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Quanterix Corp(QTRX)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for QTRX
10/02/2026: QTRX (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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.
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Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | The company operates in a high-growth proteomics niche with significant long-term potential in clinical diagnostics. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum is highly conditional on product adoption cycles and the successful translation of research tools into clinical revenue. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | As a growth-stage company that is not yet consistently profitable, it does not fit traditional value metrics. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company reinvests all capital into growth and does not pay a dividend. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High inherent volatility and the speculative nature of biotech tools make this unsuitable for low-risk portfolios. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock is susceptible to fluctuations based on clinical trial news and technology adoption milestones. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | Valuation is sensitive to long-term growth expectations rather than current earnings multiples. |
| Competition risk (Consolidation/Life Science Giants) | High | Larger companies with more resources could potentially erode the competitive edge of Quanterix's niche offerings. |
| Business quality | Medium | While the technology is innovative, the business model relies heavily on building a recurring revenue base from consumables. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | There is no current or planned dividend payout to provide yield-based support. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Translating research-grade technology into standardized clinical diagnostic use remains a significant operational challenge. |
Price Behavior

Steep Decline
The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Extreme Price Shocks
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Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -70.05% | Avg. Invested days 14 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 172.15M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 3 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 3 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 783.6K shares | Beta 1.04 | 52 Weeks Range 2.15 - 8.77 | Updated Date 10/02/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 2.15 - 8.77 | Updated Date 10/02/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -2.62 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Instruments | Revenue 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. |
| Consumables | Revenue from proprietary kits and reagents used on the instruments. | This is a recurring revenue stream that grows as more instruments are installed in labs. |
| Services | Testing 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
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Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 89.30M | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.12 |
Enterprise Value 89.30M | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.12 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.58 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -1.49 | Shares Outstanding 47.29M | Shares Floating 38.01M |
Shares Outstanding 47.29M | Shares Floating 38.01M | ||
Percent Insiders 6.33 | Percent Institutions 71.22 |
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Financial Metrics
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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
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About Quanterix Corp
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Billerica, MA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2017-12-07 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Everett V. Cunningham | ||
Sector Healthcare | Industry Medical Devices | Full time employees 450 | Website https://www.quanterix.com |
Full time employees 450 | Website https://www.quanterix.com | ||
Quanterix Corporation, a life sciences company in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific regions. The company offers HD-X instrument, a protein detection platform; and SR-X instrument that enables researchers to apply Simoa detection in an expanded range of applications. It also provides SP-X instrument that is based on Simoa planar array technology for the measurement of multiplex chemiluminescent immunoassays. The company's products include assays include all components required to run enzyme-based immunoassay, such as beads, capture and detector reagents, and enzyme reagents and substrate; and replacement parts, reagents, and antibodies. In addition, the company offers contract research and clinical laboratory testing services, including research and clinical trial testing, and lucent diagnostic services. The company primarily operates in the areas of neurology, oncology and immunology, and inflammation. It sells its products for the life science research sector primarily to laboratories associated with academic and governmental research institutions, as well as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and contract research companies through a direct field sale, support organizations, and sales force and distributors. The company was formerly known as Digital Genomics, Inc. and changed its name to Quanterix Corporation in August 2007. Quanterix Corporation was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Billerica, Massachusetts.

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