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Alkermes - ALKS Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $44.69
  • Forecasted Upside: 52.53%
  • Number of Analysts: 16
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 4 Hold Ratings
  • 11 Buy Ratings
  • 1 Strong Buy Ratings
$29.30 As of 12/4/2025 05:00 PM ET
▼ -0.23 (-0.78%)

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Analyst Price Target for ALKS

Analyst Price Target is $44.69
▲ +52.53% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 16 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Alkermes in the last 3 months. The average price target is $44.69, with a high forecast of $56.00 and a low forecast of $35.00. The average price target represents a 52.53% upside from the last price of $29.30.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 16 contributing investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in Alkermes. This rating has held steady since March 2024, when it changed from a Hold consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/12/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/10/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 8 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/9/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 9 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/9/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 8 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/7/2025
  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 8 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/5/2025
  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 11 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/4/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 11 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/4/2025

Latest Recommendations

  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 11 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
11/20/2025Zacks ResearchDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
11/17/2025Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$50.00 ➝ $55.00
11/13/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$42.00 ➝ $37.00
11/13/2025Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$55.00 ➝ $45.00
11/11/2025Truist FinancialInitiated CoverageBuy ➝ Buy$50.00
10/29/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$44.00 ➝ $42.00
10/29/2025Needham & Company LLCBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$43.00 ➝ $44.00
10/28/2025Jefferies Financial GroupSet TargetBuy ➝ Buy$56.00
10/27/2025MizuhoBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$40.00 ➝ $45.00
10/23/2025Piper SandlerReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$38.00 ➝ $45.00
10/22/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$45.00 ➝ $47.00
10/22/2025HC WainwrightReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral
10/22/2025Zacks ResearchUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
10/14/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C+) ➝ Hold (C+)
9/27/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
9/26/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaUpgradeSector Perform ➝ Outperform$42.00 ➝ $44.00
9/9/2025Needham & Company LLCSet Target$43.00
9/9/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$34.00 ➝ $35.00
9/9/2025HC WainwrightReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$46.00
9/3/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeStrong-Buy
9/2/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageOverweight$44.00
7/30/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$40.00 ➝ $42.00
7/29/2025Needham & Company LLCReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$45.00
7/21/2025HC WainwrightReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$46.00
7/21/2025Needham & Company LLCReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$45.00
7/15/2025The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$43.00
6/17/2025UBS GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$33.00 ➝ $42.00
5/28/2025Needham & Company LLCInitiated CoverageNeutral ➝ Buy$45.00
5/13/2025Cantor FitzgeraldUpgradeStrong-Buy
5/2/2025HC WainwrightReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral
5/2/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$39.00 ➝ $40.00
5/2/2025Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$38.00 ➝ $41.00
4/28/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingUnderperform ➝ Underperform
4/28/2025UBS GroupReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform
4/28/2025UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$38.00 ➝ $33.00
3/27/2025Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$40.00 ➝ $52.00
3/13/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaInitiated CoverageSector Perform$40.00
3/4/2025UBS GroupUpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$21.00 ➝ $38.00
2/14/2025The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$30.00 ➝ $32.00
2/13/2025HC WainwrightReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$46.00 ➝ $46.00
2/11/2025Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftInitiated CoverageBuy$40.00
11/13/2024MizuhoBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$35.00 ➝ $40.00
11/5/2024Stifel NicolausUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$25.00 ➝ $36.00
10/25/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$32.00 ➝ $30.00
10/25/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$32.00 ➝ $26.00
10/25/2024Cantor FitzgeraldLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$48.00 ➝ $43.00
10/25/2024Piper SandlerReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$38.00 ➝ $37.00
10/25/2024HC WainwrightReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$37.00 ➝ $37.00
10/14/2024HC WainwrightReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$37.00 ➝ $37.00
10/10/2024Cantor FitzgeraldReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$48.00 ➝ $48.00
9/16/2024Cantor FitzgeraldReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$48.00 ➝ $48.00
7/25/2024Cantor FitzgeraldReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$48.00 ➝ $48.00
7/25/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$31.00 ➝ $32.00
7/25/2024HC WainwrightBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$35.00 ➝ $37.00
7/25/2024Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$37.00 ➝ $38.00
7/15/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$32.00 ➝ $31.00
6/17/2024TD CowenInitiated CoverageBuy$34.00
6/4/2024HC WainwrightReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$35.00 ➝ $35.00
5/23/2024Cantor FitzgeraldBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$43.00 ➝ $48.00
5/2/2024HC WainwrightReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$35.00
4/19/2024HC WainwrightReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$35.00
4/9/2024Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$42.00 ➝ $50.00
4/1/2024Piper SandlerReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$39.00
3/19/2024Robert W. BairdInitiated CoverageOutperform$37.00
2/20/2024UBS GroupDowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$25.00
2/16/2024Piper SandlerBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$35.00 ➝ $39.00
1/2/2024Bank of AmericaBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$27.00 ➝ $29.00
11/20/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingNeutral$33.00
10/27/2023Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$37.00 ➝ $35.00
10/26/2023MizuhoLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$37.00 ➝ $35.00
10/24/2023Evercore ISIUpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform
10/17/2023UBS GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$31.00
7/27/2023HC WainwrightReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$34.00
7/10/2023Cantor FitzgeraldReiterated RatingOverweight
6/7/2023Piper SandlerBoost Target$35.00 ➝ $37.00
6/7/2023MizuhoBoost Target$36.00 ➝ $40.00
4/27/2023HC WainwrightBoost Target$32.00 ➝ $34.00
4/25/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost Target$29.00 ➝ $31.00
4/11/2023MizuhoBoost TargetBuy$36.00 ➝ $37.00
2/17/2023HC WainwrightReiterated RatingNeutral$32.00
2/16/2023Stifel NicolausBoost Target$30.00
1/8/2023Bank of AmericaBoost Target$27.00 ➝ $28.00
12/6/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral$33.00 ➝ $29.00
11/22/2022MizuhoBoost TargetBuy$34.00 ➝ $36.00
11/3/2022Piper SandlerUpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$26.00 ➝ $30.00
10/14/2022Bank of AmericaUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$27.00 ➝ $25.00
8/16/2022Piper SandlerInitiated CoverageNeutral$26.00
7/28/2022MizuhoLower TargetBuy$36.00 ➝ $34.00
7/27/2022Stifel NicolausBoost Target$28.00
4/28/2022MizuhoBoost Target$35.00 ➝ $36.00
4/28/2022HC WainwrightBoost Target$30.00 ➝ $32.00
4/27/2022Stifel NicolausBoost Target$24.00 ➝ $27.00
4/21/2022Leerink PartnersBoost TargetMarket Perform$24.00 ➝ $25.00
4/20/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$35.00
3/22/2022CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$22.00 ➝ $26.00
2/17/2022MizuhoBoost Target$33.00 ➝ $35.00
1/27/2022Cantor FitzgeraldUpgradeHold ➝ Overweight$32.00
12/1/2021CitigroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$22.00
11/9/2021MizuhoLower TargetNeutral$36.00 ➝ $33.00
11/9/2021Leerink PartnersLower TargetMarket Perform$27.00 ➝ $24.00
10/28/2021HC WainwrightBoost TargetNeutral$25.00 ➝ $30.00
10/27/2021Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold$25.00 ➝ $29.00
10/6/2021Jefferies Financial GroupUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$36.00
9/10/2021MizuhoReiterated RatingBuy$33.00 ➝ $36.00
9/2/2021Bank of AmericaDowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$25.00 ➝ $27.00
7/29/2021Leerink PartnersBoost TargetMarket Perform$23.00 ➝ $25.00
7/29/2021MizuhoBoost TargetBuy$29.00 ➝ $33.00
6/2/2021HC WainwrightBoost TargetNeutral$24.00 ➝ $25.00
6/1/2021MizuhoReiterated RatingBuy$29.00
4/29/2021HC WainwrightBoost TargetNeutral$23.00 ➝ $24.00
4/26/2021MizuhoBoost TargetBuy$28.00 ➝ $29.00
1/7/2021MizuhoBoost Target$24.00 ➝ $28.00
12/11/2020Leerink PartnersBoost TargetMarket Perform$18.00 ➝ $23.00
(Data available from 12/4/2020 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.84 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 41 very positive mentions
  • 14 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
5/8/2025
  • 27 very positive mentions
  • 7 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
6/7/2025
  • 12 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
7/7/2025
  • 27 very positive mentions
  • 20 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
8/6/2025
  • 38 very positive mentions
  • 7 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
9/5/2025
  • 16 very positive mentions
  • 24 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
10/5/2025
  • 23 very positive mentions
  • 26 positive mentions
  • 5 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/4/2025
  • 42 very positive mentions
  • 38 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/4/2025

Current Sentiment

  • 42 very positive mentions
  • 38 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

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Alkermes logo
Alkermes plc, a biopharmaceutical company, researches, develops, and commercializes pharmaceutical products to address unmet medical needs of patients in therapeutic areas in the United States, Ireland, and internationally. It has a portfolio of proprietary commercial products for the treatment of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder and a pipeline of clinical and preclinical product candidates in development for neurological disorders. Its marketed products include ARISTADA, an intramuscular injectable suspension for the treatment of schizophrenia; ARISTADA INITIO for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults; VIVITROL for the treatment of alcohol and prevention of opioid dependence; and LYBALVI, an oral atypical antipsychotic drug candidate for the treatment of adults with schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder. It has collaboration agreements primarily with Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V., Janssen Pharmaceutica Inc, and Janssen Pharmaceutica International. The company also offers proprietary technology platforms to third parties to enable them to develop, commercialize, and manufacture products. Alkermes plc was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
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Today's Range

Now: $29.30
Low: $28.96
High: $29.66

50 Day Range

MA: $30.42
Low: $27.89
High: $33.81

52 Week Range

Now: $29.30
Low: $25.17
High: $36.45

Volume

1,355,658 shs

Average Volume

2,458,125 shs

Market Capitalization

$4.84 billion

P/E Ratio

14.51

Dividend Yield

N/A

Beta

0.49

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Alkermes?

The following sell-side analysts have issued stock ratings on Alkermes in the last year: Cantor Fitzgerald, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, HC Wainwright, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Needham & Company LLC, Piper Sandler, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank Of Canada, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Truist Financial Corporation, UBS Group AG, Wall Street Zen, Weiss Ratings, Wells Fargo & Company, and Zacks Research.
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What is the current price target for Alkermes?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Alkermes in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $44.69, suggesting a possible upside of 52.5%. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. has the highest price target set, predicting ALKS will reach $56.00 in the next twelve months. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $35.00 for Alkermes in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Alkermes?

Alkermes currently has 4 hold ratings, 11 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
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What other companies compete with Alkermes?

Other companies that are similar to Alkermes include Abeona Therapeutics, Medpace, Omnicell, AMN Healthcare Services and Neurocrine Biosciences. Learn More about companies similar to Alkermes.

How do I contact Alkermes' investor relations team?

Alkermes' physical mailing address is 1 BURLINGTON ROAD CONNAUGHT HOUSE, DUBLIN L2, DUBLIN 4. The company's listed phone number is (531) 772-8000 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Alkermes is www.alkermes.com. Learn More about contacing Alkermes investor relations.