Rating Change
Needham reiterated its Buy rating on ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:ACAD) on October 19, 2026.
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Needham Reiterates Buy Rating on ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ACAD)
Needham reiterated its Buy rating on ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:ACAD) on October 19, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:ACAD) · reiterate
- Firm
- Needham
- Rating
- Buy to Buy
- Price at event
- $19.80
- Market capitalization
- $4.2B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Needham reiterated a Buy rating on ACADIA Pharmaceuticals on October 19, 2026, with the stock trading at $19.80 and a market cap of $4.2 billion.
Market Context
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. operates in the Healthcare sector. The stock currently trades at $19.80 with a market capitalization of $4.2B.
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Recent Analyst Activity for ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 9 Buy, 1 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Needham | Buy | N/A |
| Oct 13, 2026 | UBS | Neutral | N/A |
| Oct 08, 2026 | RBC Capital | Outperform | N/A |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Buy | N/A |
| Sep 25, 2026 | HC Wainwright & Co. | Buy | N/A |
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What does the Buy rating mean for ACAD?
A rating of Buy from Needham reflects the analyst's outlook on ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:ACAD). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
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