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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$245.44 +6.57 (+2.75%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET)

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
5
Buy
18

Based on 24 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Alnylam Pharmaceuticals in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 24 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 5 have given a hold rating, and 18 have given a buy rating for ALNY.

Consensus Price Target

$298.09
21.45% Upside
According to the 24 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, the average price target is $298.09. The highest price target for ALNY is $400.00, while the lowest price target for ALNY is $159.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 21.45% from the current price of $245.44.
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ALNY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/23/23 to 12/22/24
1 Month Ago
11/23/23 to 11/22/24
3 Months Ago
9/24/23 to 9/23/24
1 Year Ago
12/23/22 to 12/23/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
18 Buy rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$298.09$298.09$279.14$227.85
Forecasted Upside21.45% Upside21.72% Upside2.69% Upside19.28% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

ALNY Analyst Recommendations By Month

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ALNY Price Targets by Month

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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAlnylam PharmaceuticalsMedical CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.71
2.81
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside21.45% Upside25,827.32% Upside14.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/19/2024William Blair
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOutperform
11/18/2024HC Wainwright
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$400.00 ➝ $400.00+72.56%
11/18/2024Piper Sandler
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$296.00 ➝ $296.00+27.70%
11/12/2024Wolfe Research
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A. Chen
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DowngradePeer Perform ➝ Underperform
11/1/2024Raymond James
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$275.00 ➝ $298.00+10.74%
11/1/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$300.00 ➝ $300.00+11.79%
11/1/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$295.00 ➝ $329.00+23.61%
11/1/2024Scotiabank
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G. Harrison
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Boost TargetSector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform$305.00 ➝ $310.00+16.48%
11/1/2024Canaccord Genuity Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$366.00 ➝ $384.00+44.04%
11/1/2024Needham & Company LLC
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$320.00 ➝ $320.00+20.03%
11/1/2024Chardan Capital
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$300.00 ➝ $300.00+12.53%
10/21/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$282.00 ➝ $371.00+25.37%
10/14/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$307.00 ➝ $314.00+10.70%
10/11/2024Cantor Fitzgerald
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 Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$220.00 ➝ $220.00-21.77%
8/26/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$248.00 ➝ $280.00+3.37%
8/16/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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S. Richter
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$198.00 ➝ $370.00+40.85%
8/2/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$207.00 ➝ $233.00-14.17%
8/2/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$291.00 ➝ $342.00+24.91%
7/12/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$250.00 ➝ $255.00-3.04%
6/28/2024UBS Group
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E. Merle
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$253.00 ➝ $288.00+18.37%
6/27/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$215.00 ➝ $295.00+20.32%
6/25/2024Leerink Partners
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 Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$138.00 ➝ $159.00-33.15%
6/25/2024Evercore ISI
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L. Bayko
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$210.00 ➝ $260.00+12.40%
6/24/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$234.00 ➝ $234.00+3.28%
10/11/2023Oppenheimer
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
10/10/2023Sanford C. Bernstein
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 Lower Target$237.00 ➝ $218.00+28.97%
4/26/2023Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group
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 Initiated CoverageNeutral$220.00+8.83%
2/21/2023EF Hutton Acquisition Co. I
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$304.00+48.68%

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Should I Buy Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Stock? ALNY Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Alnylam Pharmaceuticals pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.:

  • Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has a strong market capitalization of $33.05 billion, indicating a robust position in the biopharmaceutical sector, which can provide stability and growth potential for investors.
  • The company focuses on innovative therapeutics based on ribonucleic acid interference, a cutting-edge area in medicine that could lead to significant advancements in treatment options and market opportunities.
  • Despite recent earnings challenges, the stock price has shown resilience, currently trading around $250.98, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for growth in the biopharmaceutical space.
  • Institutional investors hold a significant 92.97% of the company's stock, suggesting strong confidence from large financial entities in Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s future performance.
  • Recent insider trading activity, including sales by executives, may indicate a strategic repositioning within the company, which could lead to future growth and value creation.

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The company reported a significant earnings miss with an EPS of ($0.87), falling short of the consensus estimate of ($0.51), which raises concerns about its profitability and operational efficiency.
  • Quarterly revenue decreased by 33.3% year-over-year, indicating potential challenges in maintaining sales momentum and market share, which could impact future growth prospects.
  • Analysts forecast a negative EPS of -2.21 for the current year, suggesting ongoing financial difficulties that may deter potential investors.
  • The stock has a high P/E ratio of -96.11, reflecting a lack of profitability and potentially overvalued stock price, which could pose risks for investors seeking value.
  • Insider sales, while sometimes viewed positively, can also signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term performance, which may concern potential investors.

ALNY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 24 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is $298.09, with a high forecast of $400.00 and a low forecast of $159.00.

24 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Alnylam Pharmaceuticals in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings and 18 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ALNY shares.

According to analysts, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals's stock has a predicted upside of 21.45% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Alnylam Pharmaceuticals less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is 2.71 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.81. Learn more on how ALNY compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:ALNY) was last updated on 12/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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