Exact Sciences Corporation (EXAS) reported a net loss of 21 cents in third-quarter 2024 compared with break-even earnings in the year-ago quarter. The figure was wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 20 cents per share.EXAS’ Q3 RevenuesConsolidated revenues totaled $708.7 million, up 12.8% on a reported basis and 13% on a core revenue basis. The figure missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.2%.Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.Following the announcement, ...

Our purpose is to help eradicate cancer by preventing it, detecting it earlier, and guiding personalized treatment. Third-quarter 2024 earnings call November 5, 2024 EXACT SCIENCES 1 Safe harbor and non-GAAP disclosures This presentation contains forward-looking statements concerning our expectations, anticipations, intentions, beliefs or strategies regarding the future. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that we have made as of the date hereof and are subject to known and unknown ris ...

Exact Sciences Corporation (NASDAQ:EXAS) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 5, 2024 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Erik Holznecht - Director, Investor Relations Kevin Conroy - Chairman and CEO Aaron Bloomer - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Brandon Couillard - Wells Fargo Tycho Peterson - Jefferies Andrew Brackman - William Blair Doug Schenkel - Wolfe Research Dan Brennan - Cowen Matt Sykes - Goldman Sachs Vijay Kumar - Evercore ISI Dan Arias - Stifel Jack Meehan - Nephron Resea ...

Exact Sciences (EXAS) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.21 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.20. This compares to break-even earnings per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -5%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this molecular diagnostics company would post a loss of $0.37 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.09, delivering a surprise of 75.68%.Over the last four quarters, ...

Revenue and Financial Performance - Total revenue grew 13% year-over-year in Q3 2024, with operating cash flow improving by $114.4 million to $138.7 million compared to Q3 2023[151] - Screening revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $544.9 million, a $72.9 million increase from the same period in 2023, driven by growth in Cologuard test completions[173] - Total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $2,045.4 million, a $192.5 million increase from the same period in 2023, primarily due to increased Cologuard and Oncotype DX test volumes[174] - Net cash provided by operating activities increased to $163.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $86.6 million for the same period in 2023[198] - Net cash used in investing activities was $400.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $116.4 million provided by investing activities for the same period in 2023[198] - Net cash provided by financing activities increased to $221.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $149.7 million for the same period in 2023[198] - Investment income, net increased to $11.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $2.1 million for the same period in 2023[189] - The company issued $620.7 million aggregate principal amount of new Convertible Notes due in 2031, with net proceeds of approximately $259.8 million[203] Product Development and Pipeline - Cologuard Plus, the next-generation colorectal cancer screening test, received FDA approval in October 2024 with expected Medicare coverage and guideline inclusion in 2025[153][157] - Cologuard Plus reduces false positives by over 30% and shows 95% overall cancer sensitivity and 43% sensitivity for advanced precancerous lesions at 94% specificity[157] - The company's blood-based colorectal cancer screening test demonstrated 88% sensitivity for colorectal cancer and 31% sensitivity for advanced precancerous lesions at 90% specificity[161] - The multi-cancer screening test (Cancerguard) detected cancer signals from 21 cancer types with 50.9% mean sensitivity and 98.5% specificity[164] - Oncodetect MRD test for colorectal cancer completed clinical validation, with results to be submitted for Medicare reimbursement approval[158] - The company plans to launch new screening and diagnostic tests in 2025, including Cologuard Plus and Oncodetect MRD[156][157][158] - The company's ASCEND-2 study enrolled over 11,000 participants for multi-cancer screening test validation[164] Expenses and Costs - Cost of sales for the three months ended September 30, 2024, increased by $27.6 million to $196.1 million, driven by higher production costs and personnel expenses due to increased test volumes[179] - Research and development expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, increased by $20.6 million to $331.6 million, partly due to a $25.8 million expense from the termination of a license agreement[182] - Sales and marketing expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, increased by $35.7 million to $572.3 million, driven by continued investment in high-impact sales and marketing opportunities[185] - Personnel expenses decreased by $3.2 million (3.2%) to $98.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $101.3 million for the same period in 2023[186] - Total general and administrative expenses decreased by $0.2 million to $217.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $217.4 million for the same period in 2023[186] - Amortization of acquired intangible assets increased to $24.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $23.0 million for the same period in 2023, primarily due to acquisitions[186] - Impairment of long-lived assets was $18.7 million and $31.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, compared to zero and $0.6 million for the same periods in 2023[187] Market and Screening Initiatives - The company delivered test results to 1.2 million people in Q3 2024, including record numbers for Cologuard and Oncotype DX tests[151] - Up to 60 million Americans are not up to date with their colon cancer screenings, and the company aims to increase screening rates through partnerships with health systems and payers using the Cologuard test[169] - The company secured reimbursement for the Oncotype DX test in Japan, where breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, with about 45,000 new diagnoses annually. The test could help more than 100 women per day understand their cancer recurrence risk[170] Financial Position and Risks - The company had an accumulated deficit of approximately $3.63 billion as of September 30, 2024, and expects to incur net losses in the near future[171] - Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaled $588.8 million and $432.3 million, respectively, as of September 30, 2024[196] - The company maintains significant amounts of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities exceeding federally insured limits, posing potential risks of losses[210] - As of September 30, 2024, the company had no outstanding variable rate debt, but future drawdowns under the Revolving Loan could be impacted by rising market interest rates[211] - The company's functional currency for most international subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar, minimizing foreign currency translation gains or losses[212] - A small portion of revenues is denominated in foreign currencies due to international expansion, with certain expenses payable in foreign currencies[212] - The company had open foreign currency forward contracts with notional amounts of $47.7 million as of September 30, 2024, to mitigate foreign exchange rate risks[213] - Currency fluctuations have had an immaterial impact on financial results historically, but future impacts could become significant[213]

EXHIBIT 99.1 | --- | |----------------------------------------| | | | Investor Contact: | | Erik Holznecht | | Exact Sciences Corp. | | investorrelations@exactsciences.com | | 608-535-8659 | | Media Contact: | | Steph Spanos | | Exact Sciences Corp. | | sspanos@exactsciences.com 608-556-4380 | For Immediate Release Exact Sciences Announces Third-Quarter 2024 Results Delivered record revenue and cash flow, improved adjusted EBITDA, advanced pipeline Third quarter highlights • Total third quarter revenue of $ ...

Exact Sciences (EXAS) could be a solid addition to your portfolio given its recent upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). This upgrade is essentially a reflection of an upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices. The Zacks rating relies solely on a company's changing earnings picture. It tracks EPS estimates for the current and following years from the sell-side analysts covering the stock through a consensus measure -- the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Indivi ...

Exact Sciences (EXAS) is slated to report its third-quarter 2024 earnings on Nov. 5.Exact Sciences is a leading cancer diagnostics company, which focuses on the development of new and innovative tests for the prevention of cancer through early detection. The company’s portfolio of FDA-approved flagship cancer screening and diagnostics tests includes Cologuard and Oncotype DX.Exact Sciences has an impeccable earnings surprise history so far. The company reported a loss of 9 cents per share in the second quar ...

An updated version of Exact Sciences' key product just got regulatory approval. That could help the healthcare stock stage a comeback.Equities are still in a bull run. The S&P 500 is up by 22% so far in 2024. Not every company has come along for the ride, though. Exact Sciences (EXAS 0.96%), a cancer-focused biotechnology company, has seen its shares drop by 4% year to date.However, the stock does remain a holding of Cathie Wood's investment management firm, Ark Invest -- albeit a small one, as of this writ ...

Exact Sciences (EXAS) recently received FDA approval for its next-generation multitarget stool DNA test, Cologuard Plus. This marks a significant advancement for the company in the field of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening.This approval solidifies the company's leadership in the non-invasive cancer diagnostics space, offering a more accurate tool to combat one of the most preventable, yet often overlooked, cancers in the United States.EXAS' Cologuard Plus Raises the Bar in CRC ScreeningThe FDA approval was ...