Stock Track | NovoCure Plunges 5.56% Despite Better-Than-Expected Q3 Revenue as Losses Widen

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NovoCure (NVCR) shares plummeted 5.56% in intraday trading on Thursday, despite the company reporting better-than-expected third-quarter revenue. The sharp decline comes as investors appear to focus on the company's widening losses, overshadowing its revenue beat.

The oncology company reported Q3 2025 revenue of $167.2 million, surpassing analysts' expectations of $158.9 million. However, NovoCure's net loss for the quarter widened to $0.33 per diluted share, compared to a loss of $0.28 per share in the same period last year. This larger-than-expected loss seems to have spooked investors, leading to the significant stock drop.

The market's reaction to NovoCure's earnings report represents a stark reversal from early indications. Shares were initially up more than 5% in premarket trading, likely due to the revenue beat. However, as investors digested the full financial picture, including the wider net loss and operating loss of $36.021 million, sentiment quickly turned negative. This dramatic shift underscores the market's current sensitivity to profitability metrics, even in the face of strong top-line performance.

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