Why is TMO Down Today?

TMO
$701.77
▼ -2.22% ($-15.59)
Last updated: Nov 12, 2026 8:30 PM ET

About Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

Thermo Fisher Scientific sells scientific instruments and laboratory equipment, diagnostics consumables, and life science reagents. The firm operates through four segments as of year-end 2024 (revenue figures include some cross-segment revenue): analytical technologies (17% of sales); specialty diag...

Sector: MEASURING & CONTROLLING DEVICES, NEC
Market Cap: $200.41B
Forward P/E: 23.4
52-Week Range: $435.27 - $727.56
Employees: 125,000

Overall Confidence: 70%

70% Confident

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

OPTIONS 75% Confidence
🎯 Unusual PUT buying detected
Options traders are heavily buying puts on TMO, with 83% of volume in puts. This suggests bearish institutional positioning.
SECTOR 65% Confidence
MEASURING & CONTROLLING DEVICES, NEC sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The MEASURING & CONTROLLING DEVICES, NEC sector is down 1.3% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.5x average volume

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

📍 Sector Context

MEASURING & CONTROLLING DEVICES, NEC sector: -1.3%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most MEASURING & CONTROLLING DEVICES, NEC stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

TMO is underperforming the market (-1.9% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
-0.35%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
-0.32%
TMO
This Stock
-2.22%
vs S&P 500: -1.87%
vs Nasdaq: -1.9%

📊 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, TMO is expected to trade between:
$680.72 - $715.81

Key Level to Watch

$666.68 support
Watch for breakdown below $701.77

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Last updated: Nov 12, 2026 8:30 PM (-79 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bearish
Options Sentiment
2.28
Put/Call Ratio
61.5%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 2,512
Put Volume: 5,729
Total: 8,241
Unusual Activity: $610 PUT (1,417 vol) $610 PUT (1,412 vol)

Historical Context

TMO has moved more than 3.0% down on 8 occasions in the past year.

25.0%
Continuation Rate
2/8 times continued down
+0.42%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Nov 05, 2026 (-4.1%) → Next day: +2.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is TMO stock down today?

Options traders are heavily buying puts on TMO, with 83% of volume in puts. This suggests bearish institutional positioning.

Is TMO stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, TMO shows 70% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the TMO stock price target?

TMO is currently trading at $701.77. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $680.72 - $715.81. See long-term price prediction →

Will TMO stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that TMO's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $666.68 (support).

Is TMO stock oversold or overbought?

TMO's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 53.5. This shows bullish momentum - the stock has positive momentum but isn't overextended yet.

What is the momentum for TMO stock?

TMO's 10-day momentum indicator is at -9.74. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is TMO outperforming or underperforming the market?

TMO (-2.22%) is currently underperforming the market (-1.9% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is down -0.35%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is down -0.32%.

What does MACD indicate for TMO?

TMO's MACD (11.55) is currently above the signal line (11.49), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 20.0) is moderate.

Is TMO in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, TMO is in a bullish trend. The price ($701.77) is trading above both the 20-day SMA ($695.26) and 50-day SMA ($668.98). This alignment typically indicates sustained upward momentum.

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