On August 6, 2019 Penumbra, Inc. (NYSE: PEN), a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies, reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019 (Press release, Penumbra, AUG 6, 2019, View Source [SID1234538230]).

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Revenue of $134.2 million in the second quarter of 2019, an increase of 22.4%, or 23.8% in constant currency1, over the second quarter of 2018.
Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results
Total revenue grew to $134.2 million for the second quarter of 2019 compared to $109.6 million for the second quarter of 2018, an increase of 22.4%, or 23.8% on a constant currency basis. The United States represented 64% of total revenue and international represented 36% of total revenue for the second quarter of 2019. Revenue from sales of neuro products grew to $81.5 million for the second quarter of 2019, an increase of 9.9%, or 11.5% on a constant currency basis. Revenue from sales of vascular products grew to $52.7 million for the second quarter of 2019, an increase of 48.6%, or 49.5% on a constant currency basis.

Gross profit was $93.9 million, or 70.0% of total revenue, for the second quarter of 2019, compared to $72.3 million, or 65.9% of total revenue, for the second quarter of 2018.

Total operating expenses for the second quarter of 2019 were $81.1 million, or 60.5% of total revenue. This compares to total operating expenses of $63.0 million, or 57.4% of total revenue, for the second quarter of 2018. R&D expenses were $13.5 million for the second quarter of 2019, compared to $8.2 million for the second quarter of 2018. SG&A expenses were $67.7 million for the second quarter of 2019, compared to $54.8 million for the second quarter of 2018.

Operating income for the second quarter of 2019 was $12.8 million, compared to operating income of $9.3 million for the second quarter of 2018.

Full Year 2019 Financial Outlook
The Company is increasing its 2019 guidance for total revenue to be in the range of $535 million to $540 million. This new range compares to the previous range of $525 million to $535 million.

Webcast and Conference Call Information
Penumbra, Inc. will host a conference call to discuss the second quarter 2019 financial results after market close on Tuesday, August 6, 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: 9790865), 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.