Neogen (NEOG)


Market Price (9/21/2026): $13.08 | Market Cap: $2.8 BilSector: Health Care | Industry: Health Care Supplies

Neogen (NEOG)


Market Price (9/21/2026): $13.08
Market Cap: $2.8 Bil
Sector: Health Care
Industry: Health Care Supplies

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Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Biotechnology & Genomics, and Precision Medicine. Themes include Advanced Diagnostics, and Personalized Diagnostics.

Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -55%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -111%

Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -22 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -2.5%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 56x, P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 34x

Stock price has recently run up significantly
12M Rtn12 month market price return is 132%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.7%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -0.1%

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -4.4%

Key risks
NEOG key risks include [1] the troubled integration of its 3M Food Safety acquisition, Show more.

0 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Biotechnology & Genomics, and Precision Medicine. Themes include Advanced Diagnostics, and Personalized Diagnostics.
1 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%
2 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -55%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -111%
3 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -22 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -2.5%
4 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 56x, P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 34x
5 Stock price has recently run up significantly
12M Rtn12 month market price return is 132%
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.7%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -0.1%
7 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -4.4%
8 Key risks
NEOG key risks include [1] the troubled integration of its 3M Food Safety acquisition, Show more.

NEOG in ETFs

Weight = NEOG's share of each fund

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ITOT0.00%
IWM0.09%
IJR0.16%
VB0.03%
IJS0.32%
SLYV0.31%
VIOV0.28%
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Valuation & Metrics

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 9/17/2026

Neogen (NEOG) stock has gained about 45% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Neogen reported stronger-than-expected financial results for fiscal Q4 2026, which ended May 31, 2026. The company announced adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.09, surpassing analyst consensus estimates of $0.06 by $0.03. Revenue reached $225.3 million, exceeding analyst expectations of $212.35 million. Core growth for the quarter improved to 4.3%, marking its highest rate for fiscal year 2026, with the Food Safety segment achieving a core growth of 5.8%—its best since fiscal year 2023. Additionally, gross margin increased to 47.8% from 41.2% in the prior year period, and adjusted EBITDA grew 12% year-over-year to $45.4 million. This strong performance contributed to a significant stock rally, with shares gaining +22.7% on July 30, 2026, the day following the earnings announcement.

2. The company provided an optimistic outlook and detailed strategic investment plans for fiscal year 2027. Management emphasized significant operational momentum and a commitment to disciplined execution and investment aimed at enhancing future growth and profitability. Neogen issued fiscal year 2027 guidance projecting total revenue between $880 million and $885 million and adjusted EBITDA of $180 million to $182 million. A key strategic move includes a planned 50% increase in fiscal 2027 research and development (R&D) spending, focusing on Petrifilm innovation, digital connectivity, licensed technologies, and next-generation pathogen detection. Furthermore, the company reported being on track to commence multi-quarter manufacturing transition of its Petrifilm product to the Lansing site in November 2026, with the first fully validated product expected by the end of August 2026, which was highlighted as a major derisking event.

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Updated on 9/17/2026

Neogen (NEOG) stock has gained about 45% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Neogen reported stronger-than-expected financial results for fiscal Q4 2026, which ended May 31, 2026. The company announced adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.09, surpassing analyst consensus estimates of $0.06 by $0.03. Revenue reached $225.3 million, exceeding analyst expectations of $212.35 million. Core growth for the quarter improved to 4.3%, marking its highest rate for fiscal year 2026, with the Food Safety segment achieving a core growth of 5.8%—its best since fiscal year 2023. Additionally, gross margin increased to 47.8% from 41.2% in the prior year period, and adjusted EBITDA grew 12% year-over-year to $45.4 million. This strong performance contributed to a significant stock rally, with shares gaining +22.7% on July 30, 2026, the day following the earnings announcement.

2. The company provided an optimistic outlook and detailed strategic investment plans for fiscal year 2027. Management emphasized significant operational momentum and a commitment to disciplined execution and investment aimed at enhancing future growth and profitability. Neogen issued fiscal year 2027 guidance projecting total revenue between $880 million and $885 million and adjusted EBITDA of $180 million to $182 million. A key strategic move includes a planned 50% increase in fiscal 2027 research and development (R&D) spending, focusing on Petrifilm innovation, digital connectivity, licensed technologies, and next-generation pathogen detection. Furthermore, the company reported being on track to commence multi-quarter manufacturing transition of its Petrifilm product to the Lansing site in November 2026, with the first fully validated product expected by the end of August 2026, which was highlighted as a major derisking event.

3. Positive analyst upgrades and increased price targets signaled growing confidence in Neogen's trajectory. Several research firms revised their ratings and price targets, contributing to the stock's upward trend. Specifically, Wall Street Zen upgraded Neogen from a "buy" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in September 2026. Piper Sandler also upgraded the stock from "neutral" to "overweight" and raised its price objective from $13.00 to $14.00 on August 26, 2026. The average 12-month price target among analysts covering the stock is $12.00, with some individual targets reaching $14.00. These endorsements from the analytical community reinforced investor sentiment and supported the stock's appreciation.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 44.9% change in NEOG stock from 5/31/2026 to 9/20/2026 was primarily driven by a 45.0% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120269202026Change
Stock Price ($)8.9713.0044.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)8718700.0%
P/S Multiple2.23.345.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2182180.0%
Cumulative Contribution44.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2026 to 9/20/2026
ReturnCorrelation
NEOG44.9% 
Market (SPY)0.9%31.1%
Sector (XLV)12.7%-0.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 15.8% change in NEOG stock from 2/28/2026 to 9/20/2026 was primarily driven by a 17.3% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820269202026Change
Stock Price ($)11.2313.0015.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)880870-1.1%
P/S Multiple2.83.317.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)217218-0.1%
Cumulative Contribution15.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 9/20/2026
ReturnCorrelation
NEOG15.8% 
Market (SPY)11.6%40.8%
Sector (XLV)5.5%20.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 126.1% change in NEOG stock from 8/31/2025 to 9/20/2026 was primarily driven by a 133.1% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120259202026Change
Stock Price ($)5.7513.00126.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)895870-2.7%
P/S Multiple1.43.3133.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)217218-0.3%
Cumulative Contribution126.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 9/20/2026
ReturnCorrelation
NEOG126.1% 
Market (SPY)19.4%31.9%
Sector (XLV)24.1%16.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The -43.8% change in NEOG stock from 8/31/2023 to 9/20/2026 was primarily driven by a -46.6% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120239202026Change
Stock Price ($)23.1213.00-43.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)8228705.8%
P/S Multiple6.13.3-46.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)217218-0.5%
Cumulative Contribution-43.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2023 to 9/20/2026
ReturnCorrelation
NEOG-43.8% 
Market (SPY)75.6%14.8%
Sector (XLV)32.3%18.3%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
NEOG Return15%-66%32%-40%-42%84%-68%
Peers Return28%-27%29%-15%25%2%31%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%12%103%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
NEOG Win Rate50%17%58%42%33%67% 
Peers Win Rate62%40%57%43%47%49% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%44% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
NEOG Max Drawdown-19%-76%-39%-43%-66%-28% 
Peers Max Drawdown-19%-45%-27%-31%-33%-26% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: MRK, IDXX, ZTS, ELAN, WST. See NEOG Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 9/18/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventNEOGS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-57.3%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven134.4%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven286 days79 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-19.7%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven24.5%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven63 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-25.7%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven34.7%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven70 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-24.9%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.2%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven217 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-19.7%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven24.6%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven32 days62 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-31.4%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven45.8%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven273 days123 days

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In The Past

Neogen's stock fell -57.3% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 134.4% gain to breakeven.

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EventNEOGS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-57.3%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven134.4%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven286 days79 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-25.7%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven34.7%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven70 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-24.9%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.2%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven217 days105 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-31.4%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven45.8%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven273 days123 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-32.2%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven47.5%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven93 days1085 days

Compare to MRK, IDXX, ZTS, ELAN, WST

In The Past

Neogen's stock fell -57.3% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 134.4% gain to breakeven.

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About Neogen (NEOG)

Neogen Corporation is a global company dedicated to enhancing food and animal safety. It develops, manufactures, and markets a diverse range of products and services primarily through two core segments: Food Safety and Animal Safety. Its overarching goal is to help detect and prevent dangerous or unintended substances in various food sources and to support animal health and welfare.

In its Food Safety segment, Neogen provides critical diagnostic test kits and related solutions. These products are designed to identify a wide array of contaminants in food and animal feed, including foodborne pathogens, natural toxins, allergens, genetic modifications, and drug or pesticide residues. Additionally, they offer rapid sanitation tests for hygiene monitoring. Key customers for these solutions include food and feed processors, grain producers, dairies, and laboratories in industries ranging from processed foods to pharmaceuticals.

The Animal Safety segment offers a comprehensive suite of products for the animal safety market. This includes veterinary instruments, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and a variety of cleaning, disinfecting, and pest control products to maintain sanitary conditions. Neogen also provides genomics testing services and specialized immunoassay test kits for detecting abused and therapeutic drugs in animals, with some applications extending to human forensic toxicology. These products serve a broad market, including researchers and various stakeholders in animal health and care.

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  • Labcorp for food safety diagnostics.
  • IDEXX Laboratories for animal health, plus farm and vet supplies.
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  • Food & Feed Safety Diagnostic Test Kits: Kits designed to detect a wide range of dangerous or unintended substances in food and animal feed, including pathogens, allergens, and toxins.
  • Rapid Sanitation Tests: Products like AccuPoint Advanced that quickly assess sanitation levels by detecting adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
  • Veterinary Instruments: A variety of tools and equipment used in animal care and veterinary practices.
  • Animal Pharmaceuticals & Vaccines: Medications and immunological agents for treating and preventing diseases in animals.
  • Animal Hygiene & Pest Control Products: Products such as cleaners, disinfectants, insecticides, and rodenticides to maintain sanitary conditions and manage pests in animal environments.
  • Animal Genomics Testing Services: Services providing genetic analysis for various animal safety and improvement applications.
  • Drug Detection Test Kits: Immunoassay kits used to detect abused, therapeutic, or residual drugs in animals and for human forensic toxicology.

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Based on the provided company description, Neogen Corporation primarily sells its products to other companies and organizations, rather than individuals. The background information describes various categories of business customers but does not list specific customer company names.

Neogen's major customer categories include:

  • Food and Feed Processors: This broad category encompasses a wide range of businesses, including grain producers and processors, producers of various processed foods (such as cookies, crackers, candy, ice cream), meat and poultry processors, seafood processors, fruit and vegetable producers, and dairies.
  • Laboratories and Producers of Related Products: This includes laboratories in general, as well as producers of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, veterinary vaccines, and nutraceutical products that utilize Neogen's diagnostic and sanitation testing products.
  • Animal Safety Market Participants: This segment serves researchers, professionals in the veterinary field, and facilities involved with farm and racing animals, for products ranging from veterinary instruments and pharmaceuticals to genomics testing and drug detection kits.
  • Distributors and Retail Chains: Neogen sells its products directly to these entities, which then distribute or resell the products to end-users.

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Mike Nassif, Chief Executive Officer and President

Mike Nassif brings over two decades of global leadership experience across the healthcare, diagnostics, biopharma, and consumer goods sectors. Prior to joining Neogen, he served as Global President of Point of Care Diagnostics at Siemens Healthineers. He also held senior leadership roles at Baxter Healthcare, AB-InBev, and Johnson & Johnson, where he led business turnarounds, innovation strategies, digital transformations, and commercial operations on a global scale. Nassif was a Captain in the United States Army Corps of Engineers. He holds a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point and an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School.

Bryan Riggsbee, Chief Financial Officer

Bryan Riggsbee has more than 25 years of financial leadership experience in the diagnostics and healthcare industries. He joined Neogen from bioMérieux, where he served as Chief Financial Officer of its North American business. Previously, he spent nearly a decade as CFO of Myriad Genetics, where he led finance, accounting, and investor relations, and helped expand the company's portfolio and international reach. His earlier career includes senior finance roles at LabCorp, GE, and KPMG. Riggsbee holds bachelor's degrees in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and in accounting from North Carolina State University, along with an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Kevin Burke, Chief Human Resources Officer

Kevin Burke brings over two decades of global HR leadership experience across the manufacturing and life sciences sectors. Prior to Neogen, he held senior HR roles at Superior Industries, Valeo, Lear Corporation, and Dow Performance Silicones, where he led global talent management and organizational development initiatives. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication, a Master's degree in Human Resources, and an MBA in General Management from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.

Joe Freels, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer

Joe Freels has more than 20 years of leadership experience across diagnostics, life sciences, and global commercial operations. Before joining Neogen, he served as Senior Vice President of Global Commercial Operations at Cepheid, a Danaher Company, where he led worldwide commercial strategy and contributed to significant revenue and market share growth.

Dr. Tammi Ranalli, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Global Food Safety

Dr. Tammi Ranalli, who joined Neogen in January 2026, brings over 20 years of leadership experience across molecular and point-of-care diagnostics, product development, and global business operations. Most recently, she served as Senior Vice President of the Molecular Diagnostics and Point-of-Care Diagnostics Business Units at QuidelOrtho, managing a portfolio across infectious disease, cardiometabolic, and toxicology segments.

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The key risks to Neogen Corporation (NEOG) primarily stem from its recent significant acquisition and the highly regulated and competitive nature of its operating sectors.

  1. Acquisition Integration Risks: Neogen faces substantial challenges related to the integration of the former 3M Food Safety business. This integration has resulted in persistent production inefficiencies, increased distribution and integration costs, and elevated inventory write-offs. The company has also recorded massive non-cash goodwill impairment charges, signifying that the acquired assets were not worth the initial valuation. These operational and financial difficulties have contributed to a decreased sales outlook and significant net losses, impacting overall profitability and financial flexibility. Furthermore, the integration process has been a subject of class-action lawsuits alleging misleading statements regarding its progress and negative financial impact.
  2. Intense Competition and Technological Obsolescence: Neogen operates in a dynamic and highly competitive market for both food and animal safety diagnostic solutions and genomics services. Competitors, including large multinational corporations and specialized firms, continually introduce technological advancements in rapid testing and leverage substantial research and development budgets. A failure to innovate, keep pace with emerging technologies, or effectively compete on pricing could erode Neogen's market share and profitability.
  3. Regulatory Changes and Product Liability: The food and animal safety industries are subject to stringent regulations. Changes in food safety standards, animal health regulations, or approval processes could significantly impact the demand for Neogen's products or require costly adaptations. Additionally, given that Neogen's products are designed to detect dangerous substances and ensure safety, there is a inherent risk of product liability claims, recalls, or reputational damage if a product fails or is alleged to cause harm. Recent events, such as a voluntary recall of a veterinary product due to microbial contamination and lawsuits alleging failure to warn about potential harm from a veterinary ointment, highlight these risks.

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Neogen Corporation (NEOG) operates in two main segments: Food Safety and Animal Safety. The company's management has provided estimates for its addressable markets within these segments.

Food Safety

Neogen estimates its addressable market for the food safety category to be approximately $5 billion globally. This segment includes products for detecting foodborne pathogens, spoilage organisms, natural toxins, food allergens, and general sanitation concerns. For broader context, the global food safety testing market was estimated at approximately USD 26.90 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach around USD 51.88 billion by 2034.

Animal Safety

For its Animal Safety segment, which encompasses veterinary instruments, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, diagnostic products, and genomics testing services, Neogen's management anticipates a Total Addressable Market (TAM) of around $6 billion globally. The global animal health market was estimated to be between USD 68.7 billion in 2025 and USD 73.10 billion in 2025, with projections to grow to approximately USD 156.0 billion by 2033 or USD 172.08 billion by 2035.

Overall Addressable Market

Combined, Neogen's management estimates its overall addressable market for food and animal safety solutions to be approximately $11 billion globally.

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Neogen Corporation (NEOG) is anticipated to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key initiatives and market trends: * **Successful Integration and Growth of Petrifilm Business:** The integration of the Petrifilm business, acquired from 3M, is a significant strategic project and a crucial value driver for Neogen. The company has completed late-stage production testing, with initial product validation underway, and is on track for the full integration and in-house manufacturing of Petrifilm plates by 2027. This progress is expected to reduce execution risk and bolster one of Neogen's most important growth and margin assets. Petrifilm products have already demonstrated high-single-digit growth within the Food Safety segment, contributing to its overall strong performance. * **New Product Launches and Innovation in Food Safety:** Neogen is committed to a robust product pipeline and continuous innovation, particularly within its Food Safety segment. Recent launches, such as the Molecular Detection Assay 2 – Quantitative Salmonella (MDA2QSAL96), Igenity® BCHF, and the Petrifilm® Bacillus cereus Count Plate, underscore its focus on enhancing food safety testing solutions. The Food Safety segment has been a strong performer, with growth driven by indicator testing, culture media, and sample collection, demonstrating successful capitalization on demand for testing and monitoring solutions in the global food supply chain. * **Strategic Market Expansion, especially in Asia-Pacific:** The company is actively pursuing market expansion by increasing its share in North America and strengthening international sales, with a particular focus on the Asia-Pacific region. This region is targeted for significant annual growth through 2026, driven by evolving food safety regulations and increasing demand for higher quality standards. Neogen's strategic investment in a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in China further supports its regional presence and reduces supply chain dependencies. * **Expansion of Genomics Testing Services:** Neogen is expanding its genomics testing services within the Animal Safety segment. The company is launching new genomic testing services for cattle and swine, tapping into a global market estimated to be worth over $500 million. The genomics business saw its core revenue grow by 6% in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, with solid growth in the bovine market. * **Operational Discipline and Commercial Excellence Driving Volume Growth:** Neogen's strategic transformation emphasizes operational discipline, cost optimization, and a rigorous, data-driven approach to commercial excellence. Management has highlighted that volume growth, rather than just price increases, is a primary driver of core revenue growth. This focus on improving execution, streamlining operations, and fostering stronger customer relationships, including a shift towards solutions-based selling, is anticipated to increase customer stickiness and cross-portfolio penetration, thereby contributing to future revenue expansion.

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Share Repurchases

  • Neogen reported net repurchases of common shares amounting to USD -451.0 thousand in fiscal year 2025.
  • Management has indicated openness to using proceeds from divestments for future share repurchases, alongside debt reduction.

Share Issuance

  • The merger with 3M's Food Safety business, completed in September 2022, resulted in 3M shareholders receiving approximately 50.1% of the combined company, representing a significant share issuance.
  • As of November 30, 2024, the company had 216,944,017 shares of Common Stock outstanding.
  • Share issuance in fiscal year 2025 included exercises of options, restricted stock units (RSUs), and shares under an employee stock purchase plan.

Outbound Investments

  • Neogen completed a significant merger with 3M's Food Safety business in September 2022, involving a payment of approximately $1 billion to 3M. This acquisition expanded Neogen's capabilities in food safety testing and global reach.
  • In July 2025, Neogen divested its global Cleaners & Disinfectants business for $130 million, with $100 million of the net proceeds designated for debt reduction.
  • Neogen announced in March 2026 its plan to divest its global animal genomics business to Zoetis for $160 million, with the net proceeds primarily intended for debt reduction.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures for fiscal year 2025 were projected at approximately $105 million, largely driven by integration activities following the 3M Food Safety acquisition.
  • Capital expenditures are expected to decrease significantly to around $50 million in fiscal year 2026.
  • A key focus of recent capital expenditures includes investments in R&D, sales/marketing, and essential product lines such as Petrifilm, including the establishment of a new Petrifilm production facility in Lansing, Michigan, anticipated to be fully operational by November 2026.

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Peer Outperformance in Health Care Supplies

NEOG has trailed 73% of its 11 Health Care Supplies peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it are HAE, WST and NVST. Health Care Supplies ranks 7th of 10 industries in Health Care by median 5Y return. The sector’s gains have largely come from elsewhere.
Share of Health Care Supplies constituents that NEOG has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
100%
of 11 industry peers · 131.7% return
3Y
27%
of 11 industry peers · -32.7% return
5Y
27%
of 11 industry peers · -68.8% return
Health Care Supplies peers with revenue growth within 4pp of NEOG's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
NEOG Neogen 2.2% -358.9x 131.7%-32.7%-68.8%
HAE Haemonetics 3.6% 51.1x 114.2%20.3%53.9% +123pp
WST West Pharmaceutical Services 5.2% 45.4x 42.6%-2.4%-18.1% +51pp
NVST Envista 3.6% 39.8x 11.6%-15.3%-43.1% +26pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Health Care sector, ranked by 5Y. Health Care Supplies is NEOG's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Health Care Distributors 6 16.2%43.2%90.1% CAH 392% · MCK 346% · COR 168%
Managed Health Care 8 40.4%-5.3%2.3% OSCR 84% · HQY 56% · ELV 17%
Health Care Services 20 21.1%37.6%-0.3% HIMS 239% · RDNT 173% · DGX 76%
Health Care Facilities 24 6.0%6.5%-4.5% NHC 271% · THC 261% · ENSG 129%
Health Care Equipment 50 -2.7%-0.2%-21.1% POCI 11050% · UFPT 341% · GKOS 222%
Pharmaceuticals 62 -10.5%14.8%-38.6% LQDA 2472% · INDV 1099% · ETON 1051%
Health Care Supplies ← 12 14.1%-8.9%-39.7% LNTH 287% · HAE 54% · MMSI 20%
Life Sciences Tools & Services 109 4.3%-11.3%-68.4% SNWV 1757% · MEDP 231% · NTRA 199%
Health Care Technology 21 -25.8%-52.6%-79.2% SPOK 68% · HSTM 3% · VEEV -13%
Biotechnology 364 0.6%-21.7%-79.4% CELZ 1280% · DNTH 1221% · ELVN 1069%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

NEOGMRKIDXXZTSELANWSTMedian
NameNeogen Merck IDEXX La.Zoetis Elanco A.West Pha. 
Mkt Price13.00146.87511.6571.4022.42362.31109.14
Mkt Cap2.8362.840.429.811.225.727.7
Rev LTM87066,5694,5539,5175,0203,3274,787
Op Inc LTM-226,9851,4593,5833337231,091
FCF LTM3216,0631,2372,316379437837
FCF 3Y Avg-3014,6449502,229393379672
CFO LTM8319,9671,3722,8406176621,017
CFO 3Y Avg5918,3971,0822,845582697890

Growth & Margins

NEOGMRKIDXXZTSELANWSTMedian
NameNeogen Merck IDEXX La.Zoetis Elanco A.West Pha. 
Rev Chg LTM-2.7%4.6%12.8%1.5%12.0%12.4%8.3%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg2.2%4.5%9.1%5.0%5.2%5.2%5.1%
Rev Chg Q-0.1%5.1%9.7%-0.2%10.2%13.8%7.4%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-0.0%1.2%2.4%-0.1%2.6%3.3%1.8%
Op Inc Chg LTM-1,147.4%-64.8%16.2%2.5%59.3%16.2%9.4%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-398.1%36.7%11.8%6.4%5.0%1.6%5.7%
Op Mgn LTM-2.5%10.5%32.0%37.6%6.6%21.7%16.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg1.2%22.4%30.6%37.0%6.0%21.3%21.9%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM1.9%-9.2%0.4%0.0%0.5%0.3%0.4%
CFO/Rev LTM9.6%30.0%30.1%29.8%12.3%19.9%24.9%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg6.6%28.6%26.1%30.7%12.5%23.0%24.5%
FCF/Rev LTM3.7%24.1%27.2%24.3%7.5%13.1%18.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-3.3%22.8%22.8%24.0%8.5%12.4%17.6%

Valuation

NEOGMRKIDXXZTSELANWSTMedian
NameNeogen Merck IDEXX La.Zoetis Elanco A.West Pha. 
Mkt Cap2.8362.840.429.811.225.727.7
P/S3.35.48.93.12.27.74.4
P/Op Inc-130.651.927.78.333.635.530.7
P/EBIT56.547.227.68.5136.636.742.0
P/E-358.9114.335.411.4-56.345.423.4
P/CFO34.018.229.510.518.238.723.8
Total Yield-0.3%3.2%2.8%11.8%-1.8%2.4%2.6%
Dividend Yield0.0%2.3%0.0%3.0%0.0%0.2%0.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-1.7%5.6%2.3%4.5%4.8%1.8%3.4%
D/E0.30.10.00.30.30.00.2
Net D/E0.20.10.00.30.3-0.00.2

Returns

NEOGMRKIDXXZTSELANWSTMedian
NameNeogen Merck IDEXX La.Zoetis Elanco A.West Pha. 
1M Rtn8.8%-3.2%-8.1%-8.1%-6.5%2.6%-4.8%
3M Rtn39.6%29.7%-9.0%-8.7%-7.4%10.5%1.6%
6M Rtn55.5%30.3%-11.4%-37.6%-6.5%53.1%11.9%
12M Rtn131.7%85.5%-22.0%-50.1%16.8%42.6%29.7%
3Y Rtn-32.7%50.8%16.6%-57.9%97.9%-2.4%7.1%
1M Excs Rtn7.7%-2.2%-8.2%-6.1%-7.7%3.4%-4.2%
3M Excs Rtn37.6%27.7%-11.0%-10.7%-9.4%8.6%-0.4%
6M Excs Rtn33.6%14.5%-27.6%-53.5%-26.6%35.2%-6.0%
12M Excs Rtn122.2%70.4%-36.1%-66.4%5.7%25.7%15.7%
3Y Excs Rtn-110.6%-21.0%-59.6%-130.4%21.4%-78.9%-69.2%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Food Safety638655547260234
Animal Safety257269276267234
Corporate and Eliminations   00
Total895924822527468


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Animal Safety739435349
Corporate and Eliminations-83-63-66-33-8
Food Safety-98682603934
Total-1,06159385974


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Food Safety2,9924,0353,970304295
Animal Safety323343339307244
Corporate and Eliminations129171246381381
Total3,4444,5494,554993920


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$13.00 
Market Cap ($ Bil)2.8 
First Trading Date02/10/1994 
Distance from 52W High0.0% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$11.23$9.62
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA15.7%35.1%
 3M1YR
Volatility56.8%60.6%
Downside Capture27.4965.92
Upside Capture202.38153.54
Correlation (SPY)28.6%32.2%
NEOG Betas & Captures as of 8/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.952.501.461.671.570.56
Up Beta-1.524.661.911.771.52-0.67
Down Beta1.05-1.040.691.632.550.72
Up Capture161%343%236%163%202%102%
Bmk +ve Days10213268138427
Stock +ve Days9193161132356
Down Capture361%163%96%159%94%109%
Bmk -ve Days11213259113324
Stock -ve Days12233365117381

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with NEOG
NEOG138.9%60.4%1.65-
Sector ETF (XLV)24.4%16.1%1.1614.9%
Equity (SPY)16.9%12.9%0.9432.1%
Gold (GLD)19.1%29.3%0.6010.1%
Commodities (DBC)46.3%20.6%1.73-10.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.9%13.6%0.1021.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-30.6%44.3%-0.7010.8%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with NEOG
NEOG-20.3%50.3%-0.28-
Sector ETF (XLV)6.4%15.2%0.2426.2%
Equity (SPY)12.9%17.2%0.5726.9%
Gold (GLD)19.1%18.8%0.836.0%
Commodities (DBC)11.2%19.5%0.451.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.1%18.8%-0.0528.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)12.5%52.5%0.4216.4%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with NEOG
NEOG-4.7%42.3%0.03-
Sector ETF (XLV)10.6%16.7%0.5136.4%
Equity (SPY)15.1%18.0%0.7238.4%
Gold (GLD)12.1%16.4%0.614.2%
Commodities (DBC)8.3%18.1%0.378.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.4%20.7%0.1833.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)62.6%66.2%1.0213.2%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date8312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity10.6 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 81520266.5%
Average Daily Volume1.4 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest7.4 days
Basic Shares Quantity217.7 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares4.9%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 9/1/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/30/202622.7%21.3%24.9%
4/9/2026-2.9%-8.9%-10.5%
1/8/202631.6%27.2%46.3%
10/9/202516.5%2.2%2.7%
7/29/2025-10.9%-13.7%3.9%
4/9/2025-28.7%-29.7%-14.9%
1/10/2025-5.4%-11.2%-20.3%
10/10/2024-7.1%-1.6%6.3%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive899
# Negative161515
Median Positive2.6%2.2%6.3%
Median Negative-5.2%-5.7%-10.4%
Max Positive31.6%27.2%46.3%
Max Negative-28.7%-29.7%-20.3%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/30/202622.7%21.3%24.9%
4/9/2026-2.9%-8.9%-10.5%
1/8/202631.6%27.2%46.3%
10/9/202516.5%2.2%2.7%
7/29/2025-10.9%-13.7%3.9%
4/9/2025-28.7%-29.7%-14.9%
1/10/2025-5.4%-11.2%-20.3%
10/10/2024-7.1%-1.6%6.3%
7/30/20241.6%-6.6%-0.6%
4/9/2024-9.3%-16.5%-13.7%
1/9/2024-8.4%-9.3%-19.3%
10/10/2023-6.8%-5.7%-3.4%
7/27/2023-1.5%0.1%0.2%
3/30/2023-5.6%-4.7%-6.9%
1/5/20231.4%10.1%23.2%
9/28/20221.1%0.8%-12.7%
7/27/2022-2.1%-4.6%-10.0%
3/24/20220.6%-0.6%-8.5%
12/22/2021-1.2%1.9%-18.5%
9/22/20213.5%6.3%-0.0%
7/21/2021-3.5%-1.6%-3.9%
3/23/2021-0.4%1.7%11.1%
12/22/2020-0.4%-2.3%4.9%
9/23/2020-4.9%-1.5%-10.4%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive899
# Negative161515
Median Positive2.6%2.2%6.3%
Median Negative-5.2%-5.7%-10.4%
Max Positive31.6%27.2%46.3%
Max Negative-28.7%-29.7%-20.3%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
05/31/202607/30/202610-K
02/28/202604/09/202610-Q
11/30/202501/08/202610-Q
08/31/202510/09/202510-Q
05/31/202507/30/202510-K
02/28/202504/09/202510-Q
11/30/202401/15/202510-Q
08/31/202410/10/202410-Q
05/31/202407/30/202410-K
02/29/202404/09/202410-Q
11/30/202301/09/202410-Q
08/31/202310/10/202310-Q
05/31/202308/15/202310-K
02/28/202304/04/202310-Q
11/30/202201/09/202310-Q
08/31/202209/30/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
05/31/202607/30/202610-K
02/28/202604/09/202610-Q
11/30/202501/08/202610-Q
08/31/202510/09/202510-Q
05/31/202507/30/202510-K
02/28/202504/09/202510-Q
11/30/202401/15/202510-Q
08/31/202410/10/202410-Q
05/31/202407/30/202410-K
02/29/202404/09/202410-Q
11/30/202301/09/202410-Q
08/31/202310/10/202310-Q
05/31/202308/15/202310-K
02/28/202304/04/202310-Q
11/30/202201/09/202310-Q
08/31/202209/30/202210-Q
05/31/202207/27/202210-K
02/28/202204/01/202210-Q
11/30/202112/30/202110-Q
08/31/202109/30/202110-Q
05/31/202107/30/202110-K
02/28/202103/31/202110-Q
11/30/202012/29/202010-Q
08/31/202009/30/202010-Q
05/31/202007/30/202010-K
02/29/202004/03/202010-Q
11/30/201912/27/201910-Q
08/31/201909/26/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 7/31/2026

Latest: Q4 2026 Earnings Reported 7/30/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2027 RevenueReported207.00 Mil208.00 Mil209.00 Mil   
Q1 2027 Adjusted EBITDAReported 37.00 Mil    
2027 RevenueReported880.00 Mil882.50 Mil885.00 Mil2.8% Higher NewActual: 858.50 Mil for 2026
2027 Adjusted EBITDAReported180.00 Mil181.00 Mil182.00 Mil3.4% Higher NewActual: 175.00 Mil for 2026


Prior: Q3 2026 Earnings Reported 4/9/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 RevenueReported857.00 Mil858.50 Mil860.00 Mil1.0% RaisedGuidance: 850.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported 175.00 Mil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 175.00 Mil for 2026

Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 1/8/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 RevenueReported845.00 Mil850.00 Mil855.00 Mil2.4% RaisedGuidance: 830.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported 175.00 Mil 2.9% RaisedGuidance: 170.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Capital ExpendituresReported 50.00 Mil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 50.00 Mil for 2026

Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 10/9/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 RevenueReported820.00 Mil830.00 Mil840.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 830.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported165.00 Mil170.00 Mil175.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 170.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Capital ExpendituresReported 50.00 Mil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 50.00 Mil for 2026

Insider Activity

Updated 8/20/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Nassif, MikhealCEOsonBuy806202611.813704,37012,684Form
2Nassif, MikhealCEOsonBuy217202610.94232527,702Form
3Nassif, MikhealCEOsonBuy202202610.00242406,810Form
4Nassif, MikhealCEOsonBuy20220269.86252466,475Form
5Nassif, MikhealCEOsonBuy11620269.331371,2795,900Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Nassif, MikhealCEOsonBuy806202611.813704,37012,684Form
2Nassif, MikhealCEOsonBuy217202610.94232527,702Form
3Nassif, MikhealCEOsonBuy202202610.00242406,810Form
4Nassif, MikhealCEOsonBuy20220269.86252466,475Form
5Nassif, MikhealCEOsonBuy11620269.331371,2795,900Form
6Nassif, MikhealCEOsonBuy110720256.251771,1063,094Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Sep 21, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Gates Capital Management, Inc.$58.1 Mil2.0%31TRIM -25.4%13F
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQAs OfFiling
Shapiro Capital Management LLC$12.8 Mil0.7%48ExitedDec 31, 202513F
Gates Capital Management, Inc.$58.1 Mil2.0%31TRIM -25.4%Mar 31, 202613F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Gates Capital Management, Inc.$58.1 Mil2.0%31TRIM -25.4%13F
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