DNA Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how DNA performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, DNA sees a +4.04% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -12.02% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -1.62%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
DNA Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
89.05M
60.65%
58.43%
Gross Margin
86.52%
-1.13%
14.46%
Operating Margin
-59.58%
-79.58%
-78.19%
Net Margin
-63.34%
-88.41%
-83.61%
EPS
-1.08
-82.61%
-74.47%
No Data Available
DNA Earnings Analysis
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. Corporation (DNA.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Non-Cash Revenue Release: Ginkgo reported $45 million in non-cash revenue from a release of deferred revenue related to a customer agreement with Motif FoodWorks, one of their platform ventures.
Cell Engineering Revenue Growth: The cell engineering revenue was $30 million in the quarter, supported a total of 136 active programs across 81 customers on the cell engineering platform, representing a 17% increase in active programs year-over-year.
Technical Milestone Achievement: Ginkgo achieved a $9 million technical milestone with Merck, indicating Ginkgo delivering R&D solutions to blue-chip customers in biopharma.
Strong Cash Position: Ginkgo ended the quarter with $616 million in cash and no bank debt, having already exceeded their cost-cutting target for 2024.
Cost Reduction Strategy: The company expects to see $100 million of costs taken out on an annualized run rate basis this year with an additional $100 million coming out by mid-2025.
Negative
Cell Engineering Revenue Decline: Ginkgo reported a 20% decline in cell engineering revenue compared to Q3 2023, totaling $30 million this quarter.
Non-Cash Revenue Recognition: The company recognized $45 million in non-cash revenue from a deferred revenue release, indicating reliance on one-time revenue sources.
Adjusted EBITDA Decline: Adjusted EBITDA was negative $20 million, a significant drop from negative $84 million in Q3 2023, highlighting ongoing financial struggles.
G&A Expense Reduction: G&A expenses decreased from $49 million in Q3 2023 to $42 million in Q3 2024, reflecting cost-cutting measures but also potential impacts on operational capacity.
Cash Burn Reduction Expectations: The company expects to see a significant decrease in cash burn in Q4, but Q3 cash burn was impacted by non-recurring items totaling approximately $23 million.
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DNA Earning Call Sentiment
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. (DNA) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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The earnings call reveals challenges such as a 20% decline in cell engineering revenue and high cash burn due to nonrecurring costs, despite improved EBITDA and cash position. The Q&A session highlighted concerns about market competition, regulatory challenges, and unclear future growth potential. The lack of a shareholder return plan and potential biosecurity business risks further weigh negatively. Despite some positive financial adjustments, the overall sentiment is negative, with potential risks outweighing the positives.
