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Guardant Health

FDA-approved blood-based cancer diagnostics provider

Overview

Guardant Health develops blood-based cancer diagnostics and sells tests to healthcare providers and research institutions. Its flagship product, Guardant360, uses a liquid biopsy to analyze tumor DNA circulating in a patient’s blood to detect mutations and guide treatment decisions for advanced cancer. The company is expanding into early detection and recurrence monitoring, with tests designed to be non-invasive and data-rich for cancer management. Compared with competitors, Guardant Health emphasizes a widely adopted, FDA-approved liquid biopsy platform with broad cancer-type coverage and a focus on providing actionable genomic insights to clinicians. Its goal is to improve cancer outcomes by enabling non-invasive, data-driven decision making across stages of disease and over time.

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About Guardant Health

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Why Guardant Health is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsBiotechnologyHealthcare

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Palo Alto, CA

Founded

2012

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What believers are saying

  • Third-quarter 2026 revenue jumped 36% to $361 million, with guidance raised to $1.37 billion.
  • Shield volume surged 246% after UnitedHealthcare coverage and expanded payer adoption in 2026.
  • Taiwan approved Guardant360 Tissue in November 2026, opening reimbursement and hospital expansion opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • November 5, 2026 cash burn guidance rose to $205 million-$220 million.
  • Quarterly testing reimbursement under CMS remains unresolved, threatening Guardant360 Liquid and Reveal growth.
  • Competitive liquid biopsy and screening rivals can compress pricing before 2027 profitability.

What makes Guardant Health unique

  • Guardant360 CDx became AstraZeneca ETCAMAH companion diagnostic in September 2026.
  • Shield is the only FDA-approved blood test in ACS and NCCN guidelines.
  • Guardant’s genome-wide methylation platform powers epigenomic predictors competitors still lack.

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Total Funding

$2.6B

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10 Rounds

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  • Professional Development Budget
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MarketScreener
Nov 12th, 2026
Guardant Health prices $500M convertible notes to repurchase 2027 debt

Guardant Health, a precision oncology company, priced a $500 million offering of 0% convertible senior notes due 2032. The notes, sold privately to qualified institutional buyers, are expected to settle on November 16, 2026. Initial purchasers have an option to buy up to $50 million more. The notes carry no regular interest and mature on May 15, 2032. The initial conversion price is about $208.95 per share, a 35% premium to the November 11 closing price of $154.78. Net proceeds are estimated at $489.3 million. Guardant expects to use about $501.7 million, assuming the option is fully exercised, to repurchase roughly $395.2 million of its 0% convertible notes due 2027. It will also spend $51.7 million on capped call transactions meant to reduce potential dilution.

Yahoo Finance
Nov 11th, 2026
Guardant Health adds epigenomic tests to Guardant360 Liquid for breast and lung cancer

Guardant Health, a precision oncology company, has added new epigenomic applications to its Guardant360 Liquid blood test. The company announced the update on November 11, 2026. The tools aim to help oncologists predict how a cancer will respond to treatment when standard biomarkers fall short. Two predictors identify patients who may benefit from selective estrogen receptor degraders in advanced breast cancer, and from immune checkpoint inhibitor monotherapy in advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The test will also identify PD-L1 negative patients without a tissue sample. Epigenomic features find 20-45% of ALK fusions and over 250% more MTAP deletions that genomic liquid testing alone misses. The applications run on InfinityAI, which Guardant says is the only platform with genome-wide methylation coverage.

BioPharma Watch
Nov 11th, 2026
Guardant Health introduces new epigenomic applications providing deeper insights for treatment selection with Guardant360(R) Liquid.

Guardant Health introduces new epigenomic applications providing deeper insights for treatment selection with Guardant360(R) Liquid. Key Takeaway: Guardant Health has launched new applications for its Guardant360(R) Liquid, enhancing oncologists' ability to assess cancer treatment responses without traditional biomarkers. The new features include two epigenomic predictors aimed at identifying patients who could benefit from selective estrogen receptor degraders (SERDs) in advanced breast cancer. This development marks a significant advancement in precision oncology. Market sentiment analysis. Positive factors. * New applications enhance treatment selection insights. * Two novel epigenomic predictors introduced. * Focus on advanced breast cancer treatment. PALO ALTO, Calif.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Guardant Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GH), a leading precision oncology company, today announced new applications for Guardant360(R) Liquid designed to help oncologists understand how a patient's cancer may respond to treatment in the absence of traditional biomarkers. The expanded capabilities include five key advances: Two novel epigenomic predictors identify patients that may benefit from selective estrogen receptor degraders (SERDs) in advanced breast cancer and i Frequently asked questions. What is Guardant360(R) Liquid? Guardant360(R) Liquid is a precision oncology tool for assessing cancer treatment responses. What new features were introduced? Two novel epigenomic predictors were added to enhance treatment selection insights. Who benefits from the new predictors? Patients with advanced breast cancer may benefit from selective estrogen receptor degraders. How does this impact oncologists? It helps oncologists understand treatment responses without relying on traditional biomarkers.

PR Newswire
Nov 11th, 2026
Taiwan approves Guardant360 Tissue, the first test with genomic and epigenomic insights

Guardant Health (Nasdaq: GH) said its Guardant360 Tissue test has received Laboratory Developed Tests and Services approval from Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW). The approval opens a path to reimbursement, and copayment for the test will roll out gradually across major hospitals in Taiwan. The test analyses more than 740 DNA genes and 367 RNA genes, along with tumour mutational burden, microsatellite instability and methylation-based features. Guardant says it is the first approved test in Taiwan to include both genomic and epigenomic insights. The company says the test needs 40% fewer slides and 92% less tissue surface area than industry standards. Guardant360, its blood test, won MOHW approval in 2024.

Yahoo Finance
Nov 9th, 2026
Guardant Health Q3 revenue jumps 36% to $361M, but shares slide on profitability worries

Guardant Health reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $361 million, up 36.1% year on year and ahead of analyst estimates of $350.8 million. Its adjusted loss of $0.29 per share beat the consensus of a $0.31 loss. The diagnostics company raised its full-year revenue guidance to $1.37 billion at the midpoint, from $1.35 billion. Shield cancer screening test volumes rose 246%, helped by wider insurance coverage, including UnitedHealthcare, Carelon, and eviCore. Shield's cost per test fell 20% sequentially. Shares still fell, to $137.26 from $153.43 before the results, as investors weighed an operating margin of -36.8%. Management aims for cash flow breakeven by the end of 2027.

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