Geron Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Geron Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Geron Corporation (NASDAQ: GERN), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024.

Key Financial Metrics

Metric	Q2 2024	Q2 2023	YoY Change	Q1 2024	QoQ Change	Consensus Estimates	Variance
Total Revenue ($000)	882	29	+2924%	270	+226.7%	270	+226.7%
Earnings per Share (EPS)	-0.10	-0.09	-11.1%	-0.19	+47.4%	-0.1	0
Net Loss ($Million)	67.4	49.2	-37%	55.4	-21.7%	Not provided	N/A

Interpretation : Geron’s revenue saw a significant year-over-year increase of 2924%, thanks largely to the U.S. commercial launch of RYTELO. Quarter-over-quarter, revenue also grew by a robust 226.7%. The earnings per share met the consensus estimates, although the net loss increased due to higher operating expenses, likely linked to the product launch.

Revenue Performance by Segment

Segment	Q2 2024 Revenue ($000)	Guidance ($000)	Variance
Product Sales	780	Not provided	N/A
Total Revenue	882	Not provided	N/A

Interpretation : Product sales primarily contributed to Geron’s revenue, reaching $780,000 in Q2 2024 following the late June launch of RYTELO. Specific guidance for segments was not provided, making direct comparison unavailable.

Operational Data

Operational Metrics	Value
Full-time Employees	220
Phase 3 IMpactMF enrollment	~70% as of Aug 2024

Executive Commentary

John A. Scarlett, M.D., Chairman and CEO, highlighted the successful launch of RYTELO, with approximately 160 patients receiving the treatment as of July 31, 2024. Scarlett noted, "Our field teams have efficiently mobilized, contributing to a gratifying uptake of RYTELO. We believe RYTELO can become part of the standard-of-care for patients with lower-risk MDS with transfusion-dependent anemia."

Dividends and Share Repurchase Program

No information provided regarding dividends or share repurchase program.

Forward Guidance

For fiscal year 2024, Geron expects operating expenses to be between $270 million and $280 million. Current cash and revenue projections indicate the company will be financially sustained until the second quarter of 2026. The company did not provide specific forward revenue guidance.

Stock Price Movement

After the earnings release, Geron's stock saw an increase of approximately 1.43%.

Summary

Geron Corporation reported a strong revenue increase for Q2 2024, driven by the successful U.S. launch of its first commercial product, RYTELO. Despite meeting earnings per share estimates, increased launch-related operating expenses contributed to a higher net loss. The company anticipates continued financial health through mid-2026 and has set significant expectations for ongoing expansion and further clinical trials.

For more details, visit the company’s investor relations website.

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