NASDAQ:ACAD ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (ACAD) Stock Price, News & Analysis $26.01 +0.62 (+2.44%) Closing price 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$26.02 +0.01 (+0.04%) As of 04:43 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFDA EventsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Stock (NASDAQ:ACAD) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get ACADIA Pharmaceuticals alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$25.52▼$26.0850-Day Range$20.89▼$26.4152-Week Range$19.69▼$28.35Volume940,670 shsAverage Volume1.38 million shsMarket Capitalization$4.45 billionP/E Ratio11.82Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$33.17Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company Overview ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for central nervous system (CNS) disorders. Established in 1993 and headquartered in San Diego, California, ACADIA’s research centers concentrate on conditions with significant unmet medical needs, including Parkinson’s disease psychosis, Alzheimer’s disease psychosis, and schizophrenia. The company utilizes a range of scientific platforms, including selective receptor modulation and precision-targeted compounds, to advance its portfolio of small-molecule therapeutics. The company’s flagship product, NUPLAZID® (pimavanserin), received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis. Beyond NUPLAZID, ACADIA is pursuing additional indications for pimavanserin in dementia-related psychosis and Alzheimer’s disease psychosis, as well as exploring novel candidates for schizophrenia and other neuropsychiatric disorders. These efforts are complemented by strategic collaborations, translational research initiatives, and robust clinical trial programs to expand the company’s impact on patient care. ACADIA serves patients and healthcare providers primarily in North America, with ongoing clinical studies and regulatory submissions extending into Europe and Asia-Pacific regions. The company leverages partnerships with academic institutions and industry collaborators to accelerate development timelines and enhance its global footprint. Guided by a leadership team with extensive experience in CNS drug development, ACADIA continues to build on its scientific heritage and commitment to delivering differentiated therapies for complex neurological conditions.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks93rd Percentile Overall ScoreACAD MarketRank™: ACADIA Pharmaceuticals scored higher than 93% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 27th out of 832 stocks in the medical sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion4.3 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy Consensus RatingACADIA Pharmaceuticals has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 13 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Upside PotentialACADIA Pharmaceuticals has a consensus price target of $33.17, representing about 27.5% upside from its current price of $26.01.Amount of Analyst CoverageACADIA Pharmaceuticals has been the subject of 9 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation3.1 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth146.15% Earnings GrowthEarnings for ACADIA Pharmaceuticals are expected to grow by 146.15% in the coming year, from $0.39 to $0.96 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of ACADIA Pharmaceuticals is 11.82, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 40.03.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of ACADIA Pharmaceuticals is 11.82, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Medical sector average P/E ratio of about 27.30.Price to Earnings Growth RatioACADIA Pharmaceuticals has a PEG Ratio of 17.60. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioACADIA Pharmaceuticals has a P/B Ratio of 3.59. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' valuation and earnings. Short Interest1.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted8.73% of the float of ACADIA Pharmaceuticals has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverACADIA Pharmaceuticals has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.61.Change versus previous monthShort interest in ACADIA Pharmaceuticals has recently increased by 0.72%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Dividend0.0 / 5Dividend StrengthN/A Dividend YieldACADIA Pharmaceuticals does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthACADIA Pharmaceuticals does not have a long track record of dividend growth. News and Social Media3.8 / 5News Sentiment1.11 News SentimentACADIA Pharmaceuticals has a news sentiment score of 1.11. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.91 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for ACADIA Pharmaceuticals this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 5 people have searched for ACAD on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -38% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows3 people have added ACADIA Pharmaceuticals to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership2.1 / 5Insider TradingSelling Shares Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $219,813.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders26.20% of the stock of ACADIA Pharmaceuticals is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions96.71% of the stock of ACADIA Pharmaceuticals is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' insider trading history. Receive ACAD Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for ACADIA Pharmaceuticals and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. 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This under-the-radar company sits at the intersection of America's two most important industries, including AI, pays massive dividends, and attracted a famous money manager who put 60% of his multi-billion-dollar fund into it. Tilson is revealing the name and ticker symbol completely free - no credit card or email required.July 28 at 1:00 AM | Stansberry Research (Ad)ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ACAD) Stock Price Expected to Rise, BMO Capital Markets Analyst SaysJuly 23, 2026 | americanbankingnews.comAcadia Gets FDA's Fast Track Tag for Alzheimer's Disease CandidateJuly 21, 2026 | finance.yahoo.comAcadia Pharmaceuticals Receives FDA Fast Track Designation for Remlifanserin in Alzheimer's Disease PsychosisJuly 20, 2026 | finance.yahoo.comAcadia Pharmaceuticals to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on August 4, 2026July 15, 2026 | finance.yahoo.comAcadia Pharmaceuticals to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on August 4, 2026July 15, 2026 | businesswire.comSee More Headlines ACAD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have ACAD shares performed this year? ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' stock was trading at $26.71 at the beginning of the year. Since then, ACAD stock has decreased by 2.6% and is now trading at $26.01. How were ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' earnings last quarter? ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:ACAD) released its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 6th. The biopharmaceutical company reported $0.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.04 by $0.02. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 9.7% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. Who are ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' major shareholders? ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' top institutional shareholders include Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. (0.06%), Handelsbanken Fonder AB (0.04%), Gradient Investments LLC (0.02%) and Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Stephen Davis, Mark C Schneyer, Brendan Teehan, Austin D Kim, Elizabeth A Garofalo, James Kihara, Laura Brege, Jennifer J Rhodes and James M Daly. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of ACADIA Pharmaceuticals? Shares of ACAD stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of ACADIA Pharmaceuticals own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that ACADIA Pharmaceuticals investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and AUO (AUOTY). Company Calendar Last Earnings5/06/2026Today7/28/2026Next Earnings (Confirmed)8/04/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Green Zone (1m+) 1-Year History Jul 25 Oct 25 Jan 26 Apr 26 Jul 26 ACAD's financial health is in the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. ACAD has been in this zone for over one month. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorMedical Industry MED - BIOMED/GENE Sub-IndustryPharmaceutical Products Current SymbolNASDAQ:ACAD CIK1070494 Webwww.acadia-pharm.com Phone(858) 558-2871Fax858-558-2872Employees510Year Founded1993Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for ACADIA Pharmaceuticals$33.17 High Price Target$40.00 Low Price Target$17.00 Potential Upside/Downside+27.5%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage18 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$2.20 Trailing P/E Ratio11.82 Forward P/E Ratio66.69 P/E Growth17.6Net Income$391 million Net Margins34.30% Pretax Margin10.51% Return on Equity9.61% Return on Assets7.07% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio3.59 Quick Ratio3.48 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.07 billion Price / Sales4.16 Cash Flow$0.91 per share Price / Cash Flow28.62 Book Value$7.25 per share Price / Book3.59Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares171,240,000Free Float126,372,000Market Cap$4.45 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.80 Social Links The 7 Hottest IPO Stories of 2026MarketBeat just released its list of the 7 hottest IPOs expected to hit Wall Street in 2026. 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