Natera (NASDAQ:NTRA) Stock

Natera

Natera Inc is a diagnostic and research company with proprietary molecular and bioinformatics technology. The company's key product offerings include its Panorama Non-Invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT) which screens for chromosomal abnormalities of a fetus as well as in twin pregnancies, typically with a blood draw from the mother, Horizon Carrier Screening (HCS) to determine carrier status for a large number of severe genetic diseases that could be passed on to the carrier's children, Signatera molecular residual disease (MRD) test, which detects circulating tumor DNA in patients previously diagnosed with cancer to assess molecular residual disease and monitor for recurrence; and Prospera, to assess organ transplant rejection.

Natera Inc

Extensive pan-cancer validation data from over 3,000 plasma samples to be presented at ASCO
<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.natera.com%2F&amp;esheet=54243019&amp;newsitemid=20250424920561&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Natera%2C+Inc.&amp;index=1&amp;md5=9c36e2d7b0648c477e4e23a940d6b1d2">Natera, Inc.</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NASDAQ">NTRA</a>), a global leader in cell-free DNA and genetic testing, today announced that its ultra-sensitive Signatera Genome assay is now broadly available to physicians in the United States.
This launch is supported by a large genome-based molecular residual disease (MRD) study, which was accepted and will be presented at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting. In this clinical validation study of more than 3,000 samples from multiple cancer types – including breast cancer, colorectal cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, melanoma, and renal cell carcinoma – Signatera Genome was able to detect circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) significantly ahead of clinical recurrence with excellent performance. In addition, postsurgical Signatera-positive patients had inferior recurrence-free survival compared to Signatera-negative patients, consistently across the different cancers that were evaluated. Additional clinical utility data on the Signatera Genome assay, including predictive data, will be presented at the conference.
Signatera Genome is available in CLIA, IUO and RUO and was designed to improve patient management as an ultra-sensitive assay for the detection of ctDNA. The test's bespoke assay is designed from a whole genome sequence of a patient's tumor and matched normal DNA. It benefits from Natera's <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.natera.com%2Fcompany%2Fnews%2Fnatera-expands-intellectual-property-portfolio-with-new-patents-in-tumor-informed-mrd%2F&amp;esheet=54243019&amp;newsitemid=20250424920561&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=patented&amp;index=2&amp;md5=9185737f23159d28b6c15068250d6793">patented</a> multiplex polymerase chain reaction and next generation sequencing technology (mPCR-NGS), using a targeted and deep sequencing approach to detect tiny traces of tumor DNA at frequencies as low as 1 part per million (PPM). An RUO version of the assay is available that detects below 1 PPM.
"We are extremely pleased with the emerging evidence for our Signatera Genome assay, providing an ultrasensitive MRD detection tool for physicians," said Alexey Aleshin, M.D., general manager of oncology and corporate chief medical officer. "We look forward to sharing the results of this study, which further demonstrates the clinical utility of Signatera across disease indications."

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Natera Announces That Its Ultra-Sensitive Signatera Genome Assay Is Now Broadly Available To Physicians In The United States.

Natera (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NASDAQ">NTRA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 19.34% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 33.37%. Currently, Natera has a market capitalization of $20.02 billion. 
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<h3>Natera's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Here's How Much $100 Invested In Natera 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Analysts' ratings for Natera (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NASDAQ">NTRA</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 10 analysts.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Natera, presenting an average target of $195.4, a high estimate of $251.00, and a low estimate of $160.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 7.88% from the previous average price target of $181.12.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744315217_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
A clear picture of Natera's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Luke Sergott &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $160.00&#x7C;$200.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Conor McNamara &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $251.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Tejas Savant &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $185.00&#x7C;$176.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;David Westenberg &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $205.00&#x7C;$200.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Kyle Mikson &#x7C;Canaccord Genuity &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $195.00&#x7C;$180.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Catherine Ramsey &#x7C;Baird &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $188.00&#x7C;$183.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Kyle Mikson &#x7C;Canaccord Genuity &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $180.00&#x7C;$180.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Matthew Sykes &#x7C;Goldman Sachs &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $190.00&#x7C;$160.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Luke Sergott &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $200.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Subbu Nambi &#x7C;Guggenheim &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $200.00&#x7C;$170.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Natera. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Natera compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Natera's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Natera's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Natera</h2>
Natera Inc is a diagnostic and research company with proprietary molecular and bioinformatics technology. The company's key product offerings include its Panorama Non-Invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT) which screens for chromosomal abnormalities of a fetus as well as in twin pregnancies, typically with a blood draw from the mother, Horizon Carrier Screening (HCS) to determine carrier status for a large number of severe genetic diseases that could be passed on to the carrier's children, Signatera molecular residual disease (MRD) test, which detects circulating tumor DNA in patients previously diagnosed with cancer to assess molecular residual disease and monitor for recurrence; and Prospera, to assess organ transplant rejection.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Natera's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Natera displayed positive results in 3M. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 53.02%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Health Care sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -11.29%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Natera's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching -5.19%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Natera's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -3.31%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Natera's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.16, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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Analyst Ratings

Assessing Natera: Insights From 10 Financial Analysts

Barclays analyst Luke Sergott maintains Natera (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NASDAQ">NTRA</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $200 to $160.

Price Target

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Natera, Lowers Price Target to $160

Natera's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NYSE">NTRA</a>) short percent of float has risen 33.63% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.85 million shares sold short, which is 2.98% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.63 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Natera Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743790148_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Natera has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Natera's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Natera's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.49%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on Natera?

RBC Capital analyst Conor McNamara initiates coverage on Natera (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NASDAQ">NTRA</a>) with a Outperform rating and announces Price Target of $251.

Initiation

RBC Capital Initiates Coverage On Natera with Outperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $251

Natera's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NYSE">NTRA</a>) short percent of float has fallen 44.35% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.49 million shares sold short, which is 1.97% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.11 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Natera Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741723238_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Natera has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Natera's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Natera's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.68%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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How Do Investors Really Feel About Natera?

Morgan Stanley analyst Tejas Savant maintains Natera (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NASDAQ">NTRA</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $176 to $185.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Natera, Raises Price Target to $185

Piper Sandler analyst David Westenberg maintains Natera (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NASDAQ">NTRA</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $200 to $205.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Natera, Raises Price Target to $205

Health Care

Natera Receives New Patent Related To Testing Of Single Nucleotide Variants In Circulating-Tumor DNA

Natera (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NASDAQ">NTRA</a>) has been analyzed by 9 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $192.56, a high estimate of $200.00, and a low estimate of $180.00. This current average reflects an increase of 13.44% from the previous average price target of $169.75. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740772825_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Natera is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Mikson</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catherine Ramsey</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$188.00</td>
<td>$183.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Mikson</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Sykes</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Luke Sergott</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Subbu Nambi</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eve Burstein</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Mikson</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julia Qin</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Natera. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Natera compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Natera's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Natera's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NTRA/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Natera analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Natera's Background</h2>
Natera Inc is a diagnostic and research company with proprietary molecular and bioinformatics technology. The company's key product offerings include its Panorama Non-Invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT) which screens for chromosomal abnormalities of a fetus as well as in twin pregnancies, typically with a blood draw from the mother, Horizon Carrier Screening (HCS) to determine carrier status for a large number of severe genetic diseases that could be passed on to the carrier's children, Signatera molecular residual disease (MRD) test, which detects circulating tumor DNA in patients previously diagnosed with cancer to assess molecular residual disease and monitor for recurrence; and Prospera, to assess organ transplant rejection.
<h3>Natera: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Natera showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 63.9% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Health Care sector.
Net Margin: Natera's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of -7.18%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Natera's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of -3.68%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Natera's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of -2.03%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Natera's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.54, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
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Deep Dive Into Natera Stock: Analyst Perspectives (9 Ratings)

Canaccord Genuity analyst Kyle Mikson maintains Natera (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NASDAQ">NTRA</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $180 to $195.

Canaccord Genuity Maintains Buy on Natera, Raises Price Target to $195

Baird analyst Catherine Ramsey maintains Natera (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NASDAQ">NTRA</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $183 to $188.

Baird Maintains Outperform on Natera, Raises Price Target to $188

025 gross margin to be approximately 60% to 64% of revenues; selling, general and administrative costs to be approximately $950 million to $975 million; research and development costs to be $525 million to $550 million; and net cash inflow to be positive.

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Natera Anticipates 2025 Total Revenue Of $1.87B - $1.95B, Est $1.819B

Natera (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NASDAQ">NTRA</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.41) per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.42) by 2.38 percent. This is a 36.92 percent increase over losses of $(0.65) per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $476.10 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $428.55 million by 11.10 percent. This is a 53.04 percent increase over sales of $311.10 million the same period last year.

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Natera Q4 2024 GAAP EPS $(0.41) Beats $(0.42) Estimate, Sales $476.10M Beat $428.55M Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For February 27, 2025

Canaccord Genuity analyst Kyle Mikson maintains Natera (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NASDAQ">NTRA</a>) with a Buy and maintains $180 price target.

Canaccord Genuity Maintains Buy on Natera, Maintains $180 Price Target

Natera Meets Coverage Requirements For Signatera For Surveillance In Lung Cancer

Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller&#8216;s family office Duquesne has divested his entire stake in Broadcom, simultaneously increasing his investments in major tech companies, as revealed in a recent 13-F filing.
What Happened: According to a recent&nbsp;SEC filing, Druckenmiller, a seasoned investor, sold all his shares of&nbsp;Broadcom Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) in the fourth quarter. This move comes on the heels of his total exit from Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), a competing chipmaker, a few months prior.
In the closing months of 2024, Druckenmiller significantly reduced his tech stock portfolio, selling his entire stakes in&nbsp;Microsoft Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>),&nbsp;Adobe Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>) and&nbsp;Autodesk Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>). He also completely sold his stake in&nbsp;Starbucks Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) and his shares in insurance company&nbsp;Chubb Ltd.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CB#NYSE">CB</a>).
Despite these divestments, Druckenmiller increased his investments in several big tech companies in the same quarter, acquiring new positions in&nbsp;Alphabet Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>),&nbsp;Amazon.com Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and Elon Musk&#8216;s electric vehicle manufacturer&nbsp;Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
Druckenmiller&#8217;s Duquesne also initiated new investments in United Airlines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NYSE">UAL</a>), Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), Warner Bros. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NYSE">WBD</a>), Skechers (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKX#NYSE">SKX</a>), and Eli Lilly (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>).
The most significant holding in his Duquesne Family Office remains Natera (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NASDAQ">NTRA</a>), the clinical genetic-testing company in which they held a stake since 2022. Natera holdings account for just over 15% of the portfolio. Meanwhile, the firm increased its stake in Teva Pharmaceuticals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEVA#NYSE">TEVA</a>) by nearly 6.3 times. 
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Why It Matters: Druckenmiller, who formerly managed hedge funds for George Soros, now manages his own wealth through the Duquesne Family Office, which has investments worth nearly $3.72 billion.
The billionaire investor&#8217;s latest moves follow his earlier divestments in AI stocks. During the third quarter of 2024, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42668157/stanley-druckenmiller-dumps-streets-hottest-ai-stocks-heres-what-the-billionaire-investor-is-betting-on-next">Druckenmiller sold all of its Nvidia shares and significantly reduced its Palantir holdings</a> by 95%. This occurred despite Nvidia and Palantir experiencing significant stock surges that year, with Nvidia&#8217;s stock increasing nearly 190% and Palantir&#8217;s shares gaining over 386%. 
The current quarter&#8217;s exit from Broadcom despite the stock surging more than 100% over the past year appears as a profit booking move. Meanwhile, other additions in big tech stocks show his growing confidence in the sector.
Druckenmiller added Tesla to its portfolio which surged over 83% in the past year. However, the stock plunged more than 16% over the last month, amid declining global sales, regulatory roadblocks in China, earnings disappointment, and Musk&#8217;s increasing political involvement. 
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Billionaire Investor Stanley Druckenmiller Dumps Broadcom, Bets Big On Tesla, Amazon And Other Big Tech Stocks In Q4

Natera (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NASDAQ">NTRA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 23.29% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 36.12%. Currently, Natera has a market capitalization of $23.24 billion. 
Buying $100 In NTRA: If an investor had bought $100 of NTRA stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $457.37 today based on a price of $176.00 for NTRA at the time of writing.
<h3>Natera's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In This Stock 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Press Releases

Natera Announces National Commercial Coverage for its Fetal RhD NIPT

NCCN Strengthens Guidance on ctDNA in Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer, and Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Natera to Report its Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results on February 27, 2025

Natera Announces Medicare Coverage of Signatera™ for Surveillance in Lung Cancer

Natera Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results

Natera Expands Intellectual Property Portfolio With New Patents in Tumor-Informed MRD

Natera Announces Enrollment of First Patients in the HEROES Clinical Trial in Metastatic HER2+ Breast Cancer

DEFINE-HT Selected for Late-Breaking Oral Presentation at ISHLT Annual Meeting

Natera To Present Data from 8 Studies at 2025 AACR Annual Meeting

Natera Announces Broad Clinical Launch of Ultra-Sensitive Signatera™ Genome MRD Test

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