Why is TWST Down Today?

TWST
$127.14
▼ -3.78% ($-4.81)
Last updated: Nov 11, 2026 8:30 PM ET (315 min ago)

About Twist Bioscience Corporation Common Stock

Twist Bioscience Corp is a synthetic biology company. It develops a disruptive DNA synthesis platform to industrialize the engineering of biology. The company's DNA synthesis platform utilizes a proprietary semiconductor-based synthetic DNA manufacturing process that synthesizes DNA on silicon inste...

Sector: BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, (NO DISGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES)
Market Cap: $1.77B
Forward P/E: -14.8
52-Week Range: $23.30 - $219.71
Employees: 923

Overall Confidence: 60%

60% Confident

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

SYMPATHY 60% Confidence
🎯 Outperforming sector by 3.2%
This stock is significantly underperforming its BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, (NO DISGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES) 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

BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, (NO DISGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES) sector: -0.6%

TWST is outperforming its sector by -3.2%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

TWST is significantly underperforming the market (-5.1% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+1.32%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+2.31%
TWST
This Stock
-3.78%
vs S&P 500: -5.1%
vs Nasdaq: -6.09%

📊 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, TWST is expected to trade between:
$123.32 - $129.68

Key Level to Watch

$120.78 support
Watch for breakdown below $127.14

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Last updated: Nov 11, 2026 8:30 PM (315 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.49
Put/Call Ratio
121.7%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 7,338
Put Volume: 3,613
Total: 10,951
Unusual Activity: $150 CALL (1,125 vol) $140 CALL (1,115 vol) $150 CALL (1,111 vol)

Historical Context

TWST has moved more than 3.0% down on 51 occasions in the past year.

41.2%
Continuation Rate
21/51 times continued down
+1.55%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Nov 05, 2026 (-15.4%) → Next day: +0.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is TWST stock down today?

This stock is significantly underperforming its BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, (NO DISGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES) sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

Is TWST stock a buy or sell right now?

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

What is the TWST stock price target?

TWST is currently trading at $127.14. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $123.32 - $129.68. See long-term price prediction →

Will TWST stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that TWST's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $120.78 (support).

Is TWST stock oversold or overbought?

TWST's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 41.5. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for TWST stock?

TWST's 10-day momentum indicator is at -50.86. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is TWST outperforming or underperforming the market?

TWST (-3.78%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-5.1% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 1.32%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 2.31%.

What does MACD indicate for TWST?

TWST's MACD (-7.17) is currently below the signal line (-4.77), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 16.8) is weak.

Is TWST in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, TWST is in a bearish trend. The price ($127.14) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($141.62) and 50-day SMA ($150.9). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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