Financial PerformanceArdelyx reported a 2Q24 total revenues top line beat of $73.2M (~59% increase Q/Q), which was ~33%/~32% above FactSet consensus/analyst estimates, exhibiting strong growth for both Ibsrela in IBS-C and, particularly, their newer launched product Xphozah for hyperphosphatemia.
Product LaunchThe Xphozah launch continued to show strong momentum, with 2Q24 Xphozah revenues of $37.1M coming in significantly above consensus/analyst estimates.
Sales Force ExpansionThe expansion to a 124 sales rep field force for Ibsrela is nearing completion, and more tangible benefit is expected to manifest later in the second half of the year.