Why is QTRX Down Today?

QTRX
$3.46
▼ -6.74% ($-0.23)
Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:31 PM ET (295 min ago)

About Quanterix Corporation Common Stock

Quanterix Corp is a life sciences company that focuses on developing an ultra-sensitive digital immunoassay platform that advances precision health for life sciences research and diagnostics. The Simoa bead-based and planar array platforms designed by the company enable customers to reliably detect ...

Sector: LABORATORY ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS
Market Cap: $257.42M
Forward P/E: -3.7
52-Week Range: $2.15 - $8.77
Employees: 136

Overall Confidence: 60%

60% Confident

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

SYMPATHY 60% Confidence
🎯 Outperforming sector by 5.8%
This stock is significantly underperforming its LABORATORY ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.5x average volume

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

📍 Sector Context

LABORATORY ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS sector: -0.9%

QTRX is outperforming its sector by -5.8%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

QTRX is significantly underperforming the market (-6.9% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.18%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.31%
QTRX
This Stock
-6.74%
vs S&P 500: -6.92%
vs Nasdaq: -7.05%

📊 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, QTRX is expected to trade between:
$3.36 - $3.53

Key Level to Watch

$3.29 support
Watch for breakdown below $3.46

Quick Trade Ideas

Options strategies to consider for QTRX's -7% move

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Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:31 PM (295 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.42
Put/Call Ratio
165.2%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 8,695
Put Volume: 3,693
Total: 12,388

Historical Context

QTRX has moved more than 3.0% down on 59 occasions in the past year.

47.5%
Continuation Rate
28/59 times continued down
+1.07%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Sep 10, 2026 (-5.7%) → Next day: +2.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is QTRX stock down today?

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

Is QTRX stock a buy or sell right now?

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

What is the QTRX stock price target?

QTRX is currently trading at $3.46. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $3.36 - $3.53. See long-term price prediction →

Will QTRX stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that QTRX's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $3.29 (support).

Is QTRX stock oversold or overbought?

QTRX's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 58.5. This shows bullish momentum - the stock has positive momentum but isn't overextended yet.

What is the momentum for QTRX stock?

QTRX's 10-day momentum indicator is at 0.29. Positive momentum - the stock has mild upward pressure supporting the current trend.

Is QTRX outperforming or underperforming the market?

QTRX (-6.74%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-6.9% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.18%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.31%.

What does MACD indicate for QTRX?

QTRX's MACD (0.16) is currently above the signal line (0.06), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 22.6) is moderate.

Is QTRX in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, QTRX 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: $3.01, 50-day SMA: $3.08.

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