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Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 7 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • WAKIX revenue rose 12% year on year: WAKIX net revenue was $268.9 million for the quarter, up from $239.5 million a year earlier, according to the company. Source
  • Patient count rose by 400: Estimated average patients grew by 400 to 9,350. Management said five of the last six quarters had more than 400 patient additions. Source
  • Cost of sales rose on Novitium royalties: Cost of product sold was $80.7 million, or 30% of WAKIX net revenue, versus $59.7 million or 25% a year earlier. The company attributed the change mainly to new Novitium royalties. Source
  • Net income fell to $48.2 million: Net income was $48.2 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, versus $50.9 million, or $0.87, a year earlier. Source
  • MAD study design and population: A 14-day placebo-controlled study gave once-daily BP-205 at 0.1, 0.6, 1 and 3 mg across six cohorts, with 94 healthy volunteers in total. Source
  • Half-life of about 29 hours: Mean effective half-life after 14 days of repeat dosing was about 29 hours, with no clinically meaningful change from the single-dose study, supporting once-daily dosing. Source
  • Settlements cover six of seven filers: Harmony has settled with six of the seven ANDA filers, and the company says these actions reinforce its confidence in WAKIX exclusivity. Source
  • Injunction hearing set for January: The judge set a preliminary injunction hearing for January 26, 2027, with a decision expected by February 14, 2027, when the 30-month stay expires. Source

“I believe Harmony is operating from a position of strength, with a durable and growing WAKIX franchise, the financial flexibility to invest in innovation”

Jeffrey Dayno, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Harmony Biosciences

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
WAKIX full-year net revenue Sourcefull year 2026$1.0 billion to $1.04 billionKept
BP-205 Phase 1b data (sleep-deprived healthy volunteers) Sourcefirst quarter 2027Q1 2027
BP-205 Phase 2 studies Sourceby mid-2027by mid-2027Kept
Pitolisant GR launch Sourcefirst half 20271H 2027Kept
Pitolisant GR FDA action date SourcePDUFA dateApril 1, 2027Kept
Pitolisant HD Phase 3 topline and FDA action date Source2027 topline; 2028 PDUFATopline data in 2027; PDUFA date in 2028Kept
WAKIX Prader-Willi (TEMPO) Phase 3 topline and FDA action date Sourcemid-2027 topline; 2028 PDUFATopline data in mid-2027; PDUFA date in 2028Kept
EPX-100 Phase 3 topline and FDA action date Sourcemid-2027 topline; 2028 PDUFATopline data in mid-2027; PDUFA date in 2028
WAKIX exclusivity Sourcethrough March 2030March 2030 (inclusive of 6 months of pediatric exclusivity)Kept

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Peter Anastasiou, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, is named to succeed Jeffrey Dayno, MD, as President and CEO effective January 1, 2027. Source
  • New: BP-205 multiple-ascending dose preliminary results are reported in this release. The prior release had expected MAD data in Q4 2026. Source
  • New: A patent covering methods of making amorphous pitolisant hydrochloride was issued by the PTO in Q3, according to the company. Source
  • Ended: The second-quarter release said business development would prioritize assets in Phase 3, in-registration or on-market. That prioritization sentence does not appear in the third-quarter release.

Revenue and patient growth

  • WAKIX revenue rose 12% year on year: WAKIX net revenue was $268.9 million for the quarter, up from $239.5 million a year earlier, according to the company. Source
  • Patient count rose by 400: Estimated average patients grew by 400 to 9,350. Management said five of the last six quarters had more than 400 patient additions. Source
  • Field teams fully deployed in Q2: Field sales, remote sales, field reimbursement and patient outreach teams were expanded, with all roles hired, trained and fully deployed in Q2. Source
  • Untreated narcolepsy population cited: Management cited about 170,000 U.S. people with narcolepsy, fewer than half diagnosed, and brand penetration of about 20%. Source

Costs and earnings

  • Cost of sales rose on Novitium royalties: Cost of product sold was $80.7 million, or 30% of WAKIX net revenue, versus $59.7 million or 25% a year earlier. The company attributed the change mainly to new Novitium royalties. Source
  • R&D rose on MSN milestone charge: R&D expenses were $71.7 million, up 30%, mainly on a $25.0 million milestone charge under the MSN license, partly offset by a prior-year $15.0 million ZYN002 charge. Source
  • Sales and marketing up on field teams: Sales and marketing expenses were $34.7 million, up 18%, primarily from expansion of field-based teams. Source
  • G&A fell on lower stock compensation: General and administrative expenses were $27.7 million, down 7%, primarily driven by lower stock-based compensation expense. Source
  • Total operating expenses up 17%: Total operating expenses were $134.0 million, up 17% from $114.3 million a year earlier, reflecting the R&D and sales and marketing increases. Source
  • Net income fell to $48.2 million: Net income was $48.2 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, versus $50.9 million, or $0.87, a year earlier. Source

“I am proud of the talented team and passionate organization we have built, which position Harmony for continued success in delivering innovative treatments to patients”

Jeffrey Dayno, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Harmony Biosciences

Cash, capital and business development

  • Cash and investments reached $1,051.6M: Cash, cash equivalents and investments were $1,051.6 million at September 30, 2026, up from $882.5 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Capital priorities: pipeline and deals: Stated priorities are investment in the R&D pipeline, especially the BP-205 plan, success-based milestone payments, and strategic business development. Source
  • Deals sought for 2028 to 2032 revenue: Business development targets two categories: assets adding near-term revenue in 2028 to 2032, and innovative pipeline assets such as BP-205. Source

BP-205 orexin program

  • MAD study design and population: A 14-day placebo-controlled study gave once-daily BP-205 at 0.1, 0.6, 1 and 3 mg across six cohorts, with 94 healthy volunteers in total. Source
  • Half-life of about 29 hours: Mean effective half-life after 14 days of repeat dosing was about 29 hours, with no clinically meaningful change from the single-dose study, supporting once-daily dosing. Source
  • Headache most common adverse event: Headache occurred in about 25% of participants. Insomnia and urinary events were under 20%, mild, and led to no discontinuations. No serious or severe events were reported. Source
  • Phase 1b started; data and Phase 2 timing: The Phase 1b study in sleep-deprived volunteers started in Q3 in the US. Phase 2 studies are expected to start by mid-2027. Source
  • Bioprojet poster on orexin and pitolisant: A Bioprojet poster at SLEEP EU 2026 showed a synergistic effect of orexin and histamine on wakefulness in a narcoleptic mouse model. Source

Other pipeline programs

  • Pitolisant GR avoids titration: The company said the gastro-resistant formulation lets patients start at a therapeutic dose without titration. The NDA is under FDA review. Source
  • Pitolisant HD Phase 3 formulation: Two Phase 3 trials, ONSTRIDE 1 in narcolepsy and ONSTRIDE 2 in idiopathic hypersomnia, test an enhanced formulation with differentiated labeling sought for fatigue and sleep inertia. Source
  • EPX-100 Phase 3 trials enrolling: Two Phase 3 registrational trials in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LIGHTHOUSE) and Dravet syndrome (ARGUS) are enrolling. Source
  • Amorphous form explored for CNS uses: Work on amorphous pitolisant for broader CNS indications continues, including formulation optimization and new modes of delivery. Source

Patent protection and litigation

  • Settlements cover six of seven filers: Harmony has settled with six of the seven ANDA filers, and the company says these actions reinforce its confidence in WAKIX exclusivity. Source
  • Polymorph trial closing arguments held: Closing arguments in the AET ANDA bench trial on the '197 and '947 patents were held October 22, 2026. A ruling is expected around the 30-month stay. Source
  • Injunction hearing set for January: The judge set a preliminary injunction hearing for January 26, 2027, with a decision expected by February 14, 2027, when the 30-month stay expires. Source
  • Amorphous suit trial not yet scheduled: The '920 amorphous patent trial against AET and Sandoz has not been scheduled. It would be expected sometime in 2029. Source
  • Methods patent issued in Q3: A patent covering methods of making amorphous pitolisant hydrochloride, licensed from MSN Labs, was issued in Q3. Source

Leadership transition

  • Dayno retires at year-end 2026: Jeffrey Dayno, MD, is retiring as President and CEO on December 31, 2026, succeeded by Peter Anastasiou. Source
  • Anastasiou to become CEO in January: Peter Anastasiou, currently Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, becomes President and CEO effective January 1, 2027, as announced October 12, 2026. Source
  • Priorities and milestone timing unchanged: Management said the transition does not change previously communicated strategic priorities or the expected timing of key commercial and pipeline milestones. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 November 2026

  • ARGUS 18-month data at AES: Updated 18-month open-label extension data from the ARGUS study are to be presented at the AES Annual Meeting in December 2026. Source
  • Full BP-205 MAD results at a meeting: Complete MAD study results will be presented at an upcoming medical meeting. No date was given. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
WAKIX net product revenue, Q3 2026 Source$268.9 million
R&D expense, Q3 2026 Source$71.7 million
Estimated average WAKIX patients, Q3 2026 Source9,350
BP-205 MAD study volunteers Source94 healthy volunteers
Pitolisant GR PDUFA date SourceApril 1, 2027
Amorphous pitolisant patent protection Sourceto 2042

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: Pitolisant patent enforcement is in active litigation, and outcomes in the ANDA and amorphous-form cases are pending. Source
  • Financial: Milestone charges and new MSN royalty charges reduced earnings compared with the year-earlier quarter, according to the company. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management said it remains on track for full-year 2026 WAKIX net revenue guidance. Source
  • On track: Completion of the TEMPO study is described as fulfilling the second and last FDA requirement for WAKIX pediatric exclusivity. Source
  • Met: The company says the Phase 1b study in sleep-deprived volunteers was initiated in Q3, as planned in the prior release. Source
  • On track: Management said it remains on track to report Phase 1b data in the first quarter of 2027. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.