CARGO Therapeutics Reports Business Updates And Q3 2023 Results; EPS $(47.37) Vs $(28.38) YoY
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CARGO Therapeutics reported its Q3 2023 results with a significant increase in net loss to $35.5 million, or $47.37 per share, compared to $12.3 million, or $28.38 per share in Q3 2022. The increase in loss is attributed to higher R&D and G&A expenses, driven by the CRG-022 program and expansion of teams. Despite the loss, CARGO's cash position is strong with $60.3 million in cash and an additional $438 million from Series A financing and an IPO, expected to fund operations through 2025.
December 13, 2023 | 9:16 pm
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CARGO Therapeutics (CRGX) reported a larger net loss in Q3 2023, but maintains a strong cash position to fund future operations. The increased expenses are due to the development of CRG-022 and company expansion.
The reported increase in net loss is typically seen as negative by investors, which could lead to a short-term decline in CRGX's stock price. However, the strong cash position post-IPO may mitigate some concerns, as it ensures the company's operational funding for the near future. The confidence level is not at 100 due to the potential for investors to focus on the long-term funding rather than the short-term loss.
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