Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc. (APLS) stock soared 9.62% in the pre-market session on Friday, following the release of its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings report.
The biopharmaceutical company reported a net loss of $36.35 million or $0.29 per share for the quarter. However, the losses were offset by strong product revenue of $191.17 million, reflecting robust sales growth for the company's products.
Despite the net loss, investors reacted positively to the revenue growth, driving the stock higher in anticipation of continued momentum. Operating expenses remained high at $238.69 million, but the market seems to be focused on the top-line performance for now.