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Cytek Biosciences (CTKB) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$4.32 +0.11 (+2.49%)
As of 01:32 PM Eastern
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About Cytek Biosciences Stock (NASDAQ:CTKB)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$4.19
$4.35
50-Day Range
$3.77
$4.65
52-Week Range
$3.28
$6.18
Volume
293,171 shs
Average Volume
1.02 million shs
Market Capitalization
$558.53 million
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$5.69
Consensus Rating
Hold

Company Overview

Cytek Biosciences is a biotechnology company specializing in innovative cell analysis solutions. The firm develops and commercializes advanced spectral flow cytometry instruments and associated reagents designed to enable high-parameter single-cell analysis. Its technology platform offers researchers and clinicians enhanced sensitivity, resolution and flexibility compared to traditional flow cytometry methods.

The company’s core product portfolio includes the Aurora and Northern Lights spectral cytometry systems, which support simultaneous detection of up to 64 fluorescence parameters. These instruments are complemented by a range of pre-formulated antibody panels, custom reagent kits and data analysis software. Cytek’s offerings are tailored to diverse applications such as immunophenotyping, cell signaling studies, oncology research and translational medicine.

Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Fremont, California, Cytek Biosciences has established a global distribution network serving academic institutions, biopharmaceutical companies and clinical laboratories across North America, Europe and Asia. The company completed its initial public offering in mid-2021, marking a key milestone in its growth strategy. Under the leadership of Dr. Ping Wang, Cytek continues to invest in research and development to extend its spectral cytometry capabilities and broaden its product pipeline.

With a focus on advancing single-cell profiling, Cytek Biosciences aims to accelerate discoveries in immunology, cell therapy and personalized medicine. Its integrated hardware, reagents and software ecosystem provides end users with streamlined workflows, rapid assay development and robust data quality, supporting cutting-edge research and clinical investigations worldwide.

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Cytek Biosciences Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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CTKB MarketRank™: 

Cytek Biosciences scored higher than 45% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 590th out of 893 stocks in the healthcare sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Cytek Biosciences has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 3 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

  • Upside Potential

    Cytek Biosciences has a consensus price target of $5.69, representing about 31.8% upside from its current price of $4.32.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Cytek Biosciences has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

  • Read more about Cytek Biosciences' stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Cytek Biosciences are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.21) to $0.02 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Cytek Biosciences is -7.58, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Cytek Biosciences is -7.58, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Cytek Biosciences has a P/B Ratio of 1.62. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about Cytek Biosciences' valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    4.34% of the float of Cytek Biosciences has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Cytek Biosciences has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.46.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Cytek Biosciences has recently increased by 43.41%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    Cytek Biosciences does not currently pay a dividend.

  • Dividend Growth

    Cytek Biosciences does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • News Sentiment

    Cytek Biosciences has a news sentiment score of 0.11. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.72 average news sentiment score of Healthcare companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Cytek Biosciences this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Cytek Biosciences insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    10.36% of the stock of Cytek Biosciences is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    69.46% of the stock of Cytek Biosciences is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about Cytek Biosciences' insider trading history.
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CTKB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Cytek Biosciences' stock was trading at $5.05 on January 1st, 2026. Since then, CTKB shares have decreased by 14.6% and is now trading at $4.3150.

Cytek Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTKB) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 7th. The company reported ($0.15) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.08) by $0.07. The business earned $44.14 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $44.23 million. Cytek Biosciences had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.07% and a negative net margin of 36.25%.
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Cytek Biosciences' board initiated a share repurchase plan on Monday, December 30th 2024, which permits the company to buy back $50,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could buy up to 5.9% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are typically a sign that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

Cytek Biosciences (CTKB) raised $248 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, July 22nd 2021. The company issued 14,564,635 shares at $16.00-$18.00 per share.

Shares of CTKB stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Cytek Biosciences investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), The RMR Group (RMR), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC), AUO (AUOTY) and Humana (HUM).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
5/07/2026
Today
8/03/2026
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/05/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Industry
Life Sciences Tools & Services
Sub-Industry
Life Sciences Tools & Services
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:CTKB
CIK
1831915
Fax
N/A
Employees
500
Year Founded
1992

Price Target and Rating

High Price Target
$7.50
Low Price Target
$4.75
Potential Upside/Downside
+31.8%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.33
Research Coverage
6 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
($0.57)
Trailing P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E Ratio
N/A
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
-$66.54 million
Net Margins
-36.25%
Pretax Margin
-17.61%
Return on Equity
-10.07%
Return on Assets
-7.56%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
N/A
Current Ratio
4.69
Quick Ratio
4.07

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$201.49 million
Price / Sales
2.77
Cash Flow
N/A
Price / Cash Flow
N/A
Book Value
$2.67 per share
Price / Book
1.62

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
129,140,000
Free Float
115,764,000
Market Cap
$557.24 million
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.17

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This page (NASDAQ:CTKB) was last updated on 8/3/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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