Shares of AbCellera Biologics plunged 9.34% in after-hours trading on November 4th, following the company's disappointing third-quarter results. The biotech firm reported a wider net loss for Q3 2024 as higher expenses overshadowed a slight decline in revenue.
For the quarter ended September 30th, AbCellera posted a net loss of $51.1 million or $0.17 per share, compared to a loss of $28.6 million or $0.10 per share in the year-ago period. Total revenue came in at $6.5 million, down 1.4% year-over-year, missing analysts' consensus estimate of $7.95 million.
The company's research and development expenses climbed to $41.0 million from $37.9 million in Q3 2023, driven by growth in program execution, platform development, and investments in internal programs. General and administrative expenses also increased to $19.1 million from $14.4 million.
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