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TWST:NASDAQTwist Bioscience Corporation Analysis

Data as of 2026-05-06 - not real-time

$59.53

Latest Price

8/10Risk

Risk Level: High

Executive Summary

Twist Bioscience (TWST) is trading at $59.53, comfortably above its 20‑day ($57.69), 50‑day ($51.21) and 200‑day ($37.79) simple moving averages, signaling a bullish price backdrop. The RSI sits near 57, indicating modest momentum, while the MACD histogram is negative and the signal line is bearish, suggesting short‑term pressure near the $66.06 resistance level. The stock’s beta of 2.4 and 30‑day volatility of roughly 74% underscore a highly volatile, high‑beta profile.
Fundamentally, TWST posted 19% revenue growth with a solid 52% gross margin, yet it remains unprofitable with a -35% operating margin and negative free cash flow, and carries $110 M of debt against $172 M of cash. Valuation multiples are stretched (P/B ~8×, price‑to‑sales ~9×) relative to peers, and the company does not pay a dividend. Analyst sentiment is bullish (strong‑buy) and the firm is slated to release its Q2 2026 results on May 4, which could act as a catalyst.

Market Outlook

Short Term

< 1 year
Neutral
Model confidence: 6/10

Key Factors

  • Bearish MACD signal and proximity to resistance
  • Elevated volatility and beta
  • Upcoming Q2 earnings release

Medium Term

1–3 years
Positive
Model confidence: 8/10

Key Factors

  • Strong revenue growth and robust gross margins
  • Price trading above key moving averages
  • Analyst consensus of strong‑buy

Long Term

> 3 years
Neutral
Model confidence: 7/10

Key Factors

  • Sustained cash position versus debt load
  • Long‑term growth potential in synthetic DNA market
  • Overvalued multiples may limit upside

Key Metrics & Analysis

Financial Health

Revenue Growth19.30%
Profit Margin-19.85%
P/E Ratio-29.0
ROE-18.16%
ROA-12.93%
Debt/Equity24.36
P/B Ratio8.0
Op. Cash Flow$-55587000
Free Cash Flow$-58482500
Industry P/E26.8

Technical Analysis

TrendBullish
RSI57.0
Support$47.11
Resistance$66.06
MA 20$57.69
MA 50$51.21
MA 200$37.79
MACDBearish
VolumeStable
Fear & Greed Index90.38

Valuation

Target Price$61.88
Upside/Downside3.94%
GradeOvervalued
TypeGrowth

Risk Assessment

Beta2.42
Volatility73.56%
Sector RiskHigh
Reg. RiskHigh
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium

This analysis may contain inaccuracies and is provided for informational and research purposes only. It is not personal investment advice, a recommendation, or an instruction to buy, sell, or hold any asset.