ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Stock (NASDAQ: ACAD)

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ACAD) Stock

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc is a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes biopharmaceutical products to address central nervous system disorders. The company aims to discover small molecules drugs that address disorders such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and schizophrenia. Acadia also seeks to in-license or acquire complementary products and candidates. The company's patent applications claim proprietary technology, including novel methods of screening and chemical synthetic methods, novel drug targets, and novel compounds identified using its technology.

wall street chart shutter2

Equities

News

Eurozone

Commodities

Intraday Update

Markets

Trading Ideas

ACAD

COCP

ONCO

SGMO

Dow Dips Over 100 Points; Cocrystal Pharma Shares Slide

Crude Oil 6- logo

Crude Oil Rises 1%; Sangamo Therapeutics Shares Plummet

Amazon, Crowdstrike, Autodesk, Dell, And Tesla: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today

Movers

EXTO

FTAI

GDEV

SPNT

ZSPC

Acadia Pharmaceuticals, FTAI Aviation And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Tuesday

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Common Stock

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc

Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. - Common Stock

Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc

ACADIA ENERGY CORP by Acadia Energy Corporation

Acadia Energy Corp

Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. - Common Stock

Acadia Healthcare Co Inc

Acadia Realty Trust

Acadian Asset Management Inc. Common Stock

Acadian Asset Management Inc

ACADIAN TIMBER CORP ORD by Acadian Timber Corp

Acadian Timber Corp

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PFE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$48.6K</td>
<td>44.4K</td>
<td>7.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACAD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$157.6K</td>
<td>109</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TEM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>840</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZTS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>316</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EBS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$43.8K</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BMRN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>159</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HUM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$191.7K</td>
<td>141</td>
<td>125</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HIMS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$69.7K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>87</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXEL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$29.5K</td>
<td>98</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$800.00</td>
<td>$37.5K</td>
<td>843</td>
<td>31</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For PFE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 37 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2561 contract(s) at a $27.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.6K, with a price of $19.0 per contract. There were 44426 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7236 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ACAD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACAD#NASDAQ">ACAD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 128 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 901 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $157.6K, with a price of $175.0 per contract. There were 109 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1920 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TEM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEM#NASDAQ">TEM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 64 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $1425.0 per contract. There were 2849 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 840 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ZTS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZTS#NYSE">ZTS</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.0K, with a price of $215.0 per contract. There were 1473 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 316 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EBS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBS#NYSE">EBS</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 219 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $11.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.8K, with a price of $219.0 per contract. There were 4 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BMRN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMRN#NASDAQ">BMRN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.2K, with a price of $195.0 per contract. There were 1333 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 159 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HUM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 64 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 65 contract(s) at a $245.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $191.7K, with a price of $2950.0 per contract. There were 141 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 125 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HIMS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 9 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 81 contract(s) at a $37.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.7K, with a price of $861.0 per contract. There were 1026 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 87 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EXEL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXEL#NASDAQ">EXEL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 9 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 18 contract(s) at a $17.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.5K, with a price of $1640.0 per contract. There were 98 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 50 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LLY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 5 contract(s) at a $800.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.5K, with a price of $7518.0 per contract. There were 843 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 31 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Options

BMRN

EXEL

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. Class A Common Stock

HIMS

10 Health Care Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Deutsche Bank analyst Neena Bitritto-Garg initiates coverage on ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACAD#NASDAQ">ACAD</a>) with a Hold rating and announces Price Target of $22.

Price Target

Initiation

Analyst Ratings

Deutsche Bank Initiates Coverage On ACADIA Pharmaceuticals with Hold Rating, Announces Price Target of $22

Key 2025-2026 Milestones:
<ul>
<li>Announced today that the marketing authorization application for DAYBUE&#x2122; has been submitted to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) with expected approval in the first quarter of 2026.</li>
<li>Initiation of Managed Access Programs in Europe in the second quarter of 2025, potentially resulting in the Company's first revenues from outside the U.S.</li>
<li>Enrollment of the last patient in the COMPASS PWS Phase 3 study of ACP-101 in Prader-Willi Syndrome anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2025, followed by top-line results announcement in the first half of 2026.</li>
<li>Enrollment of the last patient in the RADIANT Phase 2 study of ACP-204 in Alzheimer's disease psychosis expected in the first quarter of 2026, followed by top-line results announcement in mid-2026.</li>
<li>Initiation of a Phase 2 study of ACP-204 for a second indication in Lewy Body Dementia in the third quarter of 2025.</li>
<li>The Company will host its first ever R&amp;D Day in mid-2025.</li>
<li>Annual net sales for the full-year 2025 expected to exceed $1 billion for the first time in Company history.</li>
</ul>

Guidance

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Key Milestones 2025-2026 Include DAYBUE Marketing Authorization Submitted To EMA; Managed Access In Europe Starts Q2 2025; COMPASS PWS Phase 3 and RADIANT Phase 2 Enrollment and Results Timeline; ACP-204 Lewy Body Dementia Study Begins Q3 2025; 2025 Sales Expected To Exceed $1B

-- Filing marks company's first Marketing Authorization Application in Europe
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACAD#NASDAQ">ACAD</a>) today announced that the company has submitted a Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for trofinetide for the treatment of Rett syndrome in adults and pediatric patients two years of age and older. If granted marketing authorization, trofinetide will be the first and only approved therapy for Rett syndrome in the European Union (EU). Trofinetide is already approved in the United States and Canada for Rett syndrome in adults and pediatric patients two years of age and older.

Biotech

General

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Submits Marketing Authorization Application To The EMA For Trofinetide For The Treatment Of Rett Syndrome

Guggenheim analyst Yatin Suneja downgrades ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACAD#NASDAQ">ACAD</a>) from Buy to Neutral and maintains the price target from $20 to $20.

Downgrades

Guggenheim Downgrades ACADIA Pharmaceuticals to Neutral, Maintains Price Target to $20

U.S. stocks traded lower toward the end of trading, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 100 points on Tuesday.
The Dow traded down 0.26% to 42,461.52 while the NASDAQ fell 0.91% to 19,308.99. The S&amp;P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.55% to 5,874.24.
Check This Out: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/short-ideas/24/12/42720878/top-3-tech-stocks-that-may-fall-off-a-cliff-this-quarter">Top 3 Tech Stocks That May Fall Off A Cliff This Quarter</a>
Leading and Lagging Sectors Energy shares rose by 1.3% on Tuesday.
In trading on Tuesday, information technology shares fell by 1.2%.
Top Headline
The FHFA house price index rose by 0.4% in October versus market estimates of a 0.5% increase.
Equities Trading UP &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Aptorum Group Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APM#NASDAQ">APM</a>) shares shot up 236% to $4.6052 after gaining 30% on Monday. Aptorum posted a H1 loss of 50 cents per share, versus a year-ago loss of $1.43 per share.</li>
<li>Shares of Onconetix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONCO#NASDAQ">ONCO</a>)got a boost, surging 168% to $1.17. Onconetix recently announced it received a Nasdaq notice for a late quarterly report and subsequent filing.</li>
<li>ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACAD#NASDAQ">ACAD</a>) shares were also up, gaining 10% to $18.32. Acadia Pharmaceuticals will replace Independent Bank Group in S&amp;P SmallCap 600, effective prior to opening of trading on Jan. 3, 2025.</li>
</ul>
Equities Trading DOWN
<ul>
<li>Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGMO#NASDAQ">SGMO</a>) shares dropped 56% to $1.03. On Monday, Sangamo Therapeutics regained the development and commercialization rights to giroctocogene fitelparvovec, an investigational gene therapy product candidate for moderately severe to severe hemophilia A that it has co-developed with and licensed to Pfizer Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>).</li>
<li>Shares of Richtech Robotics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RR#NASDAQ">RR</a>) were down 25% to $2.60.</li>
<li>Cocrystal Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COCP#NASDAQ">COCP</a>) was down, falling 36% to $2.09 after the company announced disappointing low infectivity rates for the Oral PB2 inhibitor CC-42344 and will extend its Phase 2a influenza challenge study.</li>
</ul>
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 1.1% to $71.79 while gold traded up 0.8% at $2,640.20.
Silver traded down 0.6% to $29.240 on Tuesday, while copper fell 1.7% to $4.0230.
Euro zone
European shares were higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 rose 0.55% and France's CAC 40 rose 0.92%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index rose 0.50%, while London's FTSE 100 rose 0.64%.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed mixed on Tuesday, with China's Shanghai Composite Index falling 1.63%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gaining 0.09% and India's BSE Sensex falling 0.14%.
Economics
<ul>
<li>The S&amp;P CoreLogic Case-Shiller home price index rose 4.2% year-over-year in October compared to a 4.6% increase in September, and versus market estimates of a 4.1% rise.</li>
<li>The FHFA house price index rose by 0.4% in October versus market estimates of a 0.5% increase.</li>
<li>The Dallas Fed general business activity index for Texas&#8217; service sector fell to 9.6 in December compared to 9.8 in November.</li>
</ul>
Now Read This: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/24/12/42739172/wall-streets-most-accurate-analysts-weigh-in-on-3-energy-stocks-with-over-4-dividend-yields">Wall Street&#8217;s Most Accurate Analysts Weigh In On 3 Energy Stocks With Over 4% Dividend Yields</a></li>
</ul>

U.S. stocks traded slightly lower midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite falling around 50 points on Tuesday.
The Dow traded down 0.05% to 42,554.24 while the NASDAQ fell 0.23% to 19,441.37. The S&amp;P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.12% to 5,899.74.
Check This Out: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/short-ideas/24/12/42720878/top-3-tech-stocks-that-may-fall-off-a-cliff-this-quarter">Top 3 Tech Stocks That May Fall Off A Cliff This Quarter</a>
Leading and Lagging Sectors Energy shares rose by 1.1% on Tuesday.
In trading on Tuesday, utilities shares fell by 0.5%.
Top Headline
The FHFA house price index rose by 0.4% in October versus market estimates of a 0.5% increase.
Equities Trading UP &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Aptorum Group Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APM#NASDAQ">APM</a>) shares shot up 380% to $6.58 after gaining 30% on Monday. Aptorum posted a H1 loss of 50 cents per share, versus a year-ago loss of $1.43 per share.</li>
<li>Shares of Onconetix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONCO#NASDAQ">ONCO</a>)got a boost, surging 264% to $1.59. Onconetix recently announced it received a Nasdaq notice for a late quarterly report and subsequent filing.</li>
<li>ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACAD#NASDAQ">ACAD</a>) shares were also up, gaining 11% to $18.44. Acadia Pharmaceuticals will replace Independent Bank Group in S&amp;P SmallCap 600, effective prior to opening of trading on Jan. 3, 2025.</li>
</ul>
Equities Trading DOWN
<ul>
<li>Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGMO#NASDAQ">SGMO</a>) shares dropped 54% to $1.07. On Monday, Sangamo Therapeutics regained the development and commercialization rights to giroctocogene fitelparvovec, an investigational gene therapy product candidate for moderately severe to severe hemophilia A that it has co-developed with and licensed to Pfizer Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>).</li>
<li>Shares of Richtech Robotics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RR#NASDAQ">RR</a>) were down 22% to $2.72.</li>
<li>Cocrystal Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COCP#NASDAQ">COCP</a>) was down, falling 37% to $2.05 after the company announced disappointing low infectivity rates for the Oral PB2 inhibitor CC-42344 and will extend its Phase 2a influenza challenge study.</li>
</ul>
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 1% to $71.68 while gold traded up 0.8% at $2,640.20.
Silver traded down 0.4% to $29.305 on Tuesday, while copper fell 1.7% to $4.0230.
Euro zone
European shares were higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 rose 0.55% and France's CAC 40 rose 0.92%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index rose 0.50%, while London's FTSE 100 rose 0.64%.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed mixed on Tuesday, with China's Shanghai Composite Index falling 1.63%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gaining 0.09% and India's BSE Sensex falling 0.14%.
Economics
<ul>
<li>The S&amp;P CoreLogic Case-Shiller home price index rose 4.2% year-over-year in October compared to a 4.6% increase in September, and versus market estimates of a 4.1% rise.</li>
<li>The FHFA house price index rose by 0.4% in October versus market estimates of a 0.5% increase.</li>
<li>The Dallas Fed general business activity index for Texas&#8217; service sector fell to 9.6 in December compared to 9.8 in November.</li>
</ul>
Now Read This: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/24/12/42739172/wall-streets-most-accurate-analysts-weigh-in-on-3-energy-stocks-with-over-4-dividend-yields">Wall Street&#8217;s Most Accurate Analysts Weigh In On 3 Energy Stocks With Over 4% Dividend Yields</a></li>
</ul>

U.S. stocks were slightly lower, with the Dow Jones index falling around 0.1% on Tuesday.
Shares of ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACAD#NASDAQ">ACAD</a>) rose sharply <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ACAD">during Tuesday's session</a>.
Acadia Pharmaceuticals will replace Independent Bank Group in S&amp;P SmallCap 600, effective prior to opening of trading on Jan. 3, 2025.
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals shares jumped 11.9% to $18.67 on Tuesday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
<ul>
<li>Almacenes Éxito S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXTO#NYSE">EXTO</a>) shares jumped 20.7% to $3.62.</li>
<li>zSpace, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZSPC#NASDAQ">ZSPC</a>) gained 18.7% to $17.75.</li>
<li>FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAI#NASDAQ">FTAI</a>) shares rose 14.8% to $145.27. On Monday, the company launched a strategic capital initiative in partnership with institutional investors.</li>
<li>SiriusPoint Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPNT#NYSE">SPNT</a>) gained 14.6% to $16.27. SiriusPoint announced full repurchase of CM Bermuda shares.</li>
<li>Logistic Properties of the Americas (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPA#NYSE">LPA</a>) gained 13% to $11.30.</li>
<li>GDEV Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDEV#NASDAQ">GDEV</a>) rose 8.6% to $20.10.</li>
<li>Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTZ#NASDAQ">HTZ</a>) gained 8.3% to $3.8350.</li>
<li>The Goodyear Tire &amp; Rubber Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GT#NASDAQ">GT</a>) rose 4.4% to $9.15.</li>
</ul>
Now Read This: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/24/12/42739172/wall-streets-most-accurate-analysts-weigh-in-on-3-energy-stocks-with-over-4-dividend-yields">Wall Street&#8217;s Most Accurate Analysts Weigh In On 3 Energy Stocks With Over 4% Dividend Yields</a></li>
</ul>

&nbsp;S&amp;P MidCap 400 constituent SouthState Corp. is acquiring Independent Bank Group in a deal expected to close soon pending final conditions.

IBTX

Acadia Pharmaceuticals To Replace Independent Bank Group In S&P SmallCap 600, Effective Prior To Opening Of Trading On January 3, 2025

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACAD#NASDAQ">ACAD</a>) today announced the closing of the sale of its Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher (PRV) for $150 million before fees and expenses. As described at the time the agreement to sell was announced on November 5, 2024, Acadia is required to pay Neuren Pharmaceuticals Limited one-third of the net proceeds, pursuant to a license agreement between the companies.
Acadia plans to invest proceeds from the sale of the PRV to support its commercial operations, R&amp;D programs in central nervous system and rare disease, and future business development.

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Announces Closing Of Sale 0Of Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher For $150M

- SAN711 is a first-in-class, highly selective GABAA-α3 positive allosteric modulator
- Targeting initiation of Phase 2 study of SAN711 for the treatment of essential tremor in 2026
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACAD#NASDAQ">ACAD</a>) today announced it has entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement with Saniona (OMX: SANION) for the development and commercialization of SAN711, a first-in-class, highly selective GABAA-α3 positive allosteric modulator. The first indication the Company plans to pursue is development of SAN711 for essential tremor, a neurological condition that includes shaking or trembling movements in one or more parts of the body. Acadia is planning to initiate a Phase 2 study of SAN711 in essential tremor in 2026.
"Licensing SAN711 to expand our pipeline underscores our unwavering commitment to delivering innovative therapies for patients with central nervous system disorders," said Catherine Owen Adams, Chief Executive Officer. "Essential tremor is a condition that has not seen innovation in treatment for decades, creating a compelling opportunity to address a long-overlooked need. Our work with SAN711 will draw on our deep expertise in developing and commercializing cutting-edge treatments for neurological disorders."
Under the terms of the License Agreement, Saniona will receive US $28 million upfront plus potential milestone payments of up to US $582 million. In addition, Saniona is eligible to receive tiered royalties of mid-single digits to low double digits on net sales of commercial products that may result from development of SAN711. The potential milestone payments to Saniona consist of up to US $147 million subject to achievement of development and commercial milestones related to potential first and second indications, and up to US $435 million subject to achievement of thresholds of annual net sales of SAN711 worldwide. Acadia will lead further clinical development, regulatory submissions, and global commercialization efforts for SAN711 while also providing financial support for Saniona's ongoing Phase 1 study and preparations for Phase 2.

Contracts

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Announces Exclusive License Agreement With Saniona For SAN711; Under The Terms Of The License Agreement, Saniona Will Receive $28M Upfront Plus Potential Milestone Payments Of Up To $582M

WIIM

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals shares are trading higher the company reported better-than-expected Q3 financial results. HC Wainwright & Co. and Needham reiterated Buy ratings on the stock.

Needham analyst Ami Fadia reiterates ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACAD#NASDAQ">ACAD</a>) with a Buy and maintains $28 price target.

Reiteration

Needham Reiterates Buy on ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Maintains $28 Price Target

HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Andrew Fein reiterates ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACAD#NASDAQ">ACAD</a>) with a Buy and maintains $27 price target.

HC Wainwright & Co. Reiterates Buy on ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Maintains $27 Price Target

Acadia Sees FY24 Revenue $940M-$960M

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACAD#NASDAQ">ACAD</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.20 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.14 by 42.86 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $250.400 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $248.813 million by 0.64 percent. This is a 18.28 percent increase over sales of $211.699 million the same period last year.

Earnings

Earnings Beats

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Q3 2024 Adj. EPS $0.20 Beats $0.14 Estimate, Sales $250.400M Beat $248.813M Estimate

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACAD#NASDAQ">ACAD</a>) today announced that it entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to sell its Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher (PRV) for $150 million upon the closing of the transaction.
Acadia was granted the PRV in March 2023 following approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of DAYBUE&#x2122; (trofinetide) for the treatment of Rett syndrome. DAYBUE was initially licensed by Acadia from Neuren Pharmaceuticals Limited in August 2018. Pursuant to the license agreement, Acadia is required to pay Neuren one-third of the net proceeds.
Acadia plans to invest proceeds from the sale of the PRV to support its commercial operations, R&amp;D programs in central nervous system and rare disease, and future business development.
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including expiration of applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott Rodino (HSR) Antitrust Improvements Act. Jefferies LLC acted as financial advisor to Acadia on this transaction.

Asset Sales

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Enters Into An Agreement To Sell Its Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher For $150M

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Announces Health Canada Approval Of DAYBUE For Treatment Of Rett Syndrome

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACAD#NASDAQ">ACAD</a>) has been analyzed by 7 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $25.0, a high estimate of $28.00, and a low estimate of $20.00. Experiencing a 15.05% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $29.43. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728565226_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive ACADIA Pharmaceuticals. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>David Hoang</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ashwani Verma</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Fein</td>
<td>HC Wainwright &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ami Fadia</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Charles Duncan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gregory Renza</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Hung</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to ACADIA Pharmaceuticals. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of ACADIA Pharmaceuticals compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for ACADIA Pharmaceuticals's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of ACADIA Pharmaceuticals's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ACAD/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on ACADIA Pharmaceuticals analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind ACADIA Pharmaceuticals</h2>
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc is a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes biopharmaceutical products to address central nervous system disorders. The company aims to discover small molecules drugs that address disorders such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and schizophrenia. Acadia also seeks to in-license or acquire complementary products and candidates. The company's patent applications claim proprietary technology, including novel methods of screening and chemical synthetic methods, novel drug targets, and novel compounds identified using its technology.
<h3>ACADIA Pharmaceuticals's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 46.44% as of 30 June, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Health Care sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 13.8%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): ACADIA Pharmaceuticals's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 6.81%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): ACADIA Pharmaceuticals's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 3.77%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: ACADIA Pharmaceuticals's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.11.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
Which Stocks Are Analysts Recommending Now?
Benzinga Edge gives you instant access to all major analyst upgrades, downgrades, and price targets. Sort by accuracy, upside potential, and more. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=be8be9arja3be22bz21&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here to stay ahead of the market</a>.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Critical Insights From ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Analyst Ratings: What You Need To Know

Raymond James analyst Danielle Brill reinstates ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACAD#NASDAQ">ACAD</a>) with a Market Perform.

Comments

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals

Popular Channels

Tools & Features

Partners & Contributors

About Benzinga