オプションチェーンは、Veracyteの株式オプションの主要データを様々な行使価格と満期日で表示します。トレーダーはこの情報を使用して、潜在的な取引を分析し、Veracyteの市場センチメントを評価します。.

Veracyte (NASDAQ:VCYT) 株価情報, オプションチェーン

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Veracyte Inc is a genomic diagnostics company. It provides genomic diagnostic products and services to improve patient care against diseases such as thyroid cancer, lung cancer, and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. The firm's product portfolio consists of products such as Afirma analysis, Percepta, Envisia, and others.

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On Monday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made significant trades in five major companies: Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), Tempus AI Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEM#NASDAQ">TEM</a>), CareDx Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNA#NASDAQ">CDNA</a>), Veracyte Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCYT#NASDAQ">VCYT</a>), Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADPT#NASDAQ">ADPT</a>).
The PLTR Trade
Ark Invest&#8217;s Ark Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>) fund sold 140,518 shares of Palantir. This move is significant, considering Ark Invest&#8217;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42865484/cathie-woods-tuesday-double-dump-ark-invest-trims-both-palantir-and-bitcoin-etf-holdings">recent trend of offloading Palantir shares</a>.
The total value of this trade, based on the latest closing price of $64.98, is approximately $9.1 million.
This sale follows Ark&#8217;s disposal of shares worth roughly $15 million the previous week.
Palantir stock price has fallen more than 14% over the past month. In just the first two weeks of 2025, the stock has declined nearly 15%.
The TEM Trade
Ark Invest&#8217;s ARK Genomic Revolution ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKG#BATS">ARKG</a>) and ARKK funds made substantial purchases of Tempus AI Inc. shares. The ARKG fund bought 98,691 shares, while the ARKK fund purchased a whopping 280,192 shares.
Given the latest closing price of $32.34, the total value of these trades amounts to approximately $12.2 million.
This move comes amid TEM&#8217;s 13.81% drop on Monday.
Other Key Trades:
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Company</td>
<td>ETF</td>
<td>Transaction</td>
<td>No. Of Shares</td>
<td>Closing price</td>
<td>Approx. Value</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Veracyte Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCYT#NASDAQ">VCYT</a>)</td>
<td>ARK Genomic Revolution</td>
<td>Sale</td>
<td>37,358</td>
<td>$42.78</td>
<td>$1.6 million</td>
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<tr>
<td>Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADPT#NASDAQ">ADPT</a>)</td>
<td>ARK Genomic Revolution</td>
<td>Sale</td>
<td>76,522</td>
<td>$6.46</td>
<td>$494,332</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CareDx Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNA#NASDAQ">CDNA</a>)</td>
<td>ARK Genomic Revolution</td>
<td>Sale</td>
<td>65,550</td>
<td>$25.07</td>
<td>$1.6 million</td>
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Closing price as of Jan. 13, 2025
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9 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Veracyte (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCYT#NASDAQ">VCYT</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Veracyte, presenting an average target of $40.0, a high estimate of $46.00, and a low estimate of $28.00. Marking an increase of 10.68%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $36.14. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733414409_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Veracyte. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Sykes</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tejas Savant</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sung Ji Nam</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Sykes</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lu Li</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Matson</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Puneet Souda</td>
<td>Leerink Partners</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lu Li</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Subbu Nambi</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Veracyte. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Veracyte compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Veracyte's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Veracyte's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VCYT/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Veracyte analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Veracyte</h2>
Veracyte Inc is a genomic diagnostics company. It provides genomic diagnostic products and services to improve patient care against diseases such as thyroid cancer, lung cancer, and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. The firm's product portfolio consists of products such as Afirma analysis, Percepta, Envisia, and others.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Veracyte's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: Veracyte's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 28.58%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Health Care sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 13.08%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 1.31%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Veracyte's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 1.21%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Veracyte's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.02.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Navigating 9 Analyst Ratings For Veracyte

Goldman Sachs analyst Matthew Sykes downgrades Veracyte (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCYT#NASDAQ">VCYT</a>) from Buy to Neutral and lowers the price target from $38 to $37.

Downgrades

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Goldman Sachs Downgrades Veracyte to Neutral, Lowers Price Target to $37

Cathie Wood, CEO of ARK Invest, is doubling down on biologics, seeing unprecedented potential at the intersection of artificial intelligence, genetic sequencing, and gene editing technologies.
What Happened: Wood&#8217;s enthusiasm centers on what she describes as a transformative convergence of technologies that could revolutionize medical treatment and drug discovery. 
Speaking candidly about the sector, Wood highlighted the remarkable progress in genetic therapies, particularly in companies like Crispr Therapeutics AG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRSP#NASDAQ">CRSP</a>), Intellia Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTLA#NASDAQ">NTLA</a>), and Beam Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEAM#NASDAQ">BEAM</a>).
Her most striking example involves Crispr Therapeutics&#8217; recent breakthrough in sickle cell disease treatment. Wood noted, referencing how patients who previously required 12 to 20 annual blood transfusions might now be free from such interventions.
The strategy extends beyond treatment breakthroughs to drug development itself. Wood points to companies like Recursion Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RXRX#NASDAQ">RXRX</a>) as leveraging artificial intelligence to dramatically reduce clinical trial failure rates and accelerate drug development timelines.
However, the market performance of these innovative companies tells a more nuanced story. Year-to-date, the stocks have experienced significant volatility: Crispr Therapeutics is down 25.36%, Intellia Therapeutics has dropped 52.21%, Beam Therapeutics declined 3.04%, and Recursion Pharmaceuticals fell 9.80%, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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&mdash; ARK Invest (@ARKInvest) <a href="https://twitter.com/ARKInvest/status/1861431767506268404?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: ARK&#8217;s commitment to this sector is evident through its Genomic Revolution ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKG#BATS">ARKG</a>), which manages net assets of $1.179 billion. The fund&#8217;s performance reflects the sector&#8217;s volatility, with annual returns ranging from a high of 180.50% in 2020 to a low of -53.94% in 2022.
The ETF&#8217;s current top holdings underscore Wood&#8217;s strategic focus on innovative biological technologies. Twist Bioscience Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWST#NASDAQ">TWST</a>) leads the portfolio at 8.90%, followed by Crispr Therapeutics at 7.88% and Recursion Pharmaceuticals at 6.17%. Other significant investments include CareDx Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNA#NASDAQ">CDNA</a>), Veracyte Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCYT#NASDAQ">VCYT</a>), and Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADPT#NASDAQ">ADPT</a>), representing a diversified approach to genomic and biological innovation.
Wood&#8217;s vision suggests a potential $400 billion market opportunity in biologics over the next five years, driven by the unprecedented convergence of AI, sequencing technologies, and gene editing. 
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Morgan Stanley analyst Tejas Savant maintains Veracyte (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCYT#NASDAQ">VCYT</a>) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $26 to $28.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Underweight on Veracyte, Raises Price Target to $28

Scotiabank analyst Sung Ji Nam maintains Veracyte (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCYT#NASDAQ">VCYT</a>) with a Sector Outperform and raises the price target from $40 to $44.

Scotiabank Maintains Sector Outperform on Veracyte, Raises Price Target to $44

Goldman Sachs analyst Matthew Sykes maintains Veracyte (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCYT#NASDAQ">VCYT</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $34 to $38.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Veracyte, Raises Price Target to $38

WIIM

Veracyte shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 financial results and raised its FY24 sales guidance. Needham and UBS maintained Buy ratings and raised their respective price targets on the stock.

UBS analyst Lu Li maintains Veracyte (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCYT#NASDAQ">VCYT</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $43 to $46.

UBS Maintains Buy on Veracyte, Raises Price Target to $46

Needham analyst Mike Matson maintains Veracyte (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCYT#NASDAQ">VCYT</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $37 to $44.

Needham Maintains Buy on Veracyte, Raises Price Target to $44

Veracyte (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCYT#NASDAQ">VCYT</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.33 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.03 by 1000 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $115.860 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $109.812 million by 5.51 percent. This is a 28.58 percent increase over sales of $90.108 million the same period last year.

Earnings

Earnings Beats

Veracyte Q3 2024 Adj. EPS $0.33 Beats $0.03 Estimate, Sales $115.860M Beat $109.812M Estimate

Veracyte (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCYT#NASDAQ">VCYT</a>) raises FY2024 sales outlook from $432.00 million-438.00 million to $442.00 million-445.00 million.

Guidance

Veracyte Raises FY2024 Sales Guidance from $432.00M-438.00M to $442.00M-445.00M  VS Est. 436.14M

Leerink Partners analyst Puneet Souda maintains Veracyte (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCYT#NASDAQ">VCYT</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $35 to $40.

Leerink Partners Maintains Outperform on Veracyte, Raises Price Target to $40

UBS analyst Lu Li initiates coverage on Veracyte (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCYT#NASDAQ">VCYT</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $43.

Initiation

UBS Initiates Coverage On Veracyte with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $43

Across the recent three months, 4 analysts have shared their insights on Veracyte (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCYT#NASDAQ">VCYT</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $33.5, a high estimate of $40.00, and a low estimate of $26.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 27.23% from the previous average price target of $26.33.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728576028_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Veracyte is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Subbu Nambi</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Matson</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tejas Savant</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Matson</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Veracyte. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Veracyte compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Veracyte's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
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Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Veracyte's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Veracyte</h2>
Veracyte Inc is a genomic diagnostics company. It provides genomic diagnostic products and services to improve patient care against diseases such as thyroid cancer, lung cancer, and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. The firm's product portfolio consists of products such as Afirma analysis, Percepta, Envisia, and others.
<h3>Breaking Down Veracyte's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Veracyte showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 26.69% as of 30 June, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Health Care sector.
Net Margin: Veracyte's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 5.01%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Veracyte's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 0.51%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Veracyte's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 0.47%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.02.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Guggenheim analyst Subbu Nambi initiates coverage on Veracyte (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCYT#NASDAQ">VCYT</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $40.

Guggenheim Initiates Coverage On Veracyte with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $40

Findings are from the prospective, multicenter VANDAAM trial
<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.veracyte.com%2F&amp;esheet=54130421&amp;newsitemid=20241002846726&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Veracyte%2C+Inc&amp;index=1&amp;md5=34ebf73283d8ccb09db73586947cabed">Veracyte, Inc</a>. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCYT#NASDAQ">VCYT</a>), a leading cancer diagnostics company, announced that new data from the multicenter, prospective <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fclinicaltrials.gov%2Fstudy%2FNCT02723734&amp;esheet=54130421&amp;newsitemid=20241002846726&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=VANDAAM+trial&amp;index=2&amp;md5=df7962e3c767658f465ed8d0a0feb6e7">VANDAAM trial</a> show that the Decipher Prostate Genomic Classifier accurately predicts aggressive prostate cancer among African American men with early-stage disease. The findings confirm that the market-leading genomic test offers clinicians an improvement over clinical factors alone in guiding prostate cancer treatment decisions for African American men, a population that is disproportionately impacted by the disease. The new data were shared today in an oral presentation at ASTRO 2024, the annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology, in Washington, D.C.
African American men are more than 70% as likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer and more than twice as likely to die of the disease, compared to white men, according to the American Cancer Society.1 Despite this, few prospective studies have specifically sought to examine the disease at a genomic level in this population.

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Veracyte Presents New Data Findings Are From The Prospective, Multicenter VANDAAM Trial, Show That Its Decipher Prostate Test Predicts Aggressive Prostate Cancer In African American Men At ASTRO 2024

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<li>Findings are from ancillary study of phase 3 STAMPEDE trial</li>
<li>Data support company&#39;s plan to expand Decipher Prostate test to patients with metastatic disease</li>
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Reported Sunday, Data Presented At ESMO 2024 Reveals Veracyte's Decipher Prostate Test Predicts Chemotherapy Benefit In Metastatic Prostate Cancer Patients

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In the past year, this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock has rallied 7.6% compared with the 15.5% growth of the industry and the 24.9% rise of the S&amp;P 500 composite.
The developer, manufacturer and distributor of insulin delivery systems has a market capitalization of $14.22 billion. PODD&#39;s earnings surpassed estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and missed in one, delivering an average surprise of 67.5%.
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Omnipod 5, a New Focus: Insulet&#39;s game-changing Omnipod 5 stands out as the only FDA-cleared, fully disposable pod-based AID system. The product attributes, such as on-body wearable, simplicity, ease of use and broad accessibility, are the key drivers of its rapid adoption and are successfully driving market growth. The second quarter saw nearly 85% of the new starts coming from people previously using MDI, Insulet&#39;s target market, while competitive conversions also remained very strong. The company is driving growth rates above 20% in international revenues, underscoring the strong potential for Omnipod 5&#39;s continued expansion. On a promising note, Omnipod 5 recently received the FDA&#39;s usage clearance by people with type 2 diabetes (aged 18 years and above) in the United States.
Expanding Access and Awareness of Omnipod: One of Insulet&#39;s key strategic imperatives is to increase the availability and visibility of Omnipod products. In the second quarter of 2024, Omnipod 5 integrated with Dexcom&#39;s G6 CGM drove 27% growth in U.S. Omnipod revenues. The company began the full market release of Omnipod 5 with G7, available exclusively through several specialty pharmacies.
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On the latest earnings call, Insulet hinted at launching Omnipod 5 with Abbott&#39;s Freestyle Libre 2 Plus sensor in the United States by the end of this year. The combination had a limited market release in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands during the first quarter. Further, Omnipod DASH is driving strong new customer starts in the U.S. type 2 diabetes market.
Strong Solvency but Leveraged Balance Sheet: Insulet exited the second quarter of 2024 with cash and cash equivalents of $821 million and current debt of $38 million. This robust financial stability appears highly promising during the prolonged period of macroeconomic issues.&nbsp; Long-term debt of $1.36 billion remained marginally in line with the 2024 first-quarter figure.
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<h2>PODD Estimate Trend</h2>
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Insulet&#39;s 2024 earnings per share has decreased 1.6% to $3.04 in the past 30 days.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company&#39;s 2024 revenues is pegged at $2.01 billion. This suggests an 18.3% rise from the year-ago reported number.
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TransMedix Group&#39;s earnings are expected to surge 255.8% in 2024. Its shares have soared 130.6% compared with the industry&#39;s 11% rise in the past year.
TMDX&#39;s earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 287.5%.
Veracyte has an estimated earnings growth rate of 112.8% compared with the industry&#39;s 12.4%. Shares of the company have soared 13.4% compared with the industry&#39;s 10.9% rise over the past year.
VCYT&#39;s earnings surpassed estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 328.4%.
Boston Scientific has an estimated earnings growth rate of 17.1% compared with the industry&#39;s 14.9%. Shares of the company have rallied 51.3% compared with the industry&#39;s 15.5% rise over the past year.
BSX&#39;s earnings surpassed estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 7.2%.
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