Alkermes plc

Alkermes plc

Alkermes plc (ALKS) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines for people living with serious neuropsychiatric, neurologic and addiction disorders. The company combines proprietary formulation and delivery technologies with a pipeline that includes marketed products and earlier-stage candidates. Its revenues come from product sales, royalties and partner collaborations, while research and development is a major cost driver. Investors should be aware that Alkermes is R&D‑intensive and sensitive to clinical trial results, regulatory approvals and reimbursement decisions — outcomes that can materially affect valuation. With a market capitalisation around $5.2bn, Alkermes occupies a mid-cap position in the biotechnology sector, offering exposure to neuroscience therapeutics but also carrying typical sector volatility. This summary is educational only and not personal financial advice; prospective investors should review the company’s latest filings and consider their own risk tolerance.

Stock Performance Snapshot

Buy

Analyst Rating

Analysts recommend buying Alkermes' stock with a target price of $43.88, indicating good growth potential.

Above Average

Financial Health

Alkermes is performing well with strong revenue, profits, and cash flow generation.

Source: Analyst sentiment is provided by Refinitiv Ltd, a global leader in financial market data with over 40k business clients. Refinitiv Ltd is an independent third party to Nemo. This is not advice.

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Pipeline Catalysts

Clinical and regulatory milestones can move the share price; watch study readouts and approvals, though outcomes are uncertain.

R&D Intensity

High R&D spending supports innovation but increases cash-burn risk; funding and trial success are important to monitor.

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Commercial & Partnerships

Revenue is a mix of product sales, royalties and collaborations; commercial uptake and payer decisions influence growth, and competition remains.

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