United Therapeutics (UTHR) stock plummeted 6.85% in the pre-market trading session on Wednesday, following the company's fourth-quarter 2024 earnings report that missed analysts' estimates on profit despite strong revenue growth.
The biopharmaceutical company reported earnings of $6.19 per diluted share for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $6.27 by 1.28%. However, United Therapeutics posted revenue of $735.9 million, beating expectations of $734.7 million.
While the company's revenue grew by nearly 20% year-over-year, driven by strong sales of its lung disorder inhaled-drug Tyvaso, investors appeared disappointed with the earnings miss. According to analysts, the seasonal trends in Tyvaso sales were not as robust as expected during the quarter.