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Quanterix Corp(QTRX)

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1-STAR RATING
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PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
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10/02/2026
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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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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 -70.05%
Avg. Invested days 14
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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, soft analyst coverage, 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 80.4% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 6.33% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC 11.64%
BlackRock Inc 7.69%
Ameriprise Financial Inc 7.49%
Blue Water Life Science Advisors, LLC 7.35%
Portolan Capital Management, LLC 4.02%

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 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 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

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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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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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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 of Revenue (Production Cost)

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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
Full time employees 450

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.