$TMDX

2 Stocks Down 28% and 34% to Buy and Hold

TransMedics Group (TMDX) and SoFi Technologies (SOFI) have seen significant stock declines. TMDX's revenue grew 21% YoY to $189.9M, but profits fell 52%. SOFI's revenue rose 43% to $1.2B, with net income up 61%. Both face near-term challenges but are seen as long-term opportunities.

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Published Sep 15, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$TMDXBearishMed
01

Why it matters

Earnings releases provide fresh data for valuation models; investors should reassess margin expectations for TMDX and guidance assumptions for SOFI.

02

Market read

Both stocks have underperformed sharply over the past year; the new earnings data may influence short‑term positioning.

03

What to watch

TransMedics' upcoming kidney‑transplant approval and SoFi's cryptocurrency‑trading reinstatement may unlock future upside.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: post‑earnings release

Background

The article reviews recent Q2 earnings for TransMedics Group (TMDX) and SoFi Technologies (SOFI), noting revenue growth, earnings miss, and forward outlook.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$TMDXBearishMedium confidence
Context

TransMedics Group reported Q2 revenue of $189.9M, up 21% YoY, and adjusted EPS of $0.44, 52% lower YoY.

Expected impact

Potential short-term downside as investors digest lower profitability.

Evidence & confidence

Revenue growth is solid, but the steep EPS decline suggests margin pressure.

$SOFINeutralMedium confidence
Context

SoFi posted Q2 revenue of $1.2B (+43% YoY) and net income of $156.6M (+61% YoY), but guidance fell short of estimates.

Expected impact

Stock may see modest volatility as investors weigh growth versus guidance.

Evidence & confidence

Revenue and earnings beat expectations, but high forward PE and weak outlook limit upside.

Market effects

Both companies highlight ongoing volatility in the biotech and fintech sectors as investors balance growth with profitability.

U.S. market sentiment may be tempered by these earnings, especially in the health‑tech and digital banking spaces.

Limited to U.S. investors; no direct global macro impact.

Counterpoint

Despite earnings misses, the long‑term addressable markets for organ‑preservation tech and digital banking could support a rebound.

Key entities

  • TransMedics Group

    Developer of Organ Care System for organ preservation.

  • SoFi Technologies

    Fintech platform offering lending, banking, and crypto services.

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