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Tempus AI Growth Outlook Boosted By Higher ASPs, Pharma Contracts, Analyst Says
Benzinga· 2025-11-05 18:00
Core Viewpoint - Tempus AI, Inc. reported strong third-quarter FY25 earnings, leading to a reiterated Buy rating from BTIG analyst Mark Massaro with a price target of $96, despite current selling pressure on the stock [1]. Earnings Details - Tempus AI reported revenue of $334.21 million, exceeding analyst estimates of $328.73 million, representing an 84.7% year-over-year increase [2]. - The adjusted loss per share was 11 cents, better than the estimated loss of 17 cents [2]. - For FY25, the company raised its revenue guidance to $1.265 billion from a previous estimate of $1.260 billion [2]. Analyst View - The analyst anticipates that Tempus will secure additional pharmaceutical contracts for its data and services business [3]. - There is an expectation for average selling prices (ASPs) to increase due to a shift towards higher-priced tests, such as the xT CDx priced at $4,500 per test (up from $2,900 for xT LDT) and the xF liquid biopsy assay at $3,288 per test (up from $2,919) [3]. - Expansion of commercial payor coverage for xF and xT CDx is expected, along with continued development of Tempus's algorithm business [3]. Market Positioning - Tempus is positioned at the intersection of key trends including precision medicine, oncology (including liquid biopsies), AI and machine learning, and the shift towards personalized drug development and companion diagnostics for pharmaceutical companies [4]. - As of the publication date, Tempus shares were down 2.74% at $82.18 [4].
[Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR] Roche continues strong momentum with 7% growth (CER) in the first half of 2025
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-07-24 05:00
Core Insights - Roche expects mid single-digit growth in Group sales and high single-digit growth in core earnings per share for 2025, along with an increase in dividends [1][4]. Financial Performance - Group sales for the first half of 2025 reached CHF 30.9 billion, a 7% increase at constant exchange rates (CER) and a 4% increase in CHF compared to 2024 [2][5]. - The Pharmaceuticals Division reported sales of CHF 24.0 billion, reflecting a 10% increase at CER and a 6% increase in CHF [6][16]. - The Diagnostics Division's sales remained stable at CHF 7.0 billion, showing a 3% decline in CHF [12][31]. - Core operating profit increased by 11% (6% in CHF) to CHF 12.0 billion, driven by higher sales and effective cost management [5][6]. - Core earnings per share rose by 12% (8% in CHF), while IFRS net income increased by 23% (17% in CHF) to CHF 7.8 billion [6][31]. Key Growth Drivers - The top five growth drivers in the Pharmaceuticals Division included Phesgo, Xolair, Hemlibra, Vabysmo, and Ocrevus, which collectively generated CHF 10.6 billion in sales, an increase of CHF 1.7 billion at CER compared to the first half of 2024 [7][9]. - Sales in the United States grew by 10%, driven by the continued growth of Xolair and the uptake of Hemlibra, Ocrevus, Vabysmo, and Phesgo [9][10]. - The International region saw a 14% increase in sales, led by Phesgo, Hemlibra, and Vabysmo, with China reporting a 9% increase [12][13]. Regulatory Approvals and Pipeline Developments - Roche received several important regulatory approvals, including US approval for Susvimo for diabetic retinopathy and EU approval for Itovebi for advanced breast cancer [3][15]. - Four potentially practice-changing therapies advanced into the final phase of clinical development, including NXT007 for haemophilia A and prasinezumab for early-stage Parkinson's disease [3][4]. - The introduction of the Elecsys PRO-C3 test aims to improve precision in evaluating liver fibrosis severity [22][19]. Strategic Collaborations - Roche announced a collaboration with Broad Clinical Labs to accelerate the adoption of SBX sequencing technology, focusing on genetic disorders in critically ill newborns [20][18].