Tempus AI Ranks 45th in Market Activity After 231.58% Volume Surge Shares Up 3.63% as Q2 Revenue Exceeds Estimates by 8.3% and AI Diagnostics Expand

On August 8, 2025, Tempus AI (TEM) surged 3.63%, with a trading volume of $1.6 billion—a 231.58% increase from the previous day, ranking 45th in market activity. The biotech firm reported Q2 revenue of $314.64 million, exceeding estimates by 8.3%, driven by 89.6% year-over-year growth. Genomics revenue reached $241.8 million, up 115.3% YoY, while oncology testing and hereditary testing sales rose 32.9% and 33.6%, respectively. Adjusted EBITDA improved to a $5.6 million deficit, a $25.6 million reduction from the prior year. CEO Eric Lefkofsky highlighted "faster-than-expected" growth, with clinical volumes accelerating 30% in the quarter, supported by over 212,000 NGS tests delivered. The company also secured FDA 510(k) clearance for its AI-powered ejection fraction software, expanding its diagnostic capabilities.

Tempus raised its 2025 revenue guidance to $1.26 billion, a 82% annual increase, up from prior estimates of $1.24–$1.25 billion. The firm’s cash reserves grew to $293 million, reflecting improved liquidity. The CEO emphasized a 35.7% year-over-year rise in data and services revenue, led by insights licensing. With over 40 million clinical records integrated and 350 petabytes of data, Tempus underscored its role in advancing precision medicine through AI-driven analytics. Analysts noted the stock’s resilience amid sector volatility, with the company reaffirming $5 million in adjusted EBITDA for 2025, a $110 million improvement from 2024.

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