Why is BIO Down Today?

BIO
$358.25
▼ -5.15% ($-18.46)
Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:32 PM ET

About Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.Class A

Bio-Rad Laboratories, headquartered in Hercules, California, develops, manufactures, and sells products and solutions for the clinical diagnostics and life sciences markets. In clinical diagnostics (60% of sales), Bio-Rad sells test systems and specialized quality controls for clinical laboratories....

Sector: LABORATORY ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS
Market Cap: $8.06B
Forward P/E: 29.8
52-Week Range: $236.73 - $396.23
Employees: 7,700

Overall Confidence: 60%

60% Confident

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

SYMPATHY 60% Confidence
🎯 Outperforming sector by 4.2%
This stock is significantly underperforming its LABORATORY ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.7x average volume

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

📍 Sector Context

LABORATORY ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS sector: -0.9%

BIO is outperforming its sector by -4.3%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

BIO is significantly underperforming the market (-5.3% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.18%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.31%
BIO
This Stock
-5.15%
vs S&P 500: -5.33%
vs Nasdaq: -5.46%

📊 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, BIO is expected to trade between:
$347.50 - $365.42

Key Level to Watch

$340.34 support
Watch for breakdown below $358.25

Quick Trade Ideas

Options strategies to consider for BIO's -5% move

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Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:32 PM (-173 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.09
Put/Call Ratio
140.7%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 3,786
Put Volume: 334
Total: 4,120

Historical Context

BIO has moved more than 3.0% down on 13 occasions in the past year.

30.8%
Continuation Rate
4/13 times continued down
+0.92%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Jun 23, 2026 (-3.8%) → Next day: +3.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is BIO stock down today?

This stock is significantly underperforming its LABORATORY ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

Is BIO stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, BIO shows 60% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the BIO stock price target?

BIO is currently trading at $358.25. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $347.50 - $365.42. See long-term price prediction →

Will BIO stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that BIO's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $340.34 (support).

Is BIO stock oversold or overbought?

BIO's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 38.3. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for BIO stock?

BIO's 10-day momentum indicator is at -24.16. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is BIO outperforming or underperforming the market?

BIO (-5.15%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-5.3% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.18%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.31%.

What does MACD indicate for BIO?

BIO's MACD (2.16) is currently below the signal line (5.01), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 37.6) is strong.

Is BIO in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, BIO is in a mixed/transitional trend. The price and moving averages are not clearly aligned, suggesting a potential trend change or consolidation phase. 20-day SMA: $377.55, 50-day SMA: $364.64.

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