Myriad Genetics Faces Probe After Q2 Revenue Decline and Guidance Cut
Aug 13, 2026, 8:05 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Legal investigations add uncertainty and potential liability; combined with weak quarter and guidance, historically similar probes have led to sustained multiple contractions until clarity emerges (e.g., prior securities probes impacting mid-cap biotech names).
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Kirby McInerney LLP disclosed an investigation into Myriad Genetics regarding potential securities-law violations. Myriad reported a Q2 revenue of 190.7M, down 11% YoY with a 9% drop in average revenue per test and cut its full-year guidance to 770-790M, including an 11M impact from prior-period estimates. The stock fell about 47% to 2.86 as investors reassessed the fundamental and legal risk.
Q2 revenue 190.7M, down 11% YoY; full-year guidance cut to 770-790M.
Hereditary cancer testing revenue down 13% despite 8% volume rise; payer friction cited.
Stock plunged ~47% to $2.86 after results; management cites prior-period collection estimate changes.
Kirby McInerney LLP announces investigation into Myriad; no lawsuit filed yet.
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