The chart below shows how CSTL performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, CSTL sees a -7.19% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.56% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.16%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Strong Revenue and Volume Growth: Castle Biosciences delivered a strong quarter, growing revenue by 39% and total test report volume by 41% over the third quarter of 2023.
Positive Cash Flow Achievement: The company achieved positive cash flow and earnings, highlighting the operating leverage in their business model that has continued to drive strong financial performance.
Balance Sheet Strength: Castle has substantial balance sheet capacity allowing for investments in business for long-term growth and to continue efforts to drive shareholder value.
Revenue Guidance Increase: The company raised its full year 2024 revenue guidance range to be between $320 million and $330 million, reflecting year-over-year growth of 45% to 50%.
EBITDA Improvement Quarter-over-Quarter: In the third quarter of 2024, adjusted EBITDA was $21.6 million compared to $6.6 million for the comparable period in 2023, an improvement of $15.1 million.
Negative
Revenue Decline Analysis: Revenue decreased by 39% compared to the third quarter of 2023, totaling $85.8 million.
Operating Expenses Increase: Operating expenses increased to $80.7 million from $71.1 million in the third quarter of 2023, primarily due to higher travel and transportation costs.
Sales and Marketing Expenses Increase: Sales and marketing expenses rose to $29.8 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $28.5 million in the same period of 2023.
R&D Expense Decrease: R&D expenses were $12.3 million compared to $12.9 million for the same period in 2023, indicating a slight decrease.
Net Income Improvement: Net income for the third quarter of 2024 was $2.3 million, a significant drop from a net loss of $6.9 million in the third quarter of 2023.
Castle Biosciences, Inc. (CSTL) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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