CareDx Q3 2026 slides: 39% revenue growth, guidance raised $30M

CareDx (CDNA) reported Q3 2026 revenue of $139M, up 39% YoY, and raised full-year guidance to $520M-$530M. Testing services grew 65% YoY, with strong margins and profitability. Shares surged 15.07% in after-hours trading. The company highlighted clinical data and strategic initiatives.

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Published Oct 29, 2026, 9:55 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

The key tradable catalyst is the raised 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance alongside reported Q3 growth, margin expansion, and integration milestones that can change forward estimates quickly.

02

Market read

Raised full-year guidance with specific revenue and adjusted EBITDA targets is likely to drive near-term estimate revisions and momentum in CDNA.

03

What to watch

The article cites Medicare reimbursement of $1,800 for NavDx and out-of-period collections; traders may discount sustainability of pricing and cash collections into future quarters.

Relevance 9/10Novelty 9/10Timing: after-hours reaction on Oct. 29, 2026 following Q3 results and guidance raise

Background

CareDx is expanding transplant molecular monitoring and integrating NavDx into its Epic Aura workflow, while building a specialty oncology platform via the Naveris acquisition.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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Context

CareDx raised full-year 2026 revenue guidance to $520M-$530M and adjusted EBITDA to $90M-$100M after Q3 results, driving a sharp after-hours jump.

Expected impact

Likely upward bias as the market reprices 2026 growth and profitability expectations following the guidance raise.

Evidence & confidence

The article reports the company’s own Q3 performance plus a specific, larger full-year guidance range and notes a same-day after-hours surge tied to the release.

Market effects

Supports sentiment for transplant and molecular diagnostics demand, especially around EMR workflow integration and higher-margin testing mix.

Limited, primarily affects US small/mid-cap biotech and diagnostics sentiment rather than broad regional flows.

Low, largely company-specific guidance and clinical workflow integration details.

Counterpoint

Guidance upside may be sensitive to reimbursement assumptions and integration execution (Epic Aura timing, NavDx adoption), which could moderate results if adoption lags.

Key entities

  • CareDx

    NASDAQ-listed molecular diagnostics company reporting Q3 2026 results and raising full-year 2026 guidance.

  • NavDx

    Specialty oncology test whose integration into Epic Aura is expected by Jan. 1, 2027.

  • AlloSure

    Transplant monitoring test referenced in patient portal adoption and clinical evidence.

  • Naveris

    Specialty oncology platform acquired July 1, contributing to specialty oncology volume in Q3.

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CareDx (CDNA) shares rose 22% after Q3 revenue surged 39% YoY to $139M, driven by 65% growth in testing services. Testing volumes increased 51% to 75,900, aided by the Naveris acquisition. EBITDA doubled to $30M. The company raised full-year revenue guidance to $525M and adjusted EBITDA targets to $90M-$100M, citing growing interest in precision medicine diagnostics.

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CareDx's shares rose 20% after Q3 revenue increased 39% to $139M, surpassing expectations. The company raised 2026 revenue guidance to $520M-$530M. Adjusted EBITDA doubled to $30M. Natera, a competitor, reports next week, which may indicate market growth or share shifts.