Sarepta Therapeutics Shares Under Pressure Following Revenue Shortfall

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Preliminary revenue figures from Sarepta Therapeutics for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025 have fallen substantially short of market consensus, casting a shadow over the biotech firm's near-term outlook. The primary driver of the miss was weaker-than-anticipated performance of its gene therapy Elevidys, with management citing logistical delays and a severe flu season that pushed patient infusions into the next calendar year.

The company's preliminary financial results reveal a significant gap between its actual performance and analyst forecasts for the period.

Key Preliminary Figures:
* Q4 2025 Net Product Revenue: $369.6 million (Consensus Estimate: $380.6 million)
* Full Year 2025 Net Product Revenue: $1.86 billion (Consensus Estimate: $2.12 billion)
* Elevidys Q4 2025 Revenue: $110.4 million; Full Year 2025: $898.7 million
* PMO Exon-Skipping Portfolio Full Year 2025 Revenue: $965.6 million

Dissecting the Elevidys Revenue Miss

While Sarepta's portfolio of PMO exon-skipping therapies delivered stable annual revenues approaching $966 million, the shortfall was concentrated in its Elevidys franchise. The company attributed the quarterly performance to the postponement of six patient infusions into the first quarter of 2026. These delays were reportedly caused by a combination of logistical hurdles and a severe influenza season impacting treatment schedules.

Beyond these operational factors, Elevidys continues to navigate a complex regulatory environment. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) implemented a Boxed Warning for the therapy in late 2025 following reports of fatal acute liver failure in non-ambulatory patients. In light of ongoing safety monitoring and the recent revenue volatility, Sarepta's management reiterated a conservative baseline revenue expectation of at least $500 million for Elevidys in 2026. However, the company withheld more detailed financial guidance pending clearer data on the impact of new commercial and safety measures.

Strategic Pivot and Financial Runway

Looking beyond its Duchenne muscular dystrophy portfolio, Sarepta is actively seeking to diversify its pipeline. The company recently submitted an investigational new drug application for SRP-1005, a candidate targeting neurodegenerative conditions including Huntington’s disease. A Phase 1 clinical trial, named INSIGHTT, is slated to commence in the second quarter of 2026.

Financially, Sarepta enters this transitional period from a position of strength, boasting a substantial liquidity position. The company reported approximately $953.8 million in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and investments, which it states provides operational flexibility for several years.

The Path Forward

Market sentiment remains cautious, weighed down by execution risks and safety concerns. The immediate future will be shaped by several key events: the rescheduled Elevidys infusions in early 2026, ongoing regulatory assessments of the therapy's safety profile, and the initiation of the INSIGHTT study in Q2 2026. These concrete milestones, coupled with the company's robust cash reserves, will be critical in determining whether Sarepta can successfully reduce its reliance on Elevidys and regain investor confidence.