On May 7, 2019 Penumbra, Inc. (NYSE: PEN), a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies, reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019 (Press release, Penumbra, MAY 7, 2019, View Source [SID1234535863]).
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Revenue of $128.4 million in the first quarter of 2019, an increase of 25.1%, or 27.2% in constant currency1, over the first quarter of 2018.
First Quarter 2019 Financial Results
Total revenue grew to $128.4 million for the first quarter of 2019 compared to $102.7 million for the first quarter of 2018, an increase of 25.1%, or 27.2% on a constant currency basis. The United States represented 64% of total revenue and international represented 36% of total revenue for the first quarter of 2019. Revenue from sales of neuro products grew to $81.5 million for the first quarter of 2019, an increase of 14.1%, or 16.5% on a constant currency basis. Revenue from sales of vascular products grew to $47.0 million for the first quarter of 2019, an increase of 50.2%, or 51.8% on a constant currency basis.
Gross profit was $83.9 million, or 65.3% of total revenue, for the first quarter of 2019, compared to $66.6 million, or 64.8% of total revenue, for the first quarter of 2018.
Total operating expenses for the first quarter of 2019 were $72.8 million, or 56.6% of total revenue. This compares to total operating expenses of $62.5 million, or 60.9% of total revenue, for the first quarter of 2018. R&D expenses were $11.7 million for the first quarter of 2019, compared to $8.0 million for the first quarter of 2018. SG&A expenses were $61.1 million for the first quarter of 2019, compared to $54.5 million for the first quarter of 2018.
Operating income for the first quarter of 2019 was $11.2 million, compared to operating income of $4.0 million for the first quarter of 2018.
Webcast and Conference Call Information
Penumbra, Inc. will host a conference call to discuss the first quarter 2019 financial results after market close on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing (866) 393-4306 for domestic callers or (734) 385-2616 for international callers (conference id: 6096838), or the webcast can be accessed on the "Events" section under the "Investors" tab of the Company’s website at: www.penumbrainc.com. The webcast will be available on the Company’s website for at least two weeks following the completion of the call.