ARMP Overview

Quarterly Performance: Coherus Oncology reported a quarterly loss of $0.33 per share, slightly worse than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.32, and significantly down from a loss of $0.01 per share a year ago.

Revenue Miss: The company generated revenues of $11.57 million for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate by 5.23% and down from $70.77 million in the same quarter last year.

Stock Outlook: Coherus Oncology's stock has underperformed compared to the S&P 500 this year, and its future performance will depend on management's commentary and earnings estimate revisions, currently holding a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

Industry Context: The Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry is ranked in the top 41% of Zacks industries, indicating potential for better performance, while another industry peer, Armata Pharmaceuticals, is expected to report a significant loss in its upcoming results.

Armata Pharmaceuticals Stock Surge: Armata Pharmaceuticals (ARMP) shares rose 103.2% to $7.05 following positive mid-stage results for its bacteriophage therapy, AP-SA02, which showed higher cure rates for Staphylococcus aureus infections compared to placebo.

Future Plans and Investor Optimism: The encouraging results have led to plans for a pivotal phase III study in 2026, pending FDA alignment, which has fueled investor optimism regarding the company's potential in next-generation antibacterial therapeutics.

Earnings Expectations: Armata is expected to report a quarterly loss of $0.42 per share, a significant decline from the previous year, with revenues projected at $1.38 million, down 53.5% year-over-year.

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Stock Surge: Armata Pharmaceuticals (ARMP) stock surged nearly 300% after positive mid-stage trial results for its antibacterial therapy, AP-SA02, targeting Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia.

Trial Results: In a 42-patient Phase 2a diSArm study, 88% of patients receiving AP-SA02 showed improvement by Day 12, compared to 58% in the placebo group, with no serious side effects reported.

Future Plans: The company plans to initiate a pivotal Phase 3 trial in 2026, pending FDA feedback, as part of its strategy to combat antibiotic-resistant infections.

Analyst Outlook: H.C. Wainwright analyst Joseph Pantginis maintained a Buy rating on ARMP with a $9 price target, indicating a potential upside of 29.12% based on the trial data.