Dated end-of-day edition
JW Intelligence Report

Tempus AI Inc / TEM

StockLife Sciences Tools & ServicesLife Sciences Tools & Services
JW Rank56.9/ 100
Official close$58.92+0.18 (+0.31%)
Bid$58.98
Ask$59.05
Previous close$58.74
ATR (14)7.15%
RSI (14)48.3
Volume2.38M
Model reference$57.50
Upside scenario$65.00
Risk reference$54.00
Decision summary

TEM Option Market Prices in Positive News Catalysts

BalancedHigh confidence

The TEM option market appears bullish, pricing in recent positive news catalysts such as a multi-year initiative for a large multimodal whole-genome dataset, funding from ARPA-H, and analyst upgrades. The term structure is flat with moderate implied volatility.

Wheel contextThe market is pricing in the potential for growth driven by data and AI advancements.
Dated supporting context

JW AI outlook

Bullish

Short-term scenario

Cautious buy/accumulate on pullbacks for 1-3 weeks given positive news catalysts (genome dataset, funding, upgrades), but mixed technicals (below short MAs, RSI not oversold enough for strong bounce) and high volatility create significant uncertainty; not a high-conviction momentum entry at current levels. Monitor volume and any fade of today's news reaction.

Three-month outlook

Constructive/positive bias from data flywheel, oncology/diagnostics growth, Personalis MRD integration (close expected late 2026/early 2027), raised guidance, and AI product momentum, with potential to $70+ if execution holds. High uncertainty from TTM unprofitability, rich valuation (P/S 7+), acquisition/integration/dilution risks, high beta, and macro/healthcare policy factors. Key events: Morgan Stanley conference, Q3 results, Personalis close. Downside possible on any execution miss or sector rotation.


Market sentiment context

Mildly positive and news-driven with limited high-engagement discussion. Posts highlight today's genome dataset announcement and a CNBC Fast Money 'buy TEM' mention; some traders adding to watchlists with other AI/health names. Optimistic on data/AI moat expansion but includes promotional content; no strong bearish consensus visible in recent activity.

Observed market data

Price and technical structure

Dated end-of-day indicator set
Trend reference levels11 observations
20D SMA$62.58
50D SMA$55.88
200D SMA$56.27
9D EMA$61.83
21D EMA$60.90
20D MVWAP$64.11
YTD VWAP$54.98
Daily reference VWAP$59.29
Price vs 20D SMA-5.70%
Price vs 50D SMA5.60%
Price vs 200D SMA4.87%
Momentum kinematics10 observations
RSI (7)37.38
RSI (14)48.31
RSI (21)50.88
Stochastic K7.12
Stochastic D23.80
MACD line1.81
MACD histogram2.91
ADX (14)25.84
MACD acceleration-0.47
RSI velocity-2.91
Volatility and price boundaries11 observations
ATR (14)-0.10
ATR (14) %7.15%
Bollinger upper$74.89
Bollinger middle$62.58
Bollinger lower$50.27
Bollinger position0.35%
Volatility environmentHigh
20D realized volatility110.57%
Observed range position56.07%
5D true high$66.30
5D true low$58.02
Participation and institutional flow7 observations
Volume2.38M
20D average volume5.36M
Volume vs 20D average0.44x
20D SMA velocity0.24
50D SMA velocity0.01
Institutional flow0.05
ATR velocity-0.10
Available cached indicators

Detailed decision indicators

Dated authorized values
Market overview7 observations
Price$58.92
DateSep 11, 2026
Volume2.38M
Vwap D$59.29
Mvwap 20$64.11
Change0.18
Change Percentage0.31%
Trend structure6 observations
Trend SignalBullish Recovery
Sma 20$62.58
Sma 50$55.88
Sma 200$56.27
Ema 9$61.83
Ema 21$60.90
Momentum structure9 observations
Rsi 737.38
Rsi 1448.31
Rsi 2150.88
Rsi SignalNeutral
Stoch K7.12
Stoch D23.80
Macd Line1.81
Macd SignalBullish
Macd Hist2.91
Volatility structure3 observations
Atr4.22
Atr Pct7.15%
EnvironmentHigh
Option market context3 observations
Current Iv69.25
Iv Rank49.18
Iv Percentile36.65%
Price boundaries8 observations
Bb Upper74.89
Bb Middle62.58
Bb Lower50.27
Bb Pctb0.35
True High$60.38
True Low$58.48
True High 5d$66.30
True Low 5d$58.02
Three-day velocities7 observations
Sma20$0.24
Sma50$0.01
Mvwap20$0.05
Macd-0.47
Rsi-2.91
Volume-445,659
Atr-0.10
Risk radar5 observations
Earnings RiskLow
Earnings DateNov 3, 2026
Macro RiskUnknown
Vol RiskHigh
Structure RiskLow
Deterministic scoring

JW Rank factors

Higher scores indicate stronger observed structure
LiquidityTrading capacity and quote quality proxyCoverage 100%
76
Strategy FitGeneric Wheel premium-selling environment fitCoverage 100%
61
Technical TrendPrice trend, momentum and long-term structureCoverage 100%
68
Market Tail RiskMarket-wide volatility and tail-risk regimeCoverage 100%
56
Fundamental QualityBusiness quality and balance-sheet durabilityCoverage 71%
22
Volatility PressureOption premium pressure relative to realized movementCoverage 100%
37

JW Rank is not a buy/sell rating, and coverage measures field availability—not accuracy or certainty.

Options Intelligence

What the closing chain was pricing

TEM Option Market Prices in Positive News Catalysts

The TEM option market appears bullish, pricing in recent positive news catalysts such as a multi-year initiative for a large multimodal whole-genome dataset, funding from ARPA-H, and analyst upgrades. The term structure is flat with moderate implied volatility.

Front ATM IV69.08%
Current IV70.43%
IV Rank51.63
IV Percentile41.04%
25Δ skew-1.12
Term slope0.62
Term structureFlat
Quote coverage100%
Median option spread20.88%
Term structure

Implied volatility by expiration

3 observed expirations
69.7%67.7%
ExpirationDTEATM IVState
2026-09-187.0069.08%
2026-09-2514.0067.70%
2026-10-0221.0069.70%
Reference structures

Defined-risk observations

Bull Put Spread Reference

Expiration
Short strike$56.00
Long strike$55.00
Net credit / share$0.21
Credit / width21.50%
$21$-79$54.45$56.55Expiration payoff per standard 100-share contract

Bear Call Spread Reference

Expiration
Short strike$63.00
Long strike$64.00
Net credit / share$0.23
Credit / width23.00%
$23$-77$62.45$64.55Expiration payoff per standard 100-share contract
Evidence used
  • Recent analyst upgrades to Overweight and price targets of $76 and $66.
  • Up to $9.5M in ARPA-H funding for an autonomous AI cardiology agent.
  • Launch of a multi-year initiative for a large multimodal whole-genome dataset optimized for AI research.
Risk context
  • High volatility and beta suggest price swings could be significant.
  • Acquisition of Personalis carries integration risks and potential dilution.
Strategy intelligence

Structural fit, not a trade instruction

Wheel fit score62.50

The market is pricing in the potential for growth driven by data and AI advancements.

Execution intelligence

Liquidity and quote conditions

Dollar volume$140.33M
Underlying bid/ask spread0.12%
Option quote coverage100%
Median option spread20.88%
Fundamental intelligence

Business quality context

Factor score22.30
Coverage71%

Business quality and balance-sheet durability

Latest strategy observation

TEM Covered Call signal

Sep 11, 2026 12:11 PM EDT

Covered Call | 2026-09-18 | short $60.00 | $2.37 credit | High turnover

Generalized structural observation only; no quantity, order instruction or personalized recommendation is provided.

Company and fundamental profile

Tempus AI Inc at a glance

Dated valuation, quality, growth and shareholder context

Market position and valuation

Market capitalization$10.65B
Beta2.34
52-week range$40.77 – $104.32
52-week return-24.85%
Shares outstanding180.24M

Profitability and financial quality

Return on equity-54.70%
Operating margin-21.42%
Net margin-17.77%
Debt / equity2.52×

Growth and cash generation

Revenue growth (3Y)58.29%
Revenue / share (TTM)7.85
Book value / share2.47

Trading and reference facts

MarketNasdaq Nms Global Market
CountryUs
CurrencyUsd
IPO dateMay 30, 2025
Company website
Methodology, edition and field coverage
EditionOfficial Close
Ready sections3 / 3
Report identityf9eb065836c0209cc4d84d32

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