Overview
Genetic testing firm's Q4 revenue grew 9% yr/yr, missing analyst expectations
Adjusted EBITDA loss for Q4 missed analyst expectations
Company reported GAAP loss of $23.4 mln, non-GAAP income of $5.2 mln
Outlook
Fulgent expects 2026 revenue of approximately $350 mln
Company anticipates 2026 non-GAAP loss of approximately ($1.45) per share
Fulgent projects cash and investments of approximately $685 mln by end of 2026
Result Drivers
LABORATORY SERVICES - Growth driven by momentum in laboratory services and investments in AI and digital pathology
THERAPEUTIC DEVELOPMENT - Progress in therapeutic pipeline with FID-007 in Phase 2 and FID-022 in Phase 1
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES - Margin improvements due to streamlined operations and enhanced efficiencies
Company press release: ID:nBw5HmR8na
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q4 Revenue
Miss
$83.34 mln
$85.38 mln (3 Analysts)
Q4 Adjusted EBITDA
Miss
-$4.50 mln
$169,670 (3 Analysts)
Q4 Pretax Profit
Miss
-$29.27 mln
$2.16 mln (2 Analysts)
Q4 Gross Profit
$32.58 mln
Q4 Operating Expenses
$68.82 mln
Q4 Operating Income
-$36.24 mln
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the healthcare facilities & services peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Fulgent Genetics Inc is $35.00, about 41.4% above its February 26 closing price of $24.76
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