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1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

Travere Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the identification, development, commercialization, and delivering of therapies for the treatment of rare diseases.Its marketed products include Chenodal, a synthetic oral form of chenodeoxycholic acid for the treatment of radiolucent stones in gallbladders; Cholbam, a cholic acid capsule to treat pediatric and adult patients with bile acid synthesis disorders due to single enzyme defects, as well as for adjunctive treatment of patients with peroxisomal disorders; and Thiola and Thiola EC, a tiopronin tablet for the treatment of homozygous cystinuria.The company's product candidates also consist of Sparsentan, which is in Phase III clinical trial for the treatment of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and immunoglobulin A nephropathy; and TVT-058, a novel investigational human enzyme replacement candidate, which is in Phase I/II clinical trials for the treatment of classical homocystinuria.


It has a cooperative research and development agreement with National Institutes of Health's National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences and patient advocacy organizations, CDG Care, and Alagille Syndrome Alliance for the identification of potential small molecule therapeutics for NGLY1 deficiency and Alagille syndrome.The company was formerly known as Retrophin, Inc.and changed its name to Travere Therapeutics, Inc.


in November 2020.Travere Therapeutics, Inc.was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

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1.b. Last Insights on TVTX

Travere Therapeutics' recent performance was driven by strong commercial momentum, particularly with FILSPARI in the IgAN market. The company's Q2 2025 earnings report showed a narrower loss per share than expected, with revenue growth fueled by increased FILSPARI sales. Recent presentations at investor conferences, including Cantor Global Healthcare and Wells Fargo Healthcare conferences, highlighted the company's growth prospects. Additionally, the FDA waiving an advisory committee for Filspari's FSGS filing has boosted investor confidence. The company's strategic priorities are on track, positioning it for near- and long-term growth.

1.c. Company Highlights

2. Travere Therapeutics Posts Record Demand for FILSPARI, Eyes Strong Growth Ahead

Travere Therapeutics reported a robust fourth quarter and full year 2025, driven by record demand for FILSPARI, its medicine for IgA nephropathy. FILSPARI generated $103.3 million in U.S. net product sales for the fourth quarter and $322 million for the full year 2025, representing 144% year-over-year growth. The company's net income for the fourth quarter was $2.7 million or $0.03 per basic share, in line with analyst estimates. U.S. net product sales were $126.6 million, with research and development expenses at $57.9 million and selling, general, and administrative expenses at $101.7 million.

Publication Date: Mar -08

📋 Highlights
  • FILSPARI Sales Growth:: Generated $103.3M in Q4 2025 (144% YoY growth) and $322M for the full year, driven by 908 new patient starts in Q4.
  • Financial Position:: Ended 2025 with $322.8M in cash and cash equivalents, supporting no near-term capital needs despite $159.6M in Q4 operating expenses.
  • FSGS Regulatory Milestone:: FDA set PDUFA date for April 13, 2026, with potential for rapid uptake if approved, leveraging FILSPARI’s IgA nephropathy success.
  • Market Expansion Potential:: FILSPARI’s peak IgA nephropathy market potential exceeds $1B, with 96% payer formulary access and 90% of new patients from community settings.
  • Phase III Study Progress:: Resumed site activation for pegtibatinase’s HARMONY trial for classical homocystinuria, with confidence in 6–12 week primary endpoint design.

Commercial Momentum and Growth Prospects

The company is confident in FILSPARI's potential to be a foundational therapy in IgA nephropathy, with growing physician adoption and robust demand. FILSPARI has a strong position in payer formularies, with over 96% of the patient population having a pathway to reimbursement. The company expects meaningful net product sales growth from FILSPARI in IgA nephropathy in 2026, driven by strong demand, and potentially further growth if FILSPARI is approved for FSGS. Analysts estimate next year's revenue growth at 33.8%, indicating a strong trajectory.

FSGS Opportunity and Regulatory Update

Travere Therapeutics is advancing FILSPARI for FSGS, with a new FDA PDUFA target action date of April 13, 2026. If approved, FSGS could be a larger opportunity with rapid uptake. The company is engaged with the FDA and has provided additional information on clinical benefit, with no change in their receptivity to proteinuria as an endpoint. The company remains confident in FILSPARI's profile as a potential treatment for FSGS, citing data from the PROTECT study. As the company awaits the FDA's decision, it will enter a quiet period before the FSGS PDUFA decision.

Valuation and Financial Position

With a current P/S Ratio of 5.12 and EV/EBITDA of 124.19, the market appears to be pricing in significant growth prospects. Travere Therapeutics had cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaling approximately $322.8 million as of December 31, 2025, providing a strong balance sheet to support its growth plans. The company expects no near-term need for additional capital, with anticipated revenue growth and a robust financial position. The peak potential for FILSPARI in IgA nephropathy is expected to be well above $1 billion, indicating substantial upside.

3. NewsRoom

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Travere Therapeutics: FILSPARI Drives Revenue, FSGS PDUFA Looms

Feb -24

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Travere Therapeutics (NASDAQ:TVTX) Stock Price Down 5.4% – Here’s What Happened

Feb -22

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Travere Therapeutics, Inc. (TVTX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Feb -20

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Travere (TVTX) Reports Q4 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Feb -19

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Travere Therapeutics (TVTX) Matches Q4 Earnings Estimates

Feb -19

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Travere Therapeutics Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results

Feb -19

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Travere Therapeutics Targets April FSGS FILSPARI Decision as IgAN Sales Accelerate, HCU Trial Restarts

Feb -17

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Travere Therapeutics to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results

Feb -12

4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (9.73%)

6. Segments

Tiopronin Products

Expected Growth: 9.27%

Travere Therapeutics' Tiopronin Products' 9.27% growth is driven by increasing adoption in cystinuria treatment, expanded distribution channels, and growing awareness of the product's benefits in reducing kidney stone recurrence. Additionally, strategic partnerships and investments in R&D have enhanced the product's efficacy and patient outcomes, contributing to its rapid growth.

FILSPARI

Expected Growth: 11.3%

FILSPARI's 11.3% growth is driven by increasing adoption in rare kidney diseases, strong commercial execution, and expanding label indications. Additionally, Travere's strategic partnerships and investments in research and development are expected to fuel further growth.

7. Detailed Products

Filgotinib

An oral, selective JAK1 inhibitor for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases

Sparsentan

A dual endothelin receptor antagonist for the treatment of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and IgA nephropathy

TRC101

A novel, orally available, non-absorbed, polymer-based treatment for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients with metabolic acidosis

8. Travere Therapeutics, Inc.'s Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

Travere Therapeutics, Inc. has a moderate threat of substitutes due to the presence of alternative treatments and therapies for kidney diseases.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

Patients and healthcare providers have limited bargaining power due to the specialized nature of Travere Therapeutics, Inc.'s products and services.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

Travere Therapeutics, Inc. has a moderate bargaining power of suppliers due to the presence of multiple suppliers for raw materials and services.

Threat Of New Entrants

The biotechnology industry is highly competitive, and new entrants can easily disrupt the market with innovative products and services.

Intensity Of Rivalry

The biotechnology industry is highly competitive, and Travere Therapeutics, Inc. faces intense rivalry from established players and new entrants.

9. SWOT Analysis

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

Value
Debt Weight 65.55%
Debt Cost 3.95%
Equity Weight 34.45%
Equity Cost 7.38%
WACC 5.13%
Leverage 190.32%

11. Quality Control: Travere Therapeutics, Inc. passed 2 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

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Sage Therapeutics

A-Score: 5.4/10

Value: 7.5

Growth: 5.9

Quality: 4.8

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 9.5

Volatility: 5.0

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SAB Biotherapeutics

A-Score: 4.2/10

Value: 8.0

Growth: 1.2

Quality: 6.5

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 9.0

Volatility: 0.7

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Travere Therapeutics

A-Score: 4.0/10

Value: 6.2

Growth: 2.3

Quality: 3.6

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 10.0

Volatility: 2.0

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Lyra Therapeutics

A-Score: 3.4/10

Value: 6.9

Growth: 4.7

Quality: 3.4

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 5.0

Volatility: 0.7

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Veru

A-Score: 3.3/10

Value: 7.5

Growth: 2.3

Quality: 4.0

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 5.0

Volatility: 1.0

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Bluebird Bio

A-Score: 3.2/10

Value: 9.8

Growth: 3.6

Quality: 5.2

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 0.5

Volatility: 0.3

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Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

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WACC

Target Price

28.63$

Current Price

28.63$

Potential

-0.00%

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