Royalty Pharma (RPRX)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $38.32 | Market Cap: $16.5 BilSector: Health Care | Industry: Biotechnology
Royalty Pharma (RPRX)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $38.32Market Cap: $16.5 BilSector: Health CareIndustry: Biotechnology
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.5%, Dividend Yield is 2.5%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 3.3%, FCF Yield is 16% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -4.2%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -70% | Key risksRPRX key risks include [1] its dependence on the sales and pricing of the biopharmaceutical products underlying its royalties, Show more. |
| Attractive operating marginsOp Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 65% | ||
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 102%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 102%, CFO LTM is 2.4 Bil, FCF LTM is 2.4 Bil | ||
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 26% | ||
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Precision Medicine, and Aging Population & Chronic Disease. Themes include Biopharmaceutical R&D, and Oncology Treatments. |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.5%, Dividend Yield is 2.5%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 3.3%, FCF Yield is 16% |
| Attractive operating marginsOp Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 65% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 102%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 102%, CFO LTM is 2.4 Bil, FCF LTM is 2.4 Bil |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 26% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Precision Medicine, and Aging Population & Chronic Disease. Themes include Biopharmaceutical R&D, and Oncology Treatments. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -4.2%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -70% |
| Key risksRPRX key risks include [1] its dependence on the sales and pricing of the biopharmaceutical products underlying its royalties, Show more. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
RPRX Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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The Royalty Pharma (RPRX) stock experienced a 7.1% movement during the approximate period from August 31, 2025, to December 18, 2025, primarily influenced by several key positive developments.
1. Strong Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Raised Full-Year Guidance.
Royalty Pharma reported robust third-quarter 2025 results on November 5, 2025, demonstrating an 11% growth in both Portfolio Receipts and Royalty Receipts, reaching $814 million and $811 million respectively. The company also raised its full-year 2025 guidance for Portfolio Receipts to between $3.2 billion and $3.25 billion, signaling strong financial performance and a positive outlook. This announcement alone correlated with a 6.8% positive movement in the stock price.
2. Significant Capital Deployment through New Royalty Acquisitions.
Royalty Pharma expanded its portfolio through substantial royalty acquisitions, including the acquisition of a royalty interest in Alnylam's AMVUTTRA for $310 million on November 4, 2025. Additionally, on December 16, 2025, the company acquired a pre-existing royalty interest in Nuvalent's neladalkib and zidesamtinib for up to $315 million, with neladalkib having recently reported positive pivotal results in November 2025. These strategic investments underscore the company's active growth strategy.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| RPRX Return | � | -19% | 1% | -27% | -6% | 54% | � |
| Peers Return | 24% | 19% | 6% | 15% | 20% | 26% | 170% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 14% | 108% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| RPRX Win Rate | 50% | 50% | 50% | 33% | 42% | 67% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 48% | 57% | 55% | 52% | 57% | 62% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| RPRX Max Drawdown | � | -29% | -6% | -32% | -11% | 0% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -29% | -15% | -16% | -18% | -3% | -11% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: INVA, XOMA, LLY, JNJ, ABBV. See RPRX Returns vs. Peers.
[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] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/17/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | RPRX | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -50.4% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 101.5% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -30.7% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 44.3% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 90 days | 148 days |
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In The Past
Royalty Pharma's stock fell -50.4% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 1/26/2021. A -50.4% loss requires a 101.5% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11142025 | CRL | Charles River Laboratories International | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 16.8% | 16.8% | -3.7% |
| 11142025 | GDRX | GoodRx | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -6.4% | -6.4% | -11.8% |
| 11142025 | ASTH | Astrana Health | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 5.2% | 5.2% | -5.5% |
| 11142025 | SGRY | Surgery Partners | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 3.4% | 3.4% | -1.4% |
| 11072025 | TFX | Teleflex | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 14.4% | 14.4% | -5.1% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11142025 | CRL | Charles River Laboratories International | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 16.8% | 16.8% | -3.7% |
| 11142025 | GDRX | GoodRx | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -6.4% | -6.4% | -11.8% |
| 11142025 | ASTH | Astrana Health | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 5.2% | 5.2% | -5.5% |
| 11142025 | SGRY | Surgery Partners | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 3.4% | 3.4% | -1.4% |
| 11072025 | TFX | Teleflex | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 14.4% | 14.4% | -5.1% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 124.32 |
| Mkt Cap | 206.7 |
| Rev LTM | 27,804 |
| Op Inc LTM | 7,949 |
| FCF LTM | 1,301 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 1,411 |
| CFO LTM | 6,672 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 4,947 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 8.8% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 4.6% |
| Rev Chg Q | 8.5% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 2.1% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 43.1% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 31.3% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 1.1% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 39.2% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 31.7% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 37.8% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 27.8% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 206.7 |
| P/S | 6.7 |
| P/EBIT | 13.8 |
| P/E | 20.8 |
| P/CFO | 19.0 |
| Total Yield | 6.1% |
| Dividend Yield | 1.6% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 6.2% |
| D/E | 0.2 |
| Net D/E | 0.1 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | -3.2% |
| 3M Rtn | 5.8% |
| 6M Rtn | 16.9% |
| 12M Rtn | 33.6% |
| 3Y Rtn | 46.1% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | -3.9% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 3.4% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 4.6% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | 22.4% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -26.4% |
Segment Financials
Revenue by Segment
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cystic fibrosis franchise | 852 | 809 | 763 | 612 | 423 |
| Other products | 629 | 630 | 508 | 521 | 297 |
| Imbruvica | 173 | 311 | 385 | 396 | 349 |
| Tysabri | 168 | 207 | 211 | 218 | 227 |
| Other royalty income and revenues | 157 | 75 | 53 | 19 | 20 |
| Tremfya | 150 | 110 | 17 | ||
| Trelegy | 128 | 58 | |||
| Evrysdi | 98 | ||||
| Revenue from intangible royalty assets | 37 | 171 | 143 | 146 | |
| Zavzpret | 0 | ||||
| Promacta | 73 | 53 | |||
| Xtandi | 108 | 103 | 100 | ||
| Tazverik | 56 | ||||
| HIV franchise | 254 | ||||
| Total | 2,355 | 2,237 | 2,289 | 2,122 | 1,814 |
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 11/5/2025 | 6.8% | 3.5% | 5.6% |
| 8/6/2025 | -2.1% | -5.4% | -2.1% |
| 5/8/2025 | 1.1% | -1.4% | 3.8% |
| 2/11/2025 | 1.7% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 11/6/2024 | -3.3% | -5.6% | -3.4% |
| 8/8/2024 | -4.0% | -2.2% | 6.1% |
| 5/9/2024 | -0.1% | 0.8% | -1.2% |
| 2/15/2024 | 3.2% | 6.6% | 3.4% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| # Negative | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| Median Positive | 1.4% | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Median Negative | -1.0% | -2.0% | -3.3% |
| Max Positive | 6.8% | 7.3% | 11.7% |
| Max Negative | -5.6% | -11.3% | -7.9% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11052025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8062025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5082025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2122025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11062024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8082024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5092024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2152024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11082023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8082023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5092023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2152023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11082022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8042022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5052022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2152022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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