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14 Aug 2026, 05:04 UTC · 2h ago
Guardant Health Sees Shield, MRD and Oncology Testing Growth Accelerate
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14 Aug 2026, 05:04 UTC · 2h ago
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UnitedHealth Group has decided to provide broad coverage for Guardant's Shield colorectal cancer screening test. — Coverage by the largest US health insurer significantly expands the addressable market and ensures reliable revenue streams for a key product.
+0.80Guardant expects an enhanced Shield workflow to reduce cost of goods sold (COGS) by 15% by year-end, targeting a $200 COGS against a $700+ selling price by 2028. — Significant margin expansion potential directly impacts the path to profitability for the screening business.
+0.60Guardant's MRD business (Reveal test) grew more than 100% year-over-year. — Strong growth in the high-value MRD segment demonstrates product-market fit and scaling capability.
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The company does not expect another major payer coverage decision for Shield before the end of 2026. — This creates a ceiling on immediate growth acceleration from the payer side for the next two years.
-0.30Guardant expects to achieve ADLT designation for Guardant360 Liquid CDx in the first half of 2027. — While positive for long-term reimbursement, the distant timeline means no immediate material impact on current financials.
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Reported strong growth across all business segments, significant volume increases in Shield and Reveal, and expanding payer coverage.
Mentioned in a positive context regarding its decision to provide broad coverage for a cancer screening test.
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