Why GeneDx Holdings Stock Just Dropped 16.6%
GeneDx met Wall Street's revenue target but missed on test volume and trimmed its volume growth outlook, and a stock priced on growth is paying for it.
On Tuesday, Nov. 10, the stock of biotech company GeneDx Holdings (WGS) experienced a significant decline of 16.6%, following the company reducing its growth projections for the year. This drop came amid broader market declines, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite falling by 0.4% and 0.7%, respectively.
GeneDx disclosed its Q3 results on Monday, after the market close. While sales increased by 5% to $123.1 million, aligning with market expectations, the company's testing volume fell short of forecasts. The firm reported a total of 32,134 exome and genome results, reflecting a 25% increase in volume, but it had anticipated a 29.2% or greater rise.
Management highlighted that certain initial paperwork was filtering out some lower-value orders, opting instead for higher-paying contracts. Consequently, GeneDx maintained its revenue forecast but reduced its volume growth target to a minimum of 28%. This adjustment underscores the pivotal role of expectations in stock market dynamics. Despite its continued growth, the company's performance did not meet the anticipated pace, leading to investor concerns about a potential third downward growth revision this year.
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