NanoString Technologies, Inc. provides life science tools for translational research and molecular diagnostic products worldwide. The company offers nCounter Analysis System, an automated, multi-application, digital detection, and counting system. It provides nCounter MAX and FLEX systems that include Prep Station, an automated liquid handling component that processes and prepares samples for data collection; and nCounter Digital Analyzer, which collects data from samples by taking images of the immobilized fluorescent reporters in the sample cartridge and processing the data into output files. The company also offers nCounter SPRINT Profiler, an instrument that provides liquid handling steps and the digital analysis through use of a microfluidic cartridge; and nSolver Analysis Software, a data analysis program that enables researchers to check, normalize, and analyze their data. In addition, it provides custom CodeSets; and Pan Cancer and 360 gene expression, protein immune profiling, neuropathology and neuro-inflammation gene expression, autoimmune disease gene expression, nCounter Vantage 3D, miRNA expression, cancer copy number variation, and other gene expression panels. Further, the company offers nCounter-based reagents that allow users to design customized assays; Master Kits, such as ancillary reagents and plasticware to setup and process samples in the nCounter Prep Station and nCounter Digital Analyzer; and nCounter Dx Analysis System and Prosigna molecular diagnostic test kits. It has collaboration with Celgene Corporation; Merck & Co., Inc.; Medivation, Inc.; and Astellas Pharma, Inc., as well as the Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program of the National Cancer Institute. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Biological products, except diagnostic
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorMedical
SymbolNASDAQ:NSTG
CUSIPN/A
Phone206-378-6266
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio5.77
Current Ratio2.49
Quick Ratio2.01
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio-7.61
Forward P/E Ratio-5.43
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$114.90 million
Price / Sales3.63
Cash FlowN/A
Price / CashN/A
Book Value$1.58 per share
Price / Book8.86
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($1.84)
Net Income$-43,560,000.00
Net Margins-54.34%
Return on Equity-201.90%
Return on Assets-47.26%
Miscellaneous
Employees467
Outstanding Shares29,790,000
Market Cap$417.03 million
NanoString Technologies (NASDAQ:NSTG) Frequently Asked Questions
What is NanoString Technologies' stock symbol?
NanoString Technologies trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "NSTG."
How were NanoString Technologies' earnings last quarter?
NanoString Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:NSTG) announced its earnings results on Tuesday, August, 7th. The biotechnology company reported ($0.80) EPS for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of ($0.71) by $0.09. The biotechnology company earned $25 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $25.10 million. NanoString Technologies had a negative net margin of 54.34% and a negative return on equity of 201.90%. View NanoString Technologies' Earnings History.
When is NanoString Technologies' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for NSTG?
4 brokerages have issued 12-month price targets for NanoString Technologies' shares. Their forecasts range from $15.00 to $20.00. On average, they anticipate NanoString Technologies' stock price to reach $17.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 21.4% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for NanoString Technologies.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for NanoString Technologies?
4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for NanoString Technologies in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for NanoString Technologies.
Who are some of NanoString Technologies' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to NanoString Technologies include Sangamo Therapeutics (SGMO), Denali Therapeutics (DNLI), Editas Medicine (EDIT), Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA), Solid Biosciences (SLDB), Audentes Therapeutics (BOLD), Coherus Biosciences (CHRS), Acorda Therapeutics (ACOR), Cellectis (CLLS), DBV TECHNOLOGIE/S (DBVT), Autolus Therapeutics (AUTL), Avrobio (AVRO), BAVARIAN NORDIC/S (BVNRY), Adaptimmune Therapeutics (ADAP) and BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (BCRX).
Who are NanoString Technologies' key executives?
NanoString Technologies' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. R. Bradley Gray, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 41)
- Mr. J. Chad Brown, Sr. VP of Sales & Marketing (Age 60)
- Dr. Joseph M. Beechem, Sr. VP of R&D (Age 60)
- Mr. K. Thomas Bailey, CFO & Treasurer (Age 49)
- Dr. Mary Tedd Allen, Sr. VP of Operations (Age 55)
Has NanoString Technologies been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about NSTG stock have trended somewhat positive recently, Accern Sentiment reports. The research firm rates the sentiment of press coverage by reviewing more than twenty million blog and news sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. NanoString Technologies earned a daily sentiment score of 0.13 on Accern's scale. They also gave media headlines about the biotechnology company an impact score of 46.75 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next several days. View Recent Headlines for NanoString Technologies.
Who are NanoString Technologies' major shareholders?
NanoString Technologies' stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include ARK Investment Management LLC (10.20%), Cadian Capital Management LP (7.24%), BlackRock Inc. (7.19%), Millennium Management LLC (2.60%), Platinum Investment Management Ltd. (0.78%) and Algert Global LLC (0.87%). Company insiders that own NanoString Technologies stock include Barney Saunders, Charles P Waite Jr, David W Ghesquiere, James A Johnson, R Bradley Gray, Wayne Burns and William Young. View Institutional Ownership Trends for NanoString Technologies.
Which major investors are selling NanoString Technologies stock?
NSTG stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Cadian Capital Management LP, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Millennium Management LLC, Citadel Advisors LLC, Alambic Investment Management L.P., Spark Investment Management LLC, Strs Ohio and Bank of New York Mellon Corp. View Insider Buying and Selling for NanoString Technologies.
Which major investors are buying NanoString Technologies stock?
NSTG stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including ARK Investment Management LLC, BlackRock Inc., Fred Alger Management Inc., Platinum Investment Management Ltd., Acadian Asset Management LLC, GSA Capital Partners LLP, Engineers Gate Manager LP and Algert Global LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for NanoString Technologies.
How do I buy shares of NanoString Technologies?
Shares of NSTG can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is NanoString Technologies' stock price today?
One share of NSTG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $14.00.
How big of a company is NanoString Technologies?
NanoString Technologies has a market capitalization of $417.03 million and generates $114.90 million in revenue each year. The biotechnology company earns $-43,560,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($1.84) on an earnings per share basis. NanoString Technologies employs 467 workers across the globe.
How can I contact NanoString Technologies?
NanoString Technologies' mailing address is 530 FAIRVIEW AVENUE NORTH SUITE 2000, SEATTLE WA, 98109. The biotechnology company can be reached via phone at 206-378-6266 or via email at [email protected]
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