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Bionano Genomics, Inc. BNGO

Laboratory Analytical Instruments · SIC 3826 · Vertical: Laboratory Analytical Instruments (SIC 3826)

1.19USD−0.83% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Bionano Genomics develops optical genome mapping (OGM) systems, nucleic acid purification solutions, genomic analysis software and diagnostic services, aimed mainly at cytogenetics laboratories and research users. The company is seeking to support growth through consumables and clinical adoption, while net losses and funding uncertainty remain significant. Total revenue was 28.5 million USD in fiscal 2025, and the net loss was 26.4 million USD.

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Bionano Genomics, Inc. (BNGO) stock was 1.19 USD (−0.83% on the day), with market capitalisation 14.0 m USD, beta 1.01, 52-week range 1.06–1.85 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 8.2 m USD (+21.4% YoY), net income of -7.4 m USD, diluted EPS -0.64 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
14.0 m USD
shares as of 06 Aug 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
Diluted EPS TTM -3.76 · TTM to 30 Jun 2026
E/P (TTM)
-316.36%
TTM to 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
1.01
Volatility (1y) 62%
52-week range
1.061.85

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
39.8
weak (30–45)
Bollinger (20, 2)
1.06 – 1.45
in the lower half of the band · %B 0.33 · band width 30.9%
SMA 50 / 200
1.37 / 1.24
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-0.07 / -0.07
MACD below signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−17.9%−1.1%−16.8 pp—
3 months+11.2%−0.5%+11.7 pp—
6 months−6.3%+4.4%−10.7 pp—
Year to date−22.2%+12.3%−34.5 pp—
1 year−30.0%+13.5%−43.5 pp+15.7%
3 years−98.7%+76.4%−175.1 pp+1.8%
5 years−100.0%+63.7%−163.6 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−42.7%
28 Nov 2025 → 30 Jul 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−100.0%
08 Nov 2021 → 30 Jul 2026
Compound annual growth (5y)
−79.5%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Revenue
8.2 m USD
+21.4% YoY
Net income
-7.4 m USD
unavailable YoY
Diluted EPS
-0.64
unavailable YoY
net / operating
-90.8% / -88.3%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Revenue6.1 m8.2 m6.5 m6.7 m7.4 m8.0 m6.7 m8.2 m
Cost of revenue14.5 m4.7 m3.5 m3.3 m4.0 m4.6 m3.4 m3.9 m
Research & development4.7 m3.5 m2.4 m2.9 m2.8 m3.2 m3.1 m3.0 m
SG&A9.5 m11.7 m9.0 m8.3 m9.1 m8.7 m8.0 m8.5 m
Operating income-43.9 m-11.9 m-8.5 m-7.8 m-8.5 m-8.5 m-7.9 m-7.2 m
Depreciation & amortisation5.6 m ≈2.4 m2.4 m2.4 m ≈2.4 m ≈2.3 m2.3 m2.3 m ≈
Pre-tax income-44.2 m-20.1 m-3.1 m-6.8 m-8.5 m-7.9 m-8.3 m-7.4 m
Income tax24.0 k1.0 k7.0 k10.0 k14.0 k35.0 k10.0 k7.0 k
Net income-44.2 m-20.1 m-3.1 m-6.9 m-8.5 m-7.9 m-8.3 m-7.4 m
Diluted EPS-30.92-12.25 ≈-1.15-1.99-1.59-0.77 ≈-0.76-0.64
Operating cash flow-13.3 m ≈-6.5 m-2.8 m-3.5 m ≈-5.9 m ≈-4.2 m-5.7 m-4.7 m ≈

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue12.0 m10.1 m8.5 m18.0 m27.8 m36.1 m30.8 m28.5 m
Revenue YoY+26.3%−15.6%−16.1%+111.5%+54.6%+29.9%−14.8%−7.4%
Net income-18.5 m-29.8 m-41.1 m-72.4 m-132.6 m-232.5 m-112.0 m-26.4 m
Net income YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
Diluted EPSunavailableunavailableunavailable-0.26-4.58-408.60-88.13-4.85
Diluted EPS YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
net %-154.1%-294.3%-483.4%-402.8%-476.9%-643.7%-364.0%-92.6%
Free cash flow-20.3 m-29.6 m-38.3 munavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
3.0 m USD
Financial debt
unavailable USD
Net debt
unavailable USD
Equity
44.4 m USD
Total assets
73.6 m USD
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
1.98x
ROE
-66.2%
ROA
-35.1%
FCF margin
unavailable

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
36.1 m
2024
30.8 m
2025
28.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
26.6 m
2024
30.4 m
2025
15.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
9.6 m ≈
2024
380.0 k ≈
2025
13.2 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026derived

Research & development
2023
54.0 m
2024
24.8 m
2025
11.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

SG&A
2023
92.8 m
2024
51.9 m
2025
35.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Operating income
2023
-215.2 m
2024
-104.0 m
2025
-33.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
13.7 m
2024
14.0 m
2025
9.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
-201.5 m ≈
2024
-90.0 m ≈
2025
-23.8 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026derived

Interest expense
2023
5.1 m
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 05 Mar 2024verified

Pre-tax income
2023
-232.4 m
2024
-112.0 m
2025
-26.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Income tax
2023
62.0 k
2024
33.0 k
2025
67.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Net income
2023
-232.5 m
2024
-112.0 m
2025
-26.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
-408.60
2024
-88.13
2025
-4.85

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
569.0 k
2024
1.3 m
2025
5.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
17.9 m
2024
9.2 m
2025
3.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Receivables
2023
9.3 m
2024
4.8 m
2025
5.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Inventories
2023
27.6 m
2024
13.3 m
2025
7.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Current assets
2023
140.1 m
2024
39.5 m
2025
45.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
23.3 m
2024
19.2 m
2025
14.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
0
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 05 Mar 2024verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
34.0 m
2024
9.7 m
2025
4.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Total assets
2023
214.4 m
2024
76.7 m
2025
73.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
10.4 m
2024
7.0 m
2025
5.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Short-term debt
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2021verified

Long-term debt
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 01 Mar 2022verified

Current liabilities
2023
100.0 m
2024
37.3 m
2025
22.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
118.2 m
2024
41.3 m
2025
29.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Equity
2023
96.2 m †
2024
35.4 m †
2025
44.4 m †

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
-125.2 m
2024
-68.9 m
2025
-16.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Capex
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2021verified

Free cash flow
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 01 Mar 2022derived

Investing cash flow
2023
24.2 m
2024
73.8 m
2025
-12.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
113.8 m
2024
-13.7 m
2025
24.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
-7.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
0.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
27.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing

Profitability

Gross margin
47.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBITDA margin
-75.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBIT margin
-106.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
-106.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF margin
unavailable
input data missing

Returns

ROE
-83.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROA
-52.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
-85.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
unavailable
input data missing
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
unavailable
input data missing
Interest coverage
unavailable
the reported interest expense is far older than the latest period (the filer changed its XBRL tag): a stale figure is not used

Liquidity

Current ratio
2.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Quick ratio
1.8x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash ratio
0.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
-20.5 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Capital expenditure
unavailable
input data missing
Free cash flow
unavailable
input data missing
FCF conversion
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion
unavailable
insufficient data

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
48 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Days inventory outstanding
200 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Days payables outstanding
124 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash conversion cycle
123 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
14.0 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Enterprise value
unavailable
input data missing
Market cap / net income TTM
unavailable
insufficient data
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
Earnings yield
-316.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
0.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/S
0.5x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
unavailable
input data missing
P/FCF
unavailable
input data missing
FCF yield
unavailable
input data missing
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero
Shareholder yield (distributions)
unavailable
input data missing

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • indicators available: 3 of at least 6
  • score weight coverage: 18.8% of at least 60%
  • valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

1.19 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 14.0 m USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
14.0 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
P/B
0.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
-83.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
-106.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
-7.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero

Coverage and freshness

33/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Jun 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Jun 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 06 Aug 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 10 Aug 2026
verified 1258derived 110

Score by group

19% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

unavailable — no valuation method could be computed

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · the input exists, but its latest figure is far older than the latest reported period: not used
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
  • Peers: P/Eunavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
  • Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · the company pays no dividend: a dividend model needs an explicit initiation assumption

no valuation method could be computed

Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Laboratory Analytical Instruments (SIC 3826)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: indicators available: 3 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 18.8% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Net margin · Quality-106.6%21 (vs peers)33%
FCF conversion · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth0.8%7 (on a fixed band)44%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Current ratio · Balance sheet2.5x100 (on a fixed band)22%
P/E (TTM) · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partial100/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
  • Growth· partial7/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Quality· partial21/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partialunavailable · 0/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

Bionano Genomics, Inc. (BNGO). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 28.5 m USD in 2025; YoY growth -7.4%; net margin -106.6%; ROE -83.6%.

Valuation cannot be computed from the available data.

Insufficient data for a verdict (indicators available: 3 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 18.8% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Current ratio: 2.5x

What contradicts it

  • Net margin: -106.6%
  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: 0.8%

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): ROIC, FCF conversion, EPS CAGR 3Y, Net debt / EBITDA, Interest coverage, P/E (TTM), EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, Shareholder yield (distributions), Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (SIC 3826) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 20 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
—
vertical median 38.8x
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 26.6x
P/S
0.5x
vertical median 6.6x
below median (−93.0%)
P/B
0.4x
vertical median 2.5x
below median (−82.3%)
ROE
-83.6%
vertical median -23.2%
below median
Net margin
-106.6%
vertical median -11.9%
below median
EBIT margin
-106.7%
vertical median -10.0%
below median
Revenue YoY
-7.4%
vertical median 3.7%
below median (−301.0%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median 3.3x
Dividend yield
—
vertical median 0.2%

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
AAgilent Technologies, Inc.49.9 bn34.921.0%19.5%+6.7%+15% / +39%
WATWaters Corporation45.9 bn116.61.9%3.6%+7.0%+16% / +67%
MTDMettler-Toledo International Inc.34.5 bn38.8—21.9%+4.0%+17% / +58%
ILMNIllumina, Inc.34.3 bn38.832.4%19.7%−0.7%+72% / +128%
RVTYRevvity, Inc17.8 bn76.03.2%8.2%+3.7%+53% / +79%
AVTRAvantor, Inc.10.6 bn31.55.9%5.1%−3.4%+33% / −26%
BRKRBruker Corporation9.7 bn—-3.4%-2.0%+2.1%+31% / −2%
TXG10x Genomics, Inc.8.6 bn—-9.4%-12.2%+5.2%+259% / +55%
PACBPacific Biosciences of California, Inc.792.6 m—-929.3%-82.5%+3.9%+10% / −70%
CTKBCytek Biosciences, Inc.769.0 m—-23.2%-39.1%+0.5%+4% / −15%
MASS908 Devices Inc.457.6 m—-25.2%-57.0%+17.7%+74% / +39%
NAUTNautilus Biotechnology, Inc.291.7 m—-41.0%—unavailable+2% / −17%
QTRXQuanterix Corporation143.8 m—-46.5%-80.2%+1.1%−58% / −87%
SEERSeer, Inc.94.1 m—-26.4%-478.0%+17.0%−11% / +6%
HBIOHarvard Bioscience, Inc.39.2 m—-89.9%-11.9%−8.1%+13% / −80%
PRPOPrecipio, Inc.35.0 m—-9.0%-4.5%+29.8%−20% / +187%
EYPTEyePoint, Inc.34.1 m—-148.7%-10,994.7%−27.5%−97% / −94%
BNGOBionano Genomics, Inc.14.0 m—-83.6%-106.6%−7.4%−30% / −99%
ASTCAstrotech Corporation9.1 m—-75.4%-1,580.2%−8.7%+41% / −44%
RPIDRapid Micro Biosystems, Inc.——-141.6%-145.6%+19.7%−84% / −42%
BIOBio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.—10.014.3%39.5%+0.7%+17% / +25%

1- and 3-year price returns: for BNGO from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

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What moves the 3-year price the most

    AI analysis

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    In brief

    Bionano Genomics develops optical genome mapping (OGM) systems, nucleic acid purification solutions, genomic analysis software and diagnostic services, aimed mainly at cytogenetics laboratories and research users. The company is seeking to support growth through consumables and clinical adoption, while net losses and funding uncertainty remain significant. Total revenue was 28.5 million USD in fiscal 2025 1, and the net loss was 26.4 million USD 1.

    SWOT

    Strengths

    • The company has a growing OGM installed base and an integrated portfolio of instruments, consumables, software and services 12.
    • Consumables are growing significantly, and this revenue type could provide a more predictable base if adoption continues 3.
    • The company obtained category I CPT codes and Medicare payments for some uses, which may ease adoption by laboratories 1.

    Weaknesses

    • Persistent net losses and a large accumulated deficit limit the company's financial flexibility 1.
    • There is substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern, and it may need additional capital in the near term 1.
    • Headcount reductions and withdrawn services may affect sales capacity and development over the medium term 1.

    Opportunities

    • Clinical adoption of OGM could expand consumables and services, especially in laboratories working on structural variants 23.
    • Extension into NGS analysis software could enlarge the addressable market if integrated data proves useful to customers 1.
    • Recent publications on OGM in hematology and reproductive health could strengthen clinician confidence 3.

    Threats

    • Dependence on external funding and favourable market conditions may restrict the company's strategic options 1.
    • Rising memory and other component costs could reduce margins if they cannot be passed on to customers 2.
    • Changes in reimbursement policy or delays in clinical adoption could slow revenue growth 1.

    Risks

    • Going concern doubthigh

      The company warned that existing funding could cover operations only into the first quarter of 2027, and without additional capital operations could be reduced or wound down 1.

    • Recurring net losseshigh

      The company has reported net losses in every year since formation and cannot predict when it will become profitable 1.

    • Shelf registration limitsmedium

      Because its public float is small, the company's ability to raise capital through Form S-3 is limited, which could raise the cost of capital 1.

    • Effects of headcount reductionsmedium

      Headcount reductions and withdrawn services could affect sales, research and operational continuity 1.

    • Cost and supply pressureslow

      Component costs, especially memory, and supply constraints could affect margins and deliveries 2.

    Investment thesis

    What would need to be true (bull case)

    • If clinical adoption of OGM continues, consumable growth could support recurring revenue and improve the financial profile 3.
    • The company has a growing installed base and reimbursement codes for some uses, which could ease expansion into laboratories 1.
    • Retiring secured debt and recent scientific publications could give the company more flexibility to accelerate growth 3.

    What would break the thesis

    • The going concern doubt could force the company to reduce operations or seek capital on unfavourable terms 1.
    • Persistent losses and lower revenue in 2025 could indicate the business model has not yet stabilised 1.
    • If Asia Pacific headwinds and cost pressures persist, margins and growth pace could be affected 2.

    What to watch

    • Third quarter results and revenue guidanceQ3 2026
    • Development of consumables and installed system countQ4 2026
    • Financing measures and any strategic transactions2027
    • Update on the going concern assessment in the next annual reportnext 10-K

    Products, market & competition

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    The business

    Bionano Genomics supplies genome analysis solutions, with its Saphyr and Stratys OGM systems as the core product, which detect structural variations in chromosomes 1. The portfolio also includes the Ionic Purification system based on ITP technology and the VIA software, which integrates OGM, NGS and microarray data 1. Through Bionano Laboratories, the company offers OGM-based diagnostic testing and laboratory services for researchers who do not own a system 1.

    The company has transformed in recent years from an instrument maker into a provider of complete genomic solutions, through the Lineagen, BioDiscovery and Purigen acquisitions 1. The current strategy puts emphasis on utilization of installed systems rather than new instrument placements 1. During 2025 the company continued cost reductions and phased out some testing services 1.

    Financially, in the second quarter of 2026 the company reported total revenue of 8.2 million USD, up 21% 3, and issued guidance for full year 2026 between 31 and 33 million USD 3. The company stated it could fund operations into the first quarter of 2027 and that there is substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern 1.

    Segments

    OGM systems and consumables

    The Saphyr and Stratys systems, together with nanochannel cartridges, form the core of the business. The installed base rose to 397 as of June 30, 2026 2, and consumables are the main driver of recent growth, supported by clinical adoption 2.

    VIA software and purification

    VIA software is sold on a subscription basis and enables analysis of OGM, NGS and microarray data 1. The Ionic Purification system, based on ITP technology, completes the laboratory instrument portfolio 1.

    Bionano Laboratories

    The diagnostic services division offers an LDT for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy type 1 and laboratory services for researchers 1. The company has withdrawn several tests, including those for neurodevelopmental disorders and some hematologic conditions 1.

    Market context

    The company estimates that the economic potential of OGM in cytogenetics, molecular pathology and cell and gene therapy is about 10.0 billion USD per year 1. These are the company's own estimates and depend on assumptions about the number of labs and samples analysed 1.

    The NGS analysis software market is described by the company as a potential extension of its offering, but the figures used come from a third-party estimate cited in the annual report 1. If clinical adoption of OGM continues, demand for consumables could support revenue growth 2.

    Trends

    • Clinical adoption of OGMtailwind

      Consumable growth is attributed to clinical adoption and higher utilization at existing and new clinical sites 2. If this trend holds, it could support recurring revenue 2.

    • Reimbursement for CPT codestailwind

      The American Medical Association established category I CPT codes for OGM, and CMS set higher payments for some uses 1. These decisions may ease reimbursement, but the effect depends on payer adoption 1.

    • Pressure on component costsheadwind

      The company has seen higher costs for computing components, especially memory, which could create pressure and supply constraints 2. These costs may affect margins if not offset 2.

    • Slowdown in Asia Pacificheadwind

      Growth in the Asia Pacific region has slowed due to regional headwinds and limited government funding for manufacturing partners 12. The company does not expect these headwinds to change in the near term 2.

    Competitive position

    The supplied sources do not explicitly name direct competitors, but the company describes traditional cytogenetic methods such as karyotyping, FISH, Southern blot and chromosomal microarray as existing alternatives 1. Next-generation sequencing is also presented as a complementary technology rather than a full substitute 1.

    The company argues that OGM outperforms traditional methods for detecting structural variations, based on published studies 23. Its advantage could be limited if laboratories choose to combine existing methods, especially where cost per sample is decisive 1.

    • Traditional cytogenetic methods

      Karyotyping, FISH, Southern blot and chromosomal microarray, described in the filing as standard methods that OGM could replace in some applications.

    • Next-generation sequencing platforms

      Widely used sequencing systems presented as complementary tools that do not reliably detect all structural variations.

    • Long-read sequencing technologies

      Long-read platforms mentioned in the filing and compared with the molecule lengths analysed by OGM.

    • Genomic analysis software vendors

      Genomic data analysis software, mostly developed for next-generation sequencing with a focus on single-nucleotide variants.

    News & filings

    In the press

    No news in our archive over the last 180 days.

    SEC filings

    Sources

    1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Bionano Genomics, Inc. · 23 Mar 2026
    2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Bionano Genomics, Inc. · 10 Aug 2026
    3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Bionano Genomics, Inc. · 10 Aug 2026

    Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.