Should I buy Alkermes plc (ALKS) stock or is it too late?
No reliable analyst is bullish on this stock right now. A “reliable” analyst is a firm that, on this sector, hits more than 55% of its targets and beats its sector. None of them sees upside here — which is exactly why this stock is in no JPI selection.
Firm-by-firm track record on Alkermes plc
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs | 60 % | +22.4 % | 5 | $43 -12% |
| Mizuho | 60 % | +20.9 % | 10 | $65 +33% |
| Cantor Fitzgerald | 83 % | +10.0 % | 6 | $43 -12% |
| Piper Sandler | 83 % | +6.6 % | 6 | $65 +33% |
| Citigroup | 40 % | +9.7 % | 5 | — |
| Jefferies | 60 % | +9.5 % | 5 | — |
| Credit Suisse | 60 % | +4.9 % | 5 | — |
| Barclays | 40 % | -10.1 % | 5 | — |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 82% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 11 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $61, i.e. +25% from the current price ($49).
- The most reliable firm on ALKS, Needham (100% hit rate, 3 scored calls), targets $62 (call made on July 13, 2026, maturing on July 13, 2027) (+27%) in its most recent call, and $44 (call made on October 29, 2025, maturing on October 29, 2026) (-10%) in the one coming due soonest.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 11 ratings, 1 is neutral and 1 is a sell.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- No dividend: your return depends only on price appreciation.
The analyst consensus on ALKS
Median target $61 (+25%) · 11 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Alkermes plc now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 82% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $61 (+25%), and Needham (most reliable on ALKS, 100%) targets $62. Weigh that against valuation. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Alkermes plc?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($61) is still +25% above the current price ($49) (most reliable on ALKS: Needham, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Alkermes plc still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($49) and its estimated value: analysts target $61 on median (+25%), with 82% buys (most reliable on ALKS: Needham, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on ALKS and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying ALKS?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 11 ratings, 1 is neutral and 1 is a sell.
→ Go deeper: the full Alkermes plc profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).