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Hologic (HOLX) Stock Overview
Engages in the development, manufacture, and supply of diagnostics products, medical imaging systems, and surgical products for women's health through early detection and treatment worldwide. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$76.01 |
| 52 Week High | US$76.07 |
| 52 Week Low | US$51.90 |
| Beta | 0.70 |
| 1 Month Change | 0.36% |
| 3 Month Change | 1.47% |
| 1 Year Change | 24.06% |
| 3 Year Change | -8.50% |
| 5 Year Change | 2.14% |
| Change since IPO | 3,079.50% |
Recent News & Updates
HOLX: Pending 79 Cash Buyout And Hold Stance Will Guide Near-Term Trading
Analysts now view Hologic’s value as effectively unchanged, with a refreshed price framework still centered around $76.67 per share as they factor in the pending $79 per share cash acquisition and recent downgrades to Hold related to the transaction’s expected early February close. Analyst Commentary Recent research focuses heavily on the pending all cash acquisition at up to $79 per share and how that affects the risk and reward for current shareholders.HOLX: Pending 79 Cash Buyout And Hold Ratings Will Shape Near-Term Outcomes
Analysts now see Hologic's fair value edging to about $76.67 per share, with only minor tweaks to growth, margin and P/E inputs. They are also reflecting increased caution around the pending up to $79 per share cash acquisition by Blackstone and TPG, which has led to a shift in ratings to Hold.HOLX: Pending 79 Cash Buyout And Hold Stance Will Guide Near-Term Outcomes
Analysts have kept their average price target for Hologic broadly unchanged at about $76.60, noting only minor tweaks to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions as they factor in the pending $79 per share acquisition by Blackstone and TPG and recent rating changes to Hold. Analyst Commentary Recent research has shifted Hologic to more of a wait and see idea, as the pending buyout at up to $79 per share becomes the main anchor for valuation and expected outcomes.HOLX: Pending 79 Cash Buyout And Hold Rating Will Define Event Path
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Hologic to $79.00 per share, reflecting updated assumptions regarding a future P/E multiple and the pending $79 per share acquisition by funds managed by Blackstone and TPG. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates have shifted toward a more neutral stance on Hologic, with the pending acquisition at $79 per share now the main reference point for valuation rather than long term growth assumptions.Recent updates
HOLX: Pending 79 Cash Buyout And Hold Stance Will Guide Near-Term Trading
Analysts now view Hologic’s value as effectively unchanged, with a refreshed price framework still centered around $76.67 per share as they factor in the pending $79 per share cash acquisition and recent downgrades to Hold related to the transaction’s expected early February close. Analyst Commentary Recent research focuses heavily on the pending all cash acquisition at up to $79 per share and how that affects the risk and reward for current shareholders.HOLX: Pending 79 Cash Buyout And Hold Ratings Will Shape Near-Term Outcomes
Analysts now see Hologic's fair value edging to about $76.67 per share, with only minor tweaks to growth, margin and P/E inputs. They are also reflecting increased caution around the pending up to $79 per share cash acquisition by Blackstone and TPG, which has led to a shift in ratings to Hold.HOLX: Pending 79 Cash Buyout And Hold Stance Will Guide Near-Term Outcomes
Analysts have kept their average price target for Hologic broadly unchanged at about $76.60, noting only minor tweaks to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions as they factor in the pending $79 per share acquisition by Blackstone and TPG and recent rating changes to Hold. Analyst Commentary Recent research has shifted Hologic to more of a wait and see idea, as the pending buyout at up to $79 per share becomes the main anchor for valuation and expected outcomes.HOLX: Pending 79 Cash Buyout And Hold Rating Will Define Event Path
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Hologic to $79.00 per share, reflecting updated assumptions regarding a future P/E multiple and the pending $79 per share acquisition by funds managed by Blackstone and TPG. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates have shifted toward a more neutral stance on Hologic, with the pending acquisition at $79 per share now the main reference point for valuation rather than long term growth assumptions.HOLX: Buyout Terms And Neutral Ratings Will Shape Event-Driven Returns Through 2026
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Hologic to US$76.60 from about US$76.92, citing recent downgrades to Hold and Neutral, as the pending US$79 per share buyout by Blackstone and TPG narrows the expected upside. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates around Hologic largely reflect the pending all cash acquisition at US$79 per share, with several firms moving to more neutral stances as the share price tracks closer to the agreed takeout level.HOLX: Buyout Terms And Neutral Ratings Will Frame Returns Through 2026
Narrative Update The analyst fair value estimate for Hologic has edged up by about $0.50 per share as analysts align their targets more closely with the pending private equity acquisition price of up to $79. They are also updating assumptions around the discount rate, modest revenue growth, and future P/E.HOLX: Buyout Deal Terms And Rating Downgrades Will Guide Trading Through 2026
Our updated analyst price target for Hologic edges down slightly to about $76.42 per share. This reflects that analysts now anchor their views more tightly to the proposed Blackstone and TPG takeout value of up to $79 per share and the recent wave of rating downgrades to Neutral or Hold around that deal.HOLX: Buyout Terms And Neutral Ratings Will Shape Trading Through 2026
We trim our Hologic price target slightly to approximately $76.50, as analysts coalesce around the proposed Blackstone and TPG takeout valuation of up to $79.00 per share and see limited upside beyond the agreed acquisition terms. Analyst Commentary Street research following the announced takeout has converged around the proposed valuation, with most firms adjusting ratings and targets to reflect a view that the deal price largely caps near term upside.HOLX: Buyout Deal And Neutral Ratings Will Define Shares Through 2026
The analyst price target for Hologic has inched higher by approximately $0.33 to $76.50, as analysts factor in slightly stronger long term growth and margin assumptions while anchoring valuation to the proposed Blackstone and TPG takeout price near $79 per share. Analyst Commentary Analyst reaction to the proposed Blackstone and TPG acquisition has been mixed, with most firms converging around price targets in the mid to high $70s and resetting ratings to more neutral stances as upside becomes more constrained by the agreed takeout price.HOLX: Acquisition Agreement With Blackstone and TPG Will Shape Stock Outlook Through 2026
Hologic’s analyst price target has increased modestly from $75.08 to $76.17 per share. Analysts view the proposed $79 per share acquisition by Blackstone and TPG as providing a fair valuation and setting a near-term ceiling for the stock.HOLX: Downgrades And Buyout Agreement Will Shift Near-Term Share Performance
Analysts have modestly increased their price target for Hologic from approximately $73.54 to $75.08. They cite the recently announced acquisition by Blackstone and TPG as supportive of current valuation levels, given the company's operating challenges and outlook.Analysts Raise Hologic Targets Amid Strong Results and Positive Acquisition Momentum
Hologic's analyst price target has increased by $1.11, as analysts cite improving financial performance and the impact of the recent acquisition agreement as key factors that support the higher valuation. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts increased their price targets, pointing to Hologic's improved financial results and raised full-year guidance amid strong recent revenue and EPS performance.Preventive Healthcare And Advanced Diagnostics Will Shape Future Markets
Despite strong quarterly outperformance, higher 2025 guidance, and increased buyout speculation, Hologic's consensus analyst price target was modestly reduced from $73.87 to $72.43 as fiscal 2025 estimates were recalibrated to reflect current demand trends and tariff expectations. Analyst Commentary Strong revenue and EPS outperformance in the recent quarter, with management raising full-year 2025 guidance.Returns At Hologic (NASDAQ:HOLX) Appear To Be Weighed Down
Sep 13
Preventive Healthcare And Advanced Diagnostics Will Shape Future Markets
Despite strong Q3 results, raised FY25 guidance, and increased investor interest from buyout speculation, Hologic’s consensus price target remains unchanged at $73.87 as estimates are now better aligned with actual demand and tariff risks. Analyst Commentary Raised FY25 guidance and Q3 results substantially beat revenue and EPS expectations, demonstrating robust operational performance.Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On Hologic, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HOLX) Third-Quarter Report
Aug 04Is Hologic, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOLX) Trading At A 38% Discount?
Jul 19The Price Is Right For Hologic, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOLX)
Jul 01Is Hologic (NASDAQ:HOLX) Using Too Much Debt?
Jun 13Hologic: Soft Performance, But Cheap Enough
May 06Hologic: Reasonably, But Not Compellingly Valued
Jan 17Hologic: Continued Room Amidst Bolt-On M&A Efforts
Oct 28Hologic Has A Lot Of Fine Qualities, But A Discount Valuation Isn't Among Them
Aug 27Shareholder Returns
| HOLX | US Medical Equipment | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 0.6% | -4.0% | 0.6% |
| 1Y | 24.1% | -16.1% | 28.7% |
Return vs Industry: HOLX exceeded the US Medical Equipment industry which returned -5.7% over the past year.
Return vs Market: HOLX underperformed the US Market which returned 31% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| HOLX volatility | |
|---|---|
| HOLX Average Weekly Movement | 0.4% |
| Medical Equipment Industry Average Movement | 8.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.3% |
Stable Share Price: HOLX has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: HOLX's weekly volatility (0%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 7,070 | Steve MacMillan | www.hologic.com |
Hologic, Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, and supply of diagnostics products, medical imaging systems, and surgical products for women's health through early detection and treatment worldwide. It operates through four segments: Diagnostics, Breast Health, GYN Surgical, and Skeletal Health. The company provides Aptima molecular diagnostic assays to detect the infectious microorganisms; Aptima viral load assays for Hepatitis B virus, Hepatitis C virus, human immunodeficiency virus, and human cytomegalo virus; Aptima bacterial vaginosis and candida vaginitis assays for the diagnosis of vaginitis; Aptima SARS-CoV-2 and Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2 assays to detect SARS-CoV-2; ThinPrep System for cytology applications; and Rapid Fetal Fibronectin Test that assists physicians in assessing the risk of pre-term birth.
Hologic, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| HOLX fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | US$16.89b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$543.80m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$4.13b |
31.2x
P/E Ratio4.1x
P/S RatioIs HOLX overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| HOLX income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$4.13b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$1.64b |
| Gross Profit | US$2.49b |
| Other Expenses | US$1.95b |
| Earnings | US$543.80m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 27, 2025
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 2.44 |
| Gross Margin | 60.38% |
| Net Profit Margin | 13.18% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 47.8% |
How did HOLX perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/06 05:21 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/06 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/27 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/27 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Hologic, Inc. is covered by 25 analysts. 15 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| David Toung | Argus Research Company |
| Charles Butler | Barclays |
| Charley Jones | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |