Intellia Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: NTLA), a leading genome editing company, saw its stock price soar by 5.29% on Wednesday, November 7, 2024, following the release of its third-quarter 2024 financial results and an update on its cash position.
The company reported a narrower-than-expected loss for the third quarter, with a GAAP loss per share of $1.34, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $1.40. This positive earnings surprise was seen as a positive sign by investors, reflecting Intellia's progress in its drug development efforts and effective cost management.
Additionally, Intellia announced that it ended the third quarter of 2024 with approximately $944.7 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities. This strong cash position is expected to fund the company's operations into late 2026, providing Intellia with ample financial resources to advance its pipeline of genome editing therapies and support its growth initiatives.
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