Atara Biotherapeutics Third Quarter 2024 Earnings: Beats Expectations

Atara Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ:ATRA) Third Quarter 2024 Results

Key Financial Results

• Revenue: US$40.2m (up by US$38.1m from 3Q 2023).
• Net loss: US$21.9m (loss narrowed by 69% from 3Q 2023).
• US$2.94 loss per share (improved from US$16.40 loss in 3Q 2023).

All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period

Atara Biotherapeutics Revenues and Earnings Beat Expectations

Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 14%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 85%.

Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 11% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 22% growth forecast for the Biotechs industry in the US.

Performance of the American Biotechs industry.

The company's shares are up 26% from a week ago.

Risk Analysis

It's necessary to consider the ever-present spectre of investment risk. We've identified 7 warning signs with Atara Biotherapeutics (at least 2 which make us uncomfortable), and understanding these should be part of your investment process.

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