Cogstate (CGS) is held by 1 ASX ETF. Over the last 3 months it rose 30.9%: on $10,000, +$3094. We explain 4 big moves in that time.
About CGS
- SectorHealth Care
- IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Services
- Size$654.1m
- Held by1 ETF
- Big moves4 in 3M
Each dot is a move we explain. Tap one, or a row of Why it moved, to see what caused it.
Why it moved
- +10.1%peak +15.4%12 Oct 2026· Operational
Cogstate released a market-sensitive quarterly business update that appears to have contained positive news, driving the stock up nearly 15%.
- +4.3%peak +6.1%18 Sep 2026· Unknown
CGS likely rose on retail investor and media attention after being featured in penny stock and growth stock articles, with no company announcement to explain the move.
- +5.1%peak +6.5%20 Aug 2026· Sector Flow
CGS.AX rose sharply alongside a broad and strong rally in the ASX healthcare sector, which gained over 10% on the same day.
- −2.2%peak −6.1%18 Aug 2026· Earnings Beat
Cogstate shares fell sharply as investors sold after the company reported strong FY26 results, a classic 'sell the news' reaction to an earnings release that had likely been priced in.
Held by 1 ETF
Of every $10,000 in each fund, how much is in CGS today.
Why did CGS rise 4.3% on 18 Sep 2026?
Cogstate
CGS likely rose on retail investor and media attention after being featured in penny stock and growth stock articles, with no company announcement to explain the move.
There are no company announcements, no material sector catalyst (the health sector index moved only 0.47%, well below the threshold), and no peer-specific signals to explain a 5% move at 2.5x normal range and 2.8x normal volume. The only identifiable signal is two Kalkine Media articles published 2-3 days prior naming CGS as a stock to watch, which could have driven delayed retail buying interest. However, this is circumstantial and speculative — media-driven retail flows are difficult to confirm with the available evidence, keeping confidence below the threshold for a meaningful attribution.
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Evidence
News coverage
Sector / macro signals
What it did to the 1 ETF holding CGS
On $10,000 in each fund, at the weight it holds today