(ACAD) ACADIA Pharmaceuticals - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US0042251084

ACAD: CNS, Medicines, Drugs, Therapies, Pipeline

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:ACAD) is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders and rare diseases. With a focus on addressing unmet medical needs, the company has developed and commercialized innovative therapies that improve the lives of patients with debilitating conditions. Its lead product, NUPLAZID (pimavanserin), is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis, marking a significant advancement in the field of neurodegenerative disorders. Additionally, ACADIA recently launched DAYBUE, a novel treatment for Rett syndrome, further expanding its portfolio of CNS therapies.

ACADIA’s robust pipeline includes multiple candidates in various stages of development. Pimavanserin is being investigated for its potential to address negative symptoms of schizophrenia, having completed a Phase III clinical trial. ACP-101 is in late-stage development for hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome, while ACP-204 has shown promise in treating Alzheimer’s disease psychosis and Lewy Body Dementia with psychosis. Earlier-stage candidates, such as ACP-711 for essential tremor and ACP-211 for treatment-resistant depression, underscore the company’s commitment to exploring new therapeutic avenues. ACADIA also collaborates with partners like Stoke Therapeutics to develop RNA-based treatments for rare genetic CNS disorders, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation.

3-Month Forecast: Based on and , ACADIA’s stock is expected to face short-term headwinds. The declining SMA-20 (14.90) and SMA-50 (16.74) suggest bearish momentum, while the ATR (0.67) indicates moderate volatility. However, the company’s strong pipeline and recent product launches, combined with a P/E ratio of 10.55 and forward P/E of 42.02, signal potential upside as clinical trials progress and new therapies approach commercialization. Investors should monitor technical support levels and updates on its development pipeline for clearer directional cues.

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ACAD Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 2,525m
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
GiC Sub-Industry Biotechnology
IPO / Inception 2004-05-27

ACAD Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -52.3
Fundamental 84.1
Dividend Rating 0.0
Rel. Strength 0.22
Analysts 3.85/5
Fair Price Momentum 11.83 USD
Fair Price DCF 16.71 USD

ACAD Dividends

No Dividends Paid

ACAD Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -89.7%
Growth Correlation 12m 18.7%
Growth Correlation 5y -57.9%
CAGR 5y -19.74%
CAGR/Max DD 5y -0.26
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.58
Alpha -10.82
Beta 0.846
Volatility 51.06%
Current Volume 4742.8k
Average Volume 20d 1517.8k
What is the price of ACAD stocks?
As of May 09, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 16.93 with a total of 4,742,781 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.44%, over one month by +1.37%, over three months by -20.16% and over the past year by -14.14%.
Is ACADIA Pharmaceuticals a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ACAD) is currently (May 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 84.05 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of ACAD as of May 2025 is 11.83. This means that ACAD is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -30.12%.
Is ACAD a buy, sell or hold?
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.85. Therefor, it is recommend to buy ACAD.
  • Strong Buy: 6
  • Buy: 6
  • Hold: 7
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for ACAD stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, ACAD ACADIA Pharmaceuticals will be worth about 13.2 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 16.93. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -21.8%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 24.5 44.5%
Analysts Target Price 24.7 45.8%
ValueRay Target Price 13.2 -21.8%