IONS Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
IONS - Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Common Stock
$77.60
1.77 (2.33%)
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5d:
+0.98%
30d:
+1.09%
90d:
-8.0%
BUY
HIGH Confidence
Analysis Updated: May 13, 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 $77.60, which is considered slightly high relative to its 30-day fair value range of $73.82 to $76.22.
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 (+29.8%). 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 (+29.8%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Historical Trading Range
$73.82 -
$76.22
Company Quality Score
63/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
78.9%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 29.8% below Wall St target ($100.74)
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$73.82 -
$76.22
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$72.94
Resistance Level
$77.76
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
May 13, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
-125.18
Wall Street Target
$100.74
(+29.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
87.0%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-43.7%
Profit Margin
-30.9%
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Last updated: May 14, 2026 10:41 AM ET
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
Buys
20
Sells
Net
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