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Release Date: May 08, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
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CVRx Inc (NASDAQ:CVRX) reported a 15% revenue growth in Q1 2025 compared to the prior year, reaching $12.3 million.
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The company has successfully attracted high-quality sales talent, which is expected to improve productivity and account stabilization throughout the year.
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CVRx Inc (NASDAQ:CVRX) is focusing on building a world-class sales organization with a new compensation plan that aligns with their program-focused selling approach.
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The company is targeting centers with high potential for sustainable Barostem programs, showing an increase in qualifying centers in Q1.
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Recent clinical evidence shows significant reductions in hospital visits post-Barostem implantation, which has been well-received by physicians and payers.
Negative Points
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Revenue performance fell short of expectations due to Salesforce realignment and seasonality factors.
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The realignment of the sales force caused short-term disruptions, impacting account-level performance.
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25% of territory managers were newly hired between December and March, leading to varied productivity levels.
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The company experienced a decrease in sales territories in the US, from 48 to 45 during Q1 2025.
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Net loss for Q1 2025 was $13.8 million, although it was an improvement from the $22.2 million loss in Q1 2024.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Can you provide more details on the sales force changes and whether they were self-inflicted or due to natural turnover? Was the new compensation plan a factor, and is there more hiring to be done? A: The majority of the changes were initiated by the company following the evaluation by our Chief Revenue Officer. The changes were more significant than anticipated, but the new compensation plan is now a strength, helping attract strong talent. While not entirely through the process, turnover is expected to return to normal levels soon. - Kevin Hikes, CEO
Q: Regarding the updated guidance for 2025, what does it imply in terms of new center additions and overall utilization? A: The guidance reflects the significant changes in the sales organization. We expect new center additions to be in the high single to low double digits, with a focus on centers that can drive deep adoption. We plan to add around three territories per quarter throughout 2025. Utilization per center is expected to increase as we sunset less productive accounts. - Jared Osheim, CFO
Q: How much of the Q1 softness was due to seasonality versus sales rep challenges? A: The majority of the softness was due to sales team disruption rather than seasonality. The changes in the sales team were deeper than anticipated, affecting account performance, especially in territories with dabbler accounts that are relationship-dependent. - Kevin Hikes, CEO