NeoGenomics stock plunges more than 20% as CEO departs after disappointing quarter
NeoGenomics Inc. Chief Executive Mark Mallon stepped down Monday as the health-testing company revealed that first-quarter financials will miss guidance and rescinded its forecast for the full year, sending shares down more than 20% in after-hours trading.
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In the same announcement, NeoGenomics revealed that executives expect first-quarter results to come in lower than their previous forecast, and withdrew its annual guidance. The release stated that NeoGenomics may have revenue lower than its forecast, and that Ebitda will be lower than the bottom of previous guidance.
“We thank Mark for his contributions to the company and wish him the best in the future. We are taking immediate steps to improve our business performance,” said Lynn Tetrault, who was elevated to executive chair of the company after previously serving as chair of the board.
NeoGenomics shares have been sliding rapidly since disappointing results and guidance in a November report. The stock has lost more than 60% of its value in the past six months, falling from a market capitalization that at times topped $6 billion to about $2.2 billion at Monday’s close, according to FactSet.
Shares closed Monday with a 1.1% gain at $17.79, then plummeted to less than $14 in the extended session. The stock has not closed a session lower than $14 since 2018, according to FactSet data.