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PCRX Stock Forecast: Pacira Biosciences, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 7 Oct 2026
$25
+1.78% on the day

The 9 Wall Street analysts covering Pacira Biosciences, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $30 — +19.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 100 of 100 as at 6 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$974.3M
Ticker Nerd rank
100 / 100
Median analyst target
$30
Analysts covering
9
Revenue$192.4M+6.2% y/y
Operating income$11.9M
Net income$4.7M
Free cash flow$56.1M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+0.6%
1M
−4.4%
YTD
−2.6%
1Y
+6.7%
From 52W high
−8.8%
From 52W low
+31.5%
$19
$28
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

PCRX stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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

Where the model ranks itAs at 6 Oct 2026
100 / 100

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

Issuance
100
Value
100
Accruals
99
Volatility
95
Quality
95
Growth
78
Momentum
59
Revisions
58
Size
44

Issuance (100): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Revisions (58): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.

Size (44): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

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

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PCRX, 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$25$30$35$40Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26PCRXHigh $38Median $30Low $23

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 says9 analysts
5 Buy3 Hold1 Sell
Low $23Median $30High $38

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +19.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
23 Sept 2026OppenheimerInitiatesOutperform$32
9 Sept 2026Leerink PartnersInitiatesMarket Perform$28
9 Sept 2026Leerink PartnersInitiatesMarket Perform—
5 Aug 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy$32 → $33
5 Aug 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
5 Aug 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
5 Aug 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform$24 → $25
1 July 2026HC Wainwright & Co.ReiteratesBuy$38
1 July 2026HC Wainwright & Co.ReiteratesBuy—
1 May 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
1 May 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
26 Mar 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
9 Jan 2026HC Wainwright & Co.ReiteratesBuy—
9 Jan 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
9 Dec 2025BarclaysInitiatesEqual-Weight—
17 Nov 2025HC Wainwright & Co.AssumesBuy$38
7 Nov 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
9 May 2025NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
8 Apr 2025HC Wainwright & Co.MaintainsBuy—
8 Apr 2025NeedhamReiteratesBuy—

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

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. PCRX appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

PCRX 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 7 Oct 2026, Pacira Biosciences, Inc. returned +6.7% against +17.7% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

PCRX vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
8090100110120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26PCRXS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

PCRX 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
+0.5%
Analysts raising
3
Analysts cutting
3
Fundamentals

Pacira Biosciences, Inc. (PCRX) 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
70.7×

Cheaper than 10% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.3×

Cheaper than 62% of US stocks

Price / book
1.5×

Cheaper than 54% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
9.3×

Cheaper than 40% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
6.2%

Higher than 42% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
6.2%

Higher than 43% of US stocks

Gross margin
77.0%

Higher than 89% of US stocks

Operating margin
6.2%

Higher than 57% of US stocks

Net margin
2.0%

Higher than 52% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
2.0%

Higher than 47% of US stocks

Return on assets
1.5%

Higher than 55% 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

Pacira Biosciences, Inc. (PCRX) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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

  • Pacira Biosciences, Inc. has a market value of $974.3M and an enterprise value of $1.1B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $746.2M. The latest quarter grew 6.2% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $14.6M, a 2.0% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.35.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $179.5M.

  • Pacira Biosciences, Inc. spent $148.3M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 39.8M.

  • Trailing P/E: 70.7×; forward P/E: 7.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

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

  • Pacira Biosciences, Inc. employs 825 people — $904K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 7 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

PCRX 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
PCRXPacira Biosciences, Inc.$974.3M
100
HROWHarrow, Inc.$1.1B
46
AMPHAmphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.$1.1B
86
COLLCollegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.$691.6M
70
PAHCPhibro Animal Health Corp.$1.5B
91
ETONEton Pharmaceuticals, Inc.$1.6B
99
ANIPANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.$1.6B
93

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News

Latest PCRX news & analysis

Pacira BioSciences and Caregiver Action Network Announce New Survey on Gaps in Preparing Families for Postsurgical Recovery at Home

GlobeNewsWire · 7 Oct 2026neutral

Pacira BioSciences and Caregiver Action Network announced findings from Ready, Set, Recover, an initiative examining caregivers’ experiences preparing for surgery and managing postsurgical recovery at home. Caregivers reported a need for clearer pain management plans, earlier education, and practical support on non-opioid options before surgery.

Why it matters — The initiative addresses caregiver perspectives on postsurgical pain management and non-opioid options, topics relevant to Pacira’s focus on non-opioid pain therapies.

PCRX Expands Exparel Commercial Reach in Europe Through Molteni Deal

Zacks Investment Research · 6 Oct 2026positive

Pacira is expanding Exparel’s commercial reach in Europe through a deal with Molteni, adding markets and potential revenue streams. The first commercial sale in Europe is expected in 2027.

Why it matters — The deal could broaden Exparel’s European presence, with commercial sales expected to begin in 2027.

Pacira Announces Exclusive Agreement with Molteni Farmaceutici to Commercialize EXPAREL® in the European Union and United Kingdom

GlobeNewsWire · 5 Oct 2026positive

Pacira BioSciences announced an exclusive agreement with Molteni Farmaceutici to commercialize EXPAREL in the European Union and the United Kingdom. The strategic partnership is aimed at expanding patient access to opioid-sparing postsurgical pain management across European markets and advancing Pacira's 5x30 strategy.

Why it matters — A PCRX watcher would care because this expands EXPAREL's commercial reach into European and UK markets, potentially broadening the company's revenue base through a new regional partnership.

Pacira BioSciences Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

GlobeNewsWire · 9 Sept 2026neutral

Pacira BioSciences announced that on September 2, 2026 it granted inducement awards to five new employees under its Amended and Restated 2014 Inducement Plan, serving as a material inducement for each employee's entry into employment with the company.

Why it matters — PCRX watchers would care because the inducement grants signal the company's steps to attract and onboard new personnel under its equity compensation plan.

Pacira (PCRX) Up 6.9% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Sept 2026neutral

Pacira Biosciences reported earnings 30 days ago, and its stock has risen 6.9% since that report. The article examines what may come next for the company's shares following this post-earnings gain.

Why it matters — A PCRX watcher would care because the piece assesses the stock's trajectory after its most recent earnings report, offering insight into what may lie ahead.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about PCRX stock

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

The 9 Wall Street analysts covering Pacira Biosciences, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $30, with estimates ranging from $23 to $38. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is PCRX stock a buy right now?

Of the 9 analysts covering Pacira Biosciences, Inc., 5 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Pacira Biosciences, Inc. 100 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 6 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank PCRX?

As at 6 Oct 2026, Pacira Biosciences, Inc. ranks 100 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 Issuance (100 of 100).

Will PCRX stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 9 analysts implies +19.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Pacira Biosciences, Inc. 100 out of 100 as at 6 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the PCRX stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Pacira Biosciences, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for PCRX are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $23 to $38 over the next 12 months.

How has PCRX stock performed over the past year?

Pacira Biosciences, Inc. returned +6.7% over the 12 months to 7 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Pacira Biosciences, Inc. do?

Pacira BioSciences, Inc. is a specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions.

What is the latest news on PCRX?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 7 Oct 2026): "Pacira BioSciences and Caregiver Action Network Announce New Survey on Gaps in Preparing Families for Postsurgical Recovery at Home". Pacira BioSciences and Caregiver Action Network announced findings from Ready, Set, Recover, an initiative examining caregivers’ experiences preparing for surgery and managing postsurgical recovery at home. Caregivers reported a need for clearer pain management plans, earlier education, and practical support on non-opioid options before surgery.

Company

About Pacira Biosciences, Inc.

Pacira BioSciences, Inc. is a specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions. Pacira BioSciences develops, manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells therapies used across postsurgical, chronic, and musculoskeletal pain settings, serving healthcare practitioners in the United States. Its commercial portfolio includes EXPAREL, a long-acting local anesthetic used in surgical pain control, ZILRETTA, an extended-release injectable treatment for knee osteoarthritis pain, and iovera°, a handheld device that delivers targeted cold therapy for drug-free pain relief. The company also advances pipeline programs such as PCRX-201, a locally administered gene therapy candidate being studied for osteoarthritis of the knee. Pacira BioSciences plays a notable role in the pain-treatment market by offering alternatives designed to reduce reliance on opioids while supporting patient recovery and function.

CEO Mr. Frank D. Lee · 825 employees · United States · https://www.pacira.com