10-Day Rally Sends Supernus Pharmaceuticals Stock Up 14%

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SUPN
Supernus Pharmaceuticals

Supernus Pharmaceuticals (SUPN) stock hit day 10-day winning streak, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 14%. The company market cap has surged by about $356 Mil over the last 10 days, and currently stands at $2.9 Bil.

The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 43.0% compared to 17.5% for S&P 500. This calls for re-evaluation of stock’s valuation, and find out whether this is an opportunity, or a trap.

What Triggered The Rally?

Catalyst Details Impact Date
     
Stifel Maintains Hold, Increases Price Target
  • Price target raised to $55
  • Multiple brokerages maintain “Moderate Buy”
  • Positive Investor Sentiment
  • Increased Buying Activity
2025-12-19
     
Positive Sector Momentum
  • Resolution of Medicare pricing uncertainties
  • NYSE Arca Pharmaceutical Index outperforming S&P 500
  • Broad-based Pharmaceutical Sector Rally
  • Renewed Investor Confidence
2025-12-23
     

Opportunity or Trap?

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Below is our take on valuation.

There are a few things to fear in SUPN stock given its overall Weak operating performance and financial condition. But keeping in mind its Very High valuation, we think that the stock is Very Unattractive (For details, see Buy or Sell SUPN).

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Returns vs S&P 500

The following table summarizes the return for SUPN stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:

Return Period SUPN S&P 500
1D 0.4% 0.5%
10D (Current Streak) 13.8% 1.0%
1M (21D) 14.1% 4.6%
3M (63D) 9.8% 4.1%
YTD 2025 43.0% 17.5%
2024 24.9% 23.3%
2023 -18.9% 24.2%
2022 22.3% -19.4%

However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has SUPN behaved after prior drops? See SUPN Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.

Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents

There are currently 95 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 39 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
 

Consecutive Days # of Gainers # of Losers
3D 35 17
4D 49 10
5D 9 3
6D 1 7
7D or more 1 2
Total >=3 D 95 39

 
 
Key Financials for Supernus Pharmaceuticals (SUPN)

Last 2 Fiscal Years:

Metric FY2023 FY2024
Revenues $607.5 Mil $661.8 Mil
Operating Income $13.4 Mil $75.6 Mil
Net Income $1.3 Mil $73.9 Mil

Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:

Metric 2025 FQ2 2025 FQ3
Revenues $165.5 Mil $192.1 Mil
Operating Income $12.1 Mil $-60.2 Mil
Net Income $22.5 Mil $-45.1 Mil

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