Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. Revenue Disclosure
| Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Product | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||
| Vafseo | $ | 45,790 | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||||||
Auryxia(1) | 181,542 | 152,180 | 170,301 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total product revenues | $ | 227,332 | $ | 152,180 | $ | 170,301 | ||||||||||||||
| Year Ended December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at Beginning of Period | Additions | Deductions | Balance at End of Period | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contract assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | $ | — | $ | 12,006 | $ | (11,812) | $ | 194 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Contract liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred revenue | $ | — | $ | 10,675 | $ | (7,994) | $ | 2,681 | ||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | Chargebacks and Discounts | Rebates, Fees and other Deductions | Returns | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2022 | $ | 1,259 | $ | 26,252 | $ | 10,923 | $ | 38,434 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Provisions related to sales in current year | 11,138 | 79,648 | 6,181 | $ | 96,967 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments related to prior year sales | (304) | (1,506) | 1,648 | $ | (162) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Credits/payments made | (10,486) | (81,403) | (11,836) | $ | (103,725) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | $ | 1,607 | $ | 22,991 | $ | 6,916 | $ | 31,514 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Current provisions related to sales in current year | 9,225 | 44,914 | 4,862 | 59,001 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments related to prior year sales | (94) | (2,056) | (540) | (2,690) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Credits/payments made | (9,302) | (50,123) | (4,796) | (64,221) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | $ | 1,436 | $ | 15,726 | $ | 6,442 | $ | 23,604 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Current provisions related to sales in current year | 4,051 | 81,019 | 634 | 85,704 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments related to prior year sales | 69 | 143 | (1,631) | (1,419) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Credits/payments made | (4,403) | (24,299) | (2,094) | (30,796) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2025 | $ | 1,153 | $ | 72,589 | $ | 3,351 | $ | 77,093 | ||||||||||||||||||
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Feb 26, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Mar 13, 2025 | |
| 2023 | Mar 14, 2024 | |
| 2022 | Mar 10, 2023 | |
| 2021 | Mar 1, 2022 | |
| 2020 | Feb 25, 2021 | |
| 2019 | Mar 12, 2020 | |
| 2018 | Mar 26, 2019 | |
About Revenue Disclosures
Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.
Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.