Stock Plunge: Co-Diagnostics, Inc. shares fell over 50% following the announcement of a $7 million direct offering and a new joint venture in Saudi Arabia, indicating investor concern over potential dilution.
Direct Offering Details: The company plans to sell 12.7 million shares at 55 cents each, with gross proceeds expected to be around $7 million, aimed at working capital and corporate purposes.
Joint Venture Agreement: Co-Diagnostics has partnered with Arabian Eagle to create CoMira Diagnostics, a Saudi joint venture focused on manufacturing and distributing Co-Dx technologies, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030.
Equity Offering Program: The company also disclosed an at-the-market equity offering program of up to $10 million, with Maxim Group LLC acting as the sales agent for the common stock sales.
Wall Street analysts forecast CODX stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CODX is 1.50 USD with a low forecast of 1.50 USD and a high forecast of 1.50 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.
2 Analyst Rating
Wall Street analysts forecast CODX stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CODX is 1.50 USD with a low forecast of 1.50 USD and a high forecast of 1.50 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.
1 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 2.360
Low
1.50
Averages
1.50
High
1.50
Current: 2.360
Low
1.50
Averages
1.50
High
1.50
Maxim
NULL -> Buy
initiated
$1.50
2025-11-26
Reason
Maxim
Price Target
$1.50
AI Analysis
2025-11-26
initiated
NULL -> Buy
Reason
Maxim initiated coverage of Co-Diagnostics with a Buy rating and $1.50 price target.
HC Wainwright & Co.
Yi Chen
Hold
Maintains
$1.5 → $1
2025-03-28
Reason
HC Wainwright & Co.
Yi Chen
Price Target
$1.5 → $1
2025-03-28
Maintains
Hold
Reason
About CODX
Co-Diagnostics, Inc. is a molecular diagnostics company, which develops, manufactures and markets diagnostics technologies. The Company’s technologies are utilized for tests that are designed using the detection and/or analysis of nucleic acid molecules (DNA or RNA). The Company also uses its proprietary technology to design specific tests for its Co-Dx PCR platform and to locate genetic markers for use in applications other than infectious disease. Its diagnostics systems enable dependable, low-cost, molecular testing for organisms and genetic diseases by automating or simplifying historically complex procedures in both the development and administration of tests. It is developing a portable diagnostic device and test system designed for point-of-care and at-home use. The system consists of its PCR instrument that it refers to as the Co-Dx PCR Pro instrument, its proprietary diagnostic test cup system and a mobile application to be installed on the user’s mobile device.
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.
