The Avita Medical share price just leapt 17%! What's going on?

Avita Medical shares are now up a whopping 110% in 2023.

| More on:
A group of science or medical professionals cheering good news in the lab.

Image source: Getty Images

You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, and more. Learn More

The Avita Medical Inc (ASX: AVH) share price is having a banner day.

Shares in the ASX healthcare stock closed yesterday trading for $3.56. In morning trade on Tuesday, shares were swapping hands for $4.16, up a whopping 16.9%.

After what looks to be a bit of profit-taking, shares are currently trading for $4.06 apiece, up 14.04%.

With those gains factored in, the Avita Medical share price is up a stellar 110% in 2023.

For some context, the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO) is up 0.64% today and up 1% year to date.

So, what's stirring investor interest in the regenerative medicine company today?

What's lifting the Avita Medical share price?

With no fresh price-sensitive news out from the ASX healthcare share, the Avita Medical share price looks to be rebounding from its 4% sell-down yesterday and continuing in line with Friday's 16.7% gains.

Friday's gains were spurred by the company's third-quarter update, with investors reacting positively to Avita's commercial revenue growth.

Commercial revenue increased 51% over the three months to reach US$13.5 million.

And investors weren't put off by the 48% increase in operating expenses, which saw Avita's net loss increase 55% to US$8.7 million over the quarter.

Investors may have shrugged off that loss because the company retained just over US$60 million cash on hand, which management said was enough to meet its profitability goals.

Crucially, Avita Medical CEO Jim Corbett anticipates the company will receive US FDA approval for its Recell Go product by mid-2024.

"We expect to submit a response to the FDA's open questions on February 28, 2024," Corbett said.

"Under the Breakthrough Device program, we anticipate FDA approval on May 30, 2024, which positions us for a launch the following day," he added.

That long-awaited FDA approval, should it come through, could offer some sustained tailwinds for the Avita Medical share price.

Should you invest $1,000 in Avita Medical right now?

Before you buy Avita Medical shares, consider this:

Motley Fool investing expert Scott Phillips just revealed what he believes are the 5 best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Avita Medical wasn't one of them.

The online investing service he’s run for over a decade, Motley Fool Share Advisor, has provided thousands of paying members with stock picks that have doubled, tripled or even more.*

And right now, Scott thinks there are 5 stocks that may be better buys...

See The 5 Stocks *Returns as of 6 March 2025

Motley Fool contributor Bernd Struben has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Avita Medical. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Avita Medical. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

More on Share Gainers

Child drinking milk out of a glass.
Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords share just rocketed 12% in today's crashing market?

This ASX All Ords share is surging today despite the Trump tariff market turmoil. But why?

Read more »

Excited couple celebrating success while looking at smartphone.
Share Gainers

Why Astral, Newmont, Ramelius, and Synlait shares are defying the market selloff and rising

These shares are rising despite the market weakness today. But why?

Read more »

Ten happy friends leaping in the air outdoors.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

It was another positive day for ASX investors this hump day.

Read more »

Man with rocket wings which have flames coming out of them.
Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just rocketed 14% on BIG leadership news

Investors just sent this ASX All Ords stock surging by 14%. But why?

Read more »

Man drawing an upward line on a bar graph symbolising a rising share price.
Share Gainers

Why AMA, Emerald Resources, Kelsian, and Life360 shares are zooming higher

These shares are having a good session on hump day. But why?

Read more »

a man holds a firework sparkler in both hands as a shower of sparkly confetti falls from the sky around him as he smiles and closes his eyes in a celebratory scene.
Share Gainers

These were the best ASX 200 shares to own in Q1 of 2025

These shares made their shareholders smile over the past three months.

Read more »

A man with a wide, eager smile on his face holds up three fingers.
Healthcare Shares

3 reasons to buy this surging ASX All Ords healthcare share today

A top expert forecasts more outperformance from this rocketing ASX healthcare stock.

Read more »

A happy elderly woman smiles and cheers as she looks at good investment news on her laptop.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

Investors were back to the races this Tuesday.

Read more »