Original from: Natera
Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA), a global leader in cell-free DNA and genetic testing, today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Recent Financial Highlights
- Generated total revenues of $752.8 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared to $546.6 million in the second quarter of 2025, an increase of 37.7%.
- Generated a gross margin 1 of 64.5% in the second quarter of 2026, compared to a gross margin 1 of 63.4% in the second quarter of 2025. Excluding revenue true-ups, second quarter non-GAAP gross margin 2 improved 50 basis points over the first quarter of 2026.
- Processed approximately 1,043,900 tests in the second quarter of 2026, compared to approximately 853,100 tests in the second quarter of 2025, an increase of 22.4%.
- Processed approximately 296,700 oncology tests in the second quarter of 2026, compared to approximately 188,800 in the second quarter of 2025, an increase of 57.2%. Clinical molecular residual disease (MRD) oncology units grew 34,000 units over the first quarter of 2026, the largest sequential increase to-date.
- Increased cash by approximately $3.6 million 3 during the second quarter of 2026.
- Raised 2026 annual revenue guidance by $100 million at the midpoint, from $2.74 billion – $2.82 billion to $2.85 billion – $2.91 billion.
“We had an exceptional quarter helping patients, with over one million tests processed for the second consecutive quarter and record growth in oncology volumes,” said Steve Chapman, chief executive officer of Natera. “We also reached several landmark milestones in the last few months: SignateraTM achieved three significant regulatory approvals, Medicare coverage expanded for ProsperaTM, and we launched a major enhancement to our PanoramaTMNIPT.”
Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2026 Financial Results
Total revenues were $752.8 million in the second quarter of 2026 compared to $546.6 million in the second quarter of 2025, an increase of 37.7%. The increase in revenues was driven by an increase in volume and average selling price improvements.
Natera processed approximately 1,043,900 tests in the second quarter of 2026, including approximately 1,030,100 tests accessioned in its laboratory, compared to approximately 853,100 tests processed, including approximately 839,300 tests accessioned in its laboratory, in the second quarter of 2025.
In the second quarter of 2026, Natera recognized revenue on approximately 985,500 tests for which results were reported to customers in the period (tests reported), including approximately 972,000 tests reported from its laboratory, compared to approximately 812,900 tests reported, including approximately 799,900 tests reported from its laboratory, in the second quarter of 2025, an increase of 21.2% from the prior period.
Gross profit1 for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 was $485.2 million and $346.6 million, respectively, representing a gross margin1 of 64.5% and 63.4%, respectively. Natera had higher gross margin1 in the second quarter of 2026 primarily as a result of higher revenues and continued progress in reducing cost of revenues associated with tests processed. There was also a change in estimate of approximately $52.3 million in the second quarter of 2026 in revenue accrual as compared to $45.3 million in the second quarter of 2025. Changes in estimates for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 increased revenue and, as a result, increased gross margin and gross profit by 2.7% and $52.3 million, and by 3.3% and $45.3 million, respectively.
Gross margin for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was 64.7%. Excluding the change in estimates in revenue accruals of approximately $52.3 million and $61.0 million during the three months ended June 30, 2026 and March 31, 2026, respectively, Natera’s non-GAAP gross margin2 increased by approximately 0.5% sequentially.
Total operating expenses, representing research and development expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses, for the second quarter of 2026 was $555.3 million, compared to $457.0 million in the same period of the prior year, an increase of 21.5%. The increase was primarily driven by headcount growth to support new product offerings as well as increases in clinical trial expenses. Amortization of acquired intangible assets for the second quarter of 2026 was $5.7 million. No such amortization occurred in the second quarter of 2025.
Loss from operations for the second quarter of 2026 was $75.8 million compared to $110.4 million for the same period of the prior year.
Natera’s net loss for the second quarter of 2026 was $67.0 million, or ($0.47) per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $100.9 million, or ($0.74) per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2025. Weighted average shares outstanding were 143.3 million in the second quarter of 2026 compared to 136.4 million for the same period in the prior year.
At June 30, 2026, Natera held approximately $1,091.5 million in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, compared to $1,076.1 million as of December 31, 2025. As of June 30, 2026, Natera had a total outstanding debt balance of $80.3 million including accrued interest under its line of credit with UBS at a variable interest rate of 30-day SOFR plus 50 bps.
Financial Outlook
Natera anticipates 2026 total revenue of $2.85 billion to $2.91 billion; 2026 gross margin1 to be approximately 64% to 66%; selling, general and administrative costs to be approximately $1.125 billion to $1.225 billion; research and development costs to be $800 million to $900 million; and cash flow to be positive.
Source: Natera Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
