Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (IONS)
NASDAQ: IONS · Real-Time Price · USD
81.80
+2.61 (3.30%)
At close: Jul 2, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
81.78
-0.02 (-0.02%)
After-hours: Jul 2, 2026, 7:53 PM EDT
Ionis Pharmaceuticals Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 24 analysts polled by S&P Global, Ionis Pharmaceuticals stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $105.91. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 29.47% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $75 (-8.31%) and the highest is $130 (+58.92%).
Price Target: $105.91 (+29.47%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Ionis Pharmaceuticals stock is "Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to outperform the market over the next twelve months.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Buy | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
| Hold | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 24 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | Barclays | Buy Maintains $115 | Buy | Maintains | $115 | +40.59% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| J.P. Morgan | J.P. Morgan | Buy Reiterates $80 → $90 | Buy | Reiterates | $80 → $90 | +10.02% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Canaccord Genuity | Canaccord Genuity | Buy Maintains $110 | Buy | Maintains | $110 | +34.47% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Buy Reiterates $130 | Buy | Reiterates | $130 | +58.92% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Maintains $100 | Buy | Maintains | $100 | +22.25% | Jun 25, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
893.41M
from 943.71M
Decreased by -5.33%
Revenue Next Year
1.51B
from 893.41M
Increased by 68.46%
EPS This Year
-2.69
from -1.54
EPS Next Year
-0.61
from -2.69
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 947.0M | ||
| Avg | 893.4M | ||
| Low | 881.7M |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 0.3% | ||
| Avg | -5.3% | ||
| Low | -6.6% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | -2.59 | ||
| Avg | -2.69 | ||
| Low | -2.79 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | - | ||
| Avg | - | ||
| Low | - |