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Royalty Pharma (RPRX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$63.96 +0.08 (+0.13%)
As of 04:00 PM Eastern

Royalty Pharma - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
0
Buy
8

Based on 8 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 8 analysts, 8 have given a buy rating for RPRX.

Consensus Price Target

$60.86
-4.85% Downside
According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Royalty Pharma, the average price target is $60.86. The highest price target for RPRX is $66.00, while the lowest price target for RPRX is $45.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -4.85% from the current price of $63.96.
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
9/4/25 to 9/4/26
1 Month Ago
8/5/25 to 8/5/26
3 Months Ago
6/6/25 to 6/6/26
1 Year Ago
9/4/24 to 9/4/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$60.86$56.57$53.71$48.00
Forecasted Upside-4.85% Downside-2.04% Downside-3.86% Downside30.08% Upside
Consensus RatingBuyBuyBuyBuy

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

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Royalty Pharma Stock vs. The Competition

TypeRoyalty PharmaHealthcare CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.30
2.53
Consensus RatingBuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-4.84% Downside931.16% Upside13.93% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/12/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy (B-)
8/7/2026
Chris Schott
4 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOverweight$58.00 ➝ $62.00+8.58%
8/6/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy$66.00+15.37%
8/6/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$65.00+12.55%
8/5/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
7/13/2026Boost TargetBuy$50.00 ➝ $65.00+15.95%
5/7/2026Boost TargetBuy$50.00 ➝ $66.00+31.47%
4/21/2026Boost TargetBuy$51.00 ➝ $57.00+15.62%
12/11/2025 Set Target$45.00+17.68%

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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 2, 2026. 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 stock is trading at $63.11, which is near its 52-week high of $63.29, indicating strong recent momentum and a significant increase from its 52-week low of $34.08, suggesting a robust upward trend in market valuation.
  • Wall Street analysts maintain a consensus "Buy" rating with an average price target of $60.86, and recent reports from firms like Goldman Sachs and Citigroup have raised price targets to $66.00, reflecting high confidence in the company's future earnings potential.
  • The company recently reported earnings per share of $1.32 for the quarter, which exceeded analyst estimates of $1.27, demonstrating strong profitability with a net margin of 32.14% and a return on equity of 30.01%.
  • Short interest has decreased significantly, with the short percentage of float dropping to approximately 2.49% as of August 2026, indicating that fewer investors are betting against the stock and reducing the risk of a short squeeze.
  • Institutional investors are increasing their holdings, with new investments from entities like the Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio and Morgan Stanley lifting its stake by 25.2%, signaling strong institutional confidence in the company's long-term stability.

Royalty Pharma
Bear Case

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

  • Insiders have been selling shares, with EVP Christopher Hite selling 100,000 shares in August 2026 and other executives reducing their stakes, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's future performance from those closest to the company.
  • The company's revenue of $674.14 million for the latest quarter fell short of analyst estimates of $758.93 million, suggesting potential challenges in meeting revenue growth expectations despite strong earnings per share.
  • The price-to-earnings ratio is 43.52, which is relatively high compared to many other companies in the pharmaceutical sector, indicating that the stock may be overvalued relative to its current earnings.
  • The dividend payout ratio is 64.83%, which is high and may limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities or maintain its dividend in the event of financial stress.
  • The CEO approval rating is 0.00 out of 1.0 as of July 2026, which could indicate internal dissatisfaction or concerns about leadership effectiveness, potentially impacting strategic decision-making and company culture.

RPRX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 8 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Royalty Pharma is $60.86, with a high forecast of $66.00 and a low forecast of $45.00.

8 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Royalty Pharma in the last year. There are currently 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" RPRX shares.

According to analysts, Royalty Pharma's stock has a predicted downside of -4.85% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Royalty Pharma has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

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


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Royalty Pharma analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/12/2026.
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