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Recursion Pharmaceuticals Inc(RXRX)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
SELL
SELL for 2 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-4.68% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$3.61
10/19/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for RXRX

10/19/2026: RXRX (1-star) is a SELL. SELL for 2 days. Simulated Profits (-4.68%). Updated daily EoD!

Recursion Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that distinguishes itself by using an AI-enabled platform to decode biology and accelerate drug discovery. Its primary strengths lie in its massive proprietary dataset and deep integration of machine learning with automated lab processes, supported by strategic partnerships with companies like NVIDIA. The company's growth story is centered on proving that its digital platform can successfully lead drug candidates to clinical approval. However, Recursion faces significant execution and competition risks, as the efficacy of its AI-led approach remains to be fully proven in clinical settings. This stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors with a high tolerance for risk and a long-term time horizon.

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 offers high-risk, high-reward exposure to the intersection of AI and biotechnology.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum depends heavily on clinical milestones and partnership news cycles.
Value investorWeak fitThe company lacks current profitability and traditional valuation metrics are difficult to apply.
Dividend investorWeak fitRecursion is a reinvestment-focused company and does not pay dividends.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility and the inherent uncertainty of drug discovery make this unsuitable for risk-averse investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is subject to significant swings based on clinical data releases and sector sentiment.
Valuation riskHighValuations are speculative and rely on long-term projections rather than current cash flow.
Competition risk (AI competition)Medium / highThe sector is crowded with well-funded competitors racing to prove AI efficacy.
Business qualityMediumWhile the platform is robust, the company is still proving its ability to successfully commercialize drugs.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no income component to this investment.
Execution riskHighThe complexity of merging AI discovery with clinical development presents significant execution challenges.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -55.33%
Avg. Invested days 15
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
RXRX has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid revenue growth (+26.9%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-39.1%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -506.5%), weak profitability (net margin -863.4%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
RXRX's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 45.1%). Operating efficiency is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is RXRX's strongest growth driver at +26.9% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-39.1%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-1.5%, slightly negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 64.4% and approximately 96.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.83% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 9.38%
ARK Investment Management LLC 7.71%
State Street Corp 6.47%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 5.81%
Baillie Gifford & Co Limited. 4.38%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
RXRX generates approximately $-620 of gross profit, $-8,679 of operating income, and $-5,065 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: 0.02%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
RXRX has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Small / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.86B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 7.32
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 7.32
Volume (30-day avg) 28.0M shares
Beta 1.03
52 Weeks Range 2.77 - 6.70
Updated Date 10/18/2026
52 Weeks Range 2.77 - 6.70
Updated Date 10/18/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.09

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Partnership CollaborationsUpfront payments, R&D funding, and potential milestone payments from partners.Revenue is largely driven by large pharma partners paying to use the Recursion OS.
Internal PipelineProprietary drug programs that may lead to future licensing or commercial products.This is the 'long-term bet' where successes in the pipeline could lead to future growth.

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 1.52B
Price to Sales(TTM) 33.87
Enterprise Value 1.52B
Price to Sales(TTM) 33.87
Enterprise Value to Revenue 28.26
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -5.31
Shares Outstanding 535.34M
Shares Floating 518.51M
Shares Outstanding 535.34M
Shares Floating 518.51M
Percent Insiders 1.83
Percent Institutions 64.44

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)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

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)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

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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