Guardant Health is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing advanced genomic tests for cancer patients. The company focuses on providing innovative liquid biopsy solutions, which involve analyzing circulating tumor DNA from blood samples to help detect and monitor cancers more effectively. Their tests are designed to aid physicians in making informed treatment decisions, enabling personalized medicine approaches that can improve patient outcomes. Through their cutting-edge technology and extensive research, Guardant Health aims to transform cancer care by delivering actionable insights and facilitating early detection and ongoing management of the disease. Read More
Shares of diagnostics company Guardant Health (NASDAQ:GH)
jumped 5.2% in the morning session after the company announced a collaboration with Quest Diagnostics and provided an upbeat financial outlook at its investor day. The partnership aimed to make Guardant's Shield blood-based cancer screening test more widely available to physicians and patients in the United States. During its investor event, the company also revealed it accelerated its timeline for reaching cash flow breakeven by about 12 months.
Guardant Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GH), a leading precision oncology company, and Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), a leader in diagnostic information services, today announced a broad strategic collaboration to make Guardant’s Shield™ blood-based screening test available to physicians and patients served by Quest in the United States.
Guardant Health’s 28.8% return over the past six months has outpaced the S&P 500 by 13.3%, and its stock price has climbed to $60.20 per share. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Shares of diagnostics company Guardant Health (NASDAQ:GH)
jumped 1.2% in the afternoon session after multiple financial analysts issued positive ratings on the stock. Canaccord Genuity reaffirmed its "Buy" rating with a $65 price target ahead of the company's investor day.
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The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how testing & diagnostics services stocks fared in Q2, starting with Guardant Health (NASDAQ:GH).
Looking back on testing & diagnostics services stocks’ Q2 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Guardant Health (NASDAQ:GH) and its peers.
When Wall Street turns bearish on a stock, it’s worth paying attention.
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Guardant Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GH), a leading precision oncology company, today announced the appointment of Alex M. Azar II to its board of directors, effective immediately. As the 24th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Secretary Azar had oversight and management of agencies critical to all Americans’ health care including the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Guardant Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GH), a leading precision oncology company, today announced it has reached a strategic agreement with LabFlorida/SunDx Labs to provide residents of senior living communities access to Guardant Shield™, the first blood test approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a primary screening option for colorectal cancer (CRC). As part of the agreement, LabFlorida will serve as the exclusive distributor to senior living communities throughout Florida. LabFlorida/SunDX provides premier concierge-style lab testing, tailored specifically for assisted and independent living and homebound patients.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after markets pulled back, reversing early gains, as investor sentiment remained cautious despite a softer-than-expected inflation reading.
Guardant Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GH), a leading precision oncology company, today announced a strategic partnership with PathGroup, one of the nation’s leading partners to physicians, hospitals, and healthcare networks nationwide, to significantly expand the reach of Guardant’s FDA-approved Shield™ blood test. The partnership will bring Shield to more than 250 hospitals and health systems, over 15,000 PathGroup-affiliated physicians across 25 states, and allow more patients to benefit from Guardant’s industry-leading Shield blood test for early cancer detection through PathGroup’s large network of EMR hospital integrations and phlebotomists. More than five million patients each year receive testing through PathGroup.
Shares of diagnostics company Guardant Health (NASDAQ:GH)
fell 7.1% in the morning session after the company announced updated clinical results for its Shield blood-based colorectal cancer screening test.
Guardant Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GH), a leading precision oncology company, today announced a positive clinical readout update assessing the performance of the latest colorectal cancer (CRC) screening algorithm (V2) for its Shield™ blood test. The study met all primary endpoints and the sensitivity of this new screening algorithm for detecting CRC was 84% with 90% specificity. Sensitivity for detection of stage I CRC was 62%.
Guardant Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GH), a leading precision oncology company, today announced the company will be hosting an Investor Day on September 24, 2025, in New York City, NY starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time / 6:00 a.m. Pacific Time. The event will feature presentations by several members of the company's leadership team.
Guardant Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GH), a leading precision oncology company, today announced the company will participate in the upcoming Morgan Stanley 23rd Annual Global Healthcare Conference in New York, NY.
Companies that burn cash at a rapid pace can run into serious trouble if they fail to secure funding.
Without a clear path to profitability, these businesses risk dilution, mounting debt, or even bankruptcy.
Guardant Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GH), a leading precision oncology company, today announced that on July 22, 2025, the Compensation Committee of Guardant’s Board of Directors approved the granting of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) representing 239,565 shares of its common stock to 189 new non-executive employees and two non-qualified stock option awards to purchase 23,542 shares of its common stock to two new non-executive employees with a grant date of August 1, 2025 under the Guardant Health, Inc. 2023 Employment Inducement Incentive Award Plan (the “Inducement Plan”). The RSUs and stock options were granted as inducements material to the employees entering into employment with Guardant in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after markets continued to rally amid growing speculation of an impending interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Following a favorable Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, investors are increasingly betting on a rate reduction next month, a sentiment amplified by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's call for a significant cut. This has fueled a 'risk-on' environment across Wall Street. Lower interest rates are typically beneficial for growth-oriented sectors like healthcare, as they reduce the cost of borrowing for research and innovation and increase the present value of future earnings.
Diagnostics company Guardant Health (NASDAQ:GH) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 30.9% year on year to $232.1 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $920 million at the midpoint came in 3.9% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.44 per share was 14.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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The US market is yet to commence its session on Thursday, but let's get a preview of the pre-market session and explore the top gainers and losers driving the early market movements.
