Shares of CorMedix Inc. (CRMD) plummeted over 6% in pre-market trading on Tuesday, despite the biopharmaceutical company reporting better-than-expected third-quarter results. The stock's decline appears to be driven by concerns surrounding the commercialization of its lead product, DefenCath.
While CorMedix reported its first full quarter of DefenCath sales, generating $11.5 million in revenue, the pace of commercialization appears to be slower than anticipated. The company noted that it has secured commercial agreements with four of the top five U.S. dialysis providers, providing access to roughly 60% of outpatient dialysis centers. However, it acknowledged that it is "actively working with these customers to initiate DefenCath utilization" in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Furthermore, CorMedix's cash position of $46 million as of September 30, 2024, has raised questions about the company's ability to fund its operations beyond the near term. The company stated that it believes it has sufficient resources to fund operations for at least twelve months, but investors may be concerned about the cash burn rate as the company ramps up its commercialization efforts.
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