Acadia Pharmaceuticals 3Q 2026: Revenue $342.29M, EPS $0.31 — 10-Q Summary

Acadia Pharmaceuticals reported Q3 2026 revenue of $342.29M, up 22.8% YoY, driven by sales growth in NUPLAZID and DAYBUE products. Net income fell 25.4% to $53.52M due to higher SG&A expenses, partly offset by lower R&D spending. NUPLAZID sales rose to $202.2M, while DAYBUE sales increased to $140.1M.

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Published Nov 5, 2026, 11:11 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

The earnings miss may trigger short‑term sell pressure, but pipeline progress could support longer‑term recovery.

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Market read

First disclosure of Q3 results; traders may adjust positions based on earnings miss.

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What to watch

Phase‑2 trial miss may be offset by upcoming Phase‑3 studies, offering future upside.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post‑market release of 10‑Q

Background

Acadia Pharmaceuticals filed its Q3 2026 10‑Q, reporting revenue growth and EPS decline.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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Context

Q3 2026 10‑Q shows revenue up 22.8% YoY but EPS down 26.2%, indicating mixed earnings impact.

Expected impact

likely pressure as investors price in lower earnings per share.

Evidence & confidence

Revenue growth is modest while EPS fell sharply, suggesting margin compression.

Market effects

Biotech sector may see slight downside pressure as earnings miss highlights execution risk.

U.S. biotech stocks could face modest pullback in after‑hours trading.

Limited to investors tracking U.S. pharma earnings.

Counterpoint

Revenue growth could signal longer‑term upside if cost discipline improves.

Key entities

  • Acadia Pharmaceuticals

    Biotech firm developing treatments for CNS disorders.

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