Why is AORT Down Today?

AORT
$22.08
▼ -3.24% ($-0.72)
Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:35 PM ET

About Artivion, Inc.

Artivion Inc offers cardiac and vascular surgeons a suite of aortic-centric solutions. The company's products include Aortic Heart Valve, Mitral Heart Valve, Aortic Allograft, Pulmonary Human Heart Valve, Pulmonary Patch, and Surgical Adhesive among others. The company's has two reportable segments:...

Sector: SURGICAL & MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & APPARATUS
Market Cap: $1.94B
Forward P/E: 53.1
52-Week Range: $19.16 - $48.25
Employees: 1,600

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 SURGICAL & MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & APPARATUS sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The SURGICAL & MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & APPARATUS sector is down 1.2% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.4x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

SURGICAL & MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & APPARATUS sector: -1.2%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most SURGICAL & MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & APPARATUS stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

AORT is significantly underperforming the market (-3.4% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.18%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.31%
AORT
This Stock
-3.24%
vs S&P 500: -3.42%
vs Nasdaq: -3.55%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, AORT is expected to trade between:
$21.42 - $22.52

Key Level to Watch

$20.98 support
Watch for breakdown below $22.08

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Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:35 PM (-176 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.51
Put/Call Ratio
107.3%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 1,067
Put Volume: 540
Total: 1,607

Historical Context

AORT has moved more than 3.0% down on 26 occasions in the past year.

34.6%
Continuation Rate
9/26 times continued down
+0.32%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Sep 17, 2026 (-4.6%) → Next day: -2.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is AORT stock down today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The SURGICAL & MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & APPARATUS sector is down 1.2% on average.

Is AORT stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, AORT shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the AORT stock price target?

AORT is currently trading at $22.08. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $21.42 - $22.52. See long-term price prediction →

Will AORT stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that AORT's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $20.98 (support).

Is AORT stock oversold or overbought?

AORT's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 30.1. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for AORT stock?

AORT's 10-day momentum indicator is at -1.8. Negative momentum - the stock has mild downward pressure which may continue short-term.

Is AORT outperforming or underperforming the market?

AORT (-3.24%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-3.4% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.18%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.31%.

What does MACD indicate for AORT?

AORT's MACD (-0.98) is currently below the signal line (-0.83), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 27.6) is strong.

Is AORT in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, AORT is in a bearish trend. The price ($22.08) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($24.08) and 50-day SMA ($25.97). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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