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Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (IRWD)


Market Price (2/1/2026): $4.89 | Market Cap: $793.2 Mil
Sector: Health Care | Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (IRWD)


Market Price (2/1/2026): $4.89
Market Cap: $793.2 Mil
Sector: Health Care
Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

0 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 42%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -105%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -130%
Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 58%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%
  Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 534%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 109%
2 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 8.5%
  Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -10%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -6.7%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Precision Medicine, and Aging Population & Chronic Disease. Themes include Biopharmaceutical R&D, Targeted Therapies, Show more.
  Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 241%
4   High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 122%
5   Key risks
IRWD key risks include [1] a significant regulatory delay for its potential blockbuster drug apraglutide, Show more.
0 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 42%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%
2 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 8.5%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Precision Medicine, and Aging Population & Chronic Disease. Themes include Biopharmaceutical R&D, Targeted Therapies, Show more.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -105%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -130%
5 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 58%
6 Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 534%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 109%
7 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -10%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -6.7%
8 Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 241%
9 High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 122%
10 Key risks
IRWD key risks include [1] a significant regulatory delay for its potential blockbuster drug apraglutide, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (IRWD) stock has gained about 155% since 10/31/2025 because of the following key factors:

1. Exceptional 2026 Financial Guidance.

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals announced robust financial guidance for fiscal year 2026, significantly surpassing analyst expectations. This guidance, released in early January 2026, projected total revenues between $450 million and $475 million, a substantial increase from the 2025 guidance of $290 million to $310 million. Additionally, the company anticipated adjusted EBITDA to exceed $300 million in 2026, more than doubling its 2025 projection of over $135 million. This strong outlook was a primary catalyst for the stock's upward movement.

2. Optimized LINZESS Franchise Performance.

A strategic reduction in the list price of LINZESS, effective January 1, 2026, is expected to paradoxically drive higher net sales year-over-year. This is primarily due to the elimination of inflation-related statutory rebates across various channels, including Medicaid, which will improve the overall net pricing. Consequently, LINZESS U.S. net sales are forecast to reach between $1.125 billion and $1.175 billion in 2026, a significant increase from the $860 million to $890 million guided for 2025. This move aims to maintain patient access while enhancing the product's profitability.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 154.7% change in IRWD stock from 10/31/2025 to 1/31/2026 was primarily driven by a 132.5% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)103120251312026Change
Stock Price ($)1.924.89154.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3093399.9%
P/S Multiple1.02.3132.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)162162-0.3%
Cumulative Contribution154.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 1/31/2026
ReturnCorrelation
IRWD154.7% 
Market (SPY)1.5%26.0%
Sector (XLV)7.3%20.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 540.1% change in IRWD stock from 7/31/2025 to 1/31/2026 was primarily driven by a 504.4% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120251312026Change
Stock Price ($)0.764.89540.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3183396.7%
P/S Multiple0.42.3504.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)161162-0.8%
Cumulative Contribution540.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 1/31/2026
ReturnCorrelation
IRWD540.1% 
Market (SPY)9.8%22.6%
Sector (XLV)19.2%16.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 109.0% change in IRWD stock from 1/31/2025 to 1/31/2026 was primarily driven by a 136.9% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120251312026Change
Stock Price ($)2.344.89109.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)378339-10.4%
P/S Multiple1.02.3136.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)160162-1.5%
Cumulative Contribution109.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2025 to 1/31/2026
ReturnCorrelation
IRWD109.0% 
Market (SPY)16.0%16.2%
Sector (XLV)6.8%18.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The -57.6% change in IRWD stock from 1/31/2023 to 1/31/2026 was primarily driven by a -78.9% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)13120231312026Change
Stock Price ($)11.524.89-57.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)421339-19.4%
Net Income Margin (%)39.8%8.4%-78.9%
P/E Multiple10.527.8164.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)153162-5.6%
Cumulative Contribution-57.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2023 to 1/31/2026
ReturnCorrelation
IRWD-57.6% 
Market (SPY)76.6%13.9%
Sector (XLV)21.4%16.8%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
IRWD Return2%6%-8%-61%-24%44%-57%
Peers Return-8%22%32%3%14%4%81%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%2%86%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
IRWD Win Rate42%42%42%33%42%100% 
Peers Win Rate43%50%53%52%53%60% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%100% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
IRWD Max Drawdown-21%-15%-33%-71%-87%0% 
Peers Max Drawdown-27%-35%-13%-15%-25%-6% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-1% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: BHC, ABBV, ARDX, AMGN, VTRS.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 1/30/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventIRWDS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-40.9%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven69.1%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven145 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-38.8%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven63.3%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1,414 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-55.8%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven126.3%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days120 days

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In The Past

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals's stock fell -40.9% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 10/8/2021. A -40.9% loss requires a 69.1% gain to breakeven.

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About Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (IRWD)

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a healthcare company, focuses on the development and commercialization of gastrointestinal (GI) products. It markets linaclotide, a guanylate cyclase type-C agonist for the treatment of adults suffering from irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) or chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) under the LINZESS name in the United States and Mexico, as well as under the CONSTELLA name in the Canada and European Union. The company is also developing IW-3300, a GC-C agonist for the treatment of visceral pain conditions, including interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome and endometriosis; and CNP-104, an immune nanoparticle for the treatment of biliary cholangitis. The company has strategic partnerships with AbbVie Inc., AstraZeneca AB, and Astellas Pharma Inc. for the development and commercialization of linaclotide. The company was formerly known as Microbia, Inc. and changed its name to Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in April 2008. Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (IRWD):

  • A Vertex Pharmaceuticals for digestive health.
  • A Jazz Pharmaceuticals for gut disorders.

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  • Linzess (linaclotide): A prescription medication used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in adults.
  • Apraglutide: A glucagon-like peptide-2 (GLP-2) analog currently in Phase 3 development for the treatment of short bowel syndrome (SBS) with intestinal failure.

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Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (IRWD) primarily sells its pharmaceutical products to other companies, specifically large drug wholesalers, who then distribute the products to pharmacies, hospitals, and other healthcare providers.

Its major customers are:

  • AmerisourceBergen (ABC)
  • Cardinal Health (CAH)

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Thomas McCourt, Chief Executive Officer and Director

Joined Ironwood in 2009 as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales and Chief Commercial Officer, advancing to President, interim CEO, and becoming CEO and a board member in 2021. He was instrumental in the success of the company's blockbuster product, LINZESS™. Prior to Ironwood, Mr. McCourt led the U.S. brand team for denosumab at Amgen Inc. from 2008 to 2009. From 2001 to 2008, he worked for Novartis AG, where he directed the launch and growth of ZELNORM™ and held several senior commercial roles. He was also part of the founding team at Astra Merck Inc., leading the development of the medical affairs and science liaison group and serving as brand manager for PRILOSEC® and NEXIUM®. Mr. McCourt served on the board of directors of Acceleron Pharma Inc., including on the audit and compensation committees, before its acquisition.

Greg Martini, Chief Financial Officer

Assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer in January 2025. In this position, he oversees investor relations, corporate communications, finance and accounting, information technology (IT), facilities, and procurement. Prior to his current role, he served as Vice President of Strategic Financial Planning at Ironwood Pharmaceuticals.

Michael Shetzline, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Medical Officer, Senior Vice President and Head of Drug Development

Joined Ironwood in 2019. Dr. Shetzline is a gastroenterologist and internist with more than 25 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry and academia. Before joining Ironwood, he served as Vice President and Head of Gastroenterology Clinical Sciences at Takeda Pharmaceuticals International Co., where he led global clinical development for all GI assets from 2015 to 2019. Prior to Takeda, he was Vice President and Global Head of Gastroenterology at Ferring International Pharmascience Center U.S., Inc. from 2012 to 2015, leading clinical development programs in gastroenterology. He also served as Vice President and Global Program Head, and Head of Translational Medicine GI Discovery at Novartis Pharmaceuticals AG from 2002 to 2012. Dr. Shetzline also served as a gastroenterology program director and assistant professor of medicine at Duke University Medical Center.

John Minardo, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer

Joined Ironwood in August 2021. He brings over 20 years of legal experience within the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Before joining Ironwood, Mr. Minardo was Vice President, General Counsel, and a member of the executive leadership team at Seqirus, where he led a global legal team overseeing various activities including business transactions and regulatory matters from 2015 to 2021. Prior to Seqirus, he held increasing roles of responsibility at Novartis from 2007 to 2015, culminating in his service as Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer at Novartis Influenza Vaccines. Mr. Minardo started his legal career as a litigator at Kaye Scholer LLP. He also helped lead Ironwood's acquisition of VectivBio in 2023.

Tammi Gaskins, Chief Commercial Officer

Assumed the role of Chief Commercial Officer in January 2025. Ms. Gaskins joined Ironwood in July 2020 as Senior Director of Marketing, and previously served as Vice President of Brand Management. Before joining Ironwood, she spent over 20 years at AstraZeneca, where her most recent role was Executive Director of the Diabetes Franchise. She also held positions of increasing seniority within AstraZeneca's Specialty and Primary Care Brands and served as Commercial Director for the Middle East Area in Dubai.

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The key risks to Ironwood Pharmaceuticals' business (NASDAQ: IRWD) primarily revolve around its reliance on its flagship product, LINZESS, coupled with recent setbacks in its pipeline and resulting financial pressures.

  1. Regulatory Setback for Apraglutide: Ironwood's potential "blockbuster" drug, apraglutide, for short bowel syndrome with intestinal failure (SBS-IF), has encountered a significant regulatory hurdle. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring a second Phase 3 trial due to unexpected issues with lower-than-anticipated drug exposure in the initial STARS study, stemming from dose preparation problems. This requirement is expected to delay potential approval until approximately 2029. This delay creates considerable uncertainty, necessitates additional funding for clinical trials, and complicates the company's financial planning, especially as it aimed for apraglutide revenues to align with the eventual patent expiration of LINZESS.
  2. Reliance on LINZESS and Impending Generic Competition: LINZESS (linaclotide) is Ironwood's primary revenue driver. While some patents covering the formulation of the 72 mcg dose of LINZESS are expected to expire in 2031, other key patents, including the U.S. composition of matter patent, expire in 2026. Moreover, Ironwood and its partner have entered into settlement agreements with generic manufacturers, allowing generic versions of LINZESS (145 mcg and 290 mcg) to enter the U.S. market as early as March 2029, and the 72 mcg dose by March 2029 or August 2030, subject to FDA approval. The introduction of generic competition is expected to significantly impact LINZESS sales and, consequently, Ironwood's overall revenue.
  3. Financial Strain and Debt Obligations: The combined effect of the delayed apraglutide approval and the impending generic competition for LINZESS is expected to create significant financial strain for Ironwood. The requirement for an additional Phase 3 trial for apraglutide will necessitate further investment, potentially impeding earnings growth and limiting the company's ability to reduce its existing debt. The delay also complicates the refinancing of convertible notes due in June 2026. One analysis indicates Ironwood Pharmaceuticals has a 29.5% probability of financial distress in the next 24 months.

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Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (symbol: IRWD) focuses primarily on gastrointestinal (GI) diseases. Its main in-market product is LINZESS (linaclotide), and its lead investigational program is apraglutide. Here are the addressable market sizes for these key products: * LINZESS (linaclotide) * **Indication:** Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C), Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) in adults, and functional constipation in pediatric patients aged 6-17 years old. * **Addressable Market Size:** * In the United States, LINZESS sales reached approximately $1.2 billion in 2022 and are projected to reach approximately $2.15 billion by 2027. * The global market for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) treatment was estimated at USD 3.64 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 6.02 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.8%. North America accounted for the largest revenue share of 37.5% in 2024 within this global market. * More specifically for IBS-C drugs, the global market size was estimated to be around USD 1.2 billion in 2023, with a projected increase to USD 2.3 billion by 2032. North America currently leads this market. * The U.S. constipation treatment market alone surpassed USD 5 billion in 2025. The global constipation treatment market is valued at USD 13.17 billion in 2025 and is forecast to expand to USD 17.98 billion by 2030. * Apraglutide * **Indication:** Short Bowel Syndrome with Intestinal Failure (SBS-IF). * **Addressable Market Size:** Information on a specific global or U.S. addressable market size for Short Bowel Syndrome with Intestinal Failure (SBS-IF) was not found in the provided search results. Therefore, the market size for apraglutide cannot be quantified at this time. * **Return:** null

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Here are the expected drivers of future revenue growth for Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (IRWD) over the next 2-3 years:

1. Continued Prescription Demand Growth for LINZESS: Despite anticipated pricing headwinds, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals expects continued strong prescription demand growth for its primary product, LINZESS (linaclotide), which is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC). For the full year 2024, LINZESS demonstrated 11% prescription demand growth, with new-to-brand volume growth at 14%. The company anticipates high single-digit prescription demand growth for LINZESS in 2025.

2. Launch and Commercialization of Apraglutide: A significant future revenue driver is the anticipated launch of apraglutide, expected in 2026, for adult patients with short bowel syndrome (SBS) who are dependent on parenteral support. Ironwood Pharmaceuticals aims to complete the New Drug Application (NDA) submission for apraglutide by the third quarter of 2025 and is undertaking pre-launch activities for its potential commercialization. The company believes apraglutide has the potential to become a blockbuster therapy and establish a new standard of care.

3. Maximizing LINZESS Profits and Cash Flow: Ironwood is focused on optimizing the profitability and cash flow generated from the LINZESS brand. This includes disciplined expense management and strategic actions to mitigate increased pricing pressures, such as those associated with the Medicare Part D redesign.

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<h3>Share Repurchases</h3> <ul> <li>In May 2021, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals' Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program, allowing the company to repurchase up to $150 million of its outstanding common stock through December 2022.</li> </ul> <h3>Share Issuance</h3> <ul> <li>During the first quarter of 2025, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals issued common stock related to share-based awards and employee stock purchase plans.</li> <li>As of April 30, 2025, there were 161,819,848 shares of Class A common stock outstanding.</li> </ul> <h3>Outbound Investments</h3> <ul> <li>Ironwood Pharmaceuticals acquired VectivBio in a deal made on June 29, 2023.</li> </ul>

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Financials

IRWDBHCABBVARDXAMGNVTRSMedian
NameIronwood.Bausch H.AbbVie Ardelyx Amgen Viatris  
Mkt Price4.895.74223.017.69341.8813.0910.39
Mkt Cap0.82.1394.51.9183.915.28.7
Rev LTM3399,85859,64439835,97114,12411,991
Op Inc LTM1441,88614,366-388,671521,015
FCF LTM681,10419,684-5511,5391,5991,352
FCF 3Y Avg13945020,012-629,0671,8381,144
CFO LTM681,50620,860-5413,1261,9831,744
CFO 3Y Avg14078020,962-6110,3222,2971,539

Growth & Margins

IRWDBHCABBVARDXAMGNVTRSMedian
NameIronwood.Bausch H.AbbVie Ardelyx Amgen Viatris  
Rev Chg LTM-10.4%7.1%7.4%58.1%10.6%-6.1%7.3%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-6.7%6.4%1.2%512.0%11.2%-5.5%3.8%
Rev Chg Q33.3%5.3%9.1%12.3%12.4%0.2%10.7%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM9.9%1.3%2.3%3.1%3.0%0.1%2.6%
Op Mgn LTM42.4%19.1%24.1%-9.5%24.1%0.4%21.6%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg38.5%18.2%27.0%-17.4%25.4%3.5%21.8%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM12.7%0.1%0.6%0.9%0.6%-0.2%0.6%
CFO/Rev LTM20.0%15.3%35.0%-13.5%36.5%14.0%17.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg35.1%8.0%37.0%-29.4%32.7%15.4%24.1%
FCF/Rev LTM20.0%11.2%33.0%-13.9%32.1%11.3%15.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg35.0%4.4%35.3%-29.7%28.8%12.3%20.6%

Valuation

IRWDBHCABBVARDXAMGNVTRSMedian
NameIronwood.Bausch H.AbbVie Ardelyx Amgen Viatris  
Mkt Cap0.82.1394.51.9183.915.28.7
P/S2.30.26.64.75.11.13.5
P/EBIT6.21.286.9-64.416.6-4.53.7
P/E27.821.7165.2-32.926.3-4.124.0
P/CFO11.71.418.9-34.714.07.79.7
Total Yield3.6%4.6%3.5%-3.0%6.6%-20.5%3.6%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%2.9%0.0%2.7%3.7%1.4%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg14.2%16.9%6.3%-4.7%5.7%13.1%9.7%
D/E0.810.20.20.10.31.00.5
Net D/E0.69.40.2-0.00.20.90.4

Returns

IRWDBHCABBVARDXAMGNVTRSMedian
NameIronwood.Bausch H.AbbVie Ardelyx Amgen Viatris  
1M Rtn45.1%-17.4%-1.6%31.9%4.5%5.1%4.8%
3M Rtn154.7%-18.2%3.1%26.9%15.4%27.8%21.1%
6M Rtn533.9%0.5%16.0%77.6%16.9%52.0%34.5%
12M Rtn109.0%-22.7%25.3%43.5%23.7%21.9%24.5%
3Y Rtn-57.2%-26.7%69.5%155.5%52.7%22.5%37.6%
1M Excs Rtn46.2%-18.5%-2.8%32.0%3.4%3.8%3.6%
3M Excs Rtn223.1%-3.4%-0.9%54.3%17.3%28.2%22.8%
6M Excs Rtn530.6%-12.0%10.3%71.9%8.2%43.8%27.1%
12M Excs Rtn16.6%-38.1%16.6%25.4%10.4%6.5%13.5%
3Y Excs Rtn-129.5%-104.3%-4.6%67.5%-26.1%-43.7%-34.9%

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App #
Brand
Name
Generic
Name
Dosage
Form
FDA
Approval
3M
Rtn
6M
Rtn
1Y
Rtn
2Y
Rtn
Total
Rtn
NDA209203  DUZALLOallopurinoltablet81820177.0%5.9%26.1%-29.7%-60.8%
NDA207988  ZURAMPIClesinuradtablet12222015-7.1%8.9%37.5%36.2%-51.2%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Human therapeutics443411413382380
Sale of active pharmaceutical ingredient 01849
Total443411414390428


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$4.89 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.8 
First Trading Date02/03/2010 
Distance from 52W High-9.3% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$3.91$1.81
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA25.1%169.6%
 3M1YR
Volatility122.2%116.3%
Downside Capture76.31164.02
Upside Capture625.17216.10
Correlation (SPY)26.0%16.2%
IRWD Betas & Captures as of 1/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta2.772.212.792.410.970.80
Up Beta2.773.057.502.78-0.130.18
Down Beta-1.820.08-1.641.481.091.00
Up Capture1141%565%1004%1134%445%40%
Bmk +ve Days11223471142430
Stock +ve Days10192860111343
Down Capture260%145%78%-2%132%106%
Bmk -ve Days9192754109321
Stock -ve Days10203058131384

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with IRWD
IRWD36.5%122.3%0.83-
Sector ETF (XLV)7.7%17.2%0.2715.6%
Equity (SPY)16.1%19.2%0.6514.4%
Gold (GLD)76.5%23.4%2.384.5%
Commodities (DBC)11.1%15.9%0.488.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.3%16.5%0.149.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-18.9%39.9%-0.4316.8%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with IRWD
IRWD-13.5%70.4%0.11-
Sector ETF (XLV)7.1%14.5%0.3117.7%
Equity (SPY)14.0%17.1%0.6516.2%
Gold (GLD)20.8%16.5%1.032.7%
Commodities (DBC)12.2%18.8%0.532.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.8%18.8%0.1614.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)21.1%57.5%0.567.1%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with IRWD
IRWD-5.0%59.6%0.17-
Sector ETF (XLV)10.4%16.6%0.5227.1%
Equity (SPY)15.6%17.9%0.7524.8%
Gold (GLD)15.6%15.3%0.850.4%
Commodities (DBC)8.5%17.6%0.409.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.9%20.8%0.2517.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)71.5%66.4%1.113.8%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date1152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity9.0 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 1231202510.6%
Average Daily Volume12.4 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1
Basic Shares Quantity162.2 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares5.6%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/10/202531.8%63.5%92.2%
8/7/20259.3%35.4%43.5%
2/27/2025-5.3%-9.9%-14.6%
11/7/2024-7.5%-14.6%-31.9%
8/8/2024-32.6%-27.8%-25.0%
5/9/2024-17.0%-19.2%-21.8%
2/15/2024-3.0%-3.8%-41.6%
11/9/20233.1%5.7%13.5%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive101111
# Negative131212
Median Positive3.4%5.4%13.5%
Median Negative-3.1%-6.7%-14.6%
Max Positive31.8%63.5%92.2%
Max Negative-32.6%-27.8%-41.6%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
09/30/202511/10/202510-Q
06/30/202508/11/202510-Q
03/31/202505/12/202510-Q
12/31/202403/31/202510-K
09/30/202411/07/202410-Q
06/30/202408/08/202410-Q
03/31/202405/09/202410-Q
12/31/202302/16/202410-K
09/30/202311/09/202310-Q
06/30/202308/09/202310-Q
03/31/202305/04/202310-Q
12/31/202202/16/202310-K
09/30/202211/03/202210-Q
06/30/202208/04/202210-Q
03/31/202205/05/202210-Q
12/31/202102/18/202210-K

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Gaskins, Tammi LChief Commercial OfficerDirectSell111920253.326,01619,973781,076Form
2Gaskins, Tammi LChief Commercial OfficerDirectSell81320250.841,3161,105202,675Form
3John, MinardoChief Legal OfficerDirectSell81320250.847,7546,513336,318Form
4Martini, Gregory SChief Financial OfficerDirectSell81320250.841,2651,063153,338Form
5Silver, RonaldPrincipal Accounting OfficerDirectSell81320250.842,8462,391232,520Form