Overview
US molecular diagnostics firm's Q1 revenue rose yr/yr, but net loss widened
Higher operating expenses driven by R&D spending increased operating and adjusted EBITDA losses
Company expanded regulatory approvals and commercial presence in India and South Asia
Outlook
Co-Diagnostics advancing toward FDA 510(k) submission for upper respiratory multiplex test
Company preparing to initiate clinical performance studies for tuberculosis program in India
Result Drivers
HIGHER R&D SPENDING - Increased research and development expenses for clinical studies and growth initiatives drove higher operating costs
REGULATORY AND COMMERCIAL EXPANSION - Company cited regulatory approvals and expanded distribution agreements in India and South Asia as supporting commercialization efforts
Company press release: ID:nPn60Kw8La
Key Details
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Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 Revenue
$150,000
Q1 EPS
-$4.06
Q1 Net Income
-$9.10 mln
Q1 Adjusted EBITDA
-$8.70 mln
Q1 Operating Expenses
$9.20 mln
Q1 Operating Income
-$9.20 mln
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is no "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
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