DexCom (DXCM) Extends Losses on Day 5 Amid Leadership Change

We recently published 10 Stocks Bleeding Early. DexCom, Inc. (NASDAQ:DXCM) is one of the worst-performing stocks on Monday.

DexCom fell for a fifth straight day on Monday, shedding 3.82 percent to close at $76.25 apiece as investors turned cautious following the announcement of a leadership change after the company’s strong earnings performance in the second quarter of the year.

In a statement last week, DexCom, Inc. (NASDAQ:DXCM) named Jake Leach as its new chief executive officer (CEO) effective January 1, 2026, in addition to his post as the current president and chief operating officer.

DexCom (DXCM) Extends Losses on Day 5 Amid Leadership Change

Incumbent CEO Kevin Sayer will continue to work closely with Leach during the transition period and remain executive chairman of the board of directors.

Meanwhile, DexCom, Inc. (NASDAQ:DXCM) grew its net income in the second quarter of the year by 25 percent to $179.8 million from $143.5 million in the same period last year. Revenues increased by 16 percent to $1.16 billion from $1 billion year-on-year.

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