Why Twist Bioscience Corporation (TWST) stock moved
Updated Aug 31, 2026
Twist Bioscience Corporation (TWST) shares tumbled 7.7% to $141.38 as of August 31, 2026, a significant decline from the prior close of $153.10. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for TWST. Below, we break down what changed for TWST, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.
What happened
TWST fell 7.7% to $141.38
TWST tumbled 7.7% in its latest session, moving from $153.10 to $141.38.
ValuationLow confidence
Rel. volume
0.8×
Below Avg
Vs peers
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No comparable peers
Market cap
$8.8B
NASDAQ Global Select
Analyst target
$105
-26.0% vs price
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What it means for Twist Bioscience Corporation investors
For Twist Bioscience Corporation investors, the recent signals add up to a bearish shift. On the constructive side: Twist Bioscience Corporation (TWST) moved +10.34% from $113.18 to $124.88 on 2026-08-10; Twist Bioscience Corporation (TWST) moved +10.06% from $104.50 to $115.01 on 2026-08-05. Weighing against that: Material negative event; Sharp 7.7% decline — elevated risk. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $104.67, implying -26.0% downside from $141.38. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades and 1 downgrade. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality low (57/100). With earnings roughly 74 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
TWST price reaction
TWST last traded at $141.38, down $11.72 (-7.66%) from the previous close of $153.10. The session traded on 0.8× average volume (below avg), so participation was unremarkable.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on Twist Bioscience Corporation (TWST)
The consensus analyst price target on Twist Bioscience Corporation (TWST) is $104.67, 26.0% below the recent $141.38. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades, 7 maintains, and 1 downgrade. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on TWST line up.
▲ The bullish case
+Twist Bioscience Corporation (TWST) moved +10.34% from $113.18 to $124.88 on 2026-08-10.
▼ The bearish case
−The consensus analyst price target of $104.67 sits 26.0% below the recent $141.38, so the average target sees limited room to run.
−The most bearish analyst target is $89.00 (-37.0%).
−1 analyst downgrade in the past 90 days, most recently Evercore ISI Group to In Line (2026-07-06).
−Material negative event.
−Sharp 7.7% decline — elevated risk.
Bull vs bear balanceBearish Shift
BearishNeutralBullish
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is bearish, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.
Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Aug 31, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
Twist Bioscience rose 2.28% to $153.48, continuing a broader rally fueled by strong fiscal Q3 earnings (record $118.4M revenue, +23% YoY) and raised full-year 2026 guidance to $456–$457M, according to the web catalyst. Investor enthusiasm was further boosted by the Anthropic partnership announcement around AI-driven protein design and a successful $300M capital raise in August 2026. Volume remains below average at 0.62x expected for this time of session.
Material / Earnings2026-08-25
Twist Bioscience Corporation (TWST) moved +3.90% from $145.73 to $151.42 on 2026-08-25. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move marks a new 30-day high for the stock.
Material / Earnings2026-08-24
Twist Bioscience Corporation (TWST) moved -2.89% from $145.00 to $140.80 on 2026-08-24. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.
Material / Earnings2026-08-21
Twist Bioscience Corporation (TWST) moved +5.12% from $138.50 to $145.59 on 2026-08-21 following strong fiscal Q3 2026 earnings and positive catalysts. Q3 revenue reached $118.4 million, up 23% year-over-year, prompting management to raise full-year fiscal 2026 guidance to $456–$457 million. Additionally, Anthropic selected Twist as an independent evaluator for AI-designed proteins using Claude models, and the company upsized a capital raise to $300 million to fund R&D and manufacturing expansion.
Material / Earnings2026-08-19
Twist Bioscience Corporation (TWST) moved +10.86% from $128.44 to $142.39 on 2026-08-19, reaching a new 30-day high. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.
Material / Earnings2026-08-18
Twist Bioscience Corporation (TWST) moved -4.53% from $121.61 to $116.10 on 2026-08-18. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was near its 5-day average, indicating typical trading activity.
Material / Earnings2026-08-17
Twist Bioscience Corporation (TWST) moved +6.21% from $117.14 to $124.41 on 2026-08-17 after reporting record Q3 fiscal 2026 revenue of $118.4 million, a 23% year-over-year increase that beat analyst consensus. Management simultaneously raised full-year fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to $456–$457 million, signaled adjusted EBITDA breakeven for Q4, completed a $300 million upsized public capital raise, and advanced a $17.05 million securities litigation settlement.
Material / Earnings2026-08-14
Twist Bioscience Corporation (TWST) moved -4.38% from $124.00 to $118.57 on 2026-08-14. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume remained near its 5-day average, suggesting the move occurred without unusual trading activity.
In-depth TWST event analyses
Permanent, dated analyses of TWST's most significant sessions.
Why did Twist Bioscience Corporation (TWST) stock move?
TWST tumbled 7.7% to $141.38. No single company-specific catalyst was confirmed during the move window, and it looks technical.
How much did TWST stock fall?
TWST lost 7.66% ($11.72) versus the prior close of $153.10, last trading at $141.38 on 0.8× average volume.
When is Twist Bioscience Corporation's next earnings date?
TWST's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-11-13 — about 74 days away.
What is the analyst price target for TWST?
The consensus analyst price target for TWST is $104.67, about 26.0% below the current $141.38. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 7 maintains, and 1 downgrade.
How BestStocks tracks TWST
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after its price and volume cleared TWST-specific materiality thresholds, triggering an evidence check. It draws on 20 tracked change events for TWST, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of August 31, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.
