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Neogen Corporation(NEOG)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
5-STAR RATING
PASS
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$11.63
10/19/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for NEOG

10/19/2026: NEOG (5-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Neogen Corporation is a global provider of diagnostic and genomic solutions for the food and animal safety industries. The company is known for its strong position in food-plant testing and its integrated approach to livestock productivity. Its primary growth story revolves around the recent, transformational acquisition of 3M's Food Safety business, which has substantially expanded its scale and reach. However, investors must monitor the execution risks associated with this large integration and the competitive landscape involving major life science firms. Suited primarily for growth-oriented investors, the stock remains a key participant in the essential global food supply chain, with performance tied to operational efficiency.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitNeogen targets long-term expansion in the essential, recurring-revenue food safety and animal health markets.
Momentum investorMixed fitThis style is conditional on positive technical price trends and successful execution of current merger synergies.
Value investorMixed fitValuation is often premium due to the company's growth profile, requiring disciplined entry points.
Dividend investorWeak fitNeogen does not currently pay a dividend, focusing all available capital on growth and debt reduction.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe company’s focus on R&D and integration carries inherent operational risks that may lead to stock price volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highThe stock can experience sharp moves based on quarterly integration progress and broader agricultural market data.
Valuation riskMediumMarket expectations for growth and synergy realization are high, leaving little room for operational misses.
Competition risk (Diagnostics & Genomics)Medium / highThe company competes against large, well-capitalized firms like Thermo Fisher and Zoetis.
Business qualityStrongThe company holds strong, sticky market positions in essential food testing and animal diagnostic supply chains.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not rely on the stock for regular income as cash is prioritized for growth.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccessfully integrating the massive 3M Food Safety business is critical to long-term profitability.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 71.18%
Avg. Invested days 41
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
NEOG receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
NEOG has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong earnings growth (+99.3%) is partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 3.7%), slightly negative revenue growth (-2.7%), weak profitability (net margin -0.9%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
NEOG's financial health is supported by moderate cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (3.7% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is NEOG's strongest growth driver at +168.8% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+99.3%, strong) is also strong, while revenue growth (-2.7%, slightly negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 110.8% and approximately 99.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.75%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 15.31%
Neuberger Berman Group LLC 7.59%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 5.97%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 4.50%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.42%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
NEOG generates approximately $469 of gross profit, $-25 of operating income, and $37 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Operating losses explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 12.22%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
NEOG has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.58B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 14
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 14
Volume (30-day avg) 4.7M shares
Beta 1.79
52 Weeks Range 5.37 - 14.26
Updated Date 10/18/2026
52 Weeks Range 5.37 - 14.26
Updated Date 10/18/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.26

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Food SafetyDiagnostic test kits, Petrifilm plates, and related laboratory equipment.The company makes steady money selling recurring supplies that food processors need to comply with health safety regulations.
Animal SafetyGenomic testing, veterinary instruments, and animal healthcare products.Revenue is generated from livestock producers and pet owners needing health and diagnostic solutions.
Geographic ExposureGlobal sales across North America, Europe, and emerging markets.Neogen's reach into global food supply chains provides a diversified revenue base across different regulatory environments.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-06
When After Market
Estimate 0.04
Actual 0.07

Profitability

Profit Margin -6.35%
Operating Margin (TTM) -0.81%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -0.14%
Return on Equity (TTM) -2.67%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 16
Enterprise Value 3.57B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.92
Enterprise Value 3.57B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.92
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.1
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 20.92
Shares Outstanding 218.31M
Shares Floating 217.33M
Shares Outstanding 218.31M
Shares Floating 217.33M
Percent Insiders 0.75
Percent Institutions 110.8

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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