AbCellera resolves patent dispute with Bruker regarding microfluidic technology.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 18 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Patent Settlement: Bruker Corp. will pay AbCellera Biologics $36 million plus future royalties as part of a settlement regarding a patent for microfluidic devices used in cell culture and recovery.
Court Ruling: A federal appeals court upheld AbCellera's patent, rejecting Bruker's argument that the patent was prior art.
Market Reaction: Following the news, AbCellera's stock rose approximately 8% in morning trading.
Bruker Developments: Bruker has also received a $25 million order for magnetic resonance systems from prominent European institutions and has been upgraded to Outperform by Wolfe based on its 2026 outlook.
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Analyst Views on BRKR
Wall Street analysts forecast BRKR stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for BRKR is 52.18 USD with a low forecast of 40.00 USD and a high forecast of 60.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
12 Analyst Rating
7 Buy
4 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 46.550
Low
40.00
Averages
52.18
High
60.00
Current: 46.550
Low
40.00
Averages
52.18
High
60.00
About BRKR
Bruker Corporation is a developer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance scientific instruments and analytical and diagnostic. Its segments include Bruker Scientific Instruments (BSI) BioSpin, BSI CALID, BSI NANO, and Bruker Energy & Supercon Technologies (BEST). BSI segment designs, manufactures and distributes life science tools based on magnetic resonance technology and offers automated laboratory research. BSI CALID segment designs, manufactures and distributes life science mass spectrometry, applied spectrometry and ion mobility spectrometry solutions, analytical and process analysis instruments and solutions. BSI NANO designs, manufactures and distributes advanced x-ray instruments, atomic force microscopy instrumentation, and fluorescence optical microscopy instruments. BEST segment develops and manufactures superconducting and non-superconducting materials and devices for use in renewable energy, energy infrastructure, healthcare and energy physics research.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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