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ACADACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25.43$4.4B
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ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.

ACAD
NASDAQ · Biotechnology
$25.43
At close - Sep 23, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$4.35B
P/E11.1x
52W High$30.96
Volume1.31M
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Accelerating Revenue Growth Offsets Medicare Pricing Overhang

ACADIA's dual-product portfolio is driving accelerating revenue growth, with 16.4% YoY growth in 2026Q2 and gross margins holding at 90.8%, signaling strong commercial execution. Operating leverage is emerging as SG&A fell to 52% of revenue in 2026Q2 from 64% ...

GrowthAccelerating
ProfitabilityModerate
ValuationExpensive
TechnicalsMixed
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MARKET ACTION

ACAD price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

10/12 Beats

EPS beat 10 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-62% Peers

P/E is 62% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 77 · Avg

Average momentum (RS Rating: 77)

04

Mixed Trend

Mixed

Price < 50DMA but > 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Nov 4

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
ACAD-3.27%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+12.39%
1-Year Return
ACAD+7.75%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.77%
3-Year Return
ACAD+9.19%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+73.68%
5-Year Return
ACAD+46.40%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+63.86%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y Low
11.1x
Forward P/E
41.1x
EV/EBITDA50th %ile
36.3x
FCF YieldCash Flow
2.4%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
11.1x
13.5x
0th· Low
EV/EBITDA
36.3x
38.2x
50th· Fair
Price/FCF
41.4x
43.5x
50th· Fair
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$4.08-84.0%
Base (Fair)$27.20-0.3%
Bull$9.66-62.0%
$4.08 Bear$27.20 Base$9.66 Bull
Current Market Price: $25.43
Trades at a 6.5% discount to Base DCF ($27.20)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$1.07B+11.9% YoY
Net income
$391M+72.7% YoY
Free cash flow
$105M-33.1% YoY
Operating margin
9.8%-14.3 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)10%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)39.9%
Piotroski Score6 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate10/12 (83%)
Revenue Beat Rate7/12 (58%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Aug 4, 2026
$0.18+164.1%
vs $0.07
$308M+3.8%
vs $297M
Q2 2026
May 6, 2026
$0.02-50.0%
vs $0.04
$268M-4.3%
vs $280M
Q1 2026
Feb 25, 2026
$1.60+1067.9%
vs $0.14
$284M-3.0%
vs $293M
Q4 2025
Nov 5, 2025
$0.42+200.0%
vs $0.14
$279M+0.8%
vs $277M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
Zacks Investment Research·Sep 3, 2026
Why Is Acadia (ACAD) Up 0.5% Since Last Earnings Report?

Acadia (ACAD) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Defense World·Sep 1, 2026
Alyeska Investment Group L.P. Purchases Shares of 310,287 ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. $ACAD

Alyeska Investment Group L.P. purchased a new stake in ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: ACAD) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 310,287 shares of the biopharmaceutical company's stock, valued at approximately $7,850,000. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. owned about 0.18% of ACADIA

Zacks Investment Research·Aug 24, 2026
Acadia Gets European Commission Nod for Daybu in Rett Syndrome

ACAD secures EC approval for Daybu, the first and only treatment approved in the EU for Rett syndrome, expanding its geographical reach.

GuruFocus·Aug 24, 2026
European Commission Approves DAYBU® (trofinetide) as the First and Only Treatment for Neurobehavioral Symptoms of Rett Syndrome in the European Union

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that the European Commission (EC) has granted marketing authorization for DAYBU (trofinetide) for the

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark ACAD against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ACAD)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
ACAD logoACADACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.Current
$25.43$4.35B11.1011.87%36.49%39.89%—
INVA logoINVAInnoviva, Inc.
$20.24$1.49B6.1318.52%80.56%30.03%—
AXSM logoAXSMAxsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$193.45$9.95B-52.5765.55%-24.68%-255.6%—
INTR logoINTRInter & Co, Inc.
$5.24$2.31B9.3631.26%15.79%14.95%—
PTCT logoPTCTPTC Therapeutics, Inc.
$62.34$5.17B8.01114.51%-3.8%——
BIIB logoBIIBBiogen Inc.
$227.53$33.62B25.771.39%8.39%4.52%—

Compare ACAD vs Peers

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ACAD) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs INVA

Most directly comparable listed peer for ACAD.

Scale Benchmark

vs CVS

Larger-name benchmark to compare ACAD against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs INVA, AXSM, INTR, PTCT

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

ACAD SEC Filings & Documents

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ACAD) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 4, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 29, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 6, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

2
FY 2025

Feb 27, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Feb 28, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 5, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 7, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 6, 2025·SEC

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ACAD Frequently Asked Questions

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ACAD) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s revenue?

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ACAD) reported $1.14B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 26306% increase from $4.3M in 2000.

How fast is ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. growing?

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ACAD) grew revenue by 11.9% over the past year. This is steady growth.

Is ACAD profitable?

Yes, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ACAD) is profitable, generating $380.5M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (36.5% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
What is ACAD's return on equity?

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ACAD) has a return on equity (ROE) of 39.9%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.

What is ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s free cash flow?

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ACAD) generated $174.4M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in ACAD back in 2000?

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