Twist Bioscience Misses Earnings but Raises Revenue Guidance
May 4, 2026, 2:08 PM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The increase in sales guidance and strong revenue growth are positive signals often leading to improved stock performance, despite the earnings miss. Historical context shows similar increases previously resulted in stock rallies.
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Twist Bioscience reported an adjusted loss that missed expectations, but its revenue surpassed forecasts, indicating strong growth potential. The company raised its fiscal 2026 sales guidance, reflecting positive momentum across its portfolio and expanded capabilities in AI-enabled drug discovery.
TWST reported a 59-cent loss, missing consensus expectations.
Sales of $110.72 million beat estimates of $107.66 million.
DNA Synthesis and Protein Solutions revenue grew 28% to $53.3 million.
Guidance raised for fiscal 2026 sales to $442 million-$447 million.
Settlement reached for $17.1 million in a class action lawsuit.
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