Company Profile

Alkermes plc Stock Price, News & Catalysts

Ticker:
ALKS
Exchange:
NASDAQ
Sector:
Biopharma
Location:
Ireland

Stock performance

46.71 USD (+1.39%)

Close

Last updated: September 17, 2026

6.89B USD

Market cap

Why the stock is moving

The latest monitored headline was “Alkermes Announces Appointment of Anne C. Whitaker to Board of Directors”. ALKS was little changed in the corresponding trading session, closing at $46.07 on Sep 16, 2026.

Company overview

Business overview

Alkermes is a biopharmaceutical company focused on neuroscience, addiction medicine, and specialty therapeutics. Its portfolio combines commercial products and development programs across CNS and related areas.

Geographic Base and Sector Classification

Alkermes is headquartered in Ireland and listed on NASDAQ. It has a global footprint with a strong U.S. commercial base.

Business Model Characteristics

The company generates value through product sales, neuroscience development, and lifecycle management across a specialty portfolio. Investors watch commercial execution, pipeline progress, and strategic allocation.

Position Within the Biotechnology Landscape

Alkermes sits in the upper tier of specialty neuroscience biotech. It is more durable than a pure development-stage name, but catalyst events still matter to the story.

Future catalysts

  • Alkermes’ catalysts are VIVITROL, Lybalvi, and any CNS pipeline update that broadens the company’s growth mix. Investors will watch whether the commercial base stays durable.

Recent news

  1. 01
  2. 02
  3. 03
  4. 04
  5. 05

Similar stocks

Peer names with similar commercial maturity, therapeutic overlap, or catalyst patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current stock price of Alkermes plc (ALKS)?

Alkermes plc (ALKS) most recently closed at 46.71 USD, a +1.39% move versus the previous session.

What is the market cap of Alkermes plc (ALKS)?

Alkermes plc currently has a market capitalization of 6.89B USD on BioPharmSignal.

What does Alkermes plc do?

Alkermes is a biopharmaceutical company focused on neuroscience, addiction medicine, and specialty therapeutics. Its portfolio combines commercial products and development programs across CNS and related areas.

On which exchange is ALKS stock listed?

Alkermes plc (ALKS) is associated with NASDAQ, Ireland, Biopharma.

What is Alkermes?

Alkermes’ catalysts are VIVITROL, Lybalvi, and any CNS pipeline update that broadens the company’s growth mix.

Which conditions is Alkermes plc targeting with Alkermes?

Alkermes plc is associated with neuroscience based on its company overview and current catalyst commentary.

How does Alkermes plc describe recent progress with Alkermes?

Alkermes’ catalysts are VIVITROL, Lybalvi, and any CNS pipeline update that broadens the company’s growth mix.

What is Lybalvi?

Alkermes’ catalysts are VIVITROL, Lybalvi, and any CNS pipeline update that broadens the company’s growth mix.