Caris Life Sciences, Inc. (CAI) - Stock Analysis

Last updated: Sep 13, 2026

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Healthcare diagnostics catalyst with improving fundamentals: on 2026-08-05 Q2 revenue rose 45% YoY to $263.7M, full-year 2026 guidance was raised to $1.03B-$1.04B, and Caris Detect plus PTEN IHC testing expansion add product momentum.

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Idea window: 8/6/2026 – 8/13/2026Sector: Healthcare

AI Analyst Overview

Last Price
$26.05
Market Cap
$7.36B
1D Return
+7.03%
YTD Return
-3.45%

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Valuation Metrics

P/E
70.0
P/B
12.4
P/S
7.4
EV/EBITDA
44.9
Div Yield
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Fundamental Analysis

6.0

Key Financial Insights: • Margin Expansion • Liquidity Strength • Rising Leverage CAI shows improving operations and strong liquidity, but fragile profitability, rising leverage, declining cash, and expensive valuation warrant caution.

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Price Behavior

5.0

Key Price Behavior Insights: • Lower highs • Key support • Weak momentum Support Level: $24.00–$24.30 Resistance Level: $25.30–$25.65 CAI remains constructive over the last month but near-term bearish unless it holds $24.00–$24.30 and reclaims $25.30–$25.65.

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Sentiment & News

7.0

Key News Insights: • AI Treatment Selection • Lung Cancer Research • National Test Campaign Caris advanced AI-guided oncology treatment research, expanded lung-cancer studies, and boosted nationwide awareness of its early-detection blood test.

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AI Summary

6.0
Neutral

CAI is transitioning into a scalable diagnostics business, but its premium valuation now requires proof that 45% revenue growth, expanding margins, and positive EBITDA can translate into sustained net income and free cash flow; investors should prioritize evidence of reimbursed Caris Detect adoption and durable cash generation before adding exposure.

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Description

Caris Life Sciences is a US-based provider of molecular profiling services and related laboratory and data offerings to clinical and biopharmaceutical customers worldwide. The company supplies tissue- and blood-based tests for cancer treatment selection and supports drug development through laboratory execution, data products, and research services. Founded in 2008, Caris is headquartered in Irving, Texas.

Idea History

DateCloseTickerCompanySummaryStatusP/L
Aug 6Aug 13CAICaris Life Sciences, Inc.
Healthcare diagnostics catalyst with improving fundamentals: on 2026-08-05 Q2 revenue rose 45% YoY to $263.7M, full-year 2026 guidance was raised to $1.03B-$1.04B, and Caris Detect plus PTEN IHC testing expansion add product momentum.
Closed+10.9%
Jun 26Jul 3CAICaris Life Sciences, Inc.
CAI has favorable near-term momentum and business catalysts: Q1 revenue rose 79% YoY to $216.2M, recent updates include product launch activity, MolDX approval, New York authorization filing, clinical validation progress, expanded oncology network, a $100M buyback authorization, and about 17.8% stock gain over 21 trading days.
Closed-1.1%
Jun 18Jun 25CAICaris Life Sciences, Inc.
Constructive momentum plus catalysts: Q1 2026 revenue grew 79% YoY to $216.2M with positive free cash flow, liquidity is strong, and recent supports include a $100M buyback authorization and MolDX approval for Caris ChromoSeq.
Closed+1.3%
Jun 9Jun 16CAICaris Life Sciences, Inc.
Positive catalyst stack with Q1 2026 revenue of $216.2M, up 79% YoY, plus Caris MI Clarity launch, Caris ChromoSeq launch and MolDX approval, NY State authorization filing for Caris Assure, and a $100M share repurchase program announced on 2026-06-08.
Closed+6.0%
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