Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc Q3 Loss Decreases, Beats Estimates

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc (RARE) announced Loss for third quarter that decreased from last year and beat the Street estimates.

The company's earnings totaled -$133.5 million, or -$1.40 per share. This compares with -$159.6 million, or -$2.23 per share, in last year's third quarter.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn -$1.45 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the quarter rose 42.2% to $139.5 million from $98.1 million last year.

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings (Q3): -$133.5 Mln. vs. -$159.6 Mln. last year.
-EPS (Q3): -$1.40 vs. -$2.23 last year.
-Revenue (Q3): $139.5 Mln vs. $98.1 Mln last year.

-Guidance:
Full year revenue guidance: $530-$550 mln

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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