Tempus AI Plummets 3.05% Amid Earnings Disappointment and Sector Turbulence

Summary
• Tempus AI (TEM) trades at $66.98, down 3.05% from its $69.09 previous close
• Intraday range spans $65.07 to $71.31, reflecting sharp volatility post-earnings
• Earnings report reveals $0.46 GAAP loss vs. -$0.17 estimate, with adjusted EBITDA of $1.5M
Tempus AI’s 3.05% intraday plunge has ignited market chatter, with investors dissecting its Q3 earnings report and sector dynamics. The stock’s 84.7% YoY revenue growth contrasts sharply with its $80M net loss, while sector peers like Illumina (ILMN) trade lower. With Bollinger Bands and RSI signaling oversold conditions, the question looms: is this a buying opportunity or a warning sign?

Earnings Miss and Profitability Concerns Weigh on Tempus AI
Tempus AI’s 3.05% decline stems from a stark earnings miss and muted guidance. The company reported a $0.46 GAAP loss (vs. -$0.17 estimate) and $80M net loss, despite $334.2M in revenue (up 84.7% YoY). While adjusted EBITDA turned positive at $1.5M, the figure fell short of expectations for stronger margin expansion. Management’s revised $1.265B revenue guide for 2025—raised by just $50M—failed to excite investors, who had hoped for a more aggressive path to profitability. Compounding concerns, the $764.3M cash balance faces pressure from $34M in stock-based compensation and $5M/quarter Paige acquisition costs, casting doubt on long-term margin sustainability.

Health Care Services Sector Volatility as ILMN Drags
The Health Care Services sector remains under pressure, with Illumina (ILMN) down 0.69% amid broader genomic testing sector jitters. While Tempus AI’s earnings-driven selloff is stock-specific, sector-wide headwinds persist. Oakland Community Health Network’s abrupt takeover of crisis care services from Common Ground has sparked regulatory scrutiny, indirectly affecting investor sentiment toward health care infrastructure plays. Tempus AI’s AI-driven diagnostics contrast with traditional health services, but the sector’s overall risk-off tone amplifies short-term volatility.

Options Playbook: Puts for Protection, Calls for Breakout Potential
• 200-day MA: 66.66 (near) | RSI: 22.52 (oversold) | MACD: -5.40 (bearish) | Bollinger Bands: 59.68–97.48 (wide range)
• 30D Support: $70.99–$71.65 | 200D Support: $58.36–$59.68
Tempus AI’s technicals suggest a potential rebound from oversold RSI levels, but the bearish MACD and wide Bollinger Bands indicate prolonged volatility. For directional bets, the TEM20251128P65 put and TEM20251128C65 call stand out. The put offers 30.97% leverage with 70.51% implied volatility, while the call provides 15.49% leverage and 82.79% IV. Both contracts exhibit high liquidity (turnover $24,982 and $23,708) and favorable theta/gamma profiles for short-term moves.
• TEM20251128P65 (Put): Strike $65, Expiry 11/28, IV 70.51%, Leverage 30.97%, Delta -0.3887, Theta -0.0284, Gamma 0.0520, Turnover $24,982
- IV suggests strong bearish sentiment; delta/gamma balance ideal for a 5% downside scenario (payoff: $0.98)
• TEM20251128C65 (Call): Strike $65, Expiry 11/28, IV 82.79%, Leverage 15.49%, Delta 0.6021, Theta -0.3498, Gamma 0.0446, Turnover $23,708
- High IV and moderate delta position this for a rebound; theta decay manageable for short-term holding
Aggressive bulls may consider TEM20251128C65 into a bounce above $68.50, while cautious bears should eye TEM20251128P65 for a breakdown below $63.50.

Backtest Tempus AI Stock Performance
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Bullish Breakout or Bearish Breakdown? Key Levels to Watch in Tempus AI’s Volatile Landscape
Tempus AI’s 3.05% drop has created a critical inflection point. While oversold RSI and 200-day MA alignment hint at a potential rebound, the bearish MACD and sector headwinds suggest caution. Investors should monitor the $65 support level (200D MA) and $72.43 intraday high for directional clues. The sector leader Illumina (ILMN, -0.69%) adds context to broader genomic testing sector risks. For now, TEM20251128P65 and TEM20251128C65 offer asymmetric risk/reward, but watch for a breakdown below $63.50 or a breakout above $72.43 to confirm the next move.