Cipher Pharmaceuticals Reports Fourth Quarter Results and Full Year 2025 Record Revenue and Earnings

Executive Summary
- Cipher Pharmaceuticals reported record full‑year 2025 revenue of $50.5 M (↑51% YoY) and net income of $27.3 M (↑137% YoY).
- Adjusted EBITDA reached $28.1 M for the year (↑79% YoY); Q4 adjusted EBITDA was $7.0 M (↑40% YoY).
- Debt repayments of $35.0 M reduced revolving credit facility balance to $5.0 M, leaving $85 M of available debt capacity and a cash balance of $7.5 M.
Key Details
- Full Year 2025 Financial Highlights
- Total revenue: $50.5 M (vs. $33.4 M in 2024)
- U.S. business revenue: $30.0 M, up 150% YoY
- Canadian product portfolio revenue: +15% YoY
- Net income: $27.3 M (vs. $11.5 M in 2024)
- Adjusted EBITDA: $28.1 M (vs. $15.7 M in 2024)
- Basic EPS: $1.07 (vs. $0.47 in 2024)
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Operating cash flow: $29.7 M (vs. $19.5 M in 2024)
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Q4 2025 Financial Highlights
- Revenue: $12.2 M (vs. $11.8 M Q4‑24)
- Natroba™ revenue: $7.4 M (↑14% YoY)
- Epuris revenue: $3.7 M (↑6% YoY)
- Net income: $13.3 M (vs. $3.3 M Q4‑24)
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Adjusted EBITDA: $7.0 M (vs. $5.0 M Q4‑24)
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Share Repurchases
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Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB): $5.4 M total repurchased in FY2025; Q4‑25 average price CDN $14.22 per share for 160,962 shares.
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Debt & Liquidity
- Revolving credit facility repayments: $35.0 M during FY2025.
- Remaining term debt: $5.0 M (down from $40.0 M at end‑2024).
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Available borrowing capacity: $60.0 M plus a $25.0 M accordion option; total $85 M committed facility.
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Corporate Highlights
- April 29 2025 – Natroba™ received preferred step‑through status on Illinois Medicaid, superseding competitor Permethrin 5%.
- May 1 2025 – TSX approved NCIB authorizing purchase of up to 1,485,260 shares (10% of float).
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Jan 28 2026 – Health Canada accepted Natroba™ New Drug Submission for review.
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Management Commentary
- Interim CEO Craig Mull noted the company “more than doubled” revenue and earnings post‑Natroba™ acquisition.
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CFO Ryan Mailling highlighted near‑full repayment of revolving credit, strong cash flow, and $85 M of available debt financing to fund future growth.
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Outlook & Strategy
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Focus on expanding Natroba™ market share in the U.S., pursuing accretive acquisitions, obtaining Health Canada approval for Natroba™, and out‑licensing globally.
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Conference Call
- Date: March 13 2026, 8:30 a.m. ET; dial‑in numbers and webcast link provided.