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Azenta Inc. (AZTA) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

$39.06 -5.35% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $38.61

Azenta Inc. (AZTA) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 60/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

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ROARABLE C- • HOLD / WATCH Cap $1.81B

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As of 2026-11-02, Azenta Inc. (NASDAQ: AZTA) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 60/100 at a spot price of $39.06 (-5.35% 1D, market cap $1.81B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 17/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 7/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, AZTA ranks #239 in composite RQD confidence.

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🤖 Ellis Vennor • AI Peer & Flow Quant (Click for Instant Brief) How does AZTA compare to EPAC and CRCT in the Technology sector?

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Within the Technology sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), AZTA carries a Roarable C- (60/100 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 B+ grade (77/100 RQD, P/E 21.7x, ROIC 22.4%, cap $2.02B) and CRCT (Cricut Inc. (Class A)) posts a B+ grade (77/100 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).

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🤖 Gideon Ashmere • AI SEC 10-K Forensics (Click for Instant Brief) What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for AZTA?

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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: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. 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.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $38.61 (-1.15%)🧬 Disciplined Float (+0.16% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 6.5% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 60/100 (C-) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 53.5% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C · Rk D+

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+0.9% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for AZTA)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (60/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY AZTA SCORES 60/100 (C-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+17/20 pts (28% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±12.5% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+14/20 pts (23% of score)

Altman Z-Score 4.50 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 6/9

▼ #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 C-$37.77-7.8% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade C$34.84+6.7% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade C$37.17+5.1% Next Q

Current

Grade C-$39.06+0.4% Hist 90D α

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Even with a 60/100 (C-) score, AZTA faces multiple-compression risk if current valuation multiples re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($35.05) or 200D SMA ($28.38) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($39.41) toward Bear Floor ($30.74).

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CALL VS. PUT WHALE SHARE

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Put/Call Ratio: — (No Active Options Snapshot)

MAX-PAIN EXPIRATION MAGNET

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No active options chain max-pain snapshot on file

HISTORICAL 20D VOLATILITY SWING

±12.5%

Derived from 20D OHLCV bars (No Active Options Snapshot)

Active Strike Call vs. Put Concentration Ladder (AZTA)

— (No Active Options Snapshot) — No unusual CBOE strike concentration anomalies recorded in the current database snapshot for AZTA.

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AZTA // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +60.54%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL

2026-11-02O $40.63H $41.27L $39.06C $39.06VOL 829.5K

RES: $51.90SUP: $34.82SMA50: $35.05SMA200: $28.38

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AZTA Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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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)

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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 #239 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 #239 by composite RQD confidence (60/100, grade C-) 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 77/100 (B+) compared with AZTA at 60/100 (C-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
AZTA ACTIVE Azenta Inc.	C-	60/100	—	45.5%	-1.5%	-5.35%	$1.81B	Benchmark Subject
EPAC Enerpac Tool Group Corp.	B+	77/100	21.7x	50.5%	22.4%	+2.89%	$2.02B	/epac-vs-azta →
CRCT Cricut Inc. (Class A)	B+	77/100	16.9x	55.1%	85.0%	-1.62%	$1.29B	/crct-vs-azta →
VECO Veeco Instruments Inc.	D	51/100	73.9x	40.0%	3.0%	-9.18%	$2.62B	/veco-vs-azta →
LPL LG Display Co Ltd AMERICAN DEPOSITORY SHARES	D	44/100	—	—	—	-4.43%	$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 0000933974

In 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)

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Is AZTA stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

How does AZTA compare to EPAC and CRCT in the Technology sector?

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for AZTA?

Where is AZTA trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

AZTA last traded at $39.06 (-5.35% on volume of 902,853 shares), positioning the stock +11.44% above its 50-day simple moving average ($35.05) and +37.63% above its 200-day simple moving average ($28.38). Across its 52-week range of $15.93 to $46.41, AZTA sits at the 75.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 62.9 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($34.18 to $43.94).

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What is AZTA's options positioning and volatility profile?

Roarable tracks verified CBOE unusual options sweeps, put/call ratios, and OHLCV realized volatility bands for AZTA.

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AZTA — Azenta Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, AZTA scores 60 out of 100, a letter grade of C-, labeled "Roarable Hold — Cautious Neutral." The five pillars are:

Fundamental Cash Engine: 13 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of -1.5% and an FCF yield of 2.12%. Negative ROIC means the business is not currently earning returns above its cost of capital, which is a meaningful headwind to the cash-generation thesis even though free cash flow is positive.
Whale 13F Flow: 17 / 20. This is the strongest pillar, reflecting institutional accumulation and options positioning. For a prospective investor, this signals that large holders are building or maintaining exposure, which can support liquidity and price momentum, though it does not by itself validate operating performance.
Insider Conviction: 7 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this pillar reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow and is the weakest signal. Low insider conviction is a caution flag: insiders are not visibly signaling confidence through their own transactions.
Macro Regime Fit: 9 / 20. Per the RQD rating, beta is 1.0 and the pillar reflects sector sensitivity. A beta of 1.0 means the stock is expected to move in line with the broad market, offering no defensive cushion in a downturn and no outsized upside in a rally from a beta standpoint.
Forensic Balance Sheet: 14 / 20. Per the RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 4.5, the Piotroski F-Score is 6/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. These point to a balance sheet that is comparatively sound and not an immediate solvency concern.

Taken together, the investor implication is a mixed picture: a strong institutional flow signal and a reasonably healthy balance sheet are offset by negative returns on capital, weak insider signaling, and market-level beta exposure. Upside drivers would need to come from margin repair that converts revenue into positive ROIC; valuation tradeoffs are difficult to judge because earnings-based multiples are unavailable in the source data.

Business

Azenta Inc. (AZTA) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified in the Technology sector, within the Industrial Machinery/Components industry. The profile reports a market capitalization of $1.8B. The source data does not describe specific products, customer segments, or revenue model beyond the sector and industry classification.

Financial Trend

Period	Revenue	Operating Income	Net Income	EPS	FCF	Cash	Debt
FY 2025 (filed 2025-09-30)	$593.8M	$-26.8M	$-55.8M	N/A	$38.3M	$336.6M	N/A
FY 2024 (filed 2024-09-30)	$573.4M	$-51.3M	$-164.9M	N/A	$12.4M	$377.5M	N/A
FY 2023 (filed 2023-09-30)	$551.5M	$-61.2M	$-14.6M	N/A	$5.8M	N/A	N/A

Reported revenue grew across the three periods, from $551.5M to $593.8M, while operating and net losses persisted in each year. Market data shows a gross margin of 45.5%, an operating margin of -4.5%, and a net margin of -9.4%, with ROIC at -1.5%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 4.5 and the Piotroski F-Score is 6/9. Reported FCF rose from $5.8M to $38.3M over the period, and the balance sheet shows Debt/Equity of 0.5 per the RQD rating, while reported cash declined from $377.5M to $336.6M in FY 2025.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Market wire (Yahoo! Finance Canada, 1h ago, YELLOW): General market action and institutional positioning coverage.
Risk watch (GuruFocus, 3h ago, RED): Headline reports shares fell 7.9%, with a GF Score of 83 referenced.
Market wire (Yahoo Finance UK, 6h ago, YELLOW): General market coverage.
Market wire (TradingView, 9h ago, YELLOW): Headline groups AZTA with other names in a same-day share price move.
Risk watch (Simply Wall St, 12h ago, RED): Headline states the stock appears undervalued following a 64% five-year fall.
Market wire (PR Newswire, 15h ago, YELLOW): Headline references a law firm inviting investors to inquire about a securities class action investigation.

Per the news feed, the most material items are the securities class action investigation notice and the reported share decline, both flagged as risk items. The Butterfly supply-chain graph reports no supply-chain links and no proprietary signals.

Open Questions

What are the company's specific products, customers, and revenue drivers behind the reported revenue trend?
What caused the net losses in FY 2023 through FY 2025, and what is the path to positive operating and net income?
What are the reported EPS, debt balances, and earnings-based valuation multiples (P/E, EV/EBITDA)?
What is the nature and potential scope of the securities class action investigation referenced in the news feed?
Why did reported cash decline in FY 2025, and what is the company's capital allocation plan?

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo! Finance Canada • 8h ago

Azenta, Inc. (AZTA) Stock Price, News, Quote & History

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🔴 RISK WATCH GuruFocus • 11h ago

Azenta Inc (AZTA) Shares Fall 7.9% -- What GF Score of 83 Tells Investors

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance UK • 14h ago

Azenta, Inc. (AZTA) stock price, news, quote and history

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🟡 MARKET WIRE TradingView • 17h ago

Moderna, Progyny, Azenta, Oscar Health, and agilon health Shares Skyrocket, What You Need To Know

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🔴 RISK WATCH Simply Wall St • 20h ago

Azenta (AZTA) Stock Still Looks Undervalued Following A 64% Five Year Fall

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🟡 MARKET WIRE PR Newswire • 23h ago

Rosen Law Firm Encourages Azenta, Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - AZTA

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 1d ago

Azenta (AZTA) Could Be 14% Below Fair Value Following Margin Expansion Narrative

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AZTA Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $39.06?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is AZTA (C- • RQD 60/100) a Buy at $41.27?

Welcome to the AZTA (Azenta Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 60/100 (Roarable Hold — Cautious Neutral) in Industrial Machinery/Components. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

SK SkepticalCFA Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $31.78 (-23.0%)

Spot @ $41.27

Pump the brakes on AZTA — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on AZTA, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 45.5% gross margins. Unless Azenta Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

CA CashFlowKing Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $49.94 (+21.0%)

Spot @ $41.27

AZTA cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on AZTA, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Industrial Machinery/Components and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $41.27 (52-wk range $15.93 - $46.41), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.