By Adriano Marchese
Shares of Wave Life Sciences rose Tuesday after reporting that its revenue more than doubled, topping expectations, and a profit for the fourth quarter.
Shares traded 9.8% higher at $11.03.
The RNA-focused biotechnology company reported revenue of $83.7 million for the fourth quarter compared with $29.1 million in the prior-year period, and topping analyst expectations of $28.7 million, according to FactSet.
Net income was $29.3 million, compared with a loss of $16.3 million. On a per-share basis, this was 17 cents profit, up from a loss of 15 cents.
Chief Executive Paul Bolno said 2024 was an exceptional year for the company and that the positive momentum has continued so far into 2025.
"With both our progress in the clinic and in advancing a broad pipeline targeting high-impact biology, we are building a leading RNA medicines company," Bolno said.
Write to Adriano Marchese at adriano.marchese@wsj.com
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March 04, 2025 12:33 ET (17:33 GMT)
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