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Azenta Inc (AZTA)

Azenta Inc (AZTA) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/05/2025: AZTA (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 1 star rating for performance

Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

2 star rating from financial analysts

7 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $35.17

1 Year Target Price $35.17

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$35.17 Target price
52w Low $23.91
Current$30.54
52w High $55.63

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -21.79%
Avg. Invested days 35
Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY
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Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 2.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 1.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/05/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.35B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 35.17
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 35.17
Volume (30-day avg) 7
Beta 1.3
52 Weeks Range 23.91 - 55.63
Updated Date 11/7/2025
52 Weeks Range 23.91 - 55.63
Updated Date 11/7/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -3.25

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-11
When Before Market
Estimate 0.2
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -16.68%
Operating Margin (TTM) 0.03%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -1.6%
Return on Equity (TTM) -9.15%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 29.07
Enterprise Value 1177264034
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.03
Enterprise Value 1177264034
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.03
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.76
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 104.52
Shares Outstanding 45839728
Shares Floating 40481981
Shares Outstanding 45839728
Shares Floating 40481981
Percent Insiders 1.8
Percent Institutions 116.56

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Azenta Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Azenta, Inc. (formerly Brooks Automation) was founded in 1978. Initially focused on robotics for semiconductor manufacturing, it evolved to provide automation and cryogenic solutions for life sciences. The company rebranded as Azenta in 2021 after divesting its automation solutions business.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Life Sciences: Provides sample management and automation solutions for the life sciences industry, including genomic services and cell therapy products.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The CEO of Azenta, Inc. is Steve Schwartz. The company has a typical corporate structure with departments for sales, marketing, R&D, operations, and finance, reporting to a board of directors.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Sample Management Solutions: Automated storage systems, cryogenic freezers, and related consumables for biological samples. Exact market share data unavailable, but competes with Thermo Fisher Scientific and BioLife Solutions. Generates significant revenue, a key growth product.
  • Genomic Services and Products: Services include gene synthesis, sequencing, and cell line engineering. Cell therapy services too. Competes with companies like Illumina and Thermo Fisher Scientific. Generates significant revenue, a key growth product.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The life sciences industry is experiencing rapid growth, driven by advancements in genomics, personalized medicine, and cell therapies. Automation and sample management are becoming increasingly critical for research and development.

Positioning

Azenta is positioned as a provider of automation and sample management solutions in the life sciences space, particularly in genomics and cell therapy. Its competitive advantages include its established reputation, broad product portfolio, and focus on innovation.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for life sciences automation and sample management is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. Azenta aims to capture a significant share through innovation and expansion in key growth areas like cell therapy.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong market position in sample management
  • Comprehensive product portfolio
  • Established customer base
  • Focus on innovation

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on life sciences industry
  • Integration risks from acquisitions
  • Competition from larger players

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for automation in life sciences
  • Expansion into new geographic markets
  • Development of new products and services
  • Partnerships and collaborations

Threats

  • Economic downturn
  • Increased competition
  • Technological changes
  • Regulatory changes

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • TMO
  • ILMN
  • WAT

Competitive Landscape

Azenta faces competition from larger and smaller players in the life sciences automation and sample management market. It differentiates itself through its integrated solutions and focus on innovation.

Major Acquisitions

Bioxis

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 85
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded cell therapy services portfolio.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Azenta has grown organically and through acquisitions, expanding its product portfolio and customer base.

Future Projections: Analysts expect Azenta to continue to grow in the coming years, driven by the increasing demand for automation in life sciences. Revenue Growth Estimates (%): [8, 10, 12]

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include acquisitions to expand offerings and investments in R&D to develop new products.

Summary

Azenta is a key player in the life sciences automation and sample management space. It has a solid market position and comprehensive product portfolio. However, it faces competition from larger players and integration risks from acquisitions. The company's focus on innovation and expansion into new markets provides a strong growth opportunity.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
  • Company Website
  • Analyst Reports
  • Industry Publications

Disclaimers:

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About Azenta Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Burlington, MA, United States
IPO Launch date 1995-02-02
President, CEO & Director Mr. John P. Marotta
Sector Healthcare
Industry Medical Instruments & Supplies
Full time employees 3000
Full time employees 3000

Azenta, Inc. provides biological and chemical compound sample exploration and management solutions for the life sciences market in the United States, Africa, China, the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company operates through three reportable segments: Sample Management Solutions, Multiomics, and B Medical Systems. The Sample Management Solutions segment provides sample management products and solutions, including automated stores, cryogenic systems, automated sample tubes, consumables and instruments, and controlled rate thawing devices, as well as sample repository services. This segment also offers consultation services to clients throughout their experimental design and implementation processes. The Multiomics segment provides genomic and other sample analysis services comprising gene sequencing, synthesis editing, and related services. The B Medical Systems segment manufactures and distributes temperature-controlled storage and transportation solutions to governments, health institutions, and non-government organizations. The company was formerly known as Brooks Automation, Inc. and changed its name to Azenta, Inc. in December 2021. Azenta, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts.