# Artivion, Inc. (AORT)

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**Price:** USD 21.87 (+1.58% on the day) · last close of Oct 15, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 21.53 · day 21.53–22.49 · 52w 19.16–48.25 · market cap $1.07B · NYQ

## Key facts
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold AORT (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 1 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.75 on a 1–5 scale) (8 analysts), mean target USD 42.15 (range 38–48).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -47.4% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +2.4% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 0.07, revenue estimate $121M.

## Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold AORT. Change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | 0.01% | $7.8M | Added +11.2% |

## Analysts
Consensus Buy (mean 1.75 on a 1–5 scale), 8 analysts; mean target USD 42.15 (low 38, high 48).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-18 | Canaccord Genuity | Target raised | Buy | $39 → $40 |
| 2026-07-20 | Needham | Reiterated | Buy | $44 |

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -47.4% | +2.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -47.5% | +0.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 51.6% | 50.0% |
| Max drawdown | -57.8% (Nov 2025→Jun 2026) | -56.9% (Nov 2025→Jun 2026) |

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## More
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