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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$295.63 +0.13 (+0.04%)
Closing price 04:00 PM Eastern
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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
20

Based on 26 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 26 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, 18 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for ALNY.

Consensus Price Target

$463.13
56.66% Upside
According to the 26 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, the average price target is $463.13. The highest price target for ALNY is $566.00, while the lowest price target for ALNY is $330.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 56.66% from the current price of $295.63.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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ALNY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/27/25 to 5/27/26
1 Month Ago
4/27/25 to 4/27/26
3 Months Ago
2/26/25 to 2/26/26
1 Year Ago
5/27/24 to 5/27/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
18 Buy rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$463.13$472.78$477.96$319.17
Forecasted Upside56.66% Upside53.25% Upside44.29% Upside10.02% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

ALNY Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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ALNY Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAlnylam PharmaceuticalsMedical CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.85
2.30
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside56.66% Upside1,703.48% Upside14.87% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Neutral News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
5/19/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Eric Joseph
Not Rated
Initiated CoverageBuy$380.00+32.74%
5/5/2026
HC Wainwright logo
HC Wainwright
3 of 5 stars
Patrick R.
Not Rated
Reiterated RatingBuy$510.00+71.19%
5/4/2026 UpgradeSell (D+)Hold (C-)
5/1/2026Lower TargetOutperform$450.00 ➝ $445.00+47.95%
5/1/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$376.00 ➝ $377.00+23.46%
4/13/2026Lower TargetBuy$515.00 ➝ $505.00+54.44%
3/25/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$425.00+30.25%
3/16/2026Reiterated RatingBuyHold$522.00 ➝ $330.00+5.29%
2/17/2026 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
2/17/2026Boost TargetBuy$415.00 ➝ $429.00+36.62%
2/12/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
2/12/2026Lower TargetBuy$529.00 ➝ $510.00+64.71%
1/30/2026Lower TargetEqual Weight$495.00 ➝ $408.00+19.27%
1/28/2026Initiated CoverageOverweight$527.00+48.56%
1/12/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$472.00+18.51%
1/7/2026Initiated CoverageOutperform$500.00+17.52%
12/15/2025Lower TargetMarket Perform$370.00 ➝ $351.00-10.26%
12/11/2025Boost TargetBuy$495.00 ➝ $508.00+25.60%
10/31/2025Reiterated RatingOverweight$449.00 ➝ $489.00+8.21%
10/13/2025Lower TargetOverweight$475.00 ➝ $473.00+3.03%
9/16/2025Boost TargetBuy$504.00 ➝ $566.00+22.67%
9/11/2025Boost TargetOutperform$280.00 ➝ $515.05+9.93%
9/5/2025Boost TargetOutperform$450.00 ➝ $470.00+3.66%
8/4/2025UpgradeUnderperformPeer Perform
8/1/2025Boost TargetSector Outperform$342.00 ➝ $450.00+12.00%
8/1/2025Boost TargetBuy$403.00 ➝ $550.00+38.02%
3/31/2025Initiated CoverageBuy$353.00+31.49%
3/21/2025 Reiterated RatingOutperform
1/7/2025 Lower TargetOutperform$314.00 ➝ $310.00+31.53%
10/21/2024 Boost TargetBuy$282.00 ➝ $371.00+25.37%
10/11/2024 Reiterated RatingNeutral$220.00 ➝ $220.00-21.77%

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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, May 20, 2026. 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.:

  • The current stock price is around $294, which reflects a recent increase of 2.8%, indicating positive market sentiment.
  • Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has received multiple upgrades from analysts, with a significant number rating it as a "Buy," suggesting strong future performance potential.
  • Institutional investors hold a substantial 92.97% of the stock, indicating confidence from large financial entities in the company's future prospects.
  • The company has a robust market capitalization of approximately $39.29 billion, showcasing its strong position in the biopharmaceutical sector.
  • Recent analyst reports have highlighted the company's innovative RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics, which target genetic drivers of diseases, positioning it well for future growth.

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
Bear Case

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

  • Insider selling has been notable, with executives selling over 21,000 shares recently, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
  • The stock has experienced significant volatility, with a 52-week high of $495.55 and a low of $284.19, indicating potential risks for investors.
  • Analysts have varied opinions on the stock, with some cutting target prices, which could reflect uncertainty about the company's future earnings potential.
  • The company has a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 80.41, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • With corporate insiders owning only 0.86% of the stock, there may be concerns about alignment between management and shareholder interests.

ALNY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 26 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is $463.13, with a high forecast of $566.00 and a low forecast of $330.00.

26 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Alnylam Pharmaceuticals in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings, 18 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ALNY shares.

According to analysts, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals's stock has a predicted upside of 56.66% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals has been rated by research analysts at Chardan Capital, Citigroup, HC Wainwright, Jefferies Financial Group, Royal Bank Of Canada, Truist Financial, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Alnylam Pharmaceuticals more than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating for Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "medical" companies is Hold. Learn more on how ALNY compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:ALNY) was last updated on 5/27/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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