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Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA) is a diagnostic and research company in the medical laboratories industry, focused on cell-free DNA testing and precision medicine in oncology, women’s health, and organ health. The Natera news feed on Stock Titan highlights company announcements, clinical data readouts, collaborations, and financial updates that reflect how its testing platforms are used in practice and research.
Recent news has featured advances in molecular residual disease (MRD) testing with Signatera, including new multi-modal AI models that integrate longitudinal circulating tumor DNA, clinical data, digital pathology, and tumor sequencing to refine recurrence risk assessment and outcomes prediction. Natera also reports on large clinical studies and trial analyses in colorectal cancer and breast cancer, where Signatera is used to evaluate MRD, predict treatment response, and support risk stratification.
In women’s health, news items include the launch and validation of Fetal Focus, a single-gene non-invasive prenatal test that uses cell-free DNA from maternal blood to assess inherited conditions when partner testing is not available, as well as updates related to the broader prenatal and carrier screening portfolio. Organ health news may cover the use of Natera’s Prospera test in transplant rejection assessment and related research.
Investors and clinicians can also follow Natera’s announcements about AI collaborations, such as its work with NVIDIA to scale multimodal AI foundation models, and corporate updates including preliminary financial results and participation in healthcare conferences. For those tracking NTRA, this news page provides a centralized view of developments across oncology, women’s health, organ health, and AI-enabled diagnostics.
Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA) announced that the second-largest commercial health plan in the U.S. has expanded coverage for non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) to all singleton pregnancies. This follows recent coverage expansions by other major health plans, resulting in over 90% of commercially-covered lives now having average-risk NIPT coverage. Natera's unique SNP-based NIPT technology aims to enhance prenatal care and reduce false negatives and positives, significantly impacting health outcomes. The company's Panorama test is a leading NIPT, backed by extensive clinical evidence.
Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA) announced that the largest health plan in the U.S. will now cover non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) for all pregnancies. This decision follows a recent guideline from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), promoting aneuploidy screening for all patients. The expanded coverage addresses previous barriers to adoption, potentially increasing the average risk NIPT market, which remains underpenetrated. Natera aims for profitability in its Women's Health business by 2021, capitalizing on this expansion and the positive health outcomes associated with NIPT.
Natera (NASDAQ: NTRA) announced a study published in Annals of Oncology demonstrating its ctDNA assay, Signatera, can effectively monitor neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) responses in breast cancer patients. The study involved 291 plasma samples from 84 patients, revealing that early ctDNA clearance is significantly associated with achieving pathologic complete response (pCR), which indicates better survival outcomes. The findings suggest Signatera could improve treatment decisions and outcomes for breast cancer patients, particularly in predicting metastatic recurrence.
Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA) has appointed Dr. Monica Bertagnolli to its board of directors. Dr. Bertagnolli, a renowned oncology researcher and professor at Harvard Medical School, brings extensive clinical experience to the role. CEO Steve Chapman expressed confidence in her ability to drive the company’s vision of advancing MRD testing as a standard of care. Dr. Bertagnolli's involvement is expected to enhance Natera's innovation in ctDNA technology, particularly in the application of Signatera technology, which aims to improve patient outcomes in oncology.
Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA) announced a live webcast presentation at the Canaccord Genuity Virtual MedTech & Diagnostics Forum on November 19, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. PT (4:30 p.m. ET). Mike Brophy, Chief Financial Officer, will discuss the company's latest developments. The webcast will be accessible live and archived on investor.natera.com.
Natera, a leader in cell-free DNA testing, aims to transform disease management, focusing on women’s health, oncology, and organ health.
Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA) announced new data for its personalized molecular residual disease assay, Signatera, at the SITC 35th Annual Meeting, held from November 9-14, 2020. The presentations highlighted Signatera's capability in monitoring immunotherapy responses in colorectal and breast cancer. Key findings included early detection of treatment response dynamics via circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) analyses, demonstrating the assay's utility in clinical decision-making and the monitoring of treatment efficacy.
Natera (NASDAQ: NTRA) reported strong Q3 2020 results with total revenues of $98.1 million, a 26% increase from Q3 2019, driven by a 39.5% rise in product revenues. The company processed 262,000 tests, up 31% year-over-year. Gross profit reached $46.3 million with a 47% gross margin. However, operating expenses grew to $102.1 million, leading to a net loss of $58.3 million, or ($0.72) per share. Natera raised its 2020 revenue guidance, expecting $380 million to $390 million in total revenues.
Natera, a leader in cell-free DNA testing, welcomes the ISPD's position statement endorsing cfDNA screening for twin pregnancies. This backing reinforces the clinical value of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) for identifying autosomal trisomies. The statement emphasizes the importance of incorporating zygosity in NIPT interpretation, highlighting Natera's Panorama test's unique capability to assess zygosity and fetal fractions. This endorsement positions Natera favorably to expand its market leadership in NIPT.
Natera, a leader in cell-free DNA testing, is set to release its third quarter 2020 financial results on November 5, 2020, after market close. The company will hold a conference call at 1:30 PM PT to discuss these results, along with business activities and future outlook. Interested parties can join via live dial-in or webcast. Natera aims to transform disease management in women's health, oncology, and organ health, leveraging its innovative genetic testing services and cloud-based platform.
Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA) announces the extension of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) coverage for all singleton pregnancies by a major health plan, adding 17 million covered lives. This extends the total to 139 million commercial lives, representing approximately 77% of total lives covered for average risk NIPT in the U.S. This expansion aligns with new ACOG guidelines supporting NIPT, aiming to unlock volume growth in a currently underpenetrated market. Natera emphasizes its Panorama® test's advanced SNP-based technology and its extensive clinical evidence to support this growth.