Alkermes plc (ALKS)

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Alkermes plc (ALKS) is up 71.8% since the beginning of the year. At $48 per share, ALKS is trading just below its 52-week high of $48. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ALKS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,960.

Alkermes plc (ALKS) has returned 71.80% so far this year and 64.29% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ALKS has returned 1.29% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 16, 1991, ALKS's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +2.34%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.5 years.

Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Feb 2000 with a return of +189.4%, while the worst month was Jul 2002 at -71.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, ALKS closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 27, 1995 with a return of +34.1%, while the worst single day was Jul 1, 2002 at -67.8%.

Alkermes plc has an annualized alpha of 15.66%, beta of 1.16, and R2 of 0.11 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 16, 1991.

• This stock participated in 132.42% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 126.17% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R2 of 0.11 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

ALKS ranks 82 for risk / return — in the top 82% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Alkermes plc. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Alkermes plc was 96.14%, occurring on Jul 11, 2002. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Alkermes plc drawdown is 50.97%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Alkermes plc over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Alkermes plc is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Biotechnology industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.