Why is TWST Down Today?

TWST
$184.21
▼ -2.04% ($-3.76)
Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 6:37 PM ET (188 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 - $200.31
Employees: 923

Overall Confidence: 50%

50% Confident

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

MOMENTUM 50% Confidence
🎯 TWST showing strong bearish momentum
TWST is down 2.0% today on 0.6x average volume. The move appears to be driven by general market sentiment and momentum traders.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.6x average volume

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

📍 Sector Context

BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, (NO DISGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES) sector: -0.3%

TWST is outperforming its sector by -1.8%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

TWST is significantly underperforming the market (-2.8% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.74%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+1.02%
TWST
This Stock
-2.04%
vs S&P 500: -2.78%
vs Nasdaq: -3.06%

📊 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:
$178.68 - $187.89

Key Level to Watch

$175.00 support
Watch for breakdown below $184.21

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Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 6:37 PM (188 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Neutral
Options Sentiment
1.05
Put/Call Ratio
103.7%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 3,115
Put Volume: 3,276
Total: 6,391

Historical Context

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

39.2%
Continuation Rate
20/51 times continued down
+1.97%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Sep 23, 2026 (-3.7%) → Next day: +16.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is TWST stock down today?

TWST is down 2.0% today on 0.6x average volume. The move appears to be driven by general market sentiment and momentum traders.

Is TWST stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, TWST shows 50% 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 $184.21. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $178.68 - $187.89. 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: $175.00 (support).

Is TWST stock oversold or overbought?

TWST's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 70.6. This indicates overbought conditions - the stock may be due for a pullback as buying pressure appears stretched.

What is the momentum for TWST stock?

TWST's 10-day momentum indicator is at 21.68. Strong bullish momentum - the stock is gaining significant upward force. This often precedes continued gains.

Is TWST outperforming or underperforming the market?

TWST (-2.04%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-2.8% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.74%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 1.02%.

What does MACD indicate for TWST?

TWST's MACD (16.12) is currently above the signal line (13.57), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 42.0) is strong.

Is TWST in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, TWST is in a bullish trend. The price ($184.21) is trading above both the 20-day SMA ($158.12) and 50-day SMA ($135.71). This alignment typically indicates sustained upward momentum.

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