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Cryoport, Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 3 March 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 lowered, 2 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Full-year revenue rose 12%: Full-year 2025 revenue was $176.2 million, up $19.4 million from FY 2024. Source
  • Life Sciences Services grew 18%: Life Sciences Services revenue was $96.5 million for FY 2025, and $25.0 million in Q4, up 16%. Management linked this to the scale of programs supported. Source
  • Clinical trials rose to 760: Supported clinical trials reached 760 at year-end, up 59 from FY 2024, with 86 in Phase 3. EMEA had 138 and APAC had 51. Source
  • Gross margin rose to 47.1%: Full-year gross margin was 47.1%, up from 44.4%. Q4 gross margin was 47.8% against 47.0%. Source
  • 2024 impairment drove cost decline: Operating costs fell to $119.9 million from $191.3 million. The prior year included a $63.8 million impairment, mainly MVE goodwill. Source
  • Cash and investments $411.2 million: Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $411.2 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • DHL partnership and CRYOPDP sale: The CRYOPDP sale to DHL closed June 11, 2025 as part of a partnership expected to help EMEA and APAC. DHL's acquisition provided a capital infusion. Source

“We believe our leadership position across both clinical and commercial programs, and the breadth of the development pipeline we support, provide a substantial foundation for sustained long-term growth.”

Jerrell Shelton, CEO of Cryoport

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue SourceFY 2026$190.0 million to $194.0 millionNew
Revenue growth SourceFY 20268%-10% year-over-yearNew
BLA/MAA filings Source202613 filings, including the two already filedLowered from up to 25 possible BLA/MAA filings in 2026

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Full-year 2026 revenue guidance was given as a range of $190.0 million to $194.0 million. The prior release had no FY 2026 range. Source
  • Guidance lowered: The anticipated count of 2026 BLA/MAA filings is 13. The prior release had said up to 25 possible filings in 2026. Source
  • New: MVE launched the Fusion 800 Series, a self-sustaining cryogenic freezer that does not need a continuous liquid nitrogen supply. Source
  • New: The company entered strategic collaborations with Cardinal Health and Parexel as part of its CGT ecosystem strategy. Source
  • New: cGMP sterile fulfillment and kitting services launched at the Liège, Belgium facility for a key commercial client and the broader market. Source
  • New: Cryoport Systems achieved ISO 21973:2020 certification for transportation of cells for therapeutic use. Source
  • New: IntegriCell onboarded its first clients, from whom the company expects revenue throughout 2026. Source
  • New: The FDA accepted the BLA for INO-3107 from customer Inovio Pharmaceuticals in late December, as a potential treatment for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis. Source

Full-year results and growth drivers

  • Full-year revenue rose 12%: Full-year 2025 revenue was $176.2 million, up $19.4 million from FY 2024. Source
  • Fourth-quarter revenue rose 10%: Q4 2025 revenue was $45.5 million, up $4.0 million from $41.5 million in Q4 2024. Source
  • Divestiture gain lifted net income: Net income of $78.3 million was primarily driven by the CRYOPDP divestiture, which contributed $112.3 million, net of taxes, to discontinued operations. Source
  • Continuing-operations loss narrowed: Loss from continuing operations was $34.0 million for FY 2025, against $104.7 million a year earlier. The Q4 loss was $8.5 million against $17.2 million. Source

Segments and products

  • Life Sciences Services grew 18%: Life Sciences Services revenue was $96.5 million for FY 2025, and $25.0 million in Q4, up 16%. Management linked this to the scale of programs supported. Source
  • BioStorage/BioServices grew 22%: BioStorage/BioServices revenue rose 22% to $18.4 million for FY 2025. Management linked the growth to clients' interest in its integrated services offering. Source
  • BioLogistics Solutions grew 17%: BioLogistics Solutions revenue rose 17% for FY 2025, which management attributed to customer activity and program advancement in the CGT market. Source
  • Products grew 7% amid macro challenges: Life Sciences Products revenue rose 7% to $79.7 million for FY 2025, and 2% in Q4 to $20.4 million. Management cited macro challenges. Source
  • Fusion 800 Series launched: MVE launched the Fusion 800 Series, a self-sustaining cryogenic freezer designed for space-constrained environments. Source
  • Condition monitoring added to shippers: MVE introduced integrated Condition Monitoring Solutions for its SC 4/2V and 4/3V dry vapor shippers, using technology supplied by Tec4med. Source

“While our primary focus remains on accelerating revenue growth and strengthening our market position, we continue to enhance operational discipline across the organization as we advance on our pathway to profitability.”

Jerrell Shelton, CEO of Cryoport

Clinical pipeline and client approvals

  • Clinical trials rose to 760: Supported clinical trials reached 760 at year-end, up 59 from FY 2024, with 86 in Phase 3. EMEA had 138 and APAC had 51. Source
  • Commercial CGT revenue rose 29%: Revenue from the support of commercial cell and gene therapies rose 29% to $33.4 million for FY 2025. Source
  • Five BLA/MAA filings in Q4: Five BLA/MAA filings occurred in Q4 2025, and two more occurred after quarter-end. Source
  • Client approvals named in quarter: Fondazione Telethon's Waskyra received FDA approval. Bristol Myers Squibb received an EC label expansion for Breyanzi as third-line treatment for follicular lymphoma. Source

Costs, margins and adjusted EBITDA

  • Gross margin rose to 47.1%: Full-year gross margin was 47.1%, up from 44.4%. Q4 gross margin was 47.8% against 47.0%. Source
  • 2024 impairment drove cost decline: Operating costs fell to $119.9 million from $191.3 million. The prior year included a $63.8 million impairment, mainly MVE goodwill. Source
  • Cost reduction credited for margin: Management said cost reduction initiatives contributed to the 47% consolidated gross margin and to higher adjusted EBITDA. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed: Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was negative $5.8 million for FY 2025 and negative $1.4 million for Q4. Source
  • Services margin slipped in Q4: Life Sciences Services gross margin was 48.6% in Q4 against 48.8%. Products gross margin rose to 46.8% from 45.1%. Source
  • SG&A expense fell: Selling, general and administrative expense was $102.8 million for FY 2025 against $109.8 million, and $27.3 million in Q4 against $28.1 million. Source

Demand and macro conditions

  • Clinical trial support revenue rose 14%: Revenue from supporting clinical trials rose 14% to $47.1 million for FY 2025. Source
  • CGT traction behind added investment: Management cited traction across its broad CGT client portfolio as the reason for increased investment in Cryoport Systems. Source
  • Macro puts and takes in 2026: Management said it is balancing global macro puts and takes in 2026 and described the revenue range as an appropriate starting point. Source

Cash, capital and share repurchases

  • Cash and investments $411.2 million: Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $411.2 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Convertible notes shown as current: The current portion of convertible senior notes, net, was $185.1 million at year-end, compared with $14.3 million at December 31, 2024. Source
  • 2025 buybacks of 1.34 million shares: The company bought 1,340,608 shares for $10.0 million. About $63.9 million of repurchase authorization remains. Repurchased shares became authorized but unissued. Source
  • Series C preferred dividend paid in kind: The paid-in-kind dividend on Series C convertible preferred stock was $8.0 million for FY 2025 and $2.0 million for Q4. Source

Partnerships, facilities and certifications

  • DHL partnership and CRYOPDP sale: The CRYOPDP sale to DHL closed June 11, 2025 as part of a partnership expected to help EMEA and APAC. DHL's acquisition provided a capital infusion. Source
  • Paris supply chain center launched: A Global Supply Chain Center was launched at the Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris, France. Source
  • Liège kitting and IntegriCell onboarding: cGMP sterile fulfillment and kitting launched in Liège for a key commercial client. IntegriCell onboarded its first clients. Source
  • Cardinal Health and Parexel collaborations: Management said the company entered strategic collaborations with Cardinal Health and Parexel to embed its solutions in the CGT ecosystem. Source
  • ISO 21973:2020 certification achieved: Cryoport Systems achieved certification under ISO 21973:2020 for transportation of cells for therapeutic use. Source

Coming up, as management said on 3 March 2026

  • Three client approval decisions due: Three clients have new therapy approval decisions expected in March and April 2026. Source
  • IntegriCell revenue throughout 2026: IntegriCell's first clients are expected to generate revenue throughout 2026. Source
  • Form 10-K filing expected March 6: The Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 is expected to be filed with the SEC on March 6, 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Commercially approved therapies supported Source20
Clinical trials supported Source760 total; 86 in Phase 3
Commercial CGT support revenue, FY 2025 Source$33.4 million
Clinical trial support revenue, FY 2025 Source$47.1 million
BLA/MAA filings in Q4 2025 Source5
Client approvals in Q4 2025 SourceWaskyra (FDA); Breyanzi label expansion (EC)
Engineering and development expense, FY 2025 Source$17.0 million

Risks management discussed

  • External: Management cited macro challenges and said the Products segment continues to support the Services businesses. Source
  • External: Management said 2026 guidance depends on factors outside its control, including economic and geopolitical conditions, supply chain, tariffs and any U.S. federal government shutdown. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Management said full-year 2025 revenue exceeded the high end of previous guidance. Source
  • Not stated: The Santa Ana center, which consolidates three Irvine facilities, is targeted for opening in late 2026. Source

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