Syneos Health, Inc. — Cyborg Score 4/10

Mixed
Contract Research Organization (CRO) / Biopharmaceutical Outsourcing Services

Strategic Profile

The Clinical Solutions segment offers global services for the development of diagnostics, drugs, biologics, and devices spanning Phase I to IV clinical development, while the Commercial Solutions segment provides commercialization, communications, and consulting services. The company is a leading integrated contract research and commercialization services provider, positioned as a strategic partner in the drug development lifecycle.

Cyborg Score Rationale

The stock has declined 44% over the past year and underperformed the S&P 500 by over 51% as of April 2026. Analyst consensus is Hold. The company is not in a good financial situation and faces a high risk of financial straits.

Top Insights

  • Stock has severely underperformed broader market, down 44% in 12 months (as of April 2026) versus S&P 500
  • TTM revenue of $5.41B (March 2026) reflects stable market position in clinical outsourcing and commercial solutions
  • Company faces significant operational challenges with analyst consensus at Hold and elevated financial risk metrics
  • (January 2026) Leadership appointment of Simon Bartle as Chief Human Resources Officer signals organizational changes

Named Competitors

  • Clinical Research Services — Integrated contract research and preclinical/clinical services
  • IQVIA Services — Clinical research, data analytics, and commercialization services
  • Parexel Services — Contract research and medical consulting services

Recent Developments

  • (January 2026) Appointed Simon Bartle as Chief Human Resources Officer
  • (2026) Strategic partnership expansion with causaLens and KAI Conversations for AI-driven biopharma services

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