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Why Alnylam stock fell yesterday

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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals faced a significant downturn as market pressures weighed heavily on its stock performance.

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:ALNY) saw its stock price decline by 4.96% in yesterday's trading session, closing at CA$219.72. This drop comes amid broader market fluctuations and specific concerns regarding the company's future revenue potential.

Investor takeaway: Investors are advised to closely monitor Alnylam's performance and market conditions, particularly regarding demand for its products and the implications of recent analyst revisions.

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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc

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ALNY.US

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc

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↓ $51.54 (-18.23%)
74 day period
$205.48$264.49$323.50Jun 17Aug 11Oct 1

Market cap

$33.02B

P/E

44.2x

52W high

$495.55

52W low

$197.81

1W change

-7.38%

Beta

0.30

Analyst Price Targets

Based on 30 analysts covering ALNY · as of Oct 2, 2026

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Wall Street analysts forecast ALNY stock price to rise 60.5% over the next 12 months.

Consensus

Buy

4.23 / 5.00

Avg. Target

C$371.12

+60.5% Upside

Previously C$371.35 on Sep 17, 2026

Current Price

C$231.18

Last close

Analyst Breakdown (30 analysts)

Strong Buy 15
Buy 7
Hold 8
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Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.

Wealth Awesome Price Forecast

WA Model

Statistical 90-day price range based on ALNY's historical volatility

HistoricalForecast68%95%
C$106.61C$155.37C$204.14C$252.90C$301.67C$350.44TodayJun 17Aug 11Oct 1Nov 13Dec 27Feb 8

30-Day Vol

47.3%

Annualized

90-Day Vol

76.4%

Annualized

Trend (90d)

-50.0%

Annualized drift

90d Mean

C$193.37

Expected price

HorizonExpected68% Range (1σ)
30 trading daysC$217.82C$185.04 – C$256.41
60 trading daysC$205.23C$162.96 – C$258.48
90 trading daysC$193.37C$145.78 – C$256.50

Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.

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4.96% Decline

Alnylam's stock fell by nearly 5% yesterday, reflecting investor concerns over its revenue outlook.

Bull case

Alnylam has a strong lineup of RNA interference therapies that could boost future growth, especially if they gain more approvals and penetrate the market effectively.

Bear case

Recent downgrades from analysts regarding Amvuttra's demand assumptions have raised concerns about Alnylam's revenue growth, which could impact its position in the market.

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Market Reaction to Analyst Downgrade

The drop in Alnylam's stock price was largely due to a downgrade by JPMorgan, which adjusted its price target based on new assumptions about Amvuttra's demand. This change in analyst sentiment has raised worries about the sustainability of Alnylam's revenue, especially given its reliance on a few key products.

Concerns Over Future Growth

Despite having a solid pipeline of RNAi therapies, the recent market reaction shows that investors are cautious about Alnylam's ability to sustain growth. The company's profit margin of 16.13% indicates some financial health, but pressures from pricing and demand uncertainties could hinder future performance.

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Published: October 5, 2026
Last Updated: October 5, 2026

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