Shockwave Medical reports first quarter 2024 financial results

Shockwave Medical, Inc. reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

“The solid growth in the first quarter across geographies and products is a testament to the continued demand for our innovative solutions, driven by the unrelenting and extraordinary performance of our global Shockwave teams,” said Doug Godshall, President and Chief Executive Officer of Shockwave Medical. “Our team is looking forward to continuing our mission as part of Johnson & Johnson and to working together to bring our life-changing therapies to even more patients across the globe.”

First quarter 2024 financial results
Revenue for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024, was $218.8 million, a 36% increase from $161.1 million in the same period of 2023. The growth in revenue was primarily driven by increased adoption of Shockwave products in both the United States and internationally.

Gross profit for the first quarter of 2024 was $190.6 million compared to $140.0 million for the first quarter of 2023. Gross margin percentage was 87% for the three months ended March 31, 2024, consistent with gross margin for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Total operating expenses for the first quarter of 2024 were $148.2 million, a 48% increase from $100.2 million in the first quarter of 2023. The increase was primarily driven by sales force expansion and higher headcount to support the growth of the business.

Net income for the first quarter of 2024 was $55.3 million, compared to net income of $39.1 million in the same period of 2023. Basic and diluted net income per share for the first quarter of 2024 was $1.48 and $1.44, respectively.

Adjusted EBITDA improved by approximately 19% to $68.5 million, in the first quarter of 2024, compared to adjusted EBITDA of $57.5 million in the first quarter of 2023. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure.

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $1,029.2 million as of March 31, 2024.

2024 financial guidance
Given the proposed acquisition of Shockwave Medical by Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), Shockwave Medical is withdrawing its full year 2024 guidance, previously issued on February 15, 2024.
MB Bureau