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Filed May 7, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report

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Ironwood Pharmaceuticals reported a strong Q1 2026, beating revenue estimates with total revenues of $106.5 million and achieving diluted EPS of $0.24, surpassing the forecast of $0.21. The company maintains its…

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Ironwood Pharmaceuticals reported a strong Q1 2026, beating revenue estimates with total revenues of $106.5 million and achieving diluted EPS of $0.24, surpassing the forecast of $0.21. The company maintains its full-year revenue guidance of $450 million to $475 million, signaling confidence in sustained performance due to strong sales from LINZESS.

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Gross and operating margin

How much of each revenue dollar the business keeps.

100% Gross margin Operating margin May 2025 Feb 2026

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Read as bullish Read as bearish May 2025 May 2026

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Reported figures

Earnings per share
$0.24
Segment
LINZESS sales
Segment
collaborative arrangements revenue

What stood out

  • Revenue Surged by 258%

    Total revenue reached $106.5 million, up from $41.1 million in Q1 2025.

  • EPS Outperformed Expectations

    Diluted EPS was reported at $0.24, exceeding the consensus estimate of $0.21.

  • Decreased Operating Expenses

    Operating expenses totaled $33.9 million, down from $70.3 million year-over-year.

  • Strong LINZESS Performance

    Increased revenues of $65.5 million attributed to enhanced net pricing and prescription demand for LINZESS.

  • Positive Net Income Reported

    Net income for Q1 2026 was $40.8 million, a turnaround from a loss of $37.4 million in Q1 2025.

  • Improved Cash Flow

    Operating cash flow for the quarter was positive at $5.1 million, although down from $20 million a year ago.

What to watch

  • Rising Interest Expenses

    Interest expense increased to $9.1 million from $8.1 million in Q1 2025.

  • Accumulated Deficit Remains High

    The company has an accumulated deficit of approximately $1.6 billion as of March 31, 2026.

  • High Dependency on LINZESS

    Revenues are primarily dependent on LINZESS, raising concerns over market competition risks.

Management's outlook

Full-year 2026 revenue guidance maintained at $450M to $475M.

Earlier filings 4

10-K · February 26, 2026

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. reported a total revenue of $296.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, a decline from $351.4 million in 2024, primarily due to a $51.1 million decrease in profit shares from…

10-Q · November 10, 2025

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals reported impressive Q3 2025 results, with revenues of $122.06 million, significantly surpassing expectations and marking a notable 94.5% increase from the prior quarter and a 32.7% increase…

10-Q · August 11, 2025

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals reported strong Q2 2025 results with net income of $23.6 million compared to a loss of $0.9 million in Q2 2024. Revenue surged to $85.2 million, up from $75 million in Q1 2025, primarily driven…

10-Q · May 12, 2025

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals reported a significant decline in revenue and higher losses in Q1 2025 compared to the previous year. Total revenue dropped to $41.1 million from $74.9 million a year ago, while net losses…

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