Highly Watched TG Therapeutics Smashes Profit Views — But There's A Caveat

Core Insights - TG Therapeutics reported adjusted earnings of $2.43 per share and $161.7 million in sales for Q3, significantly exceeding analyst expectations of $0.22 earnings per share and $152.1 million in sales [1][2] - The earnings beat was primarily attributed to a one-time tax benefit of $365 million, which, if excluded, would have resulted in earnings closer to $0.15 per share [2] - The company raised its full-year sales guidance to $600 million, with $585 million expected from U.S. sales of its multiple sclerosis drug Briumvi [3] Financial Performance - Q3 adjusted earnings: $2.43 per share [1] - Q3 sales: $161.7 million [1] - Analyst expectations: $0.22 earnings per share and $152.1 million in sales [2] - Previous year Q3 earnings: $0.02 per share and $83.9 million in sales [2] - Revised full-year sales guidance: $600 million [3] Market Reaction - TG Therapeutics stock increased by 4.4% to $36.30 in premarket trading [3] - Shares are trading slightly above their 50-day moving average [3] Ratings and Upgrades - TG Therapeutics received an upgrade in its IBD SmartSelect Composite Rating from 94 to 97 [4][7] - The company is now part of an elite list of stocks with a composite rating above 95 [7]