Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. designs, develops, and manufactures sequencing systems to resolve genetically complex problems. The company's single molecule real-time (SMRT) sequencing technology enables single molecule real-time detection of biological processes. It offers PacBio RS II and Sequel Systems that conducts, monitors, and analyzes single molecule biochemical reactions in real time. The company also provides consumable products, including SMRT cells, as well as various reagent kits, such as template preparation, binding, and sequencing kits. Its customers include research institutions; commercial laboratories; genome centers; clinical, government, and academic institutions; genomics service providers; pharmaceutical companies; and agricultural companies. The company markets its products through a direct sales force in North America and Europe, as well as primarily through distribution partners in Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. The company was formerly known as Nanofluidics, Inc. Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Analytical instruments
Sub-IndustryLife Sciences Tools & Services
SectorMedical
Phone650-521-8000
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$93.47 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees456
OptionableOptionable
Pacific Biosciences of California (NASDAQ:PACB) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific Biosciences of California's stock symbol?
Pacific Biosciences of California trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "PACB."
How were Pacific Biosciences of California's earnings last quarter?
Pacific Biosciences of California (NASDAQ:PACB) released its earnings results on Thursday, November, 1st. The biotechnology company reported ($0.19) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of ($0.15) by $0.04. The biotechnology company earned $18.16 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $22.39 million. Pacific Biosciences of California had a negative return on equity of 91.12% and a negative net margin of 110.10%. The firm's quarterly revenue was down 22.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned ($0.19) earnings per share. View Pacific Biosciences of California's Earnings History.
When is Pacific Biosciences of California's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for PACB?
3 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Pacific Biosciences of California's shares. Their predictions range from $3.80 to $8.00. On average, they expect Pacific Biosciences of California's stock price to reach $6.10 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 16.9%. View Analyst Price Targets for Pacific Biosciences of California.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Pacific Biosciences of California?
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Pacific Biosciences of California stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Pacific Biosciences of California stock:
- 1. Cantor Fitzgerald analysts commented, ": We are downgrading the shares of PACB to PACB’s announced acquisition by ILMN (Not Covered). On Nov. 1, after the market close, PACB announced an agreement to be acquired by ILMN for $8 per share, or ~$1.2B total EV. We view the likelihood of a higher bidder to be low. We also think regulatory risk to the deal remains low. The acquisition is expected to be completed mid-2019. We spoke to a number of industry participants to assess the likelihood of a higher bidder and regulatory approval." (11/12/2018)
- 2. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Pacific Biosciences saw a dreary second quarter. However, the company witnessed strong bookings for Sequel in the quarter. Constant instrument orders from BGI and China are encouraging. Furthermore, the company is well poised on expansion of SMRT Sequencing and product development activities. On the flip side, Product and service revenues deteriorated on a year-over-year basis due to lower instrument revenues. Dull performance in the other revenue segment is a concern. The DNA sequencing market is rife with competition. Sales in Europe declined considerably. Also, higher operating expenses are a headwind. The stock is currently overvalued. The company has also not provided any guidance for the upcoming quarters. Pacific Biosciences has underperformed the industry in a year’s time. Pacific Biosciences underperformed the industry in a year’s time." (8/6/2018)
Has Pacific Biosciences of California been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about PACB stock have been trending extremely positive recently, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. The research group identifies positive and negative press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Pacific Biosciences of California earned a media sentiment score of 4.1 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news articles about the biotechnology company a news buzz of 0.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is extremely unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near future.
Who are some of Pacific Biosciences of California's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Pacific Biosciences of California include Coherent (COHR), Horiba (HRIBF), Accelerate Diagnostics (AXDX), Quanterix (QTRX), Fluidigm (FLDM), Eyepoint Pharmaceuticals (EYPT), Harvard Bioscience (HBIO), HTG Molecular Diagnostics (HTGM), BioNano Genomics (BNGO), Arrayit (ARYC), Aethlon Medical (AEMD), Precipio (PRPO), Scientific Industries (SCND), Pressure Biosciences (PBIO) and Bio-Rad Laboratories (BIO.B).
Who are Pacific Biosciences of California's key executives?
Pacific Biosciences of California's management team includes the folowing people:
- Dr. Michael W. Hunkapiller, Exec. Chairman, CEO & Pres (Age 70)
- Ms. Susan K. Barnes, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 65)
- Mr. James Michael Phillips, Sr. VP of R&D (Age 68)
- Dr. Stephen Turner, Co-Founder & CTO (Age 51)
- Dr. Jonas Korlach Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer
Who are Pacific Biosciences of California's major shareholders?
Which major investors are buying Pacific Biosciences of California stock?
How do I buy shares of Pacific Biosciences of California?
Shares of PACB 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 Pacific Biosciences of California's stock price today?
One share of PACB stock can currently be purchased for approximately $7.34.
How big of a company is Pacific Biosciences of California?
Pacific Biosciences of California has a market capitalization of $1.10 billion and generates $93.47 million in revenue each year. The biotechnology company earns $-92,180,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.87) on an earnings per share basis. Pacific Biosciences of California employs 456 workers across the globe.
What is Pacific Biosciences of California's official website?
How can I contact Pacific Biosciences of California?
Pacific Biosciences of California's mailing address is 1305 O`BRIEN DRIVE, MENLO PARK CA, 94025. The biotechnology company can be reached via phone at 650-521-8000 or via email at [email protected]
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