Alkermes plc (ALKS)

NASDAQ: ALKS · Real-Time Price · USD
34.99
-0.41 (-1.16%)
May 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Market Cap5.83B +29.6%
Revenue (ttm)1.56B +3.2%
Net Income152.72M -56.7%
EPS0.91 -56.5%
Shares Out 166.68M
PE Ratio38.47
Forward PE20.72
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume2,596,630
Open35.77
Previous Close35.40
Day's Range34.87 - 35.93
52-Week Range25.17 - 36.60
Beta0.26
AnalystsBuy
Price Target44.62 (+27.52%)
Earnings DateMay 5, 2026

About ALKS

Alkermes plc, a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the research, development, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products to address unmet medical needs of patients in therapeutic areas in the United States, Ireland, and internationally. The company has a portfolio of proprietary commercial products for the treatment of opioid dependence, alcohol dependence, schizophrenia, bipolar I, and a pipeline of clinical and preclinical product candidates in development for neurological disorders. Its marketed products include ARISTADA, an intramu... [Read more]

Sector Healthcare
IPO Date Jul 16, 1991
Employees 2,050
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol ALKS
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Alkermes's revenue was $1.48 billion, a decrease of -5.25% compared to the previous year's $1.56 billion. Earnings were $241.66 million, a decrease of -34.16%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 13 analysts, the average rating for ALKS stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $44.62, which is an increase of 27.52% from the latest price.

Price Target
$44.62
(27.52% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Alkermes price target raised to $48 from $42 at UBS

UBS analyst Ashwani Verma raised the firm’s price target on Alkermes (ALKS) to $48 from $42 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Alkermes is gaining increased investor attention

2 days ago - TheFly

Alkermes price target raised to $50 from $45 at Needham

Needham raised the firm’s price target on Alkermes (ALKS) to $50 from $45 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares after its Q1 results. The stock is up significantly

Other symbols: CNTALLY
2 days ago - TheFly

Alkermes Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 saw strong revenue growth and successful integration of Avadel and LUMRYZ, with proprietary product sales up 38% year-over-year. Guidance for 2026 was raised for key metrics, and the orexin pipeline advanced in narcolepsy, IH, ADHD, and fatigue.

4 days ago - Transcripts

Alkermes reports Q1 EPS (40c) vs 13c last year

Reports Q1 revenue $392.9M, consensus $361.38M.

4 days ago - TheFly

Alkermes sees FY26 revenue $1.73B-$1.84B, consensus $1.8B

Sees FY26 adjusted EBITDA $370M-$410M

4 days ago - TheFly

Alkermes plc Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and financial expectations for full year 2026. To view the detailed first qua...

4 days ago - Business Wire

Alkermes to Report First Quarter Financial Results on May 5, 2026

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) will host a conference call and webcast presentation at 8:00 a.m. ET (1:00 p.m. BST) on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 to discuss the company's first quarter...

17 days ago - Business Wire

Alkermes to present additional data from Vibrance-1 Phase 2 alixorexton study

Alkermes (ALKS) announced plans to present new data from the Vibrance-1 phase 2 study evaluating alixorexton in patients with narcolepsy type 1 at the American Academy of Neurology 2026 Annual

23 days ago - TheFly

Alkermes to Present Additional Data From Vibrance-1 Phase 2 Study of Alixorexton in Patients with Narcolepsy Type 1 at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) 2026 Annual Meeting

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) today announced plans to present new data from the Vibrance-1 phase 2 study evaluating alixorexton in patients with narcolepsy type 1 (NT1) at the ...

23 days ago - Business Wire

Alkermes announces publication of 56-week post hoc analysis of Lybalvi

Alkermes (ALKS) announced the publication of a 56-week post hoc analysis of the effects of Lybalvi on negative symptoms in adults living with schizophrenia in the peer-reviewed publication The Journal

25 days ago - TheFly

Findings From Long-Term Analysis of the Effects of LYBALVI® (olanzapine and samidorphan) on Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia Published in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) today announced the publication of a 56-week post hoc analysis of the effects of LYBALVI® (olanzapine and samidorphan) on negative symptoms in adul...

25 days ago - Business Wire

Alkermes price target raised to $36 from $34 at BofA

BofA analyst Jason Gerberry raised the firm’s price target on Alkermes (ALKS) to $36 from $34 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm adjusted several targets in

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Alkermes price target lowered to $44 from $45 at RBC Capital

RBC Capital lowered the firm’s price target on Alkermes (ALKS) to $44 from $45 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares as part of the firm’s broader research note

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Alkermes management to meet with Piper Sandler

Meeting to be held in Chicago on April 6, Milwaukee on April 7 and in Minneapolis on April 8 hosted by Piper Sandler.

5 weeks ago - TheFly

Alkermes announces initiation of Brilliance Studies

Alkermes (ALKS) announced the initiation of the Brilliance Studies, a phase 3 program evaluating the safety and efficacy of alixorexton compared to placebo in adults with narcolepsy type 1 and

5 weeks ago - TheFly

Alkermes Announces Initiation of Phase 3 Brilliance Studies Evaluating Alixorexton for the Treatment of Narcolepsy Type 1 and Type 2

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) today announced the initiation of the Brilliance Studies, a phase 3 program evaluating the safety and efficacy of alixorexton compared to placebo i...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

Alkermes jumps 15% on renewed biotech M&A buzz, says Leerink

Alkermes (ALKS) rose 15% after Eli Lilly (LLY) agreed to acquire Centessa Pharmaceuticals (CNTA), reflecting renewed M&A momentum in biotech, Leerink tells investors in a research note. While the boos...

Other symbols: CNTALLY
5 weeks ago - TheFly

Centessa acquisition ‘may help rouse’ Alkermes shares, says RBC Capital

After Eli Lilly (LLY) announced the intent to acquire Centessa (CNTA) for $6.3B in cash plus an additional $1.5B split across 3 contingent value rights, RBC Capital said the deal

Other symbols: CNTALLY
5 weeks ago - TheFly

Alkermes jumps after Eli Lilly acquires peer Centessa

Shares of Alkermes (ALKS) ALKS) are moving higher after Eli Lilly (LLY) reached an agreement to acquire Centessa (CNTA) for up to $7.8B. Alkermes, like Centessa, is developing an orexin

Other symbols: CNTALLY
5 weeks ago - TheFly

Alkermes rises 17.7%

Alkermes (ALKS) is up 17.7%, or $5.34 to $35.49.

5 weeks ago - TheFly

Alkermes price target lowered to $43 from $45 at Piper Sandler

Piper Sandler analyst David Amsellem lowered the firm’s price target on Alkermes (ALKS) to $43 from $45 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. Looking further into 2026, the

Other symbols: TAK
6 weeks ago - TheFly

Alkermes Transcript: Stifel 2026 Virtual CNS Forum

Orexin agonists are poised for a pivotal year, with competitive differentiation driven by dosing flexibility and broad applicability across sleep disorders. Clinical data support durable efficacy, and pipeline expansion targets ADHD and fatigue, while pricing strategies reflect orphan drug trends.

7 weeks ago - Transcripts

Alkermes Announces Inaugural Alkermes Pathways APN Research Awards™ Program

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) today announced that it will begin accepting applications for its inaugural Alkermes Pathways APN Research Awards™ program on Monday, March 16, 202...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Alkermes to Present at the Stifel 2026 Virtual CNS Forum

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) announced today that management will participate in a fireside chat at the Stifel 2026 Virtual CNS Forum on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Alkermes Transcript: TD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care Conference

The company has solidified its position in sleep medicine through strategic acquisitions and a robust commercial base, enabling aggressive pipeline expansion. Phase III trials for orexin agonists are underway, targeting narcolepsy and related disorders, with additional compounds advancing into ADHD and fatigue.

2 months ago - Transcripts