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Alkermes Q1 Results Beat Expectations, EPS Guidance Improved

May 6, 2026, 2:17 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Beating estimates generally indicates positive momentum, potentially leading to upward price adjustments in ALKS shares. Historical trends show that earnings beats often result in subsequent recovery in share price.

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Alkermes exceeded Q1 earnings projections with a loss of 40 cents per share and strong sales of nearly $393 million, leading to a raise in FY2026 EPS guidance. Despite a 2.6% drop in stock price post-announcement, analysts have increased price targets, indicating ongoing investor confidence.

ALKS reported Q1 losses of 40 cents per share, beating expectations.
Sales of $392.911 million exceeded analyst expectations of $359.848 million.
FY2026 GAAP EPS guidance raised from $(0.80)-(0.68) to $(0.52)-(0.41).
Stock price fell 2.6% to $35.30 post-results announcement.
Analysts from Needham and Wells Fargo raised their price targets for ALKS.

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