AZTA
Azenta, Inc. · Healthcare · Medical Instruments & Supplies
At close
$22.96
−$0.48 (−2.03%) Close
Prev close $23.43
Open $23.40
Day high $23.53
Day low $22.96
Volume 326
Avg vol 1,405,008
Mkt cap
$1.08B
P/E ratio
-5.93
FY Revenue
$596.33M
EPS
-3.87
Gross Margin
43.85%
Sector
Healthcare
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AZTA
Azenta, Inc.
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Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−20% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.80×
RSI
61.19 (Strong)
Strong (60–70)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.01 (Weak)
MACD: -0.06 Signal: -0.04
Short-Term
+0.73 (Strong)
MACD: -0.03 Signal: -0.76
Long-Term
+0.48 (Strong)
MACD: -0.80 Signal: -1.28
Intraday trend score 66.00

Latest news

AZTA 12 articles Positive: 1 Neutral: 1 Negative: 10
Negative Benzinga • Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter Llp
Securities Fraud Investigation Into Azenta, Inc. (AZTA) Continues – Shareholders Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm

Azenta, Inc. (AZTA) faces an ongoing securities fraud investigation following disappointing Q2 2026 earnings results on May 5, 2026. The company missed consensus estimates, reported a $149 million goodwill impairment, and significantly reduced its 2026 guidance, causing the stock to plummet 25.3% to $18.38 per share. A securities law firm is investigating potential federal securities law violations and urging affected shareholders to contact them.

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Company missed Q2 2026 earnings estimates, reported significant goodwill impairment of $149 million, substantially reduced full-year 2026 guidance, and faces securities fraud investigation. Stock price fell 25.3% following the announcement, indicating severe loss of investor confidence.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Levi & Korsinsky, Llp
Levi & Korsinsky Announces Investigation of Securities Claims Against Azenta, Inc. (AZTA)

Azenta, Inc. reaffirmed 3%-5% organic revenue growth and 300 basis points of margin expansion in February 2026, but disclosed a $149 million goodwill impairment tied to its Multiomics segment in May 2026, alongside a $160.8 million net loss and substantial guidance reduction. The company did not reference the impairment risk during its February reaffirmation, prompting an investigation into potential securities law violations.

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Sentiment note

Company disclosed a $149 million goodwill impairment and $160.8 million net loss while significantly reducing full-year guidance, just three months after reaffirming positive outlook. The failure to disclose impairment risks during February guidance reaffirmation raises concerns about transparency and potential securities violations, resulting in significant shareholder losses.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Azenta, Inc. (NASDAQ:AZTA) on Behalf of Azenta Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

Law firm Bragar Eagel & Squire is investigating Azenta, Inc. following the company's May 5, 2026 announcement of disappointing Q2 fiscal 2026 results, execution gaps, and a $149 million goodwill impairment charge. Azenta significantly lowered its full-year guidance and extended its long-range plan targets, causing its stock to plummet 25% from $24.61 to $18.38 per share.

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Sentiment note

Company disclosed significant operational underperformance with execution gaps, a substantial $149 million goodwill impairment charge, substantial downward revision of full-year guidance (from 3-5% growth to -2% to 1%), and extended timeline for achieving long-range targets. Stock price fell 25% following the announcement, and the company is now subject to a securities investigation.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Kirby Mcinerney Llp
AZTA SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Investors Encouraged to Contact Kirby McInerney LLP About Potential Securities Laws Violations

Azenta, Inc. reported disappointing Q2 fiscal 2026 results with execution gaps and weak demand, recording a $149 million goodwill impairment charge. The company significantly reduced its full-year guidance and extended long-range plan targets, causing its stock to plunge 25% on May 6, 2026. Law firm Kirby McInerney LLP is investigating potential securities law violations by the company and its senior management.

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Sentiment note

Company reported disappointing Q2 results with execution gaps, weak demand environment, $149 million goodwill impairment charge, significant guidance reduction (from 3-5% growth to -2% to +1%), and stock price declined 25% following the announcement. Additionally, securities law violations are being investigated.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Schall Law Firm
AZTA Investors Have Opportunity to Join Azenta, Inc. Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm

The Schall Law Firm announced an investigation into Azenta, Inc. for potential securities law violations following the company's May 5, 2026 earnings announcement. Azenta missed analyst estimates on revenue and EPS due to execution shortfalls and weak demand, leading to a 25.3% stock price decline and a reduced full-year 2026 outlook.

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Sentiment note

The company missed analyst estimates on revenue and EPS, cited execution-related shortfalls and weak demand environment, reduced full-year guidance, and experienced a significant 25.3% stock price decline. Additionally, the company is under investigation for potential securities law violations.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Levi & Korsinsky, Llp
AZTA SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: Levi & Korsinsky Investigates Azenta, Inc. for Possible Securities Law Violations

Azenta, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZTA) recorded a $149 million goodwill impairment and slashed FY 2026 guidance on May 5, 2026, just weeks after reaffirming confidence in its growth trajectory on the Q1 earnings call. The impairment was tied to the Multiomics segment. Levi & Korsinsky is investigating whether the company made materially misleading statements to investors regarding risks to the Multiomics segment and factors underlying the goodwill impairment.

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Sentiment note

Company recorded a $149 million goodwill impairment, posted a $160.8 million net loss, and cut full-year revenue and margin guidance just weeks after reaffirming confidence in its outlook. This represents a significant deterioration in financial performance and investor confidence, with ongoing securities fraud investigation into potentially misleading statements.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Kirby Mcinerney Llp
AZTA SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Investors Encouraged to Contact Kirby McInerney LLP About Potential Securities Laws Violations

Azenta, Inc. reported disappointing Q2 fiscal 2026 results with execution gaps and weak demand, recording a $149 million goodwill impairment charge. The company significantly reduced its full-year guidance and extended long-range plan targets, causing its stock to plunge 25% from $24.61 to $18.38. Law firm Kirby McInerney LLP is investigating potential securities law violations by the company and its senior management.

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Sentiment note

Company reported disappointing Q2 results with execution gaps, weak demand environment, $149 million goodwill impairment charge, significant reduction in full-year revenue guidance (from 3-5% growth to -2% to +1%), reduced EBITDA margin outlook, and extended timeline for long-range targets. Stock price declined 25% on the announcement, and securities law violations are being investigated.

Negative Benzinga • Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter Llp
Securities Fraud Investigation Into Azenta, Inc. (AZTA) Announced – Shareholders Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm

A securities fraud investigation has been announced against Azenta, Inc. after the company missed Q2 2026 earnings estimates, reported a $149 million goodwill impairment, and significantly reduced its 2026 guidance. The stock fell 25.3% to $18.38 on May 6, 2026, prompting a law firm to seek investors who suffered losses.

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Sentiment note

Company missed consensus earnings estimates, reported significant goodwill impairment of $149 million, substantially reduced 2026 revenue guidance from 3-5% growth to -2% to +1%, reduced EBITDA margin outlook, and extended long-range plan targets by one year. Stock price declined 25.3% following the announcement, and a securities fraud investigation has been initiated.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.
AZENTA INVESTIGATION ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Azenta, Inc. on Behalf of Azenta Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

Law firm Bragar Eagel & Squire is investigating Azenta, Inc. following the company's May 5, 2026 announcement of disappointing Q2 fiscal 2026 results, execution gaps, and a $149 million goodwill impairment charge. Azenta significantly lowered its full-year guidance and extended its long-range plan targets, causing its stock to plummet 25% from $24.61 to $18.38 per share.

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Sentiment note

Company missed Q2 expectations, recorded a $149 million goodwill impairment charge, significantly lowered full-year organic revenue guidance from 3-5% growth to -2% to 1%, reduced EBITDA margin outlook, and extended long-range plan targets by one year. Stock price fell 25% following the announcement, and the company is now subject to a securities investigation.

Negative Benzinga • Tanya Rawat
Azenta (AZTA) Stock Drops 13% After-Hours — What's Happening?

Azenta Inc (NASDAQ:AZTA) stock fell 13.65% in after-hours trading on Thursday following the filing of a Form 3 with the SEC. William E. Martin III, President of Multiomics at Azenta, submitted an initial statement of beneficial ownership indicating no securities are beneficially owned. The stock closed regular trading at $24.32 (up 3.68%) before declining to $21.00 after-hours.

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Sentiment note

Stock experienced a significant 13.65% decline in after-hours trading following an SEC Form 3 filing by a company executive. The stock is positioned near the lower end of its 52-week range, and medium- to long-term trends remain negative despite a positive short-term trend.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Astute Analytica
Bio-Preservation Market to Reach US$ 44.45 Billion by 2035 | Cold Chain Expansion and Cell & Gene Therapy Commercialization Drive Growth Says Astute Analytica

The global bio-preservation market is projected to grow from USD 4.52 billion in 2025 to USD 44.45 billion by 2035 at a CAGR of 25.68%, driven by cell and gene therapy commercialization, cold chain expansion, and iPSC applications. North America commands 46% market share, with media consumables achieving 32% CAGR. Record FDA approvals (8 in 2024) and 23 anticipated filings in 2025 are accelerating commercial cold chain requirements.

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Sentiment note

Company reached milestone of 300+ automated storage systems globally managing over 1 billion samples, demonstrating strong market position and infrastructure expansion in growing biobanking sector.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Marketsandmarkets
Global Biopreservation Market Set to Surpass USD 7.1 Billion by 2029 | MarketsandMarkets™

The biopreservation market is experiencing significant growth driven by healthcare expenditure, research investment, and regenerative medicine, with North America leading and Asia Pacific showing fastest potential expansion. Key challenges include storage logistics and sample transportation standards.

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