ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC(ACAD)Stock Analysis
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ACAD Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score
AI stock analysis and institutional research for ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC (ACAD), a Healthcare sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores ACAD at 69.8/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #345 of 2,879 stocks — the top 25% of the AI-ranked universe. ACAD scores in the top quartile across revenue growth (82.9), balance sheet strength (80.9), profitability (79.2). Areas of concern include earnings quality (30.0), which score below median versus the broader universe. Shareholder dilution risk is elevated at 26.2/100, reflecting ongoing share issuance or stock-based compensation. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC reports quarterly revenue of $268.1M, net income of $3.6M, free cash flow of $28.8M. Top institutional holders of ACAD by reported 13-F value include BAKER BROS. ADVISORS, BlackRock,, VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, based on the most recent SEC filings. ACAD trades on the Nasdaq exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1070494. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate ACAD daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC directly from SEC EDGAR. ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC's 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 8 and 73 since 2021, currently 69.8 — an improving long-term trajectory across 56 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.
What's Driving ACAD's Business? Latest 10-Q Breakdown
AI-extracted from ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC's 10-Q filed 2026-05-07 — Q1 2026 (quarter ended March 31, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.
Q1 2026 net product sales of $268.1M (+9.8% YoY) driven by NUPLAZID and DAYBUE growth, but operating loss of $4.6M due to 35% surge in SG&A spending.
Biggest Revenue Drivers
Total revenue: $268.1M+9.8% YoY
Growth in NUPLAZID unit sales in 2026 compared to 2025
Largest Expense Items
Remained relatively flat; includes costs for remlifanserin, early-stage programs, and post-marketing requirements for DAYBUE
Watch Items from the Filing
- EMA issued negative CHMP opinion on trofinetide MAA in February 2026; company requested re-examination, which may not be favorable. Failure to obtain EU approval would limit trofinetide commercial revenues outside North America.
- Accumulated deficit of $1.81B as of March 31, 2026; though company achieved three-year cumulative profitability and reduced valuation allowance in FY2025, near-term Q1 2026 operating loss suggests continued cash burn risk.
- Company may be required to pay up to $3.6B in aggregate milestone payments across pipeline programs. Neuren licensing agreements alone obligate up to $1.26B in potential milestone payments on trofinetide and NNZ-2591.
- Securities class action, opt-out litigation, and derivative suit pending; derivative settlement in principle approved with $1.5M attorneys' fees, subject to court approval. Unpredictable litigation costs could materially impact results.
- NUPLAZID has Orange Book patent protection; generic competition from Aurobindo, MSN, and Zydus blocked until 2036–2038 under settlement agreements. Multiple ANDA infringement cases remain on appeal.
AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.
Revenue
Q1 2026
$268.1M
Net Income
Q1 2026
$3.6M
Free Cash Flow
Q1 2026
$28.8M
Revenue & Net Income
Earnings Per Share
Key Financials Over Time
Export Financial Table · Pro+Revenue
+31.8% YoYNet Income
+470.5% YoYOperating Income
+414.5% YoYEPS (Diluted)
+467.6% YoYTotal Assets
+58.6% YoYOp. Cash Flow
+844.3% YoY| Metric | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $957.8M +31.8% | $726.4M +40.4% | $517.2M +17.1% | $441.8M +30.3% | $339.1M +51.5% | $223.8M |
| Net Income | $226.0M +470.5% | $-61.0M +71.8% | $-216.0M +23.3% | $-281.6M -19.7% | $-235.3M +4.1% | $-245.2M |
| Operating Income | $230.8M +414.5% | $-73.4M +67.2% | $-223.6M +22.0% | $-286.6M -16.2% | $-246.5M +0.4% | $-247.4M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.36 +467.6% | $-0.37 +72.4% | $-1.34 +25.1% | $-1.79 | — | — |
| Total Assets | $1.19B +58.6% | $749.0M +27.4% | $587.8M -24.9% | $782.6M -0.1% | $783.2M +45.0% | $540.2M |
| Operating Cash Flow | $157.7M +844.3% | $16.7M +114.6% | $-114.0M +16.3% | $-136.2M +9.9% | $-151.1M +9.8% | $-167.5M |
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Top Institutional Holders of ACAD
BAKER BROS. ADVISORS LP
$954.9M42,896,690 shBlackRock, Inc.
$479.7M21,550,921 shVANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$193.0M8,671,645 shSTATE STREET CORP
$185.5M8,332,771 shRTW INVESTMENTS, LP
$159.0M7,144,524 shVANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$126.0M5,661,400 shGEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$77.1M3,464,689 shFIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
$74.4M3,343,868 shDIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP
$70.2M3,155,160 shPalo Alto Investors LP
$63.9M2,872,695 sh
| Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| BAKER BROS. ADVISORS LP | $954.9M | 42,896,690 |
| BlackRock, Inc. | $479.7M | 21,550,921 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $193.0M | 8,671,645 |
| STATE STREET CORP | $185.5M | 8,332,771 |
| RTW INVESTMENTS, LP | $159.0M | 7,144,524 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $126.0M | 5,661,400 |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | $77.1M | 3,464,689 |
| FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | $74.4M | 3,343,868 |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | $70.2M | 3,155,160 |
| Palo Alto Investors LP | $63.9M | 2,872,695 |
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