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Why AZTA Stock advanced +1.58% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$41.27 +1.58% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $41.31
Azenta Inc. (AZTA) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 51/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
ROARABLE D • SELL / AVOID
Cap $1.81B
INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $41.31 (+0.09%)🧬 Disciplined Float (+0.16% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 6.5% FCF Margin
Verify 90D Bucket Audit →📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 51/100 (D) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-1.3% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 49.7% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D · Rk D+
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-3.1% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for AZTA)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (51/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY AZTA SCORES 51/100 (D) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+14/20 pts (27% of score)
Altman Z-Score 4.50 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 6/9
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+13/20 pts (25% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 6.5% FCF Margin ($38.3M FCF) & 45.5% Gross Margin
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution7/20 pts (-13 pt drag)
Disciplined Float (+0.16% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 13 pts from alignment
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade D$37.72-9.6% Next Q
43
Q2 (-2Q)Grade D$34.09+7.1% Next Q
46
Q3 (-1Q)Grade D$36.50+13.1% Next Q
48
CurrentGrade D$41.27-1.3% Hist 90D α
51
Trajectory: D (43) → D (51)Full Audit →
⚔️ ADVERSARIAL OPPOSING CASE & FORENSIC KILL-SWITCH (WHY THE BULL/BEAR THESIS COULD FAIL)CONTRARIAN TURNAROUND & SHORT-SQUEEZE DOSSIER
⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: What Could Spark a AZTA Turnaround Squeeze
While AZTA currently carries a cautious 51/100 (D) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (7/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1
Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($34.97) and Max Pain ($43.33) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $48.73.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3
Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.16% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
🎲 LIVE PREDICTION MARKET ODDS TIED TO $AZTA• $4.8M Crowd Pool • Kalshi / Polymarket Composite
Contract: “AZTA Beats Next Quarterly Revenue & EPS Consensus + Hyperscaler AI CapEx Holds Record Pace”
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Why AZTA Stock advanced +1.58% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Azenta Inc. (AZTA) advanced +1.58% to $41.27, trading at 83% of its 52-week range ($15.93 – $46.41). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-2% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 83% of its 52-week range ($15.93 – $46.41) with RSI-14 at 57.4 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±12.5% around $41.27 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D (Sell) backed by 45.5% gross margin and $38.3M annual free cash flow.
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AZTA // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +67.97%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-10-30O $39.56H $41.27L $38.07C $41.27VOL 902.7K
RES: $51.61SUP: $34.66SMA50: $34.97SMA200: $28.37
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AZTA Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +3.6% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)
No active Ellis Vennor swing setup published on AZTA today. View full Setup Ledger →
🦋 Documented & Second-Order Butterfly Connections
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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK
📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (AZTA)
Technology Rank #389 of 714
⚔️ EPAC vs AZTA Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (AZTA vs. EPAC, CRCT, VECO, LPL)
Industry: Industrial Machinery/Components (208 Tracked Issuers)Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Azenta Inc. (AZTA) ranks #389 by composite RQD confidence (51/100, grade D) and #306 by equity capitalization ($1.81B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, CRCT leads on earnings valuation at 16.9x trailing P/E, while CRCT leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and 55.1% gross margin. EPAC currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 82/100 (A-) compared with AZTA at 51/100 (D).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZTA
ACTIVE
Azenta Inc. | D | 51/100 | — | 45.5% | -1.5% | +1.58% | $1.81B | Benchmark Subject |
| EPAC Enerpac Tool Group Corp. | A- | 82/100 | 21.7x | 50.5% | 22.4% | +10.42% | $2.02B | /epac-vs-azta → |
| CRCT Cricut Inc. (Class A) | B+ | 80/100 | 16.9x | 55.1% | 85.0% | +1.81% | $1.29B | /crct-vs-azta → |
| VECO Veeco Instruments Inc. | D+ | 56/100 | 73.9x | 40.0% | 3.0% | -2.37% | $2.62B | /veco-vs-azta → |
| LPL LG Display Co Ltd AMERICAN DEPOSITORY SHARES | D | 50/100 | — | — | — | -2.87% | $2.71B | /lpl-vs-azta → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-09-30 • CIK 0000933974In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30), Azenta Inc. (AZTA) reported GAAP revenue of $593.8M (+3.6% vs. FY2024 revenue of $573.4M , and +7.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$55.8M, operating cash flow of $72.2M, and free cash flow of $38.3M (+210.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, AZTA closed FY2025 with $2.07B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 4.50, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-09-30 | $593.8M | -$55.8M | $72.2M | $38.3M | $2.07B | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-09-30 | $573.4M | -$164.9M | $49.7M | $12.4M | $2.04B | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-09-30 | $551.5M | -$14.6M | $5.8M | $5.8M | — | — |
3. AZTA Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs AZTA stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, Azenta Inc. (NASDAQ: AZTA) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 51/100 at a spot price of $41.27 (+1.58% 1D, market cap $1.81B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 7/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, AZTA ranks #389 in composite RQD confidence.
How does AZTA compare to EPAC and CRCT in the Technology sector?
Within the Technology sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), AZTA carries a Roarable D (51/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 45.5%, and ROIC of -1.5%. By comparison, EPAC (Enerpac Tool Group Corp.) holds a A- grade (82/100 RQD, P/E 21.7x, ROIC 22.4%, cap $2.02B) and CRCT (Cricut Inc. (Class A)) posts a B+ grade (80/100 RQD, P/E 16.9x, ROIC 85.0%, cap $1.29B). Among the 5-stock peer group, CRCT leads on earnings multiple (16.9x) while CRCT leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for AZTA?
Per AZTA's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0000933974), Azenta Inc. generated $593.8M in revenue (+3.6% YoY), -$55.8M in net income, and $38.3M in free cash flow against $2.07B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is AZTA trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
AZTA last traded at $41.27 (+1.58% on volume of 829,537 shares), positioning the stock +18.02% above its 50-day simple moving average ($34.97) and +45.47% above its 200-day simple moving average ($28.37). Across its 52-week range of $15.93 to $46.41, AZTA sits at the 83.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 57.4 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($36.11 to $46.43).
AZTA Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is AZTA stock moving today?
Why AZTA Stock advanced +1.58% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-2% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.