PTC Therapeutics posts Q3 net loss
Overview
Biopharma firm posted Q3 net loss versus profit a year earlier
Company raised full-year 2026 revenue and product revenue guidance
Outlook
PTC Therapeutics raises 2026 total revenue outlook to $1.29-$1.32 bln
Company lifts 2026 product revenue guidance to $960-$990 mln from $850-$950 mln
PTC maintains 2026 GAAP R&D and SG&A expense guidance at $775-$815 mln
Result Drivers
SEPHIENCE LAUNCH - Co said Q3 revenue growth was driven by continued momentum and expansion of Sephience
SEPHIENCE SALES GROWTH - Sephience sales rose 20% sequentially in Q3, contributing to overall revenue increase
Company press release:
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Net Loss | $51.69 mln | ||
Q3 Loss Per Basic Share | $0.62 | ||
Q3 Operating Expenses | $332.69 mln | ||
Q3 Operating Income | $25.11 mln |
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 13 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the pharmaceuticals peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for PTC Therapeutics, Inc. is $98.00, about 55.5% above its October 28 closing price of $63.02
The stock recently traded at 30 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 67 three months ago
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