By Christopher Kuo
Novocure shares soared after the company posted double-digit first-quarter revenue growth and raised its full-year revenue outlook.
Shares of the oncology company climbed 27% on Thursday to $15.20. The company's shares are up 17% year to date.
The company raised its full-year revenue guidance. It now expects revenue of $690 million to $710 million. Analysts polled by FactSet are expecting full-year revenue of $698.9 million.
The company reported a loss of $71.1 million, or 62 cents a share, compared with a loss of $24.3 million, or 31 cents a share a year earlier. Analysts expected a loss per share of 51 cents.
Revenue rose 12% to $174.1 million, driven by active patient growth in European markets. Analysts expected revenue of $167.8 million.
Write to Christopher Kuo at chris.kuo@wsj.com
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April 30, 2026 12:56 ET (16:56 GMT)
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