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Quanterix Corporation QTRX

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

3.04USD+3.40% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Quanterix is a life sciences company selling ultra-sensitive instruments for biomarker detection in blood and spatial biology in tissue, serving research, pharmaceutical and diagnostic customers. The company is in a difficult stretch: revenue fell in 2025 due to macroeconomic conditions and its 2026 guidance was cut, while investment in Alzheimer diagnostics continues.

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Quanterix Corporation (QTRX) stock was 3.04 USD (+3.40% on the day), with market capitalisation 143.8 m USD, beta 1.89, 52-week range 2.42–8.06 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 32.9 m USD (+34.4% YoY), net income of -48.9 m USD, diluted EPS -1.04 USD.

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

Market cap
143.8 m USD
shares as of 03 Aug 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
Diluted EPS TTM -2.63 · TTM to 30 Jun 2026
E/P (TTM)
-86.65%
TTM to 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
1.89
Volatility (1y) 96%
52-week range
2.428.06

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
50.9
neutral
Bollinger (20, 2)
2.65 – 3.30
in the upper half of the band · %B 0.60 · band width 21.9%
SMA 50 / 200
2.98 / 3.82
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-0.05 / -0.05
MACD above 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−20.2%−1.1%−19.1 pp—
3 months−19.1%−0.5%−18.7 pp—
6 months−7.6%+4.4%−12.0 pp—
Year to date−52.2%+12.3%−64.5 pp—
1 year−41.7%+13.5%−55.2 pp+15.7%
3 years−86.7%+76.4%−163.1 pp+1.8%
5 years−94.7%+63.7%−158.4 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−70.0%
09 Jan 2026 → 10 Aug 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−95.8%
08 Nov 2021 → 10 Aug 2026
Compound annual growth (5y)
−44.4%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Revenue
32.9 m USD
+34.4% YoY
Net income
-48.9 m USD
unavailable YoY
Diluted EPS
-1.04
unavailable YoY
net / operating
-148.7% / -150.2%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Revenue35.8 m35.2 m30.3 m24.5 m40.2 m43.9 m36.4 m32.9 m
Cost of revenue15.7 m13.0 m15.5 m14.5 m23.0 m23.8 m20.8 m20.2 m
Gross profit20.2 m22.2 m14.8 m10.0 m17.2 m20.0 m15.6 m12.7 m
Research & development8.1 m8.1 m10.0 m9.1 m8.0 m8.8 m7.3 m7.8 m
SG&A22.9 m28.6 m31.2 m30.4 m39.1 m35.1 m29.8 m27.4 m
Operating income-11.7 m-14.8 m-26.4 m-37.1 m-37.3 m-24.8 m-41.4 m-49.4 m
Depreciation & amortisation1.6 m ≈1.7 m2.2 m2.0 m ≈5.4 m ≈6.2 m5.6 m6.1 m ≈
Pre-tax income-8.2 m-11.6 m-23.4 m-30.1 m-36.0 m-22.8 m-17.5 m-49.0 m
Income tax145.0 k-8.0 k-2.9 m-73.0 k-2.5 m345.0 k-7.0 k-54.0 k
Net income-8.4 m-11.6 m-20.5 m-30.0 m-33.5 m-23.1 m-17.5 m-48.9 m
Diluted EPS-0.22-0.30 ≈-0.53-0.77-0.73-0.49 ≈-0.37-1.04
Operating cash flow-5.7 m ≈-4.3 m-13.9 m-5.7 m ≈-41.2 m ≈-16.4 m-18.1 m-5.1 m ≈
Capex851.0 k ≈412.0 k1.3 m777.0 k ≈677.0 k ≈-98.0 k87.0 k96.0 k ≈

≈ 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
Revenue37.6 m56.7 m86.4 m110.6 m105.5 m122.4 m137.4 m138.9 m
Revenue YoY+64.5%+50.8%+52.2%+28.0%−4.6%+16.0%+12.3%+1.1%
Net income-31.5 m-40.8 m-31.5 m-55.5 m-99.6 m-28.4 m-38.5 m-107.2 m
Net income YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
Diluted EPSunavailable-1.63-1.07-1.54-2.69-0.75-1.00-2.51
Diluted EPS YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
net %-83.8%-71.9%-36.5%-50.2%-94.4%-23.2%-28.0%-77.1%
Free cash flow-30.2 m-37.0 m-27.3 m-61.3 m-60.2 m-22.7 m-38.5 m-79.8 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
29.8 m USD
Financial debt
unavailable USD
Net debt
unavailable USD
Equity
295.7 m USD
Total assets
418.8 m USD
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
2.84x
ROE
-34.2%
ROA
-26.0%
FCF margin
-57.5%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
122.4 m
2024
137.4 m
2025
138.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
48.1 m
2024
54.3 m
2025
73.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
74.2 m
2024
83.1 m
2025
65.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Research & development
2023
26.1 m
2024
31.1 m
2025
35.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

SG&A
2023
89.1 m
2024
101.6 m
2025
138.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Operating income
2023
-46.0 m
2024
-52.6 m
2025
-125.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
6.3 m
2024
6.5 m
2025
15.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
-39.7 m ≈
2024
-46.2 m ≈
2025
-109.7 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026derived

Pre-tax income
2023
-27.6 m
2024
-38.1 m
2025
-112.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Income tax
2023
719.0 k
2024
434.0 k
2025
-5.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Net income
2023
-28.4 m
2024
-38.5 m
2025
-107.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
-0.75
2024
-1.00
2025
-2.51

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
37.6 m
2024
38.4 m
2025
42.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
174.4 m
2024
56.7 m
2025
29.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Receivables
2023
25.4 m
2024
32.1 m
2025
30.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Inventories
2023
26.1 m
2024
32.8 m
2025
54.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Current assets
2023
382.1 m
2024
363.6 m
2025
212.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
17.9 m
2024
17.2 m
2025
23.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
0
2024
0
2025
26.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
6.0 m
2024
4.0 m
2025
131.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Total assets
2023
428.6 m
2024
406.5 m
2025
418.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
5.0 m
2024
7.0 m
2025
13.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Short-term debt
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 05 Mar 2021verified

Long-term debt
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 05 Mar 2021verified

Current liabilities
2023
39.0 m
2024
42.0 m
2025
74.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
78.6 m
2024
76.5 m
2025
123.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Equity
2023
350.0 m †
2024
330.0 m †
2025
295.7 m †

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Shares outstanding at year end
2023
—
2024
38.5 m
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Dec 2024verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
-18.8 m
2024
-35.2 m
2025
-77.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Capex
2023
3.8 m
2024
3.4 m
2025
2.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
-22.7 m ≈
2024
-38.5 m ≈
2025
-79.8 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-148.5 m
2024
-82.3 m
2025
50.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
2.7 m
2024
456.0 k
2025
-708.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
1.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
9.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
10.0%
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
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive

Profitability

Gross margin
42.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBITDA margin
-84.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBIT margin
-99.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
-80.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF margin
-53.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Returns

ROE
-46.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROA
-35.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
-56.8%
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
input data missing

Liquidity

Current ratio
3.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Quick ratio
2.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash ratio
0.9x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
-80.9 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Capital expenditure
762.0 k USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Free cash flow
-81.7 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF conversion
unavailable
insufficient data
Cash conversion
unavailable
insufficient data

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
55 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Days inventory outstanding
161 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Days payables outstanding
37 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash conversion cycle
179 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
143.8 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
-86.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
0.6x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/S
0.9x
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
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF yield
-56.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
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: 4 of at least 6
  • score weight coverage: 27.1% of at least 60%
  • valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

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

Closing price

3.04 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 143.8 m USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
143.8 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
P/B
0.6x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
-46.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
-80.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
1.1%
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: 03 Aug 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 10 Aug 2026
verified 1498derived 78

Score by group

27% · 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 · input data missing
  • 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: 4 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 27.1% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Net margin · Quality-80.2%32 (vs peers)23%
FCF conversion · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth9.6%80 (on a fixed band)31%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Current ratio · Balance sheet3.4x100 (on a fixed band)15%
P/E (TTM) · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuation-56.8%0 (on a fixed band)31%
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· partial80/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Quality· partial32/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partial0/100 · 1/3 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

Quanterix Corporation (QTRX). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 138.9 m USD in 2025; YoY growth 1.1%; net margin -80.2%; ROE -46.5%.

Valuation cannot be computed from the available data.

Insufficient data for a verdict (indicators available: 4 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 27.1% 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

  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: 9.6%
  • Current ratio: 3.4x

What contradicts it

  • FCF yield: -56.8%

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, 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
0.9x
vertical median 6.6x
below median (−85.8%)
P/B
0.6x
vertical median 2.5x
below median (−75.8%)
ROE
-46.5%
vertical median -23.2%
below median
Net margin
-80.2%
vertical median -11.9%
below median
EBIT margin
-99.6%
vertical median -10.0%
below median
Revenue YoY
1.1%
vertical median 3.7%
below median (−70.7%)
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%−42% / −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%−36% / −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 QTRX 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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Estimated price (USD)

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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

    Quanterix is a life sciences company selling ultra-sensitive instruments for biomarker detection in blood and spatial biology in tissue, serving research, pharmaceutical and diagnostic customers. The company is in a difficult stretch: revenue fell in 2025 due to macroeconomic conditions and its 2026 guidance was cut, while investment in Alzheimer diagnostics continues.

    SWOT

    Strengths

    • The Simoa technology offers high sensitivity that differentiates the company in detecting biomarkers in fluids.
    • A large installed base and numerous publications citing its platforms create a scientific validation advantage.
    • The portfolio combines instruments, recurring consumables and spatial biology, giving several revenue sources.

    Weaknesses

    • The company has recorded persistent net losses and had to cut costs and staff after the Akoya acquisition.
    • Commercial execution fell short of expectations in 2026, and management has reorganized the sales team.
    • Reliance on a few large customers and single suppliers for some components exposes the company to disruption.

    Opportunities

    • Alzheimer's diagnostics could become an important revenue source if the test obtains the necessary clearances and reimbursement.
    • Extending spatial biology into clinical applications could open new markets in pharma and diagnostics.
    • Coverage secured from private insurers could widen patient access to the company's tests.

    Threats

    • Lower federal research funding and reduced pharma R&D spending could prolong weak demand.
    • Import tariffs and policy uncertainty could raise costs and delay customer orders.
    • Competition from groups with greater resources could limit market share and pricing pressure.

    Risks

    • Persistent net losseshigh

      The company has reported net losses across several consecutive years and cannot guarantee reaching profitability, which could require additional funding if targets slip.

    • Reduced 2026 guidancehigh

      The downward revision of revenue and margin expectations for 2026 shows that commercial execution and demand may differ from plans, with effects on investor confidence.

    • Goodwill impairmentmedium

      The impairment of goodwill linked to the Akoya acquisition shows that the value of acquired assets can fall if market conditions worsen.

    • FDA regulationmedium

      Diagnostic development could be delayed if the FDA requires additional studies or changes rules applicable to laboratory tests.

    • Supplier and manufacturer dependencemedium

      Certain instruments are made by a single contract manufacturer and some materials come from one supplier, which could interrupt deliveries.

    Investment thesis

    What would need to be true (bull case)

    • The company could benefit if the new commercial team returns sales to growth and if Alzheimer's diagnostics win broader clearances and reimbursement.
    • Akoya integration synergies and cost cuts could improve margins and bring the company closer to cash flow breakeven.
    • Its ultra-sensitive detection technology and large publication base could strengthen its position in translational research.

    What would break the thesis

    • If academic and pharma demand stays weak, revenue could remain below the revised guidance and cash targets could slip further.
    • Continued net losses and a falling cash balance could force the company to scale back investment in new products.
    • If Alzheimer's diagnostics are delayed or receive insufficient coverage, long-term growth plans could be hurt.

    What to watch

    • Quarterly revenue recovery after the commercial reorganizationQ3 2026
    • FDA decision on the 510(k) submission for the Alzheimer's test2026
    • Cash balance trajectory and progress toward cash flow breakeven2027
    • Status of clinical utility studies for the Alzheimer's testnext 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

    Quanterix Corporation (NASDAQ: QTRX) describes itself as a life sciences company accelerating biomarker discovery through to diagnostics using instruments, consumables and services. Its Simoa technology detects proteins at very low concentrations, in the femtomolar range, in blood and other fluids where conventional analog immunoassays fall short. The company sells worldwide to research laboratories, CROs, academic institutions and biopharma companies, and through its CLIA-certified Accelerator Laboratory it offers clinical testing including four LDTs. Total revenues were 138.9 million USD in fiscal 2025 1 and 69.3 million USD for the six months ended June 30, 2026 2.

    The model combines instrument sales with recurring consumables and assay revenue, since installed instruments run assays bought over time. The installed base exceeds 2,500 instruments and the platforms have been cited in more than 6,800 scientific publications 2. The company also pursues diagnostics, notably for Alzheimer's disease, and submitted a 510(k) notification to the FDA for a multi-analyte blood test on January 31, 2026 1.

    Revenue has two lines: product revenue covering instruments and consumables, and service and other revenue. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, product revenue was 48,956 thousand USD and service and other revenue was 19,394 thousand USD 3.

    Segments

    Simoa platforms

    The Simoa platforms, including the HD-X, SR-X and SP-X, detect proteins with ultra-high sensitivity and sell consumables and assay kits for blood and other fluids. This segment supports the company's recurring revenue base 1.

    Spatial biology

    The spatial biology platforms, such as PhenoCycler, PhenoImager Fusion and PhenoImager HT, measure many biomarkers at single-cell resolution within intact tissue. The acquisition of Akoya in July 2025 expanded this segment 1.

    Diagnostics and laboratory services

    This segment includes the LucentAD Complete test for Alzheimer's disease, for which CMS approved a reimbursement rate of 897 USD in November 2025 2, and contract services from the CLIA-certified laboratory in Bedford. The company aims to complete clinical utility studies and advance its FDA roadmap 3.

    Market context

    Alzheimer's diagnostics is a long-term growth area but requires clinical studies, clearances and reimbursement, which can delay adoption. The company expects that if these steps are completed, the revenue impact could become more visible in 2027 2.

    Trends

    • Cuts to federal research fundingheadwind

      Changes in US government policy and reductions in federal research funding have weakened academic demand, which could continue to affect instrument sales.

    • Import tariffsheadwind

      New import tariffs have raised costs and affected demand, and the company names them among the factors behind lower revenue in 2025.

    • Alzheimer's diagnosticstailwind

      The multi-analyte test has Breakthrough Device Designation and partial commercial coverage, which could open new demand if clearances and reimbursement are confirmed.

    • Akoya integrationmixed

      Integration has delivered significant cost synergies, but net losses continue and the cash flow breakeven target was pushed out to 2027.

    Competitive position

    Quanterix operates in competitive markets where rivals include laboratory instrument makers and diagnostics companies. The company acknowledges that research and diagnostic markets are contested by several suppliers with larger resources 1.

    In spatial biology and protein diagnostics, Quanterix's position depends on assay sensitivity and on winning reimbursement. Differentiation from rivals is the company's main argument, but competitive pressure could limit pricing power 1.

    • Bio-TechneTECH

      Supplier of instruments and reagents for protein analysis and spatial biology, named as a rival in research tools.

    • Thermo Fisher ScientificTMO

      Large laboratory instruments and diagnostics group active in the same research and clinical segments.

    • DanaherDHR

      Diversified laboratory instruments and diagnostics group with competing product lines in biomarker analysis.

    • Roche Diagnostics

      Diagnostics division of a European pharmaceutical group, competing in biomarker testing and neurological diagnostics.

    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 / Quanterix Corporation · 02 Mar 2026
    2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Quanterix Corporation · 10 Aug 2026
    3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Quanterix Corporation · 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.