Fulgent Genetics (NASDAQ:FLGT – Get Free Report) issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday. The company reported $0.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.02 by $0.14, FiscalAI reports. The firm had revenue of $83.34 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $85.38 million. Fulgent Genetics had a negative return on equity of 2.55% and a negative net margin of 13.62%. Fulgent Genetics updated its FY 2026 guidance to -1.450–1.450 EPS.
Here are the key takeaways from Fulgent Genetics’ conference call:
- The company’s largest customer is moving substantial testing in‑house, cutting expected 2026 revenue from that customer from $70.8M in 2025 to about $11.8M, creating a front‑loaded revenue and margin headwind in H1 2026.
- Fulgent agreed to acquire Bako Diagnostics and StrataDx for roughly $55.5–$56M, which management expects to add about $50–$55M of revenue, expand the anatomic pathology salesforce, and materially reduce customer concentration if the deals close in March 2026.
- Management emphasized technology gains — an in‑house digital pathology/image management platform (EasyoPath) and multiple AI modules are now deployed, which they say is improving throughput, quality and long‑term operating leverage.
- Therapeutic pipeline progress: FID‑007 completed Phase 2 enrollment (46 patients) with encouraging early efficacy/safety and is targeting an FDA interaction in mid‑2026 and potential Phase 3 start in 2027, while FID‑022 is advancing through dose escalation.
- Financial picture is mixed — 2025 revenue grew 14% to $322.7M and beat non‑GAAP EPS guidance, but Q4 GAAP loss widened to $23.4M, adjusted EBITDA turned negative, and 2026 guidance forecasts ~$350M revenue with a non‑GAAP EPS loss of $1.45 and wider operating losses due to acquisition, R&D and sales investments.
Fulgent Genetics Stock Down 38.1%
Shares of NASDAQ:FLGT traded down $9.43 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $15.33. 2,610,665 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 222,404. The business’s 50 day moving average is $25.66 and its two-hundred day moving average is $24.83. The stock has a market capitalization of $473.85 million, a PE ratio of -11.03 and a beta of 0.86. Fulgent Genetics has a one year low of $14.57 and a one year high of $31.04.
Insider Activity
Institutional Trading of Fulgent Genetics
Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Kestra Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in Fulgent Genetics during the fourth quarter valued at $35,000. Raymond James Financial Inc. bought a new position in shares of Fulgent Genetics during the second quarter valued at $49,000. Quantbot Technologies LP purchased a new position in shares of Fulgent Genetics in the 3rd quarter worth about $61,000. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Fulgent Genetics in the 4th quarter worth about $218,000. Finally, Advisors Asset Management Inc. boosted its stake in Fulgent Genetics by 2,205.7% in the 4th quarter. Advisors Asset Management Inc. now owns 8,485 shares of the company’s stock worth $223,000 after purchasing an additional 8,117 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 48.06% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of research analysts have commented on FLGT shares. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Fulgent Genetics from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, December 13th. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $36.00 price objective on shares of Fulgent Genetics in a research note on Friday, November 14th. Piper Sandler increased their target price on shares of Fulgent Genetics from $21.00 to $30.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 11th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Fulgent Genetics in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, Zacks Research lowered shares of Fulgent Genetics from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $32.00.
Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on FLGT
More Fulgent Genetics News
Here are the key news stories impacting Fulgent Genetics this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS beat consensus, reporting $0.16 vs. estimates near $0.02–$0.03 — a clear near‑term earnings upside that shows some operational strength. Zacks: Q4 Earnings Top Estimates
- Positive Sentiment: Company issued FY‑2026 revenue guidance of $350M, which is roughly above/near consensus (~$343.6M) and signals revenue growth expectations as the business mix shifts. Seeking Alpha: Forecasts $350M 2026 Revenue
- Neutral Sentiment: Management highlighted acquisitions (Bako, StrataDx) that are reshaping the customer mix — these can drive revenue scale over time but bring integration expense and timing uncertainty. Seeking Alpha: Acquisitions Reshape Customer Mix
- Neutral Sentiment: Q4 revenue was $83.34M, a modest miss vs. analyst expectations (~$85M), and the company reported negative net margin and ROE — mixed operating metrics that temper the EPS beat. MarketBeat: Q4 Results & Transcript
- Negative Sentiment: The principal negative: FY‑2026 EPS guidance of about -$1.45 is far below the consensus estimate (~- $0.59), signaling a much larger expected loss than analysts anticipated — the main driver of the sharp selloff. Seeking Alpha: Guidance Details
- Negative Sentiment: Market commentary and coverage note the guidance shock and integration/expense risk as reasons for the heavy share decline; coverage pieces summarize why the stock pulled back sharply after the release. AAII: Why FLGT Stock Is Down
Fulgent Genetics Company Profile
Fulgent Genetics, Inc (NASDAQ: FLGT) is a California-based company specializing in high-complexity genetic testing and diagnostic services. Operating from its headquarters in Temple City, Fulgent leverages next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies and advanced bioinformatics to deliver a broad range of clinical and research assays. The company’s infrastructure includes CAP- and CLIA-certified laboratories, enabling it to process large volumes of samples with rapid turnaround times.
Fulgent’s product portfolio encompasses hereditary cancer panels, rare disease and neuromuscular disorder testing, pharmacogenomic screenings, non-invasive prenatal tests, and infectious disease assays including COVID-19 diagnostics.
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