Grail Q3 net loss widens
Overview
US cancer screening test maker's Q3 revenue rose 4% yr/yr, Galleri test revenue up 14%
Net loss widened 16% yr/yr, adjusted gross profit fell 20%
Company received favorable FDA panel vote for Galleri test, FDA decision expected early Q1 2027
Outlook
Company anticipates FDA decision on Galleri test approval by early Q1 2027
Result Drivers
TEST VOLUME GROWTH - Galleri test volume increased about 24% yr/yr to more than 56,000, supporting revenue growth
PROMOTIONAL PRICING - Co said promotional pricing initiatives contributed to commercial momentum in the quarter
MARKET EDUCATION - Co cited ongoing market education as a factor in driving test adoption and revenue
Company press release:
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Net Loss | $103.57 mln | ||
Q3 Income from Operations | -$144.62 mln | ||
Q3 Loss Per Basic Share | $2.21 | ||
Q3 Pretax Loss | $137.32 mln |
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 5 "strong buy" or "buy", 7 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the biotechnology & medical research peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Grail Inc is $120.00, about 13.9% below its November 3 closing price of $139.44
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