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Investing.com - TD Cowen raised its price target on Natera (NASDAQ:NTRA) to $215 from $200 on Friday, while maintaining a Buy rating on the stock. According to InvestingPro data, analyst targets for Natera range from $170 to $255, with the stock currently trading above its Fair Value estimate.
The price target increase follows Natera’s quarterly earnings report, which showed strong performance across key metrics. The stock rose 15% after market close following the announcement. The company maintains strong financial health with a current ratio of 3.87, indicating robust liquidity management.
Signatera test volumes grew by 20,000 quarter-over-quarter, exceeding TD Cowen’s expectation of 15,000 and market whispers of 17,000. The company delivered solid revenue growth of 34% year-over-year, excluding true-ups.
Sales beat consensus estimates by 15%, with 5% from core business and 10% from prior period adjustments. Natera also raised its 2025 sales and gross margin guidance while keeping its operating expense guidance unchanged.
TD Cowen noted that Natera stock had been a "notable laggard" year-to-date, down 11%, suggesting the strong rally following earnings "makes sense" given the positive results.
In other recent news, Natera Inc . reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings, showcasing a mixed financial performance with a significant revenue beat. The company achieved a revenue of $546.6 million, exceeding forecasts by 14.85%. However, its earnings per share (EPS) was -$0.74, which did not meet the expected -$0.62. Despite this EPS miss, the strong revenue growth contributed to a positive market reaction. Natera’s stock saw a notable increase driven by the robust revenue figures and optimistic future guidance. Additionally, analysts have been closely monitoring these developments, although no upgrades or downgrades were mentioned. These recent developments highlight the company’s ability to generate substantial revenue growth.
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