Harvard Bioscience
Builds research tools for preclinical and cellular-and-molecular science.
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Sells preclinical, cellular-and-molecular, and electrophysiology research tools. Its portfolio is being aligned around translational-science applications after an acquisition-led expansion of complementary technologies.
Preclinical, cellular-and-molecular, electrophysiology, and related research tools make up the portfolio. The business grew from Harvard Apparatus physiology equipment into a broader collection of life-science technologies through internal development and acquisitions. The collection reflects an acquisition-led evolution rather than a single product line.
A translational-science focus now guides the portfolio, innovation pipeline, and operating model. The company describes its role as a bridge from traditional research tools toward translational-medicine applications.
Recent operations have included restructuring, discontinuing certain non-strategic products, and manufacturing consolidation. Those changes shape the operating model alongside the portfolio transition.
Company facts
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Key statistics
Year to date +21.3% · Average volume (30d) 18.4K
Analysts
Ratings
Target range
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Prior rating | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | New Street | Target | $0.60 | ||
| Apr 9, 2025 | Keybanc | Downgrade | Overweight | Sector Weight | |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Keybanc | Downgrade | Overweight | Sector Weight |
Earnings
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Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026Q2 FY26 | −$0.21 | −$0.14 | +33.3% | $21.5M | $22.7M | +6.0% | −4.07% |
| May 12, 2026Q1 FY26 | −$0.62 | −$0.33 | +46.8% | $21.2M | $20.8M | −2.1% | +2.96% |
| Mar 12, 2026Q4 FY25 | $0.35 | −$0.01 | −102.9% | $23.1M | $23.7M | +2.7% | −4.25% |
| Nov 6, 2025Q3 FY25 | $0.01 | −$0.01 | −300.0% | $23.1M | $20.6M | −10.9% | −0.55% |
Financial highlights
| 12 quarters | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $21.8M | $20.5M | $20.6M | $23.7M | $20.8M | $22.7M | |
| Gross profit | $12.2M | $10.4M | $12.0M | $14.2M | $12.2M | $12.6M | |
| Operating income | −$49.7M | −$819.0K | $197.0K | $1.9M | −$119.0K | −$978.0K | |
| Net income | −$50.3M | −$2.3M | −$1.2M | −$2.8M | −$3.4M | −$2.9M | |
| Diluted EPS | −$11.40 | −$0.52 | −$0.28 | −$0.64 | −$0.77 | −$0.64 | |
| Gross margin | 56.0% | 50.7% | 58.4% | 59.7% | 59.0% | 55.6% | |
| Operating margin | -228.1% | -4.0% | 1.0% | 8.1% | -0.6% | -4.3% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY21 $118.9M · FY22 $113.3M · FY23 $112.3M · FY24 $94.1M · FY25 $86.6M
Revenue by product · Q2 FY26
Revenue by geography · Q2 FY26
Balance sheet, Jun 30, 2026Cash & short-term investments $6.5M · Total debt $44.2M · Total assets $76.3M · Shareholders' equity $7.4M
Dividends
No dividends on record.
Ownership
Shares outstanding 4.51M · Float 3.51M · 77.7% free float
A split settled inside the quarter being compared, so quarter-on-quarter change is not shown.
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weber Capital Management LLC /Adv | 320.0K | 7.10% | 13F | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Leviticus Partners LP | 293.7K | 6.50% | 13G | May 14, 2026 |
| John D. Duke · director, officer: Chief Executive Officer | 180.0K | 3.99% | Form 4 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Acadian Asset Management LLC | 179.6K | 3.98% | 13F | May 13, 2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 163.3K | 3.62% | 13F | May 15, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | Mark T. Frost | officer: Chief Financial Officer | +5,000 | $5.00 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | William Snider | director | +12,525 | $4.99 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | William Snider | director | +8,475 | $4.85 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Stephen J. Denelsky | director | +10,000 | $4.87 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | John D. Duke | director, officer: Chief Executive Officer | +5,000 | $5.01 |
Peers
- Revvity
Preclinical in vivo imaging and drug-development research tools
- Danaher
Cellular analysis, high-throughput screening, and microplate platforms
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
Life-science instruments, cell analysis, and molecular workflows
- Bio-Rad Laboratories
Life-science analysis tools for cell and molecular biology
- Agilent Technologies
Cell analysis, microplate automation, and research flow cytometry
CompareAfter-hours close
| Company | Price | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Bioscience | $7.93 | +0.25% | $35.8M | — | 43.9 | 0.4 | +11.1% |
| Revvity | $127.20 | −1.25% | $14.37B | 61.3 | 22.9 | 4.9 | −1.3% |
| Danaher | $215.50 | −0.25% | $151.89B | 38.4 | 24.3 | 6.0 | +5.5% |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific | $620.01 | −0.32% | $231.22B | 33.5 | 23.7 | 5.0 | +10.5% |
| Bio-Rad Laboratories | $387.70 | +0.02% | $10.44B | 47.0 | 37.6 | 4.0 | −0.1% |
| Agilent Technologies | $153.84 | +0.02% | $43.45B | 30.3 | 23.8 | 5.9 | +8.1% |
| Median | 38.4 | 23.8 | 5.0 | +5.5% |







