Genoptix, Inc. reported earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009. The company reported revenues of $50.8 million for the third quarter of 2009, which includes a $4.4 million benefit from changes in accounting estimates resulting primarily from strong cash collections related to prior period revenue. Third quarter revenue increased 58% over revenue of $32.1 million for the comparable period in 2008, which included a $2.5 million benefit from changes in accounting estimates. Gross profit for the third quarter of 2009 was $32.4 million, or 64% of revenues, up from $19.8 million, or 62% of revenues, for the third quarter of 2008. Operating income for the third quarter of 2009 was $16.4 million, or 32% of revenues, compared to operating income of $8.6 million, or 27% of revenues, for the same period in 2008. Net income was $9.5 million for the third quarter of 2009, or $0.53 diluted earnings per share (EPS), based on 18.0 million weighted average common shares outstanding and a tax rate of 43%. This compares to net income of $15.4 million for the third quarter of 2008, or EPS of $0.87, based on 17.8 million weighted average common shares outstanding, which would have been reduced by $0.57 if taxed at the comparable rate of 43%. For the first nine months of 2009, revenues totaled $135.3 million, including a $6.4 million benefit from changes in accounting estimates resulting primarily from strong cash collections related to revenue from prior years. This is an increase of 65% over revenues of $82.2 million for the comparable period in 2008, which included a $2.2 million benefit from changes in accounting estimates. Gross profit for the first nine months of 2009 was $84.7 million, or 63% of revenues, up from $49.5 million, or 60% of revenues, for the first nine months of 2008. Operating income for the first nine months of 2009 was $39.9 million, or 30% of revenues, compared to operating income of $17.9 million, or 22% of revenues, for the same period in 2008. Net income was $23.3 million for the first nine months of 2009, or EPS of $1.30, based on 17.9 million weighted average common shares outstanding and a tax rate of 44%. This compares to net income of $26.0 million for the first nine months of 2008, or EPS of $1.48, which would have been reduced by $0.84 if taxed at the comparable rate of 44%. For the first nine months of 2009, cash generated from operations was $33.6 million, while purchases of capital equipment for the same period totaled $3.2 million. Bad debt expense for the first nine months of 2009 was 2% of revenue, as compared to 3% for the same period in 2008. The company also announced that for 2009, it expects operating margins to be in the mid- to high-twentieth percentile, with net income of approximately $29 million, up from prior estimates of approximately $25 million. Diluted EPS for the full-year 2009 is now expected to be approximately $1.60, increasing from a prior range of $1.40 to $1.45, on about 18.0 million shares. This assumes a tax rate of approximately 44%, down from initial estimations of 45%. For 2010, revenues are expected to grow to approximately $235 million. The company intends to provide more detailed guidance in February when reporting results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2009.

Genoptix, Inc., Q3 2009 Earnings Call, Nov-05-2009

Genoptix, Inc. said that the company will look for acquisition opportunities. Sam Riccitelli, EVP and COO of Genoptix said, “Then finally, we do have a fairly nice cash position now as a company, and so we are actively looking to pursue acquisitions and licensing opportunities.”