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Alexion Pharmaceuticals (ALXN) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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Today's Range
$182.50
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$182.50
50-Day Range
$179.45
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$186.61
52-Week Range
$99.91
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$187.45
Volume
10 shs
Average Volume
3.31 million shs
Market Capitalization
$40.34 billion
P/E Ratio
59.64
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
N/A
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About Alexion Pharmaceuticals Stock (NASDAQ:ALXN)

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops and commercializes various therapeutic products. The company offers ULTOMIRIS for the treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) and atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS); and SOLIRIS for the treatment of PNH, aHUS, generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG), and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). It also provides Strensiq for patients with hypophosphatasia; Kanuma (sebelipase alfa) for the treatment of patients with lysosomal acid lipase deficiency; and Andexxa, a reversal agent for patients treated with rivaroxaban or apixaban. In addition, the company is developing ALXN1210 (Intravenous) that is in Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of gMG, NMOSD, ALS, COVID-19, and HSCT-TMA; ALXN1210 (Subcutaneous), which is in Phase III clinical trials for PNH and aHUS; ALXN1820 that is in Phase I clinical trial, a therapeutic antagonist of properdin; and ALXN1720, which is in Phase I clinical trial for the treatment of disease states involving dysregulated terminal complement activity. Further, it is developing ALXN1840 that is in Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of Wilson disease; ALXN1830, which are in Phase I clinical trials for neonatal Fc receptor; ALXN2040 and ALXN2050 to treat diseases associated with dysregulation of the complement alternative pathway; ALXN1850, an enzyme replacement therapy; ALXN2060 for treating transthyretin amyloidosis; and ALXN2075 for treatment of relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The company serves distributors, pharmacies, hospital, hospital buying groups, and other healthcare providers in the United States and internationally. Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has collaboration and license agreement with Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.; and agreements with Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Zealand Pharma A/S, Caelum Biosciences, Inc., Stealth BioTherapeutics Corp., and Affibody AB. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

ALXN Stock News Headlines

April 2, 2024 | msn.com
Alexion’s Voydeya gains FDA approval for extravascular haemolysis
March 27, 2024 | msn.com
US FDA grants approval for Alexion’s NMOSD treatment
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March 19, 2024 | businesswire.com
JCR Pharmaceuticals Announces Achievement of Milestone Using J-Brain Cargo® Technology for Neurodegenerative Disease in Research Collaboration with Alexion
December 11, 2023 | stocknews.com
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December 8, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Notifies Shareholders of Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ALXN) an Upcoming Claims Deadline in a Class Action Settlement
November 7, 2023 | investing.com
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September 11, 2023 | msn.com
Alexion and Verge enter AI-powered drug discovery deal
May 13, 2023 | investing.com
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April 25, 2023 | marketwatch.com
Wilson Disease Drugs Market Size, Growth Strategies, Gross Margin and Forecast 2029
April 10, 2023 | thestreet.com
Alexion Reaches New 52-Week High (ALXN)
March 4, 2023 | stockhouse.com
Alexion advances commitment to transform patient outcomes in rare neurological diseases at AAN 2023
February 9, 2023 | investing.com
AstraZeneca goes for growth with new drugs as COVID sales wane
January 25, 2023 | seekingalpha.com
Healthcare Sector Is Lagging As We Enter 2022 Earnings Season
January 21, 2023 | thestreet.com
Synageva Biopharma (GEVA) Stock More Than Doubles to 52-Week High on Alexion Acquisition
October 14, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Alexion aims to advance NMOSD treatment landscape with exceptional ULTOMIRIS® (ravulizumab-cwvz) efficacy data at ECTRIMS 2022
September 15, 2022 | lse.co.uk
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September 1, 2022 | thestreet.com
Alexion Stock Hits New 52-Week High (ALXN)
July 29, 2022 | uk.investing.com
FTSE 100 positive but off best levels, US seen higher
March 17, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.com
AstraZeneca's Unit Alexion To Pay $775 Mln To Chugai On Ultomiris Patent Settlement
March 1, 2022 | uk.investing.com
AstraZeneca inks $760 million deal with Swiss firm Neurimmune for antibody drug
January 7, 2022 | msn.com
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November 8, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com
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October 26, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com
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September 29, 2021 | feeds.benzinga.com
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Today
4/18/2024
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Sector
Medical
Industry
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Sub-Industry
Biotechnology
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:ALXN
CUSIP
01535110
CIK
899866
Web
www.alexion.com
Phone
475-230-2596
Fax
N/A
Employees
3,837
Year Founded
1992

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
$11.60
Trailing P/E Ratio
59.64
Forward P/E Ratio
13.95
P/E Growth
0.93
Net Income
$603.40 million
Net Margins
10.89%
Pretax Margin
N/A
Return on Equity
23.43%
Return on Assets
15.06%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
0.19
Current Ratio
4.52
Quick Ratio
3.96

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$6.07 billion
Price / Sales
6.65
Cash Flow
$22.81 per share
Price / Cash Flow
8.00
Book Value
$53.24 per share
Price / Book
3.43

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
221,019,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
$40.34 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.25

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Should I Buy Alexion Pharmaceuticals Stock? ALXN Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

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

  • Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has a diverse portfolio of therapeutic products, including ULTOMIRIS and SOLIRIS, targeting rare diseases, which can lead to a strong market presence and revenue growth.
  • The company is actively involved in developing new treatments such as ALXN1210 (Intravenous) and ALXN1210 (Subcutaneous) for various conditions, indicating a commitment to innovation and potential future revenue streams.
  • Recent developments like the Phase III clinical trials of ALXN1840 for Wilson disease demonstrate the company's focus on expanding its product offerings and addressing unmet medical needs.
  • Partnerships and collaborations with other biopharmaceutical companies like Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. and Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc. can provide access to additional resources, expertise, and potentially accelerate research and development efforts.
  • Considering the current stock price and market trends, investing in Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. may present an opportunity for capital appreciation and potential returns for investors.

Cons

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

  • The biopharmaceutical industry is highly competitive and subject to regulatory challenges, which could impact the company's ability to bring new products to market or maintain profitability.
  • Ongoing clinical trials and research efforts involve inherent risks, including potential delays, failures, or unforeseen complications, which may affect the company's financial performance and investor confidence.
  • Market volatility and macroeconomic factors can influence the stock price of pharmaceutical companies like Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., leading to fluctuations in investment returns and risk exposure.
  • Dependency on a few key products like ULTOMIRIS and SOLIRIS for a significant portion of revenue poses a concentration risk, as any issues with these products could impact the company's financial stability and growth prospects.
  • Changes in healthcare policies, pricing regulations, or reimbursement practices can directly impact the profitability and market access of pharmaceutical companies, potentially affecting Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s financial performance.
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 Thursday, April 11, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Alexion Pharmaceuticals pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

ALXN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How were Alexion Pharmaceuticals' earnings last quarter?

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALXN) issued its earnings results on Thursday, April, 29th. The biopharmaceutical company reported $3.52 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.16 by $0.36. The biopharmaceutical company earned $1.64 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.58 billion. Alexion Pharmaceuticals had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 23.43% and a net margin of 10.89%. Alexion Pharmaceuticals's quarterly revenue was up 13.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $3.22 earnings per share.

What is Ludwig Hantson's approval rating as Alexion Pharmaceuticals' CEO?

43 employees have rated Alexion Pharmaceuticals Chief Executive Officer Ludwig Hantson on Glassdoor.com. Ludwig Hantson has an approval rating of 75% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Alexion Pharmaceuticals own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Alexion Pharmaceuticals investors own include Gilead Sciences (GILD), NVIDIA (NVDA), Alibaba Group (BABA), Netflix (NFLX), Micron Technology (MU), AbbVie (ABBV), Tesla (TSLA), Broadcom (AVGO), Walt Disney (DIS) and Visa (V).

Does Alexion Pharmaceuticals have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Alexion Pharmaceuticals: Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Achillion Pharmaceuticals Inc., Alexion 1609 Partners LP, Alexion Bermuda Holding ULC, Alexion Bermuda II L.P., Alexion Bermuda L.P., Alexion Bermuda Limited, Alexion Bermuda Partners L.P., Alexion Business Services Private Limited, Alexion Delaware Holding LLC, Alexion Europe SAS, Alexion Farmacêutica América Latina Serviços de Administração de Vendas Ltda., Alexion Farmacêutica Brasil Importação e Distribuição de Produtos e Serviços de Administração de Vendas Ltda., Alexion Holding B.V., Alexion Holding LLC, Alexion Ilaç Ticaret Limited Þirketi, Alexion Pharma Argentina SRL, Alexion Pharma Austria GmbH, Alexion Pharma Belgium Sprl, Alexion Pharma Canada Corp., Alexion Pharma Colombia SAS, Alexion Pharma Czech s.r.o, Alexion Pharma Development Unlimited Company, Alexion Pharma Foreign Holdings B.V., Alexion Pharma France SAS, Alexion Pharma GK, Alexion Pharma Germany GmbH, Alexion Pharma GmbH, Alexion Pharma Holding Unlimited Company, Alexion Pharma International Operations Unlimited Company, Alexion Pharma Israel Ltd., Alexion Pharma Italy Sarl, Alexion Pharma Korea LLC, Alexion Pharma LLC, Alexion Pharma Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V., Alexion Pharma Middle East FZ-LLC, Alexion Pharma Netherlands B.V., Alexion Pharma Nordics AB, Alexion Pharma Nordics Holding AB, Alexion Pharma OOO LLC, Alexion Pharma Spain S.L., Alexion Pharma Taiwan LTD, Alexion Pharma UK Ltd., Alexion Pharmaceuticals (Shanghai) Company Limited, Alexion Pharmaceuticals Australasia PTY LTD, Alexion Services Europe Sprl, Alexion Services Latin America Inc., Alexion US Holdings LLC, Alexion US1 LLC, Enobia Pharma Corp., Portola Deutschland GmbH, Portola FRG GmbH, Portola Italia S.r.l., Portola Netherlands B.V., Portola Pharma UK Ltd., Portola Pharmaceuticals Espana S.L, Portola Pharmaceuticals Inc., Portola Pharmaceuticals LLC, Portola Schweiz GmbH, Portola USA Inc., Portola Österreich GmbH, Savoy Therapeutics Corp., Synageva BioPharma Corp., Syntimmune, Syntimmune Ltd., TTM Europe Development AB, Taligen Therapeutics Inc., Wilson Therapeutics, Wilson Therapeutics AB, Wilson Therapeutics Incentive AB, and Wilson Therapeutics USA Inc..
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This page (NASDAQ:ALXN) was last updated on 4/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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