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Rating:55Neutral
Price Target:
$32.00
▼(-2.88% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:09/06/26
AZTA scores in the mid-range primarily due to mixed financial performance: a strong, low-leverage balance sheet and positive (but volatile) free cash flow are outweighed by ongoing losses and negative margins. The earnings call adds modest support via improved guidance and sequential profitability progress, but near-term margin/FCF headwinds remain. Technicals and valuation are neutral-to-weak, with subdued near-term momentum and a negative P/E reflecting lack of sustainable earnings.
Positive Factors
Recurring revenue and biorepository momentum
A revenue mix with more than half recurring provides greater visibility than reliance on one-time instrument sales. Growing biorepository and consumables activity can support customer retention, utilization and steadier cash generation as research organizations outsource and automate sample management.
Negative Factors
Persistent unprofitable operations
Azenta has not yet demonstrated durable earnings conversion despite modest revenue stabilization. A deeply negative net margin and negative operating earnings can constrain internally funded investment, weaken returns on capital and make future performance highly sensitive to cost control and revenue mix.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Recurring revenue and biorepository momentum
A revenue mix with more than half recurring provides greater visibility than reliance on one-time instrument sales. Growing biorepository and consumables activity can support customer retention, utilization and steadier cash generation as research organizations outsource and automate sample management.
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Azenta Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Revenue by Geography
Breaks down sales across regions to show where Azenta earns most of its revenue, revealing exposure to regional biotech demand, regulatory environments, and currency swings. Heavy concentration in a few markets raises risk, while diversified or expanding geography points to broader adoption of its sample-management, cold chain and genomics offerings.
Breaks down sales across regions to show where Azenta earns most of its revenue, revealing exposure to regional biotech demand, regulatory environments, and currency swings. Heavy concentration in a few markets raises risk, while diversified or expanding geography points to broader adoption of its sample-management, cold chain and genomics offerings.
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Market Cap
$1.37B
Dividend Yield0.37%
Average Volume (3M)760.77K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.07
Revenue Growth1.47%
EPS Growth-9.38%
CountryUS
Employees2,900
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryMedical - Instruments & Supplies
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-2.75
Shares Outstanding43,808,390
10 Day Avg. Volume887,045
30 Day Avg. Volume760,770
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.39
Price to Book (P/B)0.76
Price to Sales (P/S)2.21
P/FCF Ratio34.28
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$35.00Price Target Upside6.22% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.39
Revenue Forecast (FY)$600.44M
Azenta Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Azenta, Inc. is a global leader specializing in advanced solutions for the discovery, handling, and preservation of life science samples. The company's operations span across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (including China), and other interna...
How the Company Makes Money
Azenta makes money primarily by selling products and services that support the lifecycle of biological samples and genomics workflows. A major revenue stream comes from sample management solutions, which includes (1) sales of automated storage and...
Azenta Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 04, 2026
(Q3-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 17, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call reflected a cautious but constructive tone: the company delivered a better-than-expected quarter with solid organic revenue growth (9%), sequential profitability improvement (adjusted EBITDA margin up ~610 bps sequentially) and progress on strategic initiatives (AI-enabled biorepository deployment, modular stores, UKBC integration, and B Medical divestiture). However, meaningful near-term headwinds remain — notably gross margin pressure (overall and in Sample Management Solutions), quality remediation costs ($5M–$6M expected), ongoing Sanger secular decline, negative quarterly free cash flow, and a difficult Q4 comp. Management emphasized disciplined execution and a measured outlook. Overall, positives around execution and a stronger outlook are balanced by persistent margin and demand uncertainties.Positive Updates
Revenue Beat and Organic Growth
Total revenue of $161.0M in Q3, up 12% reported and 9% organically, ahead of company expectations.
Negative Updates
Overall and SMS Gross Margin Pressure
Total gross margin was 46.2%, down 140 basis points year-over-year. Sample Management Solutions gross margin declined sharply, to 45.9% for the quarter, down ~750 basis points versus prior year, driven by automated stores, cryogenic systems, unfavorable fixed cost absorption and quality remediation.
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Q3-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Revenue Beat and Organic Growth
Total revenue of $161.0M in Q3, up 12% reported and 9% organically, ahead of company expectations.
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Company Guidance
Azenta updated its fiscal 2026 outlook, now expecting reported revenue of $613–$618 million and organic revenue roughly flat to up 1% year‑over‑year (improved from prior -2% to +1%); full‑year adjusted EBITDA is guided to $59–$62 million (Q4 adjusted EBITDA $20–$23 million) with Q4 organic revenue expected to decline low single digits versus a tough Q4 comp. Management expects full‑year free cash flow to improve ~10%–15% YoY, anticipates UK Biocentre will dilute margins by ~30 basis points, and reiterated remediation costs for automated stores of ~$5–$6 million for FY26 (about $1 million incurred in Q3). For context, Q3 revenue was $161 million (up 12% reported / 9% organic), Q3 adjusted EBITDA margin was ~11.4% (down 60 bps YoY, up 610 bps sequential), gross margin was 46.2% (down 140 bps), cash and equivalents were $529 million, and the company repurchased ~2.3 million shares for $50 million while completing the $63 million divestiture of B Medical Systems.Azenta Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
42
Neutral
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
51
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Sep 2025 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 613.81M | 593.82M | 573.45M | 665.07M | 555.50M | 513.70M |
| Gross Profit | 270.37M | 270.28M | 254.62M | 233.26M | 230.62M | 214.51M |
| EBITDA | -96.62M | 54.07M | 71.62M | 55.15M | 48.35M | 9.94M |
| Net Income | -122.90M | -55.76M | -164.90M | -14.26M | -428.96M | 110.75M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.88B | 2.06B | 2.10B | 2.89B | 3.72B | 1.82B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 325.80M | 340.92M | 462.09M | 1.02B | 1.57B | 227.51M |
| Total Debt | 53.97M | 111.17M | 70.68M | 60.44M | 49.23M | 94.77M |
| Total Liabilities | 366.08M | 330.70M | 331.07M | 351.22M | 352.74M | 494.18M |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.51B | 1.73B | 1.77B | 2.53B | 3.36B | 1.33B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 9.88M | 38.32M | 12.35M | -33.60M | -543.48M | 97.05M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 37.98M | 72.18M | 49.74M | 5.83M | -466.05M | 149.86M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -72.43M | -90.46M | 224.74M | 431.38M | 1.47B | -146.35M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -51.16M | -9.59M | -659.21M | -840.46M | -62.76M | -25.91M |
Azenta Technical Analysis
Positive
32.95
Price Trends
29.73
Positive
25.97
Positive
28.31
Positive
Market Momentum
0.51
Positive
47.28
Neutral
18.54
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AZTA, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 32.95 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 33.42, above the 50-day MA of 29.73, and above the 200-day MA of 28.31, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.51 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 47.28 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 18.54 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for AZTA.
Azenta Risk Analysis
Azenta disclosed 35 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Azenta reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Azenta Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 Neutral | $1.72B | 34.09 | 13.29% | ― | 0.17% | ― | |
67 Neutral | $2.62B | 242.79 | 2.14% | ― | 13.94% | ― | |
59 Neutral | $319.10M | -9.34 | -473.55% | 0.00% | 12.93% | -219.19% | |
55 Neutral | $1.37B | -11.39 | -7.56% | 0.37% | 1.47% | -9.38% | |
55 Neutral | $1.18B | 293.38 | 1.08% | ― | 51.30% | ― | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% | |
49 Neutral | $958.00M | -0.90 | -55.30% | ― | -2.57% | -135.75% |
* Healthcare Sector Average
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Azenta Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and Financing
Azenta Completes B Medical Divestiture With Loan Repayment
Positive
Sep 4, 2026
On September 4, 2026, Azenta announced that Thelema S.à r.l. had repaid in full, ahead of schedule, a $35 million secured vendor loan related to Azenta’s sale of B Medical Systems S.à r.l., which closed on July 1, 2026. The loan, e...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesFinancial Disclosures
Azenta CEO Resigns as Interim Leader Reassures Outlook
Neutral
Aug 24, 2026
On August 22, 2026, Azenta announced that President and CEO John P. Marotta resigned from his executive roles and from the board, with the company stating his departure did not stem from any disagreement over operations or policies. The board simu...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Azenta Completes Strategic Divestiture to Streamline Portfolio
Positive
Jul 8, 2026
On July 1, 2026, Azenta Germany GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Azenta, completed the sale of the entire share capital of B Medical Systems S.à r.l. to Thelema S.à r.l. for a fixed purchase price of $63 million. The deal, originally a...
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