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QM · rank #4 · 2026-10-27

CDNA

NASDAQ · $3.58B (USD)

SignalHold
verdict · CAUTION

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Momentum 12-1
Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago.
+326.52%
ROE TTM
Return on equity, trailing 12 months.
+29.5%
Profit margin
Net profit margin, trailing 12 months.
+24.2%
Market cap (USD)
Size filter: > $500M required.
$3.58B
Anchor (recent)
Close on 2026-09-25
$63.68
Anchor (far)
Close on 2025-09-26
$14.93

The AI research card

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Summary

CareDx (CDNA) sells transplant-surveillance and oncology molecular diagnostics, led by AlloSure, AlloMap and newly acquired NavDx, to help clinicians monitor graft injury and recurrence without invasive procedures.

Rationale

The screen is supported by strong 12-1 momentum, high ROE and profit margins, plus accelerating revenue and raised 2026 guidance, indicating a profitable growth re-rating rather than a pure sentiment move.

Material risks

  • 1Natera’s Prospera and other molecular competitors could take share from AlloSure if they win pricing, clinical-trial adoption, or assay preference in transplant surveillance.
  • 2NavDx integration and reimbursement execution could disappoint if billing, Epic connectivity, or payer economics slow the expected Q3 contribution and scale-up.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 1 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Error