• Total Revenue Growth: 50% year-over-year increase for 2024; 66% growth in Q4 2024.
• VYVGART Sales: $93.6 million in 2024; $30 million in Q4 2024.
• Net Product Revenue: $397.6 million for 2024, reflecting a 49% year-over-year growth.
• Cash Position: $879.7 million at the end of Q4 2024.
• Loss from Operations: Decreased by 45% in Q4 2024 to $67.9 million; 23% decrease for the full year to $282.1 million.
• Adjusted Loss from Operations: $47.6 million in Q4 2024; $199.6 million for the full year, reflecting improvements of 53% and 28% respectively.
• R&D Expenses: Declined 36% year-over-year in Q4 2024; 12% decline for the full year.
• SG&A Expenses: Flat year-over-year in Q4 2024; 6% increase for the full year.
• 2025 Revenue Guidance: Expected to be in the range of $560 million to $590 million.
• Profitability Target: Expected to achieve profitability in Q4 2025.

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Release Date: February 27, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

• Zai Lab Ltd (NASDAQ:ZLAB) reported a 50% year-over-year revenue growth for 2024, with a 66% increase in the fourth quarter alone.
• The company successfully launched several new products, including VYVGART Hytrulo, AUGTYRO, and XACDURO, contributing to strong commercial performance.
• Zai Lab Ltd (NASDAQ:ZLAB) is on track to reach profitability by the fourth quarter of 2025, supported by a robust cash position of $879.7 million.
• The company made significant advancements in its global pipeline, including promising data for ZL-1310 in small cell lung cancer and KarXT for schizophrenia.
• Zai Lab Ltd (NASDAQ:ZLAB) has a clear path to achieving its $2 billion revenue target by 2028, driven by strong growth in its current commercial portfolio and expected new product launches.

Negative Points

• Despite the strong growth, Zai Lab Ltd (NASDAQ:ZLAB) is still facing a loss from operations, although it has improved year-over-year.
• The company does not have NRDL listing for VYVGART Hytrulo or CIDP in 2025, limiting its immediate impact on sales.
• There are competitive pressures in the market, particularly with other DLL3 products potentially impacting ZL-1310's market position.
• Zai Lab Ltd (NASDAQ:ZLAB) faces challenges in achieving market penetration, with current penetration under 10% for gMG patients in China.
• The company anticipates quarterly fluctuations in revenue due to seasonal factors and hospital purchasing patterns.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Regarding the 2025 revenue guidance, which came in ahead of consensus, are there products beyond VYVGART that should be considered for growth this year? A: Joshua Smiley, President and COO, stated that while VYVGART is expected to grow faster than the overall rate, ZEJULA and NUZYRA are also significant growth drivers. Additionally, the first full-year launches of AUGTYRO and XACDURO are anticipated to contribute to sales.

Q: Can you provide more details on the growth trajectory for VYVGART in 2025, particularly between the first and second halves of the year? A: Joshua Smiley explained that the growth trajectory is expected to be stronger in the second half of the year due to the compounding effect of new patients starting treatment, updates to Myasthenia gravis treatment guidelines in China, and the launch of VYVGART Hytrulo for CIDP.

Q: What is the regulatory strategy for ZL-1310, and how does it compare to other DLL3 ADCs in development? A: Rafael Amado, President of Global Oncology R&D, mentioned that ZL-1310 is on track for accelerated approval, with plans to start a pivotal study this year. He noted that other DLL3 products are about a year and a half behind, and ZL-1310 has shown promising response rates.

Q: Could you discuss the strategy for ZL-1310 in the first-line setting and what data can be expected at the upcoming medical conference? A: Rafael Amado stated that data on various dose escalation doses will be presented, with about 75 patients included. The strategy involves combinations with PD-L1 inhibitors and potentially replacing chemotherapy in the first-line setting.

Q: What are the expectations for the commercial launch of KarXT in China, and how does it compare to the US market? A: Joshua Smiley highlighted the significant opportunity for KarXT in China, with 8 million schizophrenia patients. The product is expected to help those not responding well to atypical antipsychotics, and a Salesforce of about 150 people will focus on major treatment centers.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.