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NEOGENOMICS INC (NEO)·Q2 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q2 2025 revenue grew 10% year over year to $181.3M, but came in slightly below prior Q2 guidance; GAAP diluted EPS was a loss of $0.35 as impairment and litigation costs weighed on profitability .
  • Management reduced FY 2025 guidance: revenue to $720–$726M (from $747–$759M), adjusted EBITDA to $41–$44M (from $55–$58M), and GAAP net loss widened to $(116)–$(108)M, citing persistent pharma weakness and a three‑month delay to PanTracer LBx launch .
  • Clinical revenue grew 16% y/y (13% organic); NGS accounted for 32% of clinical revenue and grew 23% y/y, while non‑clinical revenue declined 26% y/y; average revenue per clinical test increased to $461–$465 depending on mix .
  • Liquidity remained solid: cash and marketable securities were $164M; the company retired $201M of May 2025 converts; Q2 cash from operations was +$20M, supporting continued investment and strengthening the balance sheet .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • Clinical strength: Clinical revenue +16% y/y (13% organic), driven by 10% test volume growth and 2–3% AUP increases; NGS revenue +23% y/y and now 32% of clinical revenue .
  • Commercial and product execution: Record test volumes; pricing and reimbursement initiatives contributed to AUP uplift; PanTracer LBx commercial launch commenced on July 30 with a seven‑day TAT and >500 genes, including MSI and bTMB, expanding CGP access when tissue is limited .
  • Cash discipline: Retired $201M convert out of cash; Q2 operating cash flow +$20M; ended Q2 with $164M cash and marketable securities .

Quote: “In the second quarter clinical revenue increased by 16% driven by sequential improvement in AUP, a record quarter for volumes, and NGS growth of 23%” — Tony Zook (CEO) .
Quote: “PanTracer Liquid Biopsy will launch commercially tomorrow… turnaround time… less than seven days” — Tony Zook (CEO) .

What Went Wrong

  • Pharma revenue headwinds: Non‑clinical revenue declined 26% y/y amid market uncertainty (NIH funding, drug pricing, patient trial enrollment, tariffs), and loss of RaDaR 1.0 pharma contract revenue in 2025; management reduced FY revenue and EBITDA guidance accordingly .
  • Product timing: Delay of PanTracer LBx launch by ~3 months reduced expected NGS revenue mix in Q2 and contributed to guidance cut .
  • Profitability pressure: $20.0M impairment (IVFL intangible, Trapelo assets held for sale) and higher IP litigation costs drove GAAP net loss to $45.1M and GAAP gross margin to 42.6% (vs 44.1% y/y); adjusted EBITDA was flat y/y at $10.7M .

Financial Results

Summary Financials vs Prior Periods and Prior Year

MetricQ4 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025
Revenue ($USD Millions)$172.0 $168.0 $181.3
GAAP Gross Margin (%)44.9% 43.6% 42.6%
Adjusted Gross Margin (%)48.0% 46.8% 45.4%
GAAP Diluted EPS ($)$(0.12) $(0.20) $(0.35)
Adjusted Diluted EPS ($)$0.04 $0.03
Adjusted EBITDA ($USD Millions)$11.9 $7.1 $10.7

Actual vs Consensus (Q2 2025)

MetricQ2 2025 ActualQ2 2025 Consensus
Revenue ($USD Millions)$181.3 N/A*
Primary EPS ($)$(0.35) N/A*

*Consensus via S&P Global was unavailable for this period. Values would have been retrieved from S&P Global.

Segment/KPI Detail

KPIQ2 2024Q2 2025Comment
Clinical tests (excl. Pathline)311,670 343,005 +10.1% y/y
Avg revenue/test (excl. Pathline) ($)454 465 +2.4% y/y
Clinical tests (incl. Pathline)311,670 356,630 +14.4% y/y
Avg revenue/test (incl. Pathline) ($)454 461 +1.5% y/y
NGS % of clinical revenue32% NGS revenue +23% y/y
Non‑clinical revenue growth y/y(26%) Pharma weakness

Cash, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flows

  • Cash and marketable securities: $164M at Q2 end .
  • Retired $201M convertible notes due May 2025 from cash .
  • Q2 operating cash flow: +$20M (up 44% y/y) .

Non‑GAAP Adjustments (Q2 2025)

  • Impairment charges: $20.041M .
  • IP litigation costs: $4.460M .
  • Stock‑based compensation: $12.215M .

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
Revenue ($USD Millions)FY 2025$747–$759 (Apr 29) $720–$726 (Jul 29) Lowered
Adjusted EBITDA ($USD Millions)FY 2025$55–$58 (Apr 29) $41–$44 (Jul 29) Lowered
GAAP Net Loss ($USD Millions)FY 2025$(85)–$(77) (Apr 29) $(116)–$(108) (Jul 29) Lowered (more loss)
Adjusted Diluted EPS ($)FY 2025$0.16–$0.20 (recon) $0.08–$0.12 (recon) Lowered

Drivers of change: persistent pharma weakness, delayed PanTracer LBx revenue contribution, and mix effects within NGS modalities .

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q4 2024 & Q1 2025)Current Period (Q2 2025)Trend
Pharma macro headwindsQ1: Expect pharma decline, tariffs/NIH budget pressure, RaDaR 1.0 contracts ended Non‑clinical revenue −26% y/y; guide de‑risked; expect similar H2 performance with ODS upside in Q4 Deteriorated vs plan; de‑risked
NGS growth & mix2024 NGS +34%; Q1 NGS +18% vs tough comp; target ~25% for 2025 NGS +23% y/y; 32% of clinical revenue; slight short of 25% target; PanTracer LBx now launched Improving H2 outlook
PanTracer LBx launchQ1: validation complete; MolDX submission; EAP oversubscribed Commercial launch 7/30; 7‑day TAT; >500 genes; MSI/bTMB Positive execution post‑delay
MRD strategyQ1: RaDaR 1.1 validated; bridging study to MolDX; Adaptive clonoSEQ partnership pilot; next‑gen MRD targeting 2027 H2 pilots with Adaptive; trial vs Natera slated Oct; committed to MRD pathway Building optionality; legal overhang
Operations/LIMS & digital pathologyQ1: LIMS consolidation; EPIC integrations; automation focus Emphasized operating leverage in H2 via LIMS, interfaces Execution underway
Pathline integration & Northeast expansionQ1: $12–$14M FY revenue; initial EBITDA drag; validations needed On track; contribution slightly ahead of expectations; cross‑sell to ramp into 2026 Early contribution; larger benefits in 2026

Management Commentary

  • “We missed our revenue guide this quarter. It’s unacceptable… Now moving forward, we just have to hit and exceed our goals quarter on quarter.” — Tony Zook (CEO) .
  • “We have further reduced the pharma business plan… we have taken some hard decisions relative to the cost base associated with pharma.” — Tony Zook (CEO) .
  • “Cash flow from operations in the second quarter was a positive $20 million… we ended the quarter with cash and marketable securities of $164 million.” — Jeff Sherman (CFO) .
  • “PanTracer Liquid Biopsy will launch commercially tomorrow… comprehensive panel, over 500 genes… turnaround time less than seven days.” — Tony Zook (CEO) .

Q&A Highlights

  • Guidance philosophy and credibility: CEO emphasized transparency, de‑risking assumptions (pharma and product timing) and commitment to consistent execution after missing Q2 guide .
  • Pharma trajectory: Expect H2 similar to H1 with potential Q4 ODS uptick; competitive position constrained by RaDaR 1.0 settlement and long sales cycles; portfolio additions (Paletrra) are longer‑dated .
  • PanTracer LBx reimbursement and ramp: Active MolDX dialogue; EAP learnings improved QNS and TAT; no specific ramp disclosed; launch plan resumes post‑delay .
  • NGS concentration and mix: Five key products now ~23% of clinical revenue; overall NGS >30% of total revenue; mix across blood vs tissue can affect revenue trajectory .
  • Pathline: Slight outperformance vs internal expectations; validations complete; cross‑sell funnel robust; larger pull‑through into 2026 .

Estimates Context

  • Wall Street consensus (S&P Global) for Q2 2025 revenue and EPS was unavailable; management indicated Q2 revenue was “slightly below our second quarter guidance range” and subsequently lowered FY 2025 revenue and EBITDA guidance .
  • Implication: Street models likely need to reflect lower FY revenue ($720–$726M) and adjusted EBITDA ($41–$44M) with more conservative non‑clinical assumptions and tempered NGS mix until PanTracer LBx contribution materializes .
    Note: S&P Global consensus data was unavailable for citation; values would have been retrieved from S&P Global.

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Clinical momentum intact; NGS growth and AUP initiatives are working, but H2 execution will need PanTracer LBx ramp and continued sales force productivity to offset pharma drag .
  • Guidance reset reduces near‑term bar; with de‑risked pharma assumptions and product launch underway, upside could emerge if MRD legal outcomes and LBx adoption outperform in H2 .
  • Watch operating leverage: LIMS consolidation, EPIC interfaces, and automation initiatives should support H2 margin resilience despite Pathline’s near‑term EBITDA drag .
  • Balance sheet de‑risked: retiring $201M convert and positive Q2 cash from ops bolster liquidity for R&D and tuck‑ins; management signaled confidence via insider share purchases .
  • Near‑term trading catalysts: PanTracer LBx uptake (orders, reimbursement milestones), October MRD litigation developments, Q4 ODS performance, and any pharma stabilization .
  • Medium‑term thesis: Broader CGP portfolio (tissue + liquid), MRD optionality (Adaptive, RaDaR 1.1, next‑gen MRD), and Northeast expansion via Pathline position NEO for double‑digit revenue growth over time with improving operating efficiency .

Citations: Press release and 8‑K (Q2 2025): ; Earnings call (Q2 2025): ; Prior quarters (Q1 2025, Q4 2024): .