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ACAD Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$30.11
▲(11.97% Upside)
Based on 18 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for ACADIA Pharmaceuticals in the last 3 months. The average price target is $30.11 with a high forecast of $38.00 and a low forecast of $21.00. The average price target represents a 11.97% change from the last price of $26.89.
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (ACAD) Receives a Hold from Mizuho SecuritiesWith our higher out-year estimates, our price target increases to $29 from $24. We maintain our Neutral rating given valuation and balanced risk/reward.
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals: Strong Growth Prospects and Strategic Positioning Justify Buy RatingValuation and Risks. Our $32 price target is based on an equally weighted composite of: (a) $41/share, as a 25x multiple of taxed and diluted FY30 GAAP EPS of $2.78 discounted back to and (b) an NPV of $23/share (discount rate 12%, growth rate 2%).
Analysts Offer Insights on Healthcare Companies: ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ACAD), InMode (NASDAQ: INMD) and Pennant Group (NASDAQ: PNTG)Nuplazid and Daybue motor along nicely as we await data in 2026 and beyond; reiterate BUY, $32 PT
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals: Strategic Expansion and Strong Market Presence Drive Buy RatingWe think this new commercial strategy will drive more NRx growth in 2026. With increased Nuplazid demand and a 3Q25 beat, ACAD is expanding its PDP salesforce by 30% in 1Q26 to accelerate growth. Ph2 ADP '204 data are due mid-2026.
BMO Capital Keeps Their Buy Rating on ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (ACAD)BMO Capital analyst Evan David Seigerman reiterated an Outperform rating and $28.00 price target on Acadia Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ACAD).
Acadia Pharmaceuticals price target lowered to $29 from $35 at Deutsche BankAcadia Pharmaceuticals price target lowered to $29 from $35 at Deutsche Bank
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (ACAD) Receives a Hold from Mizuho SecuritiesWith our higher out-year estimates, our price target increases to $29 from $24. We maintain our Neutral rating given valuation and balanced risk/reward.
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals: Strong Growth Prospects and Strategic Positioning Justify Buy RatingValuation and Risks. Our $32 price target is based on an equally weighted composite of: (a) $41/share, as a 25x multiple of taxed and diluted FY30 GAAP EPS of $2.78 discounted back to and (b) an NPV of $23/share (discount rate 12%, growth rate 2%).
Analysts Offer Insights on Healthcare Companies: ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ACAD), InMode (NASDAQ: INMD) and Pennant Group (NASDAQ: PNTG)Nuplazid and Daybue motor along nicely as we await data in 2026 and beyond; reiterate BUY, $32 PT
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals: Strategic Expansion and Strong Market Presence Drive Buy RatingWe think this new commercial strategy will drive more NRx growth in 2026. With increased Nuplazid demand and a 3Q25 beat, ACAD is expanding its PDP salesforce by 30% in 1Q26 to accelerate growth. Ph2 ADP '204 data are due mid-2026.
BMO Capital Keeps Their Buy Rating on ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (ACAD)BMO Capital analyst Evan David Seigerman reiterated an Outperform rating and $28.00 price target on Acadia Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ACAD).
Acadia Pharmaceuticals price target lowered to $29 from $35 at Deutsche BankAcadia Pharmaceuticals price target lowered to $29 from $35 at Deutsche Bank
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ACAD Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Aug 25
Sep 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Strong Buy
8
12
12
12
4
Buy
23
17
17
15
11
Hold
12
13
13
11
6
Sell
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1
1
0
0
Strong Sell
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0
0
0
0
total
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43
38
21
In the current month, ACAD has received 15Buy Ratings, 6Hold Ratings, and 0Sell Ratings. ACAD average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is 30.11.
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
ACAD Financial Forecast
ACAD Earnings Forecast
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for ACAD is $0.14 with a range of -$0.03 to $0.23. The previous quarter’s EPS was $0.42. ACAD beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 57.07% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year ACAD has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for ACAD is $0.14 with a range of -$0.03 to $0.23. The previous quarter’s EPS was $0.42. ACAD beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 57.07% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year ACAD has Performed in-line its overall industry.
ACAD Sales Forecast
Next quarter’s sales forecast for ACAD is $293.06M with a range of $283.80M to $300.00M. The previous quarter’s sales results were $278.63M. ACAD beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 47.62% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year ACAD has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s sales forecast for ACAD is $293.06M with a range of $283.80M to $300.00M. The previous quarter’s sales results were $278.63M. ACAD beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 47.62% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year ACAD has Performed in-line its overall industry.
ACAD Stock Forecast FAQ
What is ACAD’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals’s 12-month average price target is 30.11.
What is ACAD’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals has 11.97% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
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Is ACAD a Buy, Sell or Hold?
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 13 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is ACADIA Pharmaceuticals’s price target?
The average price target for ACADIA Pharmaceuticals is 30.11. This is based on 18 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months. The highest analyst price target is $38.00 ,the lowest forecast is $21.00. The average price target represents 11.97% Increase from the current price of $26.89.
What do analysts say about ACADIA Pharmaceuticals?
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 18 Wall Streets Analysts.
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