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Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 3 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 raised, 2 lowered, 1 new, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue grew 32% on four growth products: Total revenues were $219.1 million, up 32% from $165.5 million. Combined revenue of the four growth products rose 52% to $175.7 million, driven by Qelbree, GOCOVRI, ZURZUVAE and ONAPGO. Source
  • GAAP operating loss on impairment charge: Operating loss was $58.0 million, compared with operating earnings of $12.1 million a year earlier. The change was primarily due to a $54.9 million APOKYN impairment and higher SG&A tied to the Biogen collaboration, partly offset by higher revenue. Source
  • Adjusted operating earnings declined: Adjusted operating earnings (non-GAAP) were $31.2 million, compared with $40.9 million in the same quarter of 2025. Source
  • ZURZUVAE collaboration revenue and prescriptions: ZURZUVAE collaboration revenue was $35.4 million, representing 50% of Biogen's net revenues. Biogen-reported U.S. sales rose about 53% and prescriptions rose 62% versus the prior-year quarter. Source
  • ONAPGO launch metrics: ONAPGO net product sales were $13.5 million in the quarter. About 2,600 enrollment forms have been submitted by about 720 prescribers since the April 2025 launch, through end of July 2026. Source
  • SG&A rose on Biogen collaboration: SG&A rose to $133.6 million from $93.6 million, attributed to the collaboration agreement with Biogen. Cost of revenues rose to $33.7 million from $16.8 million. Source
  • ONAPGO second supplier filing on track: A regulatory submission to the FDA for a second ONAPGO supplier is on track for the third quarter of 2026, with potential approval by mid-2027. Source
  • All-stock merger of equals announced: The company and Indivior agreed to combine in an all-stock merger of equals, described as creating a diversified CNS company with significant scale. Source

“Our first-half 2026 results reflect the continued strength and sustained momentum of our growth products and continued execution on our commercial strategy,”

Jack Khattar, President and CEO of Supernus

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Total revenues Sourcefull year 2026$860 - $890 millionRaised from $840 - $870 million
Combined R&D and SG&A expenses Sourcefull year 2026$630 - $660 millionRaised from $620 - $650 million
Operating earnings (loss), GAAP Sourcefull year 2026$(20) - $(50) millionLowered from $0 - $30 million
Adjusted operating earnings (non-GAAP) Sourcefull year 2026$150 - $180 millionRaised from $140 - $170 million
ONAPGO net sales Sourcefull year 2026$55 million - $70 million
Trokendi XR and Oxtellar XR net sales Sourcefull year 2026$50 million - $60 million
Share-based compensation Sourcefull year 2026$35 millionKept
Amortization of intangible assets Sourcefull year 2026$97 millionLowered from $105 million
Intangible asset impairment charges Sourcefull year 2026$55 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year total revenue, combined R&D and SG&A, and adjusted operating earnings guidance were raised. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Full-year GAAP operating earnings (loss) guidance moved from $0-$30 million earnings to $20-$50 million loss. Source
  • New: Announced an agreement to merge with Indivior Pharmaceuticals in an all-stock merger of equals. Source
  • New: Recorded a non-cash $54.9 million intangible asset impairment charge related to APOKYN in the quarter. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue grew 32% on four growth products: Total revenues were $219.1 million, up 32% from $165.5 million. Combined revenue of the four growth products rose 52% to $175.7 million, driven by Qelbree, GOCOVRI, ZURZUVAE and ONAPGO. Source
  • GAAP operating loss on impairment charge: Operating loss was $58.0 million, compared with operating earnings of $12.1 million a year earlier. The change was primarily due to a $54.9 million APOKYN impairment and higher SG&A tied to the Biogen collaboration, partly offset by higher revenue. Source
  • Net loss and diluted loss per share: Net loss was $58.4 million and diluted loss per share was $1.01, compared with net earnings of $22.5 million and diluted EPS of $0.40 in the second quarter of 2025. Source
  • Adjusted operating earnings declined: Adjusted operating earnings (non-GAAP) were $31.2 million, compared with $40.9 million in the same quarter of 2025. Source

Segments and regions

  • Qelbree and GOCOVRI sales rose: Qelbree net sales rose 15% to $89.2 million on volume growth, with IQVIA prescriptions up 17%. GOCOVRI net sales rose 2% to $37.6 million, with prescriptions up 9%. Source
  • Declines in legacy products: Trokendi XR net sales fell 25% to $8.4 million, Oxtellar XR fell 25% to $8.8 million and APOKYN fell 51% to $6.3 million. Net product sales for the six months are presented on a year-to-date basis in the same table. Source

“The combination of these two businesses will form a well-positioned CNS company with a unique profile of scale, growth, and flexibility to pursue additional business development opportunities.”

Jack Khattar, President and CEO of Supernus

Products and customers

  • ZURZUVAE collaboration revenue and prescriptions: ZURZUVAE collaboration revenue was $35.4 million, representing 50% of Biogen's net revenues. Biogen-reported U.S. sales rose about 53% and prescriptions rose 62% versus the prior-year quarter. Source
  • ONAPGO launch metrics: ONAPGO net product sales were $13.5 million in the quarter. About 2,600 enrollment forms have been submitted by about 720 prescribers since the April 2025 launch, through end of July 2026. Source

Costs, margins and expenses

  • SG&A rose on Biogen collaboration: SG&A rose to $133.6 million from $93.6 million, attributed to the collaboration agreement with Biogen. Cost of revenues rose to $33.7 million from $16.8 million. Source
  • R&D spend increased: Research and development expense was $29.5 million, compared with $22.1 million in the second quarter of 2025. Source

Capital, cash and balance sheet

  • Cash and securities rose: Cash, cash equivalents and current marketable securities were $372.1 million at June 30, 2026, up from $308.7 million at December 31, 2025, primarily from operating cash generation. Source
  • Interest expense first reported: Interest expense of $2.3 million was recorded in the quarter, against none in the second quarter of 2025. Source

Strategy and pipeline

  • ONAPGO second supplier filing on track: A regulatory submission to the FDA for a second ONAPGO supplier is on track for the third quarter of 2026, with potential approval by mid-2027. Source
  • SPN-817 Phase 2b ongoing: The Phase 2b study of SPN-817 in treatment-resistant focal seizures is ongoing, with a targeted enrollment of about 258 adults at 3 mg and 4 mg twice daily. Source
  • SPN-820 Phase 2b in depression: A Phase 2b trial of SPN-820 as adjunctive treatment in about 200 adults with major depressive disorder is described, testing 2400 mg given twice weekly. Source
  • SPN-443 Phase 1 start planned: The company expects to start a Phase 1 study of SPN-443, a stimulant for ADHD, in adult healthy volunteers in the second half of 2026. Source

Indivior merger

  • All-stock merger of equals announced: The company and Indivior agreed to combine in an all-stock merger of equals, described as creating a diversified CNS company with significant scale. Source
  • Fixed exchange ratio and conditions: The merger requires stockholder approvals and regulatory approvals. The exchange ratio is fixed and will not adjust for market price changes before closing. Source
  • Joint conference call scheduled: Supernus and Indivior host a joint conference call on the proposed transaction on August 3, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Source

People and leadership

  • CEO on momentum and capital discipline: CEO Jack Khattar cited the first-half results, the growth products and commercial execution, and said the company is focused on disciplined execution and prudent capital allocation. Source

Coming up, as management said on 3 August 2026

  • ONAPGO second supplier filing: Regulatory submission to the FDA for a second ONAPGO supplier is due in the third quarter of 2026, with potential approval by mid-2027. Source
  • SPN-443 Phase 1 study start: Phase 1 study of SPN-443 is expected to begin in the second half of 2026. Source
  • Indivior merger closing steps: The merger requires stockholder approvals from both companies and regulatory approvals, with the Form S-4 and joint proxy statement/prospectus to be filed. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Diversion of management and employee attention, and difficulty retaining key employees, during the pendency and integration of the merger. Source
  • Demand: Ability to increase prescriptions and net revenue from products, and to commercialize them, is an identified risk. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: The company said the ONAPGO second-supplier filing remains on track for the third quarter of 2026. Source
  • Ahead: The company raised full-year 2026 guidance from the February 24, 2026 guidance. 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.