Standard BioTools Management
Management criteria checks 1/4
Standard BioTools' CEO is Michael Egholm, appointed in Apr 2022, has a tenure of 4.08 years. total yearly compensation is $8.82M, comprised of 7.7% salary and 92.3% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.31% of the company’s shares, worth $1.16M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 1.8 years and 3.2 years respectively.
Key information
Michael Egholm
Chief executive officer
US$8.8m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 7.71% |
| CEO tenure | 4.1yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.3% |
| Management average tenure | 1.8yrs |
| Board average tenure | 3.2yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 28
LAB: Completed Buyback And 2026 Revenue Outlook Will Support Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Standard BioTools by $0.00, keeping fair value steady at $1.35 as they factor in a slightly lower discount rate, softer revenue growth assumptions, a marginally reduced profit margin outlook, and a modestly higher future P/E estimate. What's in the News On April 20, 2026, Standard BioTools received a Nasdaq notice that its shares had closed below the $1.00 minimum bid price for 30 consecutive business days, triggering a 180 day compliance period that runs until October 19, 2026 (Nasdaq listing notice).Narrative Update • Apr 14
LAB: Completed Buybacks And 2026 Outlook Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target on Standard BioTools slightly higher to $1.35, reflecting minor tweaks to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions, while keeping their overall valuation framework broadly unchanged. What's in the News Completion of a share repurchase program, with 13,603,617 shares bought back for a total of $35.91 million under the buyback announced on March 1, 2024 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 31
LAB: Share Buybacks And Steady Outlook Will Support Future Upside
Analysts now see fair value for Standard BioTools holding at $1.35 per share, with a slightly higher discount rate and P/E assumptions, and a less steep projected revenue contraction supporting a steady price target despite mixed tweaks to the model inputs. What's in the News Standard BioTools completed a share repurchase program covering 13,603,617 shares, equal to 7.63% of the company, for a total of $35.91 million under the buyback announced on March 1, 2024 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Mar 17
LAB: Stable Guidance And Margin Assumptions Will Support Future Earnings Profile
Analysts have maintained their $1.55 price target on Standard BioTools, citing only marginal adjustments to the discount rate, long-term revenue and margin assumptions, along with a slightly higher future P/E expectation. What's in the News Issued earnings guidance for fiscal 2026 with expected revenue in the range of $80 million to $85 million, with seasonality described as similar to prior years (company guidance).Narrative Update • Mar 03
LAB: Improved Margin Outlook And Stable Guidance Will Support Future Earnings Profile
Analysts have kept their $1.55 price target for Standard BioTools unchanged, citing slightly higher assumed profit margins and a modestly lower forward P/E, along with an updated view that revenue contraction is now far less severe than previously modeled. What's in the News Issued fiscal 2026 revenue guidance in a range of $80 million to $85 million, with seasonality expected to be similar to prior years (company guidance).
Narrative Update • Feb 16
LAB: Imaging Collaboration And 2025 Outlook Will Drive Upside Potential
Analysts have modestly lifted their price target for Standard BioTools to $1.75, pointing to slightly higher assumed profit margins and a marginally richer future P/E multiple, even as they factor in a small additional revenue decline. What's in the News Standard BioTools issued revenue guidance for the fourth quarter of 2025, with expected revenue of approximately $56 million and revenue from continuing operations of about $24 million (company guidance).Analysis Article • Feb 12
Standard BioTools Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LAB) Popularity With Investors Under Threat As Stock Sinks 27%
Standard BioTools Inc. ( NASDAQ:LAB ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough...Narrative Update • Feb 02
LAB: Imaging Collaboration And Steady Guidance Will Shape Future Earnings Profile
Analysts have kept their price target for Standard BioTools steady at US$1.55, citing only minor tweaks to inputs such as discount rate, profit margin assumptions and future P/E, which did not meaningfully alter their overall valuation view. What's in the News Standard BioTools issued revenue guidance for the fourth quarter of 2025, with expected revenue of approximately US$56 million and revenue from continuing operations of about US$24 million.Analysis Article • Jan 29
Here's Why We're Not At All Concerned With Standard BioTools' (NASDAQ:LAB) Cash Burn Situation
Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, although...Narrative Update • Jan 19
LAB: Higher Discount Rate Will Likely Undermine Outlook Despite Guidance
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Standard BioTools from US$1.55 to US$1.35, citing updated assumptions that now reflect a smaller expected revenue decline, a slightly stronger profit margin profile, a lower future P/E estimate, and a higher discount rate. What's in the News Standard BioTools issued revenue guidance for the fourth quarter of 2025, with expected revenue of about US$56 million and revenue from continuing operations of about US$24 million.Narrative Update • Jan 05
LAB: Imaging Collaboration And 2025 Outlook Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have kept their price target for Standard BioTools unchanged at US$1.75, citing only minor tweaks to inputs such as discount rate, revenue contraction assumptions and future P/E, which they view as offsetting each other at this stage. What's in the News Standard BioTools and Molecular Instruments announced a collaboration to develop next-generation Imaging Mass Cytometry workflows that combine HCR Gold for RNA and protein imaging with the Hyperion Imaging System, aiming to support simultaneous analysis of RNA and protein targets in complex tissues (Key Developments).Seeking Alpha • Dec 28
Standard BioTools: Outlook Still Murky
Summary Standard BioTools is trading near cash value post-SomaScan sale, with Casdin Capital raising its stake to 25%. LAB will receive $350M upfront and up to $75M in earnouts from Illumina for SomaScan, leaving $550M in cash post-transaction. Management projects Adj. EBITDA breakeven in 2026 after divestiture and a 20% workforce reduction, but ongoing operations lack clear growth catalysts. An analysis around Standard BioTools follows in the paragraphs below. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Dec 18
LAB: Earnings Outlook And Collaboration Will Drive Strong Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Standard BioTools from 2.00 dollars to 1.75 dollars, reflecting slightly higher perceived risk and softer revenue growth expectations, even as projected profit margins and future valuation multiples improve modestly. What's in the News Standard BioTools and Molecular Instruments announced a strategic collaboration to develop next generation Imaging Mass Cytometry workflows that integrate HCR RNA and protein imaging with the Hyperion Imaging System to boost sensitivity and flexibility in spatial biology research (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Dec 05
Subdued Growth No Barrier To Standard BioTools Inc. (NASDAQ:LAB) With Shares Advancing 26%
Standard BioTools Inc. ( NASDAQ:LAB ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 26% after a shaky period...Narrative Update • Dec 04
LAB: Imaging Collaboration And Steady Outlook Will Support Future Earnings Profile
Analysts have modestly adjusted their price target on Standard BioTools, trimming fair value to approximately 1.55 dollars per share as they factor in a slightly higher discount rate, marginally softer long term profit margin expectations, and a higher projected future earnings multiple. What's in the News Molecular Instruments and Standard BioTools entered a strategic collaboration to develop next generation Imaging Mass Cytometry workflows powered by HCR imaging technologies, including the HCR HiFi Encoder for protein imaging with any primary antibody (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Nov 20
LAB: Earnings Outlook Will Benefit From Advanced Imaging Collaboration
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Standard BioTools downward from $1.78 to $1.55. They cited updated expectations around revenue growth and profit margins.Narrative Update • Aug 23
SomaLogic Merger And Illumina Partnership Will Unlock New Proteomics Opportunities
The downward revision in Standard BioTools' analyst price target reflects declining net profit margin and a higher future P/E ratio, with the consensus fair value now lowered to $1.78. What's in the News Standard BioTools announced a delay in filing their next 10-Q with the SEC.Analysis Article • Jul 10
Standard BioTools Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LAB) P/S Is Still On The Mark Following 26% Share Price Bounce
The Standard BioTools Inc. ( NASDAQ:LAB ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent gain...Analysis Article • Jul 05
We're Keeping An Eye On Standard BioTools' (NASDAQ:LAB) Cash Burn Rate
Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...Analysis Article • May 24
Standard BioTools Inc. (NASDAQ:LAB) Stocks Pounded By 26% But Not Lagging Industry On Growth Or Pricing
The Standard BioTools Inc. ( NASDAQ:LAB ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a...
New Narrative • Mar 26
SomaLogic Merger And Illumina Partnership Will Unlock New Proteomics Opportunities
Strategic mergers and partnerships, along with cost synergies, aim to improve profitability and net margins significantly.Analysis Article • Mar 01
Standard BioTools Inc. (NASDAQ:LAB) Analysts Are Cutting Their Estimates: Here's What You Need To Know
It's been a mediocre week for Standard BioTools Inc. ( NASDAQ:LAB ) shareholders, with the stock dropping 18% to...Analysis Article • Feb 21
Market Cool On Standard BioTools Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LAB) Revenues Pushing Shares 28% Lower
Standard BioTools Inc. ( NASDAQ:LAB ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough...Analysis Article • Feb 09
Is Standard BioTools (NASDAQ:LAB) Using Debt Sensibly?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Dec 17
After Leaping 35% Standard BioTools Inc. (NASDAQ:LAB) Shares Are Not Flying Under The Radar
Standard BioTools Inc. ( NASDAQ:LAB ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 35% after a shaky period...Analysis Article • Oct 26
Standard BioTools (NASDAQ:LAB) Has Debt But No Earnings; Should You Worry?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Sep 14
Market Participants Recognise Standard BioTools Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LAB) Revenues Pushing Shares 33% Higher
Those holding Standard BioTools Inc. ( NASDAQ:LAB ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 33% in...Analysis Article • Aug 05
Newsflash: Standard BioTools Inc. (NASDAQ:LAB) Analysts Have Been Trimming Their Revenue Forecasts
The analysts covering Standard BioTools Inc. ( NASDAQ:LAB ) delivered a dose of negativity to shareholders today, by...Analysis Article • Jul 26
Revenues Tell The Story For Standard BioTools Inc. (NASDAQ:LAB) As Its Stock Soars 42%
Those holding Standard BioTools Inc. ( NASDAQ:LAB ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 42% in...Analysis Article • Apr 09
Is It Time To Consider Buying Standard BioTools Inc. (NASDAQ:LAB)?
Standard BioTools Inc. ( NASDAQ:LAB ), might not be a large cap stock, but it led the NASDAQGS gainers with a...Analysis Article • Mar 06
Estimating The Fair Value Of Standard BioTools Inc. (NASDAQ:LAB)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Standard BioTools fair value estimate is US$3.18 Current share...Analysis Article • Feb 17
Standard BioTools Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LAB) P/S Still Appears To Be Reasonable
Standard BioTools Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:LAB ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 7.1x may look like a poor investment...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | -US$50m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$9m | US$680k | -US$59m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$148m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$138m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$146m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$8m | US$686k | -US$137m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$130m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$129m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$120m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$2m | US$597k | -US$75m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$76m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$84m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$131m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$16m | US$373k | -US$190m |
Compensation vs Market: Michael's total compensation ($USD8.82M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD2.52M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Michael's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.
CEO
Michael Egholm (62 yo)
4.1yrs
Tenure
US$8,823,502
Compensation
Dr. Michael Egholm, Ph.D. served as the President of Biopharmaceuticals and Senior Vice President at Pall Corporation since July 2014 until January 17, 2017. He serves as Director at Abbratech, Inc. and Ab...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 4.1yrs | US$8.82m | 0.31% $ 1.2m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 1.7yrs | US$4.01m | 0.13% $ 498.8k | |
| Chief Business Officer & Senior VP | 2yrs | US$1.69m | 0.26% $ 999.8k | |
| VP & Chief Accounting Officer | 1.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Human Resources Officer | 3.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & Chief Commercial Officer | 1yr | no data | no data |
1.8yrs
Average Tenure
52.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: LAB's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.8 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 4.1yrs | US$8.82m | 0.31% $ 1.2m | |
| Independent Non-Employee Director | 3.2yrs | US$269.32k | 0.027% $ 102.2k | |
| Independent Non-Employee Director | 4.1yrs | US$274.32k | 0.030% $ 112.9k | |
| Independent Non-Employee Director | 2.3yrs | US$264.32k | 0.011% $ 41.8k | |
| Independent Non-Employee Director | 4.1yrs | US$261.32k | 0.71% $ 2.7m | |
| Independent Non-Employee Chairman of the Board | 2.3yrs | US$359.32k | 0.022% $ 82.7k | |
| Independent Non-Employee Director | 2.3yrs | US$266.32k | 0.039% $ 148.7k |
3.2yrs
Average Tenure
62.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: LAB's board of directors are considered experienced (3.2 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/07 00:19 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Standard BioTools Inc. is covered by 13 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Paul Knight | Brean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery) |
| Sung Ji Nam | BTIG |
| Bryan Brokmeier | Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. |