Veracyte Stock Price, News & Analysis

Veracyte (Nasdaq: VCYT) announced it will release its Q2 2021 financial results after the market closes on July 29. A conference call and webcast will be held at 4:30 p.m. ET on the same day to discuss these results and provide a business update. Participants can access the call through designated dial-in numbers, with a replay available on the company’s website. Veracyte specializes in genomic diagnostics, providing tests for various cancers and diseases, aiming to improve patient care and reduce unnecessary procedures.

Veracyte (Nasdaq: VCYT) has announced key leadership appointments to enhance its executive team and support global growth strategies. Rob Brainin joins as executive vice president and chief business officer, focusing on biopharmaceutical partnerships and business development. Bill Zondler is appointed as senior vice president and chief information officer, tasked with building the company's global IT infrastructure. CEO Marc Stapley expressed confidence in their capabilities to advance Veracyte's mission of improving patient outcomes worldwide.

Veracyte (Nasdaq: VCYT) has announced the appointment of Dr. William A. Bulman as Medical Director for Lung Cancer and Dr. Paul Kelly Marcom for Breast Cancer, enhancing its medical team. Both doctors bring extensive experience and will support Veracyte's advanced genomic tests aimed at improving patient care. Dr. Bulman has a strong background in pulmonology and clinical trials, while Dr. Marcom has over 30 years of oncology expertise, focusing on the genetic aspects of breast cancer. These appointments reflect Veracyte's commitment to innovation and growth in genomic diagnostics.

Veracyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: VCYT) announced new data on its Decipher® Prostate genomic classifier, showing its prognostic utility for men with non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC), published in JAMA Oncology. The findings from the Phase 3 SPARTAN study indicate that Decipher can identify patients likely to benefit from apalutamide treatment alongside androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT). Importantly, high-risk patients receiving apalutamide showed significant improvements in metastasis-free survival (HR 0.21; P<0.001), suggesting Decipher’s role in optimizing treatment decisions.

Veracyte (Nasdaq: VCYT) announced that Medicare has finalized coverage policies for its Decipher Bladder genomic test, effective July 18, 2021. This marks Decipher Bladder as the first genomic test covered by Medicare for bladder cancer patients. The coverage will benefit over 62 million Medicare beneficiaries, aiding more than 80,000 annual bladder cancer diagnoses in the U.S. The Decipher test enhances treatment decision-making by providing genomic insights, potentially improving outcomes for patients with muscle-invasive disease.

Veracyte (Nasdaq: VCYT), a leading global genomic diagnostics company, announced participation in two virtual investor conferences. The events include a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs 42nd Annual Global Healthcare Conference on June 9, 2021, at 9:40 AM ET and a presentation at the Raymond James Human Health Innovation Conference on June 23, 2021, at 2:40 AM ET. Live webcasts will be accessible on Veracyte's website, with replays available for 90 days post-event. Veracyte aims to enhance patient care through advanced genomic testing across various cancers and diseases.

Veracyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: VCYT) has announced an agreement to acquire HalioDx for approximately €260 million, consisting of €147 million in cash and up to €113 million in stock. This acquisition aims to enhance Veracyte’s global position in cancer diagnostics and expand its testing menu to include 8 of the top 10 cancers in the U.S. The move is expected to accelerate IVD test development and manufacturing in Europe while strengthening partnerships in the immuno-oncology field. The transaction, approved by both companies' boards, is expected to close in Q3 2021, subject to regulatory approvals.

Veracyte (Nasdaq: VCYT) announced its participation in two virtual investor conferences. Bonnie H. Anderson, chairman and CEO, along with Marc Stapley, incoming CEO, will speak at the William Blair Growth Stock Conference on June 1, 2021, at 11:20 a.m. Central Time and at the Jefferies Virtual Healthcare Conference on June 4, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Live audio webcasts will be available on Veracyte's website, with replays accessible for 90 days post-event.

Veracyte specializes in genomic diagnostics, offering tests for various cancers and diseases to improve patient care.