ALKS Alkermes plc.

MIXED Impact: 5/10 8-K
Horizon weeks Filed May 5, 2026 Processed 16d 4h ago SEC 0001193125-26-205008
8-K Item 2.02: Earnings release
Latest settled — T+5d ⚠ clustered
ALKS ▲ +5.60% at T+5d
NEUTRAL call ✓ call won +5.60% · α vs SPY +3.62% · entry $36.23 → $38.26
Next anchor: T+20d in 13d
Currently $36.94 · +1.97% from $36.23 entry
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May 5, 2026
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Executive Summary

Alkermes reported Q1 2026 revenue of $392.9M, up 28% YoY, driven by the Avadel acquisition adding LUMRYZ ($39.5M) and strong growth in LYBALVI (+32%). GAAP net loss was $66.5M vs. $22.5M income a year ago, reflecting acquisition-related costs and higher R&D/SG&A. The company narrowed its FY 2026 GAAP net loss guidance to ($70M)-($90M) from ($115M)-($135M) on lower expected COGS and amortization, while maintaining revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance.

Key Financial Metrics

Guidance
$1.73B-$1.84B
maintained

Actionable Insight

The Avadel acquisition is transforming the revenue base but depressing GAAP earnings due to non-cash charges. Monitor LUMRYZ sales trajectory and integration costs in Q2; the improved GAAP net loss guidance suggests cost synergies are tracking ahead of plan. The maintained Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $370M-$410M provides a clean view of underlying cash generation.

Key Facts

  • Q1 2026 total revenue $392.9M, up 28% YoY from $306.5M
  • GAAP net loss of $66.5M vs. net income of $22.5M in Q1 2025
  • GAAP diluted EPS of ($0.40) vs. $0.13 in Q1 2025
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $80.3M, up 76% from $45.6M in Q1 2025
  • LYBALVI revenue $92.4M, up 32% YoY; prescriptions up 21%
  • LUMRYZ contributed $39.5M in first 6 weeks post-Avadel acquisition
  • FY 2026 revenue guidance maintained at $1.73B-$1.84B
  • FY 2026 GAAP net loss guidance improved to ($70M)-($90M) from ($115M)-($135M)
  • FY 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance maintained at $370M-$410M
  • Share repurchases of ~1M shares for $28M in Q1; $172M remaining under program

Financial Impact

Revenue growth of 28% YoY to $392.9M, but GAAP net loss of $66.5M driven by $55.8M in Avadel acquisition costs and $54.6M in share-based compensation

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Risk Factors

  • Integration of Avadel may face execution risks; $1.525B in new term loans increases leverage
  • LUMRYZ faces competition from Jazz Pharma's Xyrem/Xywav; market share trajectory is key
  • R&D spending up 44% YoY to $103.3M as Phase 3 alixorexton program ramps up
  • GAAP net loss expected for full year 2026 despite strong revenue growth

Market Snapshot

Exchange
Nasdaq
Sector
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Analyst Consensus
83% bullish (24 analysts)

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 7 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0001193125-26-205008
Document: alks-20260505.htm0001193125-26-205008
Document: alks-ex99_2.htm0001193125-26-205008
Document: 0001193125-26-205008-index-headers.html0001193125-26-205008
Document: 0001193125-26-205008-index.html0001193125-26-205008
Document: 0001193125-26-205008.txt0001193125-26-205008
8-K Data (Synthetic)0001193125-26-205008
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May 20, 2026
today
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
awaiting T+5
May 13, 2026
7d ago
DEFA14A
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
awaiting T+5
May 12, 2026
9d ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 7/10
$38.26 $37.19▼ −2.79%▼ −2.87%$36.94 (−3.44%)
May 5, 2026
16d ago
8-K
MIXED ★ 5/10
$36.23 $38.26▲ +5.60%▲ +3.62%$36.94 (+1.97%)
May 1, 2026
20d ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$33.26 $35.40▲ +6.44%▲ +4.10%$36.94 (+11.07%)
Mar 2, 2026
11w ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$30.24 $28.45▼ −5.92%▼ −4.71%$36.94 (+22.17%)
Feb 25, 2026
12w ago
8-K
MIXED ★ 6/10
$31.03 $29.16▼ −6.03%▼ −4.93%$36.94 (+19.06%)
Feb 25, 2026
12w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$31.03 $29.16▼ −6.03%▼ −4.93%$36.94 (+19.06%)
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