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Here's a roundup of top developments in the biotech space over the last 24 hours.
Scaling the Peaks
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(Stocks hitting 52-week highs on July 26)
- ADMA Biologics Inc (NASDAQ:ADMA)(announced it has addressed the previously identified manufacturing and compliance issues found with its biologics manufacturing facility acquired in June 2017 and that the FDA will review the new data by Oct. 25)
- Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT)
- AstraZeneca plc (ADR) (NYSE:AZN)(reported strong first-half results)
- Becton Dickinson and Co (NYSE:BDX)
- Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:BIO)
- Edwards Lifesciences Corp (NYSE:EW)
- Endo International PLC (NASDAQ:ENDP)
- Haemonetics Corporation (NYSE:HAE)
- Medtronic PLC (NYSE:MDT)
- Mirati Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:MRTX)
- PRA Health Sciences Inc (NASDAQ:PRAH)
Down In The Dumps
(Stocks hitting 52-week lows on July 26)
- Agenus Inc (NASDAQ:AGEN)
- Aileron Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:ALRN)
- Auris Medical Holding AG (NASDAQ:EARS)
- Bioblast Pharma Ltd (NASDAQ:ORPN)
- Cellectar Biosciences Inc (NASDAQ:CLRB)
- Cytori Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:CYTX)
- Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals Ltd (NASDAQ:KNSA)
- Nabriva Therapeutics PLC – ADR (NASDAQ:NBRV)(announced a common stock offering)
- Neurometrix Inc(NASDAQ:NURO)
- Oramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORMP)
- Orgenesis Inc (NASDAQ:ORGS)
- Sellas Life Sciences Group Inc (NASDAQ:SLS)
- Surface Oncology Inc (NASDAQ:SURF)
- TrovaGene Inc (NASDAQ:TROV)
Stocks In Focus
Edward Lifesciences Reports Mixed Q2
Edward Lifesciences reported better-than-expected Q2 earnings per share, but its revenues missed expectations. EPS guidance for Q3 was below expectations, however, revenue guidance for Q3 and the full-year guidance were in line.
The stock slid 7.13 percent to $144 in after-hours trading.
Amgen Q2 Results Beats, Raises FY18 Guidance
Amgen, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMGN) reported Q2 non-GAAP EPS of $3.83 compared to the $3.54 per share consensus estimate. Revenues rose 4 percent to $6.059 billion. The company also raised its guidance for FY18.
The stock added 1.03 percent to $196.04 in after-hours trading.
Seattle Genetics Reports Strong Q2 Results
Seattle Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGEN) reported over 57 percent revenue growth to $170.2 million, with a profit of 47 cents per share, belying expectations for a loss of 39 cents per share.
The company raised its full-year collaboration revenue guidance.
The stock rose 1.05 percent to $72 in after-hours trading.
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Achaogen Embarks Restructuring Actions
Achaogen Inc (NASDAQ:AKAO) announced restructuring actions, as it focuses on the commercialization of Zemdri in the U.S. and file for MAA in the European Union, while also continuing to develop C-Scape program.
As part of the restructuring actions, the company said it will eliminate 80 positions or 28 percent of its workforce. On account of the job cuts, the company said it will incur a charge of $6 million in Q3.
Achaogen also said its President, R&D, CFO as well as Chief Scientific Officer will leave the company.
The stock rose 2.19 percent to $7.245 in after-hours trading.
Harvard Bioscience Q2 EPS Beat Estimates
Harvard Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ:HBIO) reported a 66 percent increase in Q2 revenues to $31.5 million and its net income per share on a non-GAAP basis rose from 3 cents to 7 cents. The company affirmed its full-year guidance.
The stock rallied 9.43 percent to $5.80 in after-hours trading.
Novocure Q2 Loss Misses Estimate
Novocure Ltd (NASDAQ:NVCR) reported a loss of 17 cents per share, wider than the 16 cents per share loss expected by analysts. Revenues climbed over 60 percent to $61.51 million.
The stock fell 8.49 percent to $33.70 in after-hours trading.
Nabriva Prices Its Common Stock Offering
Nabriva Therapeutics PLC (NASDAQ:NBRV) announced it has priced its underwritten public offering of 18.182 million shares at $2.75 per share. The offering is expected to close on or about July 31, 2018.
The stock ended down 8.11 percent to $2.8301 in after-hours trading.
On The Radar
PDUFA Dates
Insys Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:INSY) awaits FDA verdict on Buprenorphine sublingual spray to treat moderate-to-severe acute pain on Saturday.
The FDA is set to rule on schizophrenia treatment RBP-7000 developed by DURECT Corporation (NASDAQ:DRRX) on Saturday. The company has assigned patents for RBP-7000 to U.K.-based biotech INDIVIOR PLC/S ADR (OTC:INVVY).
Earnings
AbbVie Inc (NYSE:ABBV) Q2 EPS $2 Beats $1.97 Estimate, Sales $8.258B Beat $8.21B Estimate
Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc(NYSE:ZBH) Q2 EPS $1.92 Beats $1.88 Estimate, Sales $2.008B Beat $1.99B Estimate
Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Q2 EPS $1.06 Beats $1.03 Estimate, Sales $10.465B Beat $10.29B Estimate
ImmunoGen, Inc. (NASDAQ:IMGN) Q2 EPS $(0.31) Misses $(0.29) Estimate, Sales $9.3M Miss $13.92M Estimate
Crypto Whales Are Loading Up — Are You?
New research shows the biggest crypto buyers are back. And this time? They could hold for the possibility that Bitcoin will surpass $100,000 in 2024. You don’t want to miss the next massive crypto bull run like we saw in 2020 and 2021. To know exactly what’s going on and what to buy… Get Access To Benzinga’s Best Crypto Research and Investments For Only $1.