GeneDx stock initiated with Buy rating at Canaccord Genuity

Published 20/10/2025, 11:00
GeneDx stock initiated with Buy rating at Canaccord Genuity

Investing.com - Canaccord Genuity initiated coverage on GeneDx (NASDAQ:WGS) with a Buy rating and a price target of $155.00 on Monday. According to InvestingPro data, the company has shown impressive revenue growth of 48.7% over the last twelve months, with a market capitalization of $3.47 billion.

The research firm cited GeneDx’s significant financial turnaround, which was driven by the company’s strategic shift toward high-value exome and genome testing services. The company’s strong financial health is reflected in its current ratio of 2.87 and impressive Piotroski Score of 8, as reported by InvestingPro.

Canaccord highlighted GeneDx’s leading position in the underpenetrated newborn screening market, along with promising long-term opportunities in adult testing that could support both near-term and long-term performance.

The firm also noted that GeneDx can leverage its expanding rare disease data asset over time, providing additional value potential for the company.

In its financial model, Canaccord projected a 10-year revenue compound annual growth rate of 13.6% for GeneDx, with peak operating margins reaching 34.7%, using a discount rate of 11.2% in its discounted cash flow analysis.

In other recent news, GeneDx Holdings Corp reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2025. The company highlighted a significant year-over-year increase in revenue and maintained profitability during this period. These results underscore GeneDx’s operational achievements, even as the company’s stock showed mixed investor sentiment. The earnings call transcript revealed that the company has been focusing on strategies that drive revenue growth, which has been positively reflected in their financial performance. Despite the positive results, the pre-market trading saw a slight decline in the stock, indicating varying investor reactions. These developments are crucial for investors keeping an eye on GeneDx’s financial health and future prospects. Analysts and stakeholders will likely continue to monitor the company’s performance closely in the upcoming quarters.

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