Azenta (NASDAQ:AZTA) Shares Acquired Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.

Key Points

• Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. disclosed purchasing between $1,001 and $15,000 of Azenta (NASDAQ:AZTA) stock on March 3rd in his "150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA" account (filing posted April 7).
• Azenta shares traded around $22.31 (12‑month range $19.87–$41.73) with a market cap of about $1.03 billion, a negative P/E of -16.52, and the stock sitting below both its 50‑day and 200‑day moving averages.
• The company slightly missed quarterly EPS estimates despite modest revenue growth, its board authorized a $250 million share buyback (up to ~14.9% of shares), and analysts have a consensus rating of Hold with a $41.33 price target.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently bought shares of Azenta, Inc. (NASDAQ:AZTA). In a filing disclosed on April 07th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Azenta stock on March 3rd. The trade occurred in the Representative's "150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA" account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of MACOM Technology Solutions NASDAQ: MTSI on 3/27/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of StandardAero NYSE: SARO on 3/27/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of FirstService NASDAQ: FSV on 3/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Charles Schwab NYSE: SCHW on 3/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Advanced Energy Industries NASDAQ: AEIS on 3/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Flex NASDAQ: FLEX on 3/27/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of LPL Financial NASDAQ: LPLA on 3/27/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of DoorDash NASDAQ: DASH on 3/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Viavi Solutions NASDAQ: VIAV on 3/27/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Fabrinet NYSE: FN on 3/27/2026.

Azenta Stock Performance

Azenta stock traded up $0.01 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $22.31. 330,784 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 862,767. Azenta, Inc. has a 12-month low of $19.87 and a 12-month high of $41.73. The stock has a market cap of $1.03 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -16.52 and a beta of 1.47. The firm's 50 day simple moving average is $25.79 and its 200 day simple moving average is $30.95.

Azenta (NASDAQ:AZTA - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The company reported $0.09 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.11 by ($0.02). Azenta had a negative net margin of 10.34% and a positive return on equity of 1.43%. The business had revenue of $148.64 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $146.89 million. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.08 earnings per share. Azenta's quarterly revenue was up .8% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Azenta, Inc. will post 0.53 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Azenta announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share buyback program on Wednesday, December 10th that allows the company to buyback $250.00 million in shares. This buyback authorization allows the company to reacquire up to 14.9% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are often an indication that the company's board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have commented on AZTA. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a "buy" rating and set a $44.00 price objective on shares of Azenta in a research note on Tuesday, March 17th. Weiss Ratings reissued a "sell (d-)" rating on shares of Azenta in a report on Friday, March 27th. Zacks Research upgraded Azenta from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Monday, January 26th. Evercore decreased their price target on Azenta from $50.00 to $45.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Finally, TD Cowen reiterated a "hold" rating on shares of Azenta in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $41.33.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Azenta

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd raised its stake in shares of Azenta by 2,067.6% during the 4th quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 802 shares of the company's stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 765 shares in the last quarter. Assetmark Inc. grew its holdings in Azenta by 54.1% during the fourth quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 832 shares of the company's stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 292 shares during the period. Bessemer Group Inc. raised its position in Azenta by 249.5% in the third quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 1,017 shares of the company's stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 726 shares in the last quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. raised its position in Azenta by 44.9% in the second quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 1,242 shares of the company's stock worth $39,000 after acquiring an additional 385 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. lifted its holdings in Azenta by 98.0% in the fourth quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. now owns 1,392 shares of the company's stock valued at $46,000 after acquiring an additional 689 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 99.08% of the company's stock.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California's 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California's 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor's degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master's in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master's degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

Azenta Company Profile

Azenta, Inc NASDAQ: AZTA is a life sciences technology company specializing in sample management, cryogenic storage and genomic services for research and clinical applications. Formerly the Life Sciences division of Brooks Automation, Azenta provides integrated solutions that enable customers to store, track and analyze biological samples with high levels of automation, data integrity and efficiency. Its offerings span automated storage systems, biorepository management software and end‐to‐end sample tracking workflows.

In addition to hardware and informatics platforms for sample storage, Azenta's Genomics business delivers next‐generation sequencing (NGS), DNA synthesis, and molecular biology services.

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