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Royalty Pharma (RPRX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$36.24 +0.51 (+1.43%)
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Royalty Pharma - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 3 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
0
Buy
3

Based on 3 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Royalty Pharma in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 3 analysts, 2 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for RPRX.

Consensus Price Target

$48.00
32.45% Upside
According to the 3 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Royalty Pharma, the average price target is $48.00. The highest price target for RPRX is $54.00, while the lowest price target for RPRX is $42.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 32.45% from the current price of $36.24.
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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RPRX Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/19/24 to 9/19/25		1 Month Ago
8/20/24 to 8/20/25		3 Months Ago
6/21/24 to 6/21/25		1 Year Ago
9/20/23 to 9/19/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$48.00$48.00$47.33$42.00
Forecasted Upside32.45% Upside30.15% Upside35.78% Upside50.05% Upside
Consensus RatingBuyBuyBuyModerate Buy

RPRX 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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RPRX 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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Royalty Pharma Stock vs. The Competition

TypeRoyalty PharmaMedical CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
3.33
2.78
2.53
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside31.10% Upside14,553.41% Upside11.30% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
7/22/2025Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
Geoff Meacham
Geoff Meacham
Not Rated
Boost TargetBuy$40.00 ➝ $42.00+17.86%
7/10/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Terence Flynn
Terence Flynn
Not Rated
Boost TargetOverweight$51.00 ➝ $54.00+49.25%
12/24/2024TD Cowen
4 of 5 stars
M. Nedelcovych
Not Rated
UpgradeStrong-Buy
8/14/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetBuy$50.00 ➝ $51.00+89.87%
6/3/2024UBS Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$28.00+2.83%
4/12/2024Bank of America
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetBuy$40.00 ➝ $38.00+30.81%
2/20/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetOverweight$45.00 ➝ $42.00+39.21%

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Should I Buy Royalty Pharma Stock? RPRX 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, September 17, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Royalty Pharma pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Royalty Pharma
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Royalty Pharma plc:

  • The current stock price is around $36, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for growth in the biopharmaceutical sector.
  • Royalty Pharma plc has a strong return on equity of over 25%, indicating effective management and profitability, which can attract investors seeking solid financial performance.
  • The company recently reported earnings that exceeded expectations, with an EPS of $1.14, suggesting robust operational performance and potential for future growth.
  • With a market capitalization of approximately $21 billion, Royalty Pharma plc is well-positioned in the market, providing stability and potential for long-term investment.
  • The company has a consistent dividend payout, with an annualized dividend yield of 2.4%, appealing to income-focused investors.

Royalty Pharma
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Royalty Pharma plc for these reasons:

  • The company’s recent revenue fell short of expectations, reporting $578.67 million against a consensus estimate of $750.06 million, which may raise concerns about future growth prospects.
  • Royalty Pharma plc has a price-to-earnings ratio of around 21, which could be considered high compared to industry averages, potentially indicating overvaluation.
  • The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a recent trading volume significantly higher than its average, which may suggest volatility and uncertainty in investor sentiment.
  • Analysts have mixed ratings, with some upgrades but also caution regarding the stock's performance, indicating potential risks in market perception.
  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74, which, while manageable, indicates that it relies on debt financing, posing risks if market conditions change.

RPRX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 3 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Royalty Pharma is $48.00, with a high forecast of $54.00 and a low forecast of $42.00.

3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Royalty Pharma in the last year. There are currently 2 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" RPRX shares.

According to analysts, Royalty Pharma's stock has a predicted upside of 32.45% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Royalty Pharma has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Royalty Pharma more than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating for Royalty Pharma is Buy while the average consensus rating for "medical" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how RPRX compares to other companies.

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This page (NASDAQ:RPRX) was last updated on 9/19/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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