Understanding Sarepta Therapeutics’ Operational Performance
Sarepta Therapeutics’ (SRPT) cost of sales increased from $506,000 in the second quarter of 2017 to $6.73 million in the second quarter. Sarepta’s cost of sales primarily consists of inventory costs, overhead costs, and royalty payments to BioMarin Pharmaceutical (BMRN). These royalty payments resulted from the settlement and licenses agreements in July 2017. Sarepta Therapeutics’ gross income increased from $34.48 million in the second quarter of 2017 to $66.8 million in the second quarter.