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AU · rank #10 · 2026-10-20

DIM

PARIS · EUR · $23.11B (USD)

SignalStrong Buy2.1strength 2.1 / 10
verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
0.515
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$0.02
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
3
Insider signal (90d)—
Analyst upside
Consensus target $237.29
+12.0%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+20.19%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
4.50
Gross margin TTM+44.9%
52w high$225.00
Market cap (USD)$23.11B

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Summary

Sartorius Stedim Biotech SA is a leading bioprocessing supplier providing recurring single-use consumables, filtration, and automated process equipment for biologics and cell-therapy manufacturing.

Rationale

Positive 30-day EPS revisions with 80% analyst agreement and a strong 4.5/5 rating are supported by H1 organic revenue growth of 6.4% and accelerating price momentum in core consumables.

Material risks

  • 1Pricing pressure and single-use product commoditization from major bioprocessing rivals Danaher (Cytiva), Thermo Fisher, and Merck Millipore.
  • 2Near-term Q3 earnings volatility in 2 days and up to €35 million in U.S. tariff compensation drag that could restrict FY2026 revenue growth to the lower half of the 6–10% guidance range.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed