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Senseonics Holdings, Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 7 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 87% year-over-year: Total revenue was $11.7 million, compared with $6.3 million a year earlier. The company described the increase as 87% year-over-year. Source
  • Net loss widened on commercial costs: Net loss was $32.3 million, or $0.71 per share, against $14.3 million or $0.40 a year earlier. Management attributed the $18 million increase to costs of taking over Eversense commercialization and distribution. Source
  • Direct-to-consumer drove US adoption: Eversense 365 US momentum was primarily driven by direct-to-consumer marketing, with DTC new patient adds up nearly 100% year-over-year. Source
  • Gross margin reached 59%: Gross margin was 59% in the first quarter. The company described it as an increase of 35% year-over-year, citing the commercial transition, scale and manufacturing efficiencies. Source
  • SG&A rose $22.5 million: SG&A rose to $30.2 million, driven by US commercial integration, the transition of Eversense commercialization and distribution, DTC marketing and personnel. Source
  • Revenue range raised $2 million: Full-year revenue range moved from $58M to $62M to $60M to $64M. Source
  • Raised over $100 million: The company raised $92 million through a recent public offering and reported over $100 million in equity and debt financing in total. Source
  • Cash and debt at quarter end: Cash, cash equivalents and investments were $64.6 million, and outstanding indebtedness was $35.2 million. Source

“This was our first quarter as a fully-integrated commercial organization in the U.S., following the successful transition of the U.S. Eversense Sales and Marketing team to Senseonics.”

Tim Goodnow, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Senseonics

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue Sourcefull year 2026$60M - $64MRaised from $58M to $62M
Revenue growth Sourcefull year 202670% - 82%
Gross margin Sourcefull year 202655% - 58%

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 revenue expectation raised from $58M to $62M to $60M to $64M. Source
  • New: Eversense 365 launch began in Europe, with first insertions in Sweden in April after CE Mark approval in January. Source
  • New: Commercial launch of twiist started to support US patient growth. Source
  • New: The US Eversense sales and marketing team transitioned to Senseonics, making Q1 the first quarter as a fully integrated US commercial organization. Source
  • New: The Hercules debt facility was amended and expanded. Source

Results, segments and regions

  • Revenue rose 87% year-over-year: Total revenue was $11.7 million, compared with $6.3 million a year earlier. The company described the increase as 87% year-over-year. Source
  • Net loss widened on commercial costs: Net loss was $32.3 million, or $0.71 per share, against $14.3 million or $0.40 a year earlier. Management attributed the $18 million increase to costs of taking over Eversense commercialization and distribution. Source
  • Gross profit rose to $6.9 million: Gross profit was $6.9 million, against $1.5 million a year earlier. Source
  • US revenue reached $9.3 million: US revenue was $9.3 million, up from $4.5 million. The company attributed the growth to continued adoption of the Eversense E365 system. Source
  • Revenue outside US rose to $2.4 million: Revenue outside the US was $2.4 million, compared with $1.8 million in the prior-year period. Source

Products and customers

  • Direct-to-consumer drove US adoption: Eversense 365 US momentum was primarily driven by direct-to-consumer marketing, with DTC new patient adds up nearly 100% year-over-year. Source
  • Twiist launched with AID systems: The company began a commercial launch with twiist to support US patient growth. It reported encouraging early uptake of Eversense 365 as part of an automated insulin delivery system. Source
  • Europe launch began in April: The Eversense 365 launch in Europe followed CE Mark approval in January, with first insertions in Sweden in April. Source

“with both revenue and gross margins exceeding our expectations”

Tim Goodnow, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Senseonics

Costs, gross margin and pricing

  • Gross margin reached 59%: Gross margin was 59% in the first quarter. The company described it as an increase of 35% year-over-year, citing the commercial transition, scale and manufacturing efficiencies. Source
  • Pricing and supply chain aided margins: Higher average selling prices and a more streamlined manufacturing and supply chain were cited as contributors to improved margins. Source
  • One-time $0.5 million benefit: Gross profit included a one-time $0.5 million benefit related to the timing of the Europe launch. Source
  • SG&A rose $22.5 million: SG&A rose to $30.2 million, driven by US commercial integration, the transition of Eversense commercialization and distribution, DTC marketing and personnel. Source
  • R&D rose on new projects: R&D expenses rose $1.3 million to $8.6 million, driven by new project spend, ramp-up of clinical trials and higher headcount. Source

Full-year guidance

  • Revenue range raised $2 million: Full-year revenue range moved from $58M to $62M to $60M to $64M. Source
  • Growth of 70% to 82% expected: Full-year revenue growth is expected at 70% to 82% year-over-year, based on growing scale and the expected completion of the Europe transition. Source
  • Gross margin expected at 55% to 58%: Full-year gross margin is expected at approximately 55% to 58%. Source

“We have now secured over $100 million in equity and debt financing to continue to fund our ongoing global launch of Eversense 365 and support the continued development of our pipeline, which includes the Gemini and Freedom systems.”

Tim Goodnow, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Senseonics

Capital, cash and debt

  • Raised over $100 million: The company raised $92 million through a recent public offering and reported over $100 million in equity and debt financing in total. Source
  • Hercules facility amended: The company amended and expanded its Hercules debt facility to further strengthen the balance sheet. Source
  • Cash and debt at quarter end: Cash, cash equivalents and investments were $64.6 million, and outstanding indebtedness was $35.2 million. Source

Strategy, transition and team

  • Funding for launch and pipeline: Management said the financing supports the global launch of Eversense 365 and development of the pipeline, which includes the Gemini and Freedom systems. Source
  • US commercial team now in-house: The company completed the transition of the US Eversense sales and marketing team to Senseonics. Source
  • CEO credits team through transition: The CEO said the team adapted and delivered during a period in which the business became end-to-end. Source

Coming up, as management said on 7 May 2026

  • Europe commercial transition to complete: Management expects the transition of Eversense commercialization in Europe from Ascensia to be completed, bringing sales and marketing in-house. Source
  • Continued Eversense 365 global launch: Management said it intends to keep funding the ongoing global launch of Eversense 365. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
DTC new patient adds Sourceup nearly 100% year-over-year

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Full-year expectations depend on direct-to-consumer marketing spend, the status of other sales and marketing initiatives, and use of patient assistance programs. Source
  • Operational: The roll-out of Eversense 365 outside the United States is one factor the full-year expectations take into consideration. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management described the US sales and marketing team transition as completed successfully. Source
  • Ahead: Management said revenue and gross margin both exceeded its expectations for the quarter. Source
  • Not stated: The earlier release said proceeds would fund the Eversense 365 launch and pipeline; the current release reports the offering raised $92 million.

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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.