Alkermes plc (ALKS) Stock Forecast
ALKS analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.26 / 5 from 19 analysts
- Price target
- $56.21 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +36.4% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 27, 2026 EPS estimate $-0.08
- 52-week range
- $27.20 – $55.22
ALKS analyst ratings
19 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
ALKS price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
ALKS earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.25 | −$0.04 | $0.51 | $0.65 | −62.1% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.27 | $0.24 | $2.25 | $2.10 | −39.2% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.81 | $0.71 | $2.43 | $1.27 | +41.8% | 4 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
ALKS revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $465.2M | $445.0M | $491.1M | +18.0% | 18 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.82B | $1.79B | $1.86B | +23.6% | 19 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.94B | $1.76B | $2.20B | +6.6% | 19 |
ALKS EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
ALKS revenue: reported and forecast
ALKS EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.36 | $0.42 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | −31.6% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.98 | $1.23 | $1.27 | $1.27 | $1.27 | +29.6% | 1 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.56 | $1.64 | $1.83 | $1.83 | $1.81 | +16.2% | 0 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
ALKS earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; ALKS beat in 8 of 12.
What analysts expect from ALKS
19 analysts cover Alkermes; their consensus rating is buy (4.26 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $56.21, 36.4% above the latest close of $41.22. Analysts expect earnings of $1.27 per share for 2026, −39.2% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $1.81 per share on revenue of $1.9 billion. Alkermes beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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ALKS forecast FAQ
What is Alkermes's price target?
The average analyst price target for Alkermes is $56.21, 36.4% above the latest close of $41.22.
Is Alkermes a buy, hold or sell?
Of 19 analysts covering Alkermes, 11 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 4 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Alkermes's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.27 per share for 2026 (range $0.24 to $2.25); for 2027 the estimate is $1.81.
What is Alkermes's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $1.8 billion, growth of 23.6%; for 2027 it is $1.9 billion.
When does Alkermes report earnings?
Alkermes is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 27, 2026; the EPS estimate is $-0.08.
Does Alkermes usually beat earnings estimates?
Alkermes reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.