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Bio-Rad Laboratories
(NYSE:BIO)
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Rating:66Neutral
Price Target:
$337.00
▲(12.70% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/19/26
The score is primarily supported by strong financial resilience (low leverage, solid margins, and positive cash generation), but is held back by weak technical momentum and a cautious near-term outlook from updated guidance (soft currency-neutral growth range and lowered FCF guidance). Valuation provides limited support due to a negative P/E and no dividend yield data.
Positive Factors
Balance Sheet Strength
Very low leverage and a sizable equity base give Bio‑Rad financial flexibility to fund R&D, targeted M&A, and share repurchases while withstanding cyclical downturns. Improving ROE indicates operational recovery, supporting durable capital allocation and fewer refinancing risks over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Cautious Revenue Guidance
Management's downshifted full‑year guidance signals persistent demand softness across core end markets. A multi‑percent contraction in currency‑neutral revenue reduces operating leverage, constrains reinvestment capacity, and makes multi‑quarter recovery uncertain, weighing on durable growth prospects over the next several quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Balance Sheet Strength
Very low leverage and a sizable equity base give Bio‑Rad financial flexibility to fund R&D, targeted M&A, and share repurchases while withstanding cyclical downturns. Improving ROE indicates operational recovery, supporting durable capital allocation and fewer refinancing risks over the medium term.
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Bio-Rad Laboratories Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Revenue by Geography
Breaks down revenue across different regions, revealing where the company is strongest and where it may face risk or growth potential due to local economic conditions or market share shifts.
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Market Cap
$7.65B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)410.18K
Price to Earnings (P/E)45.1
Beta (1Y)0.74
Revenue Growth1.92%
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryUS
Employees7,700
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryMedical - Devices
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.11
Shares Outstanding21,700,560
10 Day Avg. Volume323,915
30 Day Avg. Volume410,179
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.08
Price to Book (P/B)1.11
Price to Sales (P/S)3.20
P/FCF Ratio22.05
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.12
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.31
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.38
Enterprise Value/Ebitda18.24
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$301.25Price Target Upside0.75% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)9.15
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.58B
Bio-Rad Laboratories Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., established in 1952 and headquartered in Hercules, California, operates as a global provider of life science research and clinical diagnostic products. Its operations span across the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia,...
How the Company Makes Money
Bio-Rad makes money primarily by selling laboratory products and related services across two main operating segments: Life Science and Clinical Diagnostics. In Life Science, revenue is generated from sales of research instruments (e.g., analytical...
Bio-Rad Laboratories Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 30, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 30, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Negative
The call presented a mix of operational and commercial progress (notably strong ddPCR instrument growth, strategic initiatives, solid liquidity and ongoing buybacks) but was dominated by near-term headwinds: meaningful currency‑neutral revenue declines, geopolitical disruption in the Middle East (an $11M Q1 impact and ongoing drag), margin pressure, weaker consumable pull‑through, and a material reported loss driven by the Sartorius mark‑to‑market adjustment. Management is pursuing cost and operational actions and adjusted full‑year guidance reflects a cautious near‑term outlook.Positive Updates
Reported Revenue Slightly Higher
Net sales of approximately $592 million in Q1 2026, a 1.1% increase on a reported basis versus $585 million in Q1 2025 (currency-neutral: -4.2% YoY).
Negative Updates
Currency-Neutral Revenue Decline and Lower Full-Year Guidance
Currency-neutral revenue decreased 4.2% YoY in Q1. Updated 2026 non‑GAAP guidance calls for currency-neutral revenue growth of -3.0% to +0.5% for the full year, with Life Science expected -3% to -1% and Diagnostics -3% to +1%.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Reported Revenue Slightly Higher
Net sales of approximately $592 million in Q1 2026, a 1.1% increase on a reported basis versus $585 million in Q1 2025 (currency-neutral: -4.2% YoY).
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Company Guidance
Bio‑Rad updated 2026 non‑GAAP guidance to currency‑neutral revenue growth of −3% to +0.5% (Life Science −3% to −1%; Diagnostics −3% to +1%), with quality controls expected to grow mid‑single‑digits while Diagnostics ex‑quality controls is expected to decline mid‑ to low‑single‑digits; Life Science also bears a high‑single‑digit‑million adverse impact from the Middle East. Full‑year non‑GAAP gross margin is forecast at 53%–54%, non‑GAAP operating margin at 10%–12%, and the non‑GAAP tax rate at ~22%; free cash flow is now guided to ~$290M–$340M. The company noted an $11M Q1 hit from the Middle East, reported Q1 sales of about $592M (reported +1.1%, FX‑neutral −4.2%), Q1 non‑GAAP net income of $51M (diluted EPS $1.89), repurchased 176k shares for ~$48M in Q1 and has ≈$237M available under its buyback authorization.Bio-Rad Laboratories Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
68
Positive
Balance Sheet
86
Very Positive
Cash Flow
72
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 2.59B | 2.58B | 2.57B | 2.67B | 2.80B | 2.92B |
| Gross Profit | 1.34B | 1.34B | 1.38B | 1.43B | 1.57B | 1.64B |
| EBITDA | 469.70M | 1.25B | -2.14B | -654.80M | -4.49B | 5.59B |
| Net Income | 168.80M | 759.90M | -1.84B | -637.32M | -3.63B | 4.25B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 9.79B | 10.58B | 9.36B | 12.30B | 13.50B | 17.80B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.56B | 1.54B | 1.66B | 1.61B | 1.79B | 869.92M |
| Total Debt | 1.38B | 1.53B | 1.37B | 1.41B | 1.39B | 223.38M |
| Total Liabilities | 2.94B | 3.12B | 2.79B | 3.56B | 3.89B | 4.11B |
| Stockholders Equity | 6.85B | 7.45B | 6.57B | 8.74B | 9.62B | 13.69B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 357.20M | 374.60M | 266.20M | 218.26M | 80.29M | 535.72M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 510.40M | 532.20M | 455.20M | 374.94M | 194.45M | 669.46M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -285.80M | -189.70M | -160.20M | 20.21M | -1.21B | -797.38M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -229.50M | -283.20M | -218.80M | -425.65M | 973.58M | -55.43M |
Bio-Rad Laboratories Technical Analysis
Positive
299.02
Price Trends
283.19
Positive
280.18
Positive
293.84
Positive
Market Momentum
2.04
Negative
55.31
Neutral
72.38
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For BIO, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 299.02 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 291.37, above the 50-day MA of 283.19, and above the 200-day MA of 293.84, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 2.04 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 55.31 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 72.38 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for BIO.
Bio-Rad Laboratories Risk Analysis
Bio-Rad Laboratories disclosed 28 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Bio-Rad Laboratories reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Bio-Rad Laboratories Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 Outperform | $26.57B | 28.69 | 33.83% | ― | 16.15% | 76.15% | |
71 Outperform | $52.97B | 48.67 | 10.55% | ― | 13.81% | 22.90% | |
68 Neutral | $64.00B | 17.94 | 14.82% | ― | 17.44% | 74.36% | |
68 Neutral | $101.38B | 21.12 | 9.92% | 2.76% | 8.43% | 3.17% | |
66 Neutral | $7.65B | 45.11 | 2.40% | ― | 1.92% | ― | |
62 Neutral | $26.51B | 23.49 | 8.96% | 3.30% | ― | ― | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% |
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Bio-Rad Laboratories Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackFinancial Disclosures
Bio-Rad Laboratories Reports Q1 2026 Results, Cuts Outlook
Negative
Apr 30, 2026
Bio-Rad Laboratories reported first-quarter 2026 results on April 30, 2026, showing total net sales of $592.1 million, up 1.1% year-on-year, but a 4.2% decline on a currency-neutral basis, with softness across both Life Science and Clinical Diagno...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Bio-Rad Laboratories Stockholders Approve Directors and Governance Items
Positive
Apr 24, 2026
At its April 21, 2026 annual meeting of stockholders, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. reported that all nominated directors were elected by majorities within their respective classes of common stock, reinforcing continuity in the company’s board ...
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