already surpassing its year-end target of 200 active patients. The company also advanced label expansion programs for KHINDIVI and INCRELEX, which could significantly increase the addressable patient populations for these products if successful.

Financial Position and Outlook

Eton strengthened its balance sheet during the quarter, ending with $37.1 million in cash and cash equivalents after generating $12.0 million in operating cash flow. Looking ahead, analyst estimates for the full year 2025 project sales of approximately $80.1 million. For the fourth quarter of 2025, the street is anticipating revenue of approximately $22.3 million. The company itself expressed optimism, with CEO Sean Brynjelsen stating that 2025 has been a "transformational year" and that they look forward to closing it out with strong momentum to propel them into 2026. Management also guided toward an improved adjusted gross margin of approximately 70% for the fourth quarter, up from 45% in Q3, as transition-related costs subside.

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