Why is Bionano Genomics Inc (BNGO) Stock down?
Shares of Bionano Genomics Inc (BNGO) dropped by 7.27% from $1.65 to $1.53 in the trading Monday, November 27, 2023. The reason why BNGO is down today is due to a general market downturn, with U.S. stocks, including the S&P 500, Dow industrials, and Nasdaq Composite, all experiencing minor losses. Despite this, there were positive signs for some retailers, including gains in Shopify and Affirm stocks, while Amazon.com reached a new high for the year. In contrast, Walgreens Boots Alliance shares fell to their lowest point of the year and their lowest close since August 1998. Treasury yields and oil prices saw slight decreases, while gold prices rose to their highest settle value since May.
Shares of Bionano Genomics Inc (BNGO) dropped by 11.02% from $2.95 to $2.625 in the trading Wesdnesday, October 11, 2023. The reason why BNGO is down today is due to the company's announcement of a financing operation to raise $80.0 million through a registered offering and private placement of convertible notes and warrants. Despite the stock's decline, Bionano reported positive developments, including a preliminary Q3 revenue increase of 26% to 29% over the previous year, a growing installed base of Saphyr® systems, and a 55% increase in nanochannel array flowcell sales for the quarter. Additionally, the company implemented cost-saving initiatives expected to result in annual savings of approximately $33.0 million starting in 2024.
Shares of Bionano Genomics Inc (BNGO) dropped by 13.28% from $3.99 to $3.46 in the trading on Monday, August 14, 2023. The reason why BNGO is down today is due to a major change in the company's leadership. Bionano Genomics announced the departure of its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Christopher Stewart, and the appointment of Gülsen Kama as the new CFO. This transition, set to take effect on September 11, raised concerns among investors, leading to the sharp decline in BNGO's stock price.
Stewart will continue to support the transition and take on an advisory role within the company. The departure of the CFO followed the recent release of Bionano's second-quarter results, which showed positive revenue growth year-over-year but also a deepening net loss exceeding $38 million. Additionally, the company executed a 1-for-10 reverse stock split, a move typically seen as an attempt to boost the share price, which added to investor unease.
Shares of Bionano Genomics Inc (BNGO) dropped by 17.59% from $5.885 to $4.85 in the trading on Friday, August 4, 2023. The reason why BNGO is down today is due to the company's announcement of a 1-for-10 reverse stock split. This reverse stock split became effective on August 4, 2023, and trading on a split-adjusted basis began on August 7, 2023, with the company's common stock still listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "BNGO." The move aimed to reduce the number of shares issued for conversions and exercises without impacting stockholders' ownership percentages, with fractional shares being compensated in cash.