OraSure Technologies Shares Surge After Partnership Announcement

Orasure Technologies, Inc. saw its stock price rise by 4.9% today, closing at $8.41 per share. The company just announced a strategic partnership and investment in Sapphiro, marking a significant development in its expansion strategy.

According to the press release, Orasure's management expressed confidence in the partnership, with CEO Mark L. Handfelt stating, "We believe that this investment in Sapphiro aligns with our strategic growth initiatives and will provide opportunities for both companies to leverage their respective strengths and drive value creation."

This move comes at a time when Orasure is seeking to diversify its portfolio and explore new growth avenues. The management emphasized the potential synergies and market opportunities that this partnership offers, indicating a positive outlook for the company's future trajectory.

The full 8-K submission is available here.

2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Revenue (k) $181,743 $154,605 $171,721 $233,674 $387,479 $452,669
Revenue Growth n/a -14.93% 11.07% 36.08% 65.82% 16.82%
Operating Margins 16% 12% -3% -4% -6% 9%
Net Margins 11% 11% -9% -10% -5% 11%
Net Income (k) $20,396 $16,656 -$14,922 -$22,998 -$17,934 $48,582
Net Interest Expense (k) $3,287 $36 $72 $82 $94 $77
Depreciation & Amort. (k) $6,451 $7,339 $9,387 $11,658 $15,308 $21,289
Earnings Per Share $0.33 $0.27 $0.22 -$0.32 -$0.25 $0.66
Diluted Shares (k) 62,532 62,170 67,505 71,981 72,505 74,349
Free Cash Flow (k) $32,746 $490 -$20,867 -$57,275 -$53,976 $94,459
Capital Expenditures $6,344 $9,314 $26,674 $21,893 $6,774 -$12,254
Current Ratio 7.84 6.86 6.21 4.4 4.71 8.71
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