Highlights
- Telix Pharmaceuticals shares rise 7% to AU$25.79 following a strong FY24 performance update.
- Fourth-quarter unaudited revenue increased 46% year-on-year to US$142 million (AU$218 million), driving full-year revenue up 55% to US$517 million (AU$783 million).
- The company highlights upcoming pivotal trials and expansions for its therapeutic and diagnostic radiopharmaceutical pipeline in 2025.
Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:TLX) saw its share price soar 7% on Tuesday morning, reaching AU$25.79 after the release of a strong FY24 performance update. This continues the company's impressive momentum, with shares now up 140% over the past year.
Strong Revenue Growth
Telix reported unaudited fourth-quarter revenue of approximately US$142 million (AU$218 million), reflecting a 46% year-on-year increase and a 5% quarter-on-quarter growth. Full-year unaudited revenue came in at US$517 million (AU$783 million), exceeding the company’s guidance range of US$490 million to US$510 million. This represents a 55% year-on-year revenue increase, primarily driven by robust sales of Illuccix, a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical used for prostate cancer PET imaging.
Strategic Investments and Milestones
Telix noted that its ongoing investment in research and development (R&D) remains aligned with its guidance and is fully funded by earnings from product sales. The company has achieved several significant milestones in 2024, including a strengthened balance sheet, a Nasdaq listing, and the acquisition of fibroblast activation protein (FAP)-targeting assets to enhance its product pipeline.
Dr. Christian Behrenbruch, managing director and CEO of Telix, praised the company’s performance, stating:
"Strong sales of Illuccix have led Telix to close out the year with revenue above guidance, while significantly progressing our strategic priorities. 2025 is shaping up to be a transformative year for Telix."
Future Growth Opportunities
Telix is poised for expansion in 2025, with plans to launch multiple imaging products in key markets and advance late-stage therapeutic assets into pivotal trials. These include:
- TLX101 (glioblastoma therapy): Telix is preparing for an investigational new drug (IND) submission in the first half of 2025, following positive feedback from the US FDA.
- TLX250 (kidney cancer therapy): Development efforts continue for this promising candidate.
- TLX591 (prostate cancer therapy): Advancements are planned for this therapy as part of the company’s late-stage pipeline.
Telix plans to release its FY25 guidance alongside audited FY24 results on February 20, 2025.