Harvard Bioscience Q3 revenue rises 8%, beats estimates
Overview
Life science tech developer's Q3 revenue grew 8% yr/yr, beating analyst expectations
Net loss for Q3 widened compared to prior year
Company reaffirmed full-year 2026 revenue growth guidance of 3%-5%
Outlook
Company expects Q4 revenue between $23.7 mln and $25.5 mln
Company sees Q4 adjusted gross margin between 59% and 61%
Harvard Bioscience reaffirms full-year 2026 revenue growth guidance of 3%-5%
Result Drivers
CHINA AND CRO SALES - Co said double-digit revenue growth to contract research organizations and customers in China drove Q3 topline increase
PRODUCT DEMAND - Co cited ongoing demand for organoids, respiratory, and fluidics products as supporting Q3 revenue growth
HIGHER EXPENSES - Higher expenses related to sales and administration contributed to wider net loss
Company press release:
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Revenue | Beat | $22.20 mln | $21.80 mln (3 Analysts) |
Q3 Adjusted Loss Per Share | Beat | $0.06 | $0.17 (2 Analysts) |
Q3 Net Loss | $2.62 mln |
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 1 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the advanced medical equipment & technology peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Harvard Bioscience Inc is $10.25, about 12.8% above its November 9 closing price of $9.09
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