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ALKS Stock Forecast: Alkermes Plc Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 27 Oct 2026
$44
−0.27% on the day

The 20 Wall Street analysts covering Alkermes Plc hold a median 12-month price target of $58 — +30.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 64 of 100 as at 27 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$7.3B
Ticker Nerd rank
64/ 100
Median analyst target
$58
Analysts covering
20
Revenue$392.9M+28.2% y/y
Operating income−$48.3M
Net income−$66.5M
Free cash flow−$169.8M
Quarterly, 7 quarters to 31 Mar 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+0.5%
1M
+8.5%
YTD
+58.4%
1Y
+49.1%
From 52W high
−19.7%
From 52W low
+62.9%
$27
$55
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

ALKS stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Alkermes Plc on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 27 Oct 2026
64/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Value
98
Volatility
95
Momentum
84
Quality
83
Revisions
54
Growth
40
Accruals
38
Issuance
22
Size
18

Value (98): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Issuance (22): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

Size (18): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

ALKS stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ALKS, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$20$30$40$50$60$70$80$90Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26ALKSHigh $83Median $58Low $38

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says20 analysts
15 Buy4 Hold1 Sell
Low $38Median $58High $83

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +30.9% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 6 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
24 Sept 2026Goldman SachsReinstatesNeutral$50
22 Sept 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform$58 → $61
22 Sept 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesOutperform$56
21 Sept 2026NeedhamReiteratesBuy$62
29 July 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform$48 → $58
29 July 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform—
29 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
29 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral$60 → $61
28 July 2026Piper SandlerReiteratesOverweight—
28 July 2026Piper SandlerReiteratesOverweight$43 → $65
20 July 2026StifelReiteratesBuy—
20 July 2026StifelReiteratesBuy$45 → $63
13 July 2026JP MorganReinstatesNeutral$60
13 July 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
13 July 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy$61 → $62
2 July 2026MizuhoMaintainsOutperform—
29 June 2026B of A SecuritiesDowngradeUnderperform—
29 June 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
24 June 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
22 June 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

ALKS vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 27 Oct 2026, Alkermes Plc returned +49.1% against +13.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

ALKS vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
80100120140160180Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26ALKSS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

ALKS analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+29.6%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Alkermes Plc (ALKS) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
114.8×

Cheaper than 6% of US stocks

Price / sales
4.4×

Cheaper than 26% of US stocks

Price / book
4.0×

Cheaper than 23% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
28.9×

Cheaper than 9% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
27.0%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−99.4%

Higher than 2% of US stocks

Gross margin
84.3%

Higher than 93% of US stocks

Operating margin
15.5%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Net margin
4.0%

Higher than 57% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
3.9%

Higher than 52% of US stocks

Return on assets
4.2%

Higher than 72% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.0%

Higher than 1% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Alkermes Plc (ALKS) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Alkermes Plc has a market value of $7.3B and an enterprise value of $8.2B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $1.6B. The latest quarter grew 27.0% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $152.7M, a 9.8% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.90.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $221.8M, after $35.0M of capital spending.

  • Alkermes Plc spent $27.7M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 167.8M.

  • Trailing P/E: 114.8×; forward P/E: 24.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Alkermes Plc employs 2,050 people — $762K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 Mar 2026 · market figures as at 26 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

ALKS vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelDrug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
ALKSAlkermes Plc$7.3B64
KNSAKiniksa Pharmaceuticals International Plc$6.9B98
AMRXAmneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.$6.7B89
HIMSHims & Hers Health, Inc.$6.5B18
LNTHLantheus Holdings, Inc.$6.5B93
ELANElanco Animal Health, Inc.$11.3B97
INDVIndivior Pharmaceuticals, Inc.$4.1B95

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Alkermes Plc — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest ALKS news & analysis

Alkermes to Report Third Quarter Financial Results on November 3, 2026

Business Wire · 20 Oct 2026neutral

Alkermes will discuss its third-quarter 2026 financial results during a conference call and webcast on November 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET. The webcast and slides will be available through the company's Investors section.

Why it matters — ALKS watchers can note the scheduled time and access details for the company's quarterly results discussion.

Earnings Preview: Alkermes (ALKS) Q3 Earnings Expected to Decline

Zacks Investment Research · 20 Oct 2026negative

Zacks Investment Research previewed Alkermes’ upcoming Q3 earnings, saying the company does not have the two key ingredients associated with a likely earnings beat. The excerpt points readers to key expectations for the report.

Why it matters — The preview signals that Zacks does not see the cited factors supporting a likely earnings beat, which is relevant to investors following ALKS ahead of its report.

Alkermes to Present New Data on Alixorexton and LUMRYZ® (sodium oxybate) at Sleep Europe 2026, Underscoring Leadership in Sleep Medicine Research

Business Wire · 13 Oct 2026positive

Alkermes plans two oral presentations and six posters on sleep medicine research at Sleep Europe 2026, including new data on LUMRYZ, which joined its portfolio following an acquisition.

Why it matters — The presentations will showcase research across Alkermes' sleep portfolio, including LUMRYZ, at a major European sleep-medicine congress.

4 CNS Drug Stocks Worth Watching This World Mental Health Day

Zacks Investment Research · 9 Oct 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlighted AXSM, NBIX, ALKS and ACAD as CNS drug stocks advancing treatments for mental health disorders, citing growing product sales, pipeline progress and new growth opportunities.

Why it matters — The item places Alkermes among companies with CNS treatment and pipeline developments relevant to mental health disorders.

Stock Picks From Seeking Alpha's September 2026 New Analysts

Seeking Alpha · 7 Oct 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha introduced 38 new analysts in September 2026 and featured their top picks and investment strategies. Highlighted ideas included Qualcomm, Teladoc, NewLake Capital Partners, and the TDAQ ETF.

Why it matters — The excerpt does not mention Alkermes, so it offers no company-specific information for ALKS watchers.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about ALKS stock

What is the ALKS stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 20 Wall Street analysts covering Alkermes Plc have a median 12-month price target of $58, with estimates ranging from $38 to $83. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is ALKS stock a buy right now?

Of the 20 analysts covering Alkermes Plc, 15 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Alkermes Plc 64 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 27 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank ALKS?

As at 27 Oct 2026, Alkermes Plc ranks 64 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (98 of 100).

Will ALKS stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 20 analysts implies +30.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Alkermes Plc 64 out of 100 as at 27 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the ALKS stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Alkermes Plc publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ALKS are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $38 to $83 over the next 12 months.

How has ALKS stock performed over the past year?

Alkermes Plc returned +49.1% over the 12 months to 27 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Alkermes Plc do?

Alkermes plc is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing, and commercializing medicines for central nervous system disorders and other serious conditions. Its current portfolio includes treatments for schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder, alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, and narcolepsy-related symptoms, with products such as ARISTADA, ARISTADA INITIO, VIVITROL, LYBALVI, and LUMRYZ.

What is the latest news on ALKS?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 20 Oct 2026): "Alkermes to Report Third Quarter Financial Results on November 3, 2026". Alkermes will discuss its third-quarter 2026 financial results during a conference call and webcast on November 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET. The webcast and slides will be available through the company's Investors section.

Company

About Alkermes Plc.

Alkermes plc is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing, and commercializing medicines for central nervous system disorders and other serious conditions. Its current portfolio includes treatments for schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder, alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, and narcolepsy-related symptoms, with products such as ARISTADA, ARISTADA INITIO, VIVITROL, LYBALVI, and LUMRYZ. The company works across research, clinical development, and product commercialization, using its drug formulation and delivery capabilities to support therapies designed for complex and chronic illnesses. Alkermes plc serves patients, healthcare providers, and healthcare systems in the United States, Ireland, and international markets. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, the company holds a notable position in the neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical sector.

CEO Mr. Blair C. Jackson · 2,050 employees · Ireland · https://www.alkermes.com