Ionis Pharmaceuticals

IONS Q4 2025 Earnings

Reported Feb 25, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET · SEC Source

Q4 25 EPS

$-1.41

MISS 6.02%

Est. $-1.33

Q4 25 Revenue

$203.0M

BEAT +29.23%

Est. $157.1M

vs S&P Since Q4 25

-12.2%

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IONS -7.7% vs S&P +4.5%

Full Year 2025 Results

FY 25 EPS

$-2.38

MISS 42.96%

Est. $-1.66

FY 25 Revenue

$944.0M

BEAT +5.18%

Est. $897.5M

Market Reaction

Did IONS Beat Earnings? Q4 2025 Results

Ionis Pharmaceuticals delivered a mixed fourth quarter for fiscal 2025, beating revenue expectations by a wide margin while falling short on the bottom line. The Carlsbad-based RNA medicines company posted revenue of $203.00 million, clearing the $15… Read more Ionis Pharmaceuticals delivered a mixed fourth quarter for fiscal 2025, beating revenue expectations by a wide margin while falling short on the bottom line. The Carlsbad-based RNA medicines company posted revenue of $203.00 million, clearing the $157.09 million consensus estimate by 29.23%, though the result still represented a 10.4% decline year over year. On earnings, Ionis reported a GAAP diluted loss of $1.41 per share, missing the $1.33 consensus estimate by 6.02%, as operating expenses climbed to $418.00 million from $337.00 million in the prior-year period, reflecting heavy investment in its independent commercial launches. The revenue beat was powered largely by TRYNGOLZA, which generated $50.00 million in Q4 net product sales, a 56% sequential increase, while total commercial revenue reached $141.00 million, up 64% year over year. Looking ahead, Ionis guided for full-year 2026 revenue of $800.00 to $825.00 million, representing roughly 20% growth excluding the one-time sapablursen payment, with management reiterating its target to reach cash flow breakeven by 2028.

Key Takeaways

  • TRYNGOLZA net product sales of $50 million in Q4, 56% sequential increase, $108 million for full year 2025
  • Commercial revenue up 64% year over year in Q4 2025
  • DAWNZERA generating $7 million in first full quarter on market with encouraging early launch momentum
  • Royalty revenue from SPINRAZA and WAINUA contributing to commercial revenue growth
  • $280 million sapablursen upfront payment from Ono Pharmaceutical recognized in Q2 2025
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“2025 was a defining year for Ionis, marked by the successful execution of our first two independent launches and multiple positive data readouts across our pipeline, positioning Ionis for continued success in 2026.”

— Brett P. Monia, Q4 2025 Earnings Press Release