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CSTL earnings analysis

Filed May 6, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report

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Castle Biosciences reported a significant decline in Q1 2026 revenues, down 4.9% year-over-year to $83.7 million, with EPS reported at -$0.49. Despite this, management raised 2026 revenue guidance, reflecting confidence…

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Castle Biosciences reported a significant decline in Q1 2026 revenues, down 4.9% year-over-year to $83.7 million, with EPS reported at -$0.49. Despite this, management raised 2026 revenue guidance, reflecting confidence in product test volume growth, particularly in dermatologic and non-dermatologic segments, although cash burn has increased significantly compared to the prior year.

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Gross and operating margin

How much of each revenue dollar the business keeps.

83% Gross margin Operating margin Aug 2023 May 2026

One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.

How we read each report

Our analysis across the last few reports.

Read as bullish Read as bearish Aug 2023 May 2026

Our model's reading of each filing, not the share price or the market's reaction. Annual and quarterly reports each occupy one position.

Reported figures

Earnings per share
$-0.49
Gross margin
72.8%
Segment
Dermatologic
Segment
Non-Dermatologic

What stood out

  • Q1 2026 Revenue Decline

    Revenue decreased to $83.7M from $87.988M in Q1 2025, a drop of 4.9%.

  • EPS Improvement

    EPS improved to -$0.49 from -$0.90 in Q1 2025.

  • Gross Margin Recovery

    Gross margin increased to 72.8%, up from 49.2% year-over-year.

  • Non-Dermatologic Revenue Growth

    Non-Dermatologic revenues increased by $17.5M due to a 58% increase in TissueCypher test report volumes.

  • Guidance Raised

    2026 revenue guidance increased to $345-355M from the previous range of $340-350M.

  • Test Report Volume Growth

    Total test report volume rose by 10% from the prior year, driven particularly by the DecisionDx-Melanoma test.

What to watch

  • Increased Cash Burn

    Net cash used in operating activities surged to $22.1M in Q1 2026 compared to $6.0M in Q1 2025.

  • Loss of Medicare Coverage Impact

    Significant decrease in dermatologic test revenues attributed to the loss of Medicare coverage for DecisionDx-SCC.

  • High Operating Expenses

    Operating expenses increased to $102.1M from $115.9M, primarily driven by higher costs in sales, marketing, and R&D.

Management's outlook

Revenue guidance raised for 2026 to $345M-$355M.

Earlier filings 4

10-K · February 26, 2026

Castle Biosciences reported record net revenues of $344.229 million in 2025 and delivered 105,053 test reports for the year, while continuing to expand its product portfolio (including a limited AdvanceAD‑Tx launch in…

10-Q · August 4, 2025

Castle Biosciences reported Q2 net revenues of $86,188 and diluted EPS of $0.15, with an operating loss of $(4,251) driven by higher operating expenses and amortization. Liquidity remains sizable but down versus…

10-K · February 27, 2025

Castle Biosciences continued to scale commercial volume and revenue in 2024, reporting net revenues of $332.069 million (as reported in the filing). The company emphasizes a dermatologic cancer‑anchored strategy…

10-Q · November 4, 2024

Castle Biosciences reported Q3 net revenues of $85,782,000 (3 months ended September 30, 2024), up $24,289,000 (39.5%) year-over-year from $61,493,000 and roughly flat sequentially versus the prior quarter. The company…

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