IONS Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
IONS - Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Common Stock
$75.71
-0.31 (-0.41%)
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5d:
+0.57%
30d:
-0.94%
90d:
-12.47%
BUY
HIGH Confidence
Analysis Updated: May 8, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: May 06, 2026
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Smart Money Distribution
IONS is up 4.5% this week, but smart money is buying puts. Top strike: $70 2026-06-18 with 303 OI. Put ratio: 100% View Scanner →
Strength: 7.2/10
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Bottom Line:
✅ BUY SIGNAL: IONS shows strong fundamentals and good volume confirmation. Solid entry point despite slightly high pricing.
✅ BUY SIGNAL: IONS shows strong fundamentals and good volume confirmation. Solid entry point despite slightly high pricing.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: IONS is currently trading at $75.71, which is considered slightly high relative to its 30-day fair value range of $73.66 to $76.12.
Technical Outlook: Technically, IONS is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $77.76. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: IONS has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $100.74 (+33.1%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, IONS is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $77.76. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: IONS has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $100.74 (+33.1%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Historical Trading Range
$73.66 -
$76.12
Company Quality Score
69/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
78.9%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 33.1% below Wall St target ($100.74)
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$73.66 -
$76.12
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$71.18
Resistance Level
$77.76
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
May 8, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
-122.13
Wall Street Target
$100.74
(+33.1%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
87.0%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-43.7%
Profit Margin
-30.9%
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Last updated: May 10, 2026 4:25 PM ET
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
Buys
20
Sells
Net
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