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Biodesix Lifts 2026 Outlook After Q1 Revenue Jumps 42%

Management plans new sales hires to convert momentum in lung diagnostics into lasting growth.

Overview

  • Biodesix reported Q1 revenue of $25.6 million, up 42% year over year, and raised full-year guidance to $108 million to $114 million.
  • Diagnostic testing revenue rose 37% on a 29% increase in test volumes, with primary care now accounting for 15% of test orders and better pricing lifting sales.
  • Development services nearly doubled, rising 99%, which executives said included a pull-forward that should even out as the year progresses.
  • Gross margin improved to 84% on scale, pricing, and lab efficiencies, and the GAAP net loss narrowed to $7.8 million with a 35% improvement in adjusted EBITDA loss.
  • Cash ended at $25.6 million helped by $16.8 million raised in the market, and the company plans to add about six sales reps per quarter and invest in R&D.