MacroGenics Slumps: MGNX Falls 7.5% in Session – Tale of the Tape

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MacroGenics, Inc. (MGNX) saw a big move last session, as the company’s shares fell by nearly 8% on the day. The move came on pretty good volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This continues the most recent downtrend for MGNX as the stock is now down over 39% since March 20.

The biotechnology company has seen a mixed track record when it comes to current year estimate revisions over the past few weeks (2 increases, 1 decrease). The current year loss consensus has narrowed over the past few weeks. This recent price action is discouraging, so make sure to keep a close watch on this firm in the near future, and especially on earnings estimates following the recent slump.

MacroGenics currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) while its Earnings ESP is 0.0%.

Some better-ranked stocks in the same sector include Covidien plc (COV), Enzymotec Ltd. (ENZY) and William Demant Holding A/S (WILYY). Covidien and William Demant Holding carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), while Enzymotec holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

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