Should you buy ALKS stock?

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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Alkermes plc (ALKS) as a Sell Candidate with a technical score of -3.84 on its -10 to +10 scale. The rating is unchanged from the previous daily evaluation.

  • Sell signal since
  • Price since signal Up 0.47%
  • 3-month trend forecast Up 37.43%
  • Sell Candidate -3.84
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Alkermes plc stock price ended at $49.40 on Monday, after gaining 0.468%
(Market data through Aug 10, 2026)

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Sell candidate since Aug 07, 2026 Gain 0.47%

The Alkermes plc stock price gained 0.468% on the last trading day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026), rising from $49.17 to $49.40. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.49% from a day low at $48.60 to a day high of $49.81. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a -6.32% loss for the last 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 559 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 2 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $74.66 million.

The stock lies in the lower part of a very wide and strong rising trend in the short term, and this may normally pose a very good buying opportunity. If the lower trend floor at $48.91 is broken, it will firstly indicate a slower rate of rising, but may also be an early warning for a trend shift. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 37.43% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $67.22 and $84.83 at the end of this 3-month period.

ALKS Signals & Forecast

There are mixed signals in the stock today. The Alkermes plc stock holds a buy signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, the long-term average holds a general sell signal. Since the longterm average is above the short-term average there is a general sell signal in the stock giving a more negative forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the long-term Moving Average at $51.53. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the short-term average at $49.25. A break-up through the long-term average will give another buy signal, while a fall below the short-term average will add another sell signal and strengthen the general signal. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Tuesday, July 07, 2026, and so far it has fallen -10.54%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Alkermes plc stock

Alkermes plc finds support from accumulated volume at $48.34 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.

This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $1.21 between high and low, or 2.49%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 3.13%.

Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.

Trading Expectations (ALKS) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 11th

For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect Alkermes plc to open at $49.27, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $48.47 and $50.33, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$1.86 (+/-3.85%) up or down from last closing price. If Alkermes plc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.85% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $50.45 (2.13%) than the support at $48.34 (2.15%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.

Is Alkermes plc stock A Buy?

Alkermes plc holds several negative signals and we believe that it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We, therefore, hold a negative evaluation of this stock.

Current score: -3.838 Sell Candidate Unchanged

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - $49.27 ( 0.263%).

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Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
R3 50.48 2.19%
R2 50.02 1.25%
R1 49.73 0.673%
Price 49.40
S1 48.81 -1.20%
S2 48.52 -1.78%
S3 48.06 -2.71%

Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
R3 55.08 11.50%
R2 51.94 5.14%
R1 50.45 2.13%
Price 49.40
S1 48.34 -2.15%
S2 44.99 -8.93%
S3 42.19 -14.60%

FAQ

What is the symbol for Alkermes plc Stock and on which exchange is it traded?
The symbol for Alkermes plc is ALKS and it is traded on the NASDAQ (NASDAQ Stock Exchange).

Should I buy or sell Alkermes plc Stock?
Based on market data through Aug 10, 2026, StockInvest.us rates Alkermes plc (ALKS) as a Sell Candidate with a technical score of -3.84 on its -10 to +10 scale. The rating is unchanged from the previous daily evaluation. Since the Sell signal began on Aug 07, 2026, the price has risen 0.47%. The current 3-month trend forecast projects a rise of 37.43%.

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What's the current price of Alkermes plc Stock?
As of the end of day on the Aug 10, 2026, the price of an Alkermes plc (ALKS) share was $49.40.

What is the 52-week high and low for Alkermes plc Stock?
The 52-week high for Alkermes plc Stock is $55.67 and the 52-week low is $25.17.

What is the market capitalization of Alkermes plc Stock?
As of the Aug 10, 2026, the market capitalization of Alkermes plc is 8.287B.

When is the next earnings date for Alkermes plc?
The upcoming earnings date for Alkermes plc is Oct 28, 2026.
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ABOUT ALKERMES PLC
Alkermes
Alkermes plc, a biopharmaceutical company, researches, develops, and commercializes pharmaceutical products to address unmet medical needs of patients in various therapeutic areas in the United States, Ireland, and internationally. Its marketed products include ARISTADA, an intramuscular injectable suspension for the treatment of schizophrenia; VIVITROL for the treatment of alcohol and prevention of opioid dependence; RISPERDAL CONSTA for the tre...
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