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Quanterix Corp(QTRX)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
SELL
SELL for 1 day
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-22.64% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$2.87
10/16/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for QTRX

10/16/2026: QTRX (1-star) is a SELL. SELL for 1 day. Simulated Profits (-22.64%). Updated daily EoD!

Quanterix Corp is a life sciences tools company that specializes in ultra-sensitive protein detection platforms used primarily for neurodegenerative disease research and drug development. Its primary strength lies in its proprietary Simoa technology, which provides a high-value, niche position in the market by identifying biomarkers that are otherwise undetectable. The investment story centers on the company's ability to transition from research-focused instrumentation to more lucrative clinical diagnostic applications. Key risks include intense competition from well-capitalized industry giants and the execution challenges of moving into the clinical space. The stock may best suit growth-oriented investors who can monitor progress in product adoption and potential clinical commercialization milestones.

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 fitThe company operates in a high-growth proteomics niche with significant long-term potential in clinical diagnostics.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is highly conditional on product adoption cycles and the successful translation of research tools into clinical revenue.
Value investorWeak fitAs a growth-stage company that is not yet consistently profitable, it does not fit traditional value metrics.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company reinvests all capital into growth and does not pay a dividend.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh inherent volatility and the speculative nature of biotech tools make this unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to fluctuations based on clinical trial news and technology adoption milestones.
Valuation riskMedium / highValuation is sensitive to long-term growth expectations rather than current earnings multiples.
Competition risk (Consolidation/Life Science Giants)HighLarger companies with more resources could potentially erode the competitive edge of Quanterix's niche offerings.
Business qualityMediumWhile the technology is innovative, the business model relies heavily on building a recurring revenue base from consumables.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no current or planned dividend payout to provide yield-based support.
Execution riskMedium / highTranslating research-grade technology into standardized clinical diagnostic use remains a significant operational challenge.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -76.21%
Avg. Invested days 18
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
QTRX receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
QTRX has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-178.1%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -57.6%), moderate revenue growth (+2.4%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
QTRX's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 32.8%). Operating efficiency is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is QTRX's strongest growth driver at +2.4% FY2025 versus FY2024 (moderate, 3 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-178.1%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-107.2%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 71.2% and approximately 80.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 6.37% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC 11.64%
BlackRock Inc 7.69%
Blue Water Life Science Advisors, LLC 7.35%
Portolan Capital Management, LLC 4.02%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.81%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
QTRX generates approximately $467 of gross profit, $-792 of operating income, and $-576 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 4.56%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
QTRX has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedSmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 135.73M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 3.17
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 3.17
Volume (30-day avg) 790.7K shares
Beta 1.01
52 Weeks Range 2.15 - 8.77
Updated Date 10/17/2026
52 Weeks Range 2.15 - 8.77
Updated Date 10/17/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -2.61

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
InstrumentsRevenue from the sale of HD-X and SR-X automated platforms.Selling the core hardware allows the company to lock in customers for the long term.
ConsumablesRevenue from proprietary kits and reagents used on the instruments.This is a recurring revenue stream that grows as more instruments are installed in labs.
ServicesTesting services and clinical trial support provided by Quanterix.This provides additional revenue and helps validate the utility of their platforms for clinical use.

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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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 89.30M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.88
Enterprise Value 89.30M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.88
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.58
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -1.49
Shares Outstanding 47.29M
Shares Floating 37.99M
Shares Outstanding 47.29M
Shares Floating 37.99M
Percent Insiders 6.37
Percent Institutions 71.22

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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