KORU Medical's Q3 2025: Contradictions Emerge on International and U.S. Revenue Growth, Revenue Dynamics, and Margins

Date of Call: November 12, 2025

Financials Results

• Revenue: $>10M in Q3 (second consecutive quarter >$10M), up 27% YOY; YTD revenue $30.2M, up 22% YOY; raised full-year guidance to $40.5M–$41.0M (≈20%–22% growth)
• Gross Margin: Q3 gross margin 60.2%, down 320 bps YOY; YTD gross margin 62.1%; reiterating FY guidance 61%–63%

Guidance:

• Raised full-year 2025 revenue guidance to $40.5M–$41.0M (≈20%–22% growth)
• Reiterated gross margin guidance of 61%–63% and long-term target of 65%+
• Reaffirmed positive cash flow from operations and expect to end 2025 with at least $8.2M in cash
• Targeting a 510(k) filing for oncology in Q4 2025 or Q1 2026 with commercial entry targeted in H2 2026
• Management expects 2026 revenue to start with '2' (i.e., ~20%+), but provided no precise 2026 guidance

Business Commentary:

• Revenue Growth and Market Expansion:
• KORU Medical Systems reported its second consecutive quarter with more than $10 million in revenue, representing 27% year-over-year growth. International revenue grew by 230%, while domestic revenue declined by 5% due to order dynamics.

• The strong growth in international markets was driven by the successful conversion of markets from vials to prefilled syringes and increased market share in the international SCIg market.

• SCIg Market Dynamics and Share Gains:

• The core subcutaneous immunoglobulin (SCIg) business grew by 30%, driven by international expansion, global share gains, and strong patient growth.

• The growth was supported by an increasing number of new patient starts, a shift towards SCIg as first-line therapy, and broader diagnosis of Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID).

• Oncology Infusion and Collaborations:

• KORU made progress in the oncology infusion space with a successful U.S. pilot study and plans for a 510(k) submission by the end of 2025.
• This expansion is driven by the potential to address needs in oncology clinics, with significant market growth projected from $60 million in 2025 to $138 million by 2030.

• Financial Performance and Guidance:
• KORU achieved positive adjusted EBITDA and generated positive cash flow, with gross profit growth of 21% year-over-year.
• The company raised its full-year revenue guidance to $40.5 million to $41 million, reflecting a growth of approximately 20% to 22%.
• This guidance increase is supported by continued strong performance in the SCIg market and international growth opportunities.

Sentiment Analysis:

Overall Tone: Positive

• Management highlighted accelerating revenue (Q3 >$10M, +27% YOY), raised full-year revenue guidance to $40.5M–$41M, reported positive adjusted EBITDA and positive cash flow, and reiterated gross-margin guidance (61%–63%) while targeting 65%+ over time — signaling confidence and constructive outlook.

Q&A:

• Question from Frank Takkinen (Lake Street Capital Markets): Can you provide deeper color on nurse feedback from the oncology pilots (ability to multi-task) and on the reimbursement model — any work needed there or is a structure in place?
  Response: Pilot showed very high nurse/patient satisfaction (90%+), 70% of nurses reported ability to multi-task; existing reimbursement codes cover pump-based administration, so no reimbursement barrier.

• Question from Frank Takkinen (Lake Street Capital Markets): Any color on Q4 revenue breakout by line item given stocking/distributor volatility, and any initial thoughts on 2026 for modeling?
  Response: Back-half acceleration implied (midpoint ~23%); Q4 mix roughly ~70% U.S. and ~23–24% international (rest PST); management expects 2026 growth in the low- to mid-20% range (starts with '2') but declined to give exact guidance.

• Question from Caitlin Cronin (Canaccord Genuity Corp.): You noted several EU countries preparing to change to prefilled syringes (PFS). Any more color on the size of those opportunities and timing?
  Response: Prefill conversions drive a $10M–$20M opportunity; one large EU market already converted quickly; rollouts are country-by-country with most major markets expected addressed by end-2026.

• Question from Caitlin Cronin (Canaccord Genuity Corp.): Any color on SCIg market growth dynamics now (e.g., early flu season) and how you view trends into year-end and 2026?
  Response: Underlying patient diagnosis and demand are accelerating quarter-to-quarter; SID and cancer-therapy driven demand add upside (likely more material by 2027); flu-season effects lag and are uncertain short-term.

• Question from Joseph Downing (Piper Sandler & Co.): Directionally, how should we expect gross margin to develop over the next 12–18 months given mix, manufacturing, tariffs, pricing and new launches?
  Response: Management intends to hold current FY guidance (61%–63%) while pursuing manufacturing efficiencies and scale, targeting long-term margins of 65%+ over several years.

• Question from Joseph Downing (Piper Sandler & Co.): Any color on the cadence of the ramp in Japan into next year?
  Response: Japan is in-market with modest near-term sales ($300k–$500k this year), primarily in-hospital; it will ramp more slowly and is a lower near-term priority versus prefill opportunities.

• Question from Chase Knickerbocker (Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC): To clarify: the $1.2M adjustment was for ordering dynamics between OUS and U.S. distributors — does that make U.S. growth ~14%? Also, update on SCIg market growth in Q3?
  Response: Yes — the $1.2M reallocation corrects U.S. growth to roughly ~14%; prior-quarter SCIg market growth ran ~8%–9% with quarter-to-quarter acceleration.

• Question from Chase Knickerbocker (Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC): The stocking related to prefilled conversions in Europe — was this the same geography as last quarter and what is the expected cadence (phase-in over 18–24 months)?
  Response: The stocking was in the same converted country (previously dominated by electronic pumps) and manufacturers aim to complete most major-market work by end-2026; prefills will phase country-by-country over ~24 months.

• Question from Chase Knickerbocker (Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC): How will you ensure cross-geography distributor selling (OUS to U.S.) doesn't recur?
  Response: Existing contracts require destination tracing and pricing protections; the company detected and corrected the issue within the quarter and has tightened controls with distributors to prevent recurrence.

Contradiction Point 1

International Revenue Growth Expectations

It involves the expectations for international revenue growth, which is crucial for investors and strategic planning.

Could you discuss market growth dynamics and the early flu season's impact on share gains? - Caitlin Cronin (Canaccord Genuity)

2025Q3: We're comfortable with growth starting with a 2. - Linda Tharby(CEO)

What was the SCIg market growth rate this quarter and what are pharma partners' expectations? - Chase Richard Knickerbocker (Craig-Hallum)

2025Q2: The broader SCIg market growth typically lags by a couple of months, but it was in the 8%-9% range with acceleration driven by PID and SID. - Linda Tharby(CEO)

Contradiction Point 2

Revenue Growth Dynamics and Expectations

It involves changes in financial forecasts and expectations for revenue growth, which are critical indicators for investors.

Can you provide color on fourth-quarter guidance and initial thoughts on 2026? - Frank Takkinen (Lake Street Capital Markets)

2025Q3: The back half of the year will see acceleration in revenues with a midpoint guidance growth of 23%. The split between U.S. and international businesses will be around 70% for the U.S. and 23%-24% for international. - Linda Tharby, Tom Adams(CFO)

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2024Q4: We expect 10% to 15% revenue growth domestically and over 20% growth internationally. - Tom Adams(CFO)

Contradiction Point 3

U.S. Revenue Growth and Market Dynamics

It highlights differences in the reported U.S. revenue growth and market dynamics, which are crucial for investor understanding of the company's performance.

Can you clarify SCIg's Q3 growth from a market perspective and the cross-geography ordering dynamics? - Chase Knickerbocker (Craig-Hallum)

2025Q3: The broader SCIg market growth typically lags by a couple of months, but it was in the 8%-9% range with acceleration driven by PID and SID. - Linda Tharby(CEO)

How did you account for tariffs in your guidance considering overseas production? - Caitlin Cronin (Canaccord Genuity)

2025Q1: Then as you mentioned, the U.S. portion of our growth is still strong, on the growth rate in the high 10s, a little bit higher than the broader market. - Linda Tharby(CEO)

Contradiction Point 4

Margin Expansion and Cost Management

It involves changes in financial forecasts, specifically regarding gross margin expectations, which are critical indicators for investors.

How do you expect gross margin to evolve over the next 12-18 months? - Joseph Downing (Piper Sandler)

2025Q3: We're working on maintaining our margin profile despite geographic mix changes... We have long-term plans to achieve margins above 65%. - Tom Adams(CFO)

Will Blackwell's Q4 revenue be additive, and what is the expected gross margin exit rate? - Stacy Rasgon (Bernstein Research)

2024Q4: We expect new consumables to drive gross margins to 65% plus... Operational excellence programs are in place to continue manufacturing improvements... - Linda Tharby(CEO) and Tom Adams(CFO)