B+
Bull case
30%
Probability
Target price
$340.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-06-22 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
BIO
Bio-Rad LaboratoriesDNYSE / Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
Last Price
Quote time unavailable
Current thesis
The bull case is that core operations are proving more durable than the headline GAAP loss suggests: Q1 reported sales still grew, Bio-Rad remained cash generative, repurchased shares, and activist involvement may sharpen capital-allocation discipline.
Posture
Defensive
Lead driver
Sentiment
What changed
Sentiment remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta +4.7.
What can break
Academic research demand remains soft, especially in the Americas, pressuring constant-currency Life Science growth. [#SEC-8K-2026-04-30]
Momentum
84
Value
63
Sentiment
39
Setup hits (3d)
0 · Net Neutral
AI TargetsBase $305.00 · Bull $340.00 · Bear $245.00Analysis 2026-06-22; returns require an exact persisted reference.
Data freshness
Prices
Unavailable: Price unavailable
Fundamentals
As of 2026-08-17 • Vendor: Data Vendor v1
Scores
As of 2026-09-09 • Model: HYBRID_IC_RP
AI Memo
As of 2026-06-22 • Model: RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Investment thesisAs of 2026-09-09
Investment thesis
As of 2026-09-09
Grade is the composite factor band; factor scores use a 0–100 scale. Confidence describes evidence quality, not a probability of return. Score date: 2026-09-09. Definitions
Supporting evidence
What
Grade D · Defensive
Confidence Medium · Net Neutral
Target $341.25
Why
Momentum84 · Δ7d +3.7
Value63 · Δ7d -0.0
Sentiment39 · Δ7d +4.7
So what
Weak posture (Net Neutral). Prioritize risk control and patience.
Confirming evidence
- • Sentiment remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta +4.7.
Contradictions & invalidation
- • Academic research demand remains soft, especially in the Americas, pressuring constant-currency Life Science growth. [#SEC-8K-2026-04-30]
- • Activist interest may not translate into concrete strategic action, creating event-driven volatility without guaranteed value realization.
- • The bear case is that constant-currency demand was still negative in both segments, academic end markets remain pressured, Middle East disruption hurt diagnostics, and the lowered FY2026 revenue and margin framework leaves little room for another execution miss.
Catalyst clock
2026-07-30
Next results must validate the April reset in constant-currency demand and margin outlook
Lead driver: Sentiment · See AI snapshot
Momentum
84
9% active weight
Current posture
7d trendImproving
Δ7d
+3.7
Δ21d
-7.4
Value
63
28% active weight
Current posture
7d trendFlat
Δ7d
-0.0
Δ21d
+0.3
Sentiment
39
62% active weight
Current posture
7d trendImproving
Δ7d
+4.7
Δ21d
-5.7
Why this grade
Composite grade D. Momentum 84.3 / Value 63.5 / Sentiment 38.5
Scenario snapshot
Scenario probability is memo-authored likelihood, not forecast certainty. Targets belong to the analysis dated 2026-06-22. Scenario method
Most likely
B
Base case
45%
Probability
Target price
$305.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-06-22 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
B-
Bear case
25%
Probability
Target price
$245.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-06-22 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Fundamentals (TTM)As of 2026-08-17
Fundamentals (TTM)
As of 2026-08-17
Market Cap
$9.52B
Beta
1.18
Shares Out
26.74M
P/E (TTM)
27.2
P/S (TTM)
3.38
P/FCF (TTM)
25.65
Rev YoY
-0.1%
EPS YoY
+18.7%
Gross Margin
+51.9%
Op Margin
+9.1%
Net Debt
-$157.4M
Current Ratio
3.14
As of 2026-09-09 • Updated nightlySource: Internal modelMethods & Data