Bio-Techne (TECH) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ:TECH) is a global life sciences company that develops, manufactures and sells high-quality reagents, instruments and services for the research, diagnostic and bioprocessing markets. Its core product offerings include recombinant proteins, antibodies, immunoassays, nucleic acid probes and kits, single-cell analysis solutions and automated protein analysis systems. Flagship brands such as R&D Systems, Novus Biologicals, ProteinSimple and Advanced Cell Diagnostics provide researchers and clinicians with reliable tools for cell biology, immunology, proteomics and genomics applications.

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Bio-Techne serves customers across North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region through a combination of direct sales, distributors and strategic partnerships. The company’s products support a wide range of end users, including academic and government research institutions, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, as well as clinical diagnostic laboratories. Its global footprint encompasses manufacturing sites, research and development centers, and customer support offices designed to facilitate timely delivery and technical assistance.

Originally founded in 1981 as Techne Corporation, the company grew through both organic innovation and strategic acquisitions. Notable milestones include the acquisitions of R&D Systems in 2006, ProteinSimple in 2014 and Advanced Cell Diagnostics in 2016. In 2014, the company adopted the Bio-Techne name to reflect its expanded portfolio of life science tools and diagnostics solutions. These acquisitions have broadened the company’s capabilities in areas such as in situ hybridization, automated capillary-based Western blotting and bioprocess monitoring.

Bio-Techne is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Charles Kummeth, who has been with the company since 2002 and appointed CEO in 2013. Under his leadership, the company has continued to invest in R&D, expand its product pipeline and extend its geographic reach. A seasoned management team oversees operations, strategic planning and integration of new technologies to drive long-term growth and deliver innovative solutions that accelerate scientific discovery and improve patient outcomes.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $52.77 to $54.48
• 50-Day Range: $49.87 to $58.78
• 52-Week Range: $46.01 to $80.95
• Volume: 1.75 million shs
• Average Volume: 1.82 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $8.42 billion
• P/E Ratio: 116.79
• Dividend Yield: 0.60%
• Price Target: $70.42
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Bio-Techne Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Bio-Techne scored higher than 100% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 8th out of 923 stocks in the medical sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 4.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Bio-Techne has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.77, and is based on 8 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Upside Potential

Bio-Techne has a consensus price target of $70.42, representing about 29.4% upside from its current price of $54.41.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Bio-Techne has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 17.96%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Bio-Techne are expected to grow by 17.96% in the coming year, from $1.67 to $1.97 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Bio-Techne is 118.29, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 278.78.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Bio-Techne is 118.29, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Medical sector average P/E ratio of about 76.34.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Bio-Techne has a PEG Ratio of 3.47. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Bio-Techne has a P/B Ratio of 4.45. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.68% of the outstanding shares of Bio-Techne have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Bio-Techne has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Bio-Techne has recently decreased by 8.99%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Bio-Techne has a dividend yield of 0.59%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Bio-Techne does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Bio-Techne is 69.57%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Bio-Techne will have a dividend payout ratio of 16.24% next year. This indicates that Bio-Techne will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.64

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.68% of the outstanding shares of Bio-Techne have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Bio-Techne has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Bio-Techne has recently decreased by 8.99%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.39

News Sentiment

Bio-Techne has a news sentiment score of 1.39. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.72 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 18 news articles for Bio-Techne this week, compared to 15 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 4 people have searched for TECH on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -20% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

6 people have added Bio-Techne to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Bio-Techne insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 3.90% of the stock of Bio-Techne is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

98.95% of the stock of Bio-Techne is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

TECH Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have TECH shares performed this year?

Bio-Techne's stock was trading at $72.03 at the start of the year. Since then, TECH shares have decreased by 24.5% and is now trading at $54.41.

How were Bio-Techne's earnings last quarter?

Bio-Techne Corp (NASDAQ:TECH) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August, 6th. The biotechnology company reported $0.53 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.50 by $0.03. Bio-Techne's quarterly revenue was up 3.6% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Bio-Techne's stock split?

Bio-Techne shares split on the morning of Wednesday, November 30th 2022.The 4-1 split was announced on Tuesday, November 1st 2022. The newly issued shares were issued to shareholders after the closing bell on Tuesday, November 29th 2022. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 400 shares after the split.

Is Bio-Techne buying back stock?

Bio-Techne's board initiated a stock buyback plan on Wednesday, May 7th 2025, which permits the company to repurchase $500,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could reacquire up to 6.5% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are often a sign that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.

Does Bio-Techne have any subsidiaries?

Bio-Techne subsidiaries include these companies: MoGen Biotechnologies, Exosome Diagnostics, Quad Technologies, Advanced Cell Diagnostics, Space Import-Export Srl, Zephyrus Biosciences, Cliniqa, and more.

Who are Bio-Techne's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Bio-Techne include State Street Corp (3.74%), Geode Capital Management LLC (2.59%), Invesco Ltd. (2.34%) and Ameriprise Financial Inc. (2.19%). Insiders that own company stock include Roeland Nusse, Kim Kelderman, Brenda S Furlow and Amy E Herr.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Bio-Techne?

Shares of TECH 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.

What other stocks do shareholders of Bio-Techne own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Bio-Techne investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Broadcom (AVGO), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Adobe (ADBE), ServiceNow (NOW) and Netflix (NFLX).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/06/2025
• Record date for 8/29 Dividend: 8/18/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/29 Dividend: 8/18/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/29/2025
• Today: 9/07/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/29/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 6/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Medical
• Industry: MED - BIOMED/GENE
• Sub-Industry: Life Sciences Tools & Services
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:TECH
• CIK: 842023
• Web: www.bio-techne.com
• Phone: (612) 379-8854
• Fax: 612-656-4400
• Employees: 3,100
• Year Founded: 1981

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Bio-Techne: $70.42
• High Price Target: $90.00
• Low Price Target: $59.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +29.4%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.77
• Research Coverage: 13 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.46
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 118.29
• Forward P/E Ratio: 32.58
• P/E Growth: 3.47
• Net Income: $73.40 million
• Net Margins: 6.02%
• Pretax Margin: 8.07%
• Return on Equity: 13.43%
• Return on Assets: 10.32%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.18
• Current Ratio: 3.46
• Quick Ratio: 2.38

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.22 billion
• Price / Sales: 6.99
• Cash Flow: $2.45 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 22.25
• Book Value: $12.24 per share
• Price / Book: 4.45

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 156,770,000
• Free Float: 150,653,000
• Market Cap: $8.53 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.47