Royalty Pharma PLC RPRX
- Market cap
- $34.4B
- P/E
- 40.1×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| — | — | — | — | 34.80 | 34.86 | 36.15 | 25.92 | 24.05 | 25.40 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| — | — | — | — | 56.50 | 53.23 | 44.75 | 39.92 | 31.66 | 41.24 |
High Price
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| — | — | — | 35 | — | — | — | 89 | 99 | 100 |
Employees
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| — | — | 0 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 23 | 24 |
Revenue/Emp
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| — | — | 1,795 | 1,814 | 2,122 | 2,289 | 2,237 | 2,355 | 2,264 | 2,378 |
Revenue
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| — | — | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Gross Margin
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| — | — | 1,518 | 2,461 | 1,702 | 1,241 | 230 | 1,700 | 1,331 | 1,324 |
EBT
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| — | — | 84.57% | 135.67% | 80.19% | 54.21% | 10.28% | 72.20% | 58.79% | 55.68% |
EBT Margin
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| — | 0 | 1,518 | 2,461 | 1,702 | 1,241 | 230 | 1,700 | 1,331 | 1,324 |
Net Income
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| — | — | 46 | 37 | 35 | 43 | 27 | 20 | 20 | 32 |
Depreciation
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| — | — | 0.00 | 4.83 | 5.65 | 5.52 | 5.11 | 5.26 | 5.05 | 5.53 |
Revenue/Sh
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| — | — | — | 6.56 | 1.61 | 1.02 | 0.07 | 1.88 | 1.45 | 1.37 |
Earnings/Sh
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| — | — | 0.00 | 4.44 | 5.42 | 4.86 | 4.90 | 6.68 | 6.18 | 5.79 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| — | — | 0.00 | (4.58) | (5.81) | (5.28) | (0.05) | 0.00 | (0.04) | 0.00 |
Capex/Sh
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| — | — | 0.00 | (0.14) | (0.39) | (0.42) | 4.85 | 6.68 | 6.14 | 5.79 |
Free CF/Sh
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| — | — | 0.00 | 16.36 | 26.36 | 24.71 | 21.75 | 22.53 | 23.08 | 22.60 |
Book Value/Sh
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| — | — | — | 375 | 375 | 415 | 438 | 448 | 448 | 430 |
Shares
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| — | — | 66.51 | 66.51 | 41.36 | 39.07 | 492.50 | 14.96 | 17.59 | 28.62 |
PE Ratio
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| — | — | 0.00 | 0.00 | 8.85 | 7.22 | 7.71 | 5.37 | 5.05 | 6.98 |
PS Ratio
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| — | — | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.90 | 1.61 | 1.81 | 1.25 | 1.11 | 1.71 |
PB Ratio
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| — | — | 0.00 | 0.00 | 10.71 | 9.44 | 10.12 | 8.19 | 7.98 | 10.48 |
EV/Sales
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| — | — | 18.65 | 18.65 | (153.96) | (124.27) | 10.66 | 5.77 | 6.56 | 7.09 |
EV/FCF
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| — | — | 1,618 | 1,667 | 2,035 | 2,018 | 2,144 | 2,988 | 2,769 | 2,490 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| — | — | (270) | (1,721) | (2,182) | (2,192) | (21) | — | (18) | — |
Capex
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| — | — | 1,349 | (54) | (148) | (174) | 2,123 | 2,988 | 2,751 | 2,490 |
FCF
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| — | — | — | 499 | 2,389 | 2,707 | 1,388 | 1,113 | 549 | 892 |
Working Cap'
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| — | — | — | 6,266 | 5,817 | 7,096 | 7,116 | 6,135 | 7,612 | 8,951 |
Total Debt
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| — | — | — | 5,926 | 3,755 | 4,907 | 5,380 | 5,640 | 6,625 | 8,313 |
Net Debt
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| — | — | 0 | 6,141 | 9,896 | 10,249 | 9,525 | 10,084 | 10,342 | 9,715 |
Sh' Equity
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| — | — | 0.00% | 37.73% | 6.85% | 3.70% | 0.25% | 6.84% | 4.96% | 4.07% |
ROA
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| — | — | 0.00% | 13.59% | 7.30% | 5.90% | 1.29% | 5.93% | 4.76% | 5.41% |
ROIC
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| — | — | 0.00% | 29.29% | 12.16% | 6.15% | 0.43% | 11.57% | 8.41% | 7.69% |
ROE
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Royalty Pharma PLC (RPRX) key facts
- Royalty Pharma PLC (RPRX) is a Biotechnology company in the Healthcare sector, listed on Nasdaq.
- Royalty Pharma PLC’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $2.4 billion, up 5.06% from fiscal 2024.
- As of September 25, 2026, RPRX traded at $58.21, a market capitalization of $34.4 billion.
- Royalty Pharma PLC pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share, a yield of 3.09%, with a payout ratio of 141.8%.
- Return on equity was 7.69% and debt-to-equity 0.92.
Royalty Pharma PLC (RPRX) Latest News
25 Sep
Royalty Pharma says it is expanding AI to speed due diligence, improve forecasting and potentially support clinical-trial design, while building a China team to target royalties from licensing deals with Chinese developers. The company models multiple pricing and market-access scenarios amid MFN pricing policy risk and U.S.-China tensions, but excludes China-related investments from its $2.0–$2.5 billion annual deployment target as the opportunity matures. It emphasizes disciplined capital allocation, investment-grade leverage and diversification after reviewing 480 opportunities and closing eight deals last year. The three largest products currently account for about 45% of revenue, with a long-run target of about 30% by decade’s end as other assets scale. Initiatives include new funding structures (synthetic royalties) and the Revolution Medicines deal; leverage would stay around four times and BBB status would be preserved. AI-enabled diligence and a China strategy alongside new funding structures could materially change growth and risk, signaling a significant shift in Royalty Pharma's trajectory.
24 Sep
Royalty Pharma (RPRX) is framed as a safer way to gain exposure to Revolution Medicines' (RVMD) cancer drug RASONQUE. Revolution won FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation, potentially speeding its metastatic pancreatic cancer drug to market, but RVMD has surged 330% in the last year, suggesting high expectations already priced in. Royalty Pharma finances drug developers by buying royalties and collecting a share of sales, offering exposure to a diversified portfolio (35 approved products, 17 in development) with about 1.6% dividend yield. One development highlighted is Revolution's RASONQUE, for which Royalty Pharma estimates up to $11B peak sales and $340M in royalties. The article argues Royalty Pharma provides balance between risk and reward versus owning Revolution outright, but warns investors still face drug-development risk. RPRX gains potential royalties from RASONQUE that could materially boost cash flow if peak sales materialize, but outcome remains uncertain.
23 Sep
Royalty Pharma (RPRX) has risen about 136% over three years and trades around $58.52, prompting questions about whether today’s earnings justify the strength. The business converts royalty income into relatively visible profits, with a P/E near 32.1x, higher than the pharma group averages (~16.4x) and peers (~26.7x). A $7.5 million donation to Blood Cancer United’s Therapy Acceleration Program could bolster sentiment and future royalty opportunities, but the valuation still implies a premium for durability and potential growth of its royalty book. Analysts’ models and community narratives suggest a range of fair-value outcomes, including some calls that the stock is undervalued by a modest margin. The next move may hinge on whether earnings today align with the price, and on pipeline and deal activity that could sustain future growth. Future pipeline growth and deal activity could moderately influence earnings and sentiment, while current earnings support only partial justification for the price.
Royalty Pharma (RPRX) will present at the Bank of America Global Healthcare Conference in London on Sept. 23, 2026, renewing investor focus on its biopharmaceutical royalty model. Near-term momentum appears cooler: 30-day share returns down 4.6%, while 90-day and 1-year performance show healthier trends (7.8% and 64.6%, respectively). The piece notes the stock trades below its estimated intrinsic value and analyst targets, with a fair-value target of $64.75 and a $58.52 close implying about a 7% discount. It highlights long-term drivers from new, capital-intensive therapies and an expanding royalty deal pipeline, but warns risks from the Alyftrek dispute and reliance on a handful of blockbusters, plus a rich P/E relative to peers. Still, a 10% undervaluation narrative exists, though valuation gaps and concentration risk temper the picture. Conference presentation may modestly shift investor sentiment and valuation, but Alyftrek risks and concentration limit upside.
10 Sep
Pelacarsen Phase 3 failure creates downside risk for Royalty Pharma though existing protections may limit damage to future revenue and market position. Pelacarsen failure directly affects Royalty Pharma product pipeline and revenue prospects but downside protections balance overall impact.
4 Sep
Royalty Pharma announces update on Novartis’ Phase 3 topline results for pelacarsen. Phase 3 pelacarsen results may influence royalty revenue streams from Novartis.
1 Sep
Royalty Pharma invests $100 million in a blood disorder treatment breakthrough. $100 million commitment targets a potential high-value therapy that can materially expand royalty cash flows.
12 Aug
Zealand Pharma discusses royalty agreement with Royalty Pharma and debates around fair value assessment of the deal. Royalty Pharma's new deal adds royalty streams that may moderately affect revenue outlook and valuation metrics.
Royalty Pharma enters $100 million funding agreement with Zealand Pharma for rusfertide. Agreement adds potential royalty revenue stream from rusfertide development.
Zealand Pharma enters USD 100 million royalty purchase and sale agreement with Royalty Pharma for rusfertide economics. USD 100 million royalty acquisition fits Royalty Pharma's core operations and adds portfolio revenue without transforming its trajectory.
Royalty Pharma (RPRX) released its Q2 2026 earnings call transcript. Earnings call transcript details company performance and outlook impacting market perception.
6 Aug
Revolution Medicines Q2 2026 earnings call highlights Daraxonrasib's advancing position, with potential implications for Royalty Pharma's royalty holdings tied to the asset. Daraxonrasib progress may influence Royalty Pharma royalty income but remains one asset among many.
5 Aug
Royalty Pharma PLC (RPRX) posted strong Q2 2026 growth and raised guidance. Strong growth and raised guidance signal major positive shifts in performance and outlook.
Royalty Pharma Q2 earnings call highlights detail financial results, revenue figures, pipeline updates and future guidance for the company. Q2 earnings updates provide financial and pipeline insights that moderately influence near-term investor sentiment and performance.
Royalty Pharma PLC released its second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly results release supplies updated financial metrics that can move near-term investor sentiment and valuation.
30 Jul
Royalty Pharma PLC (RPRX) could be 40% undervalued after its dividend decision. Dividend decision triggers valuation reassessment that may shift investor sentiment on RPRX.
22 Jul
Royalty Pharma acquires royalty interest in AstraZeneca’s cliramitug for up to $425 million from Neurimmune. Major royalty acquisition expands core portfolio with $425 million deal likely to boost revenue streams and investor sentiment.
Neurimmune sold a portion of its royalty interest in cliramitug to Royalty Pharma. Acquisition adds cliramitug royalty stream to Royalty Pharma portfolio.
10 Jul
Royalty Pharma (RPRX) is positioned to beat earnings estimates again, driven by its royalty portfolio performance and consistent revenue streams from biopharma products. Repeated earnings beats can lift near-term stock sentiment and valuation without shifting long-term company trajectory.
29 Jun
Royalty Pharma plc (RPRX) stock rallied after reporting an earnings beat. Earnings beat triggered immediate stock gains showing positive short-term market reaction with limited long-term structural change.
9 Jun
Royalty Pharma PLC reported Q1 earnings, triggering analysis of whether investors should buy, sell or hold RPRX shares based on results and outlook. Q1 earnings provide updated financial metrics that can moderately shift near-term investor views on RPRX.
25 May
Royalty Pharma (RPRX) shows strong share price momentum amid royalty growth potential, prompting valuation assessment. Share price momentum and royalty growth potential indicate moderately noticeable influence on future performance.
18 May
Royalty Pharma (RPRX) capitalizes on the biotech funding gap to achieve rising returns and strengthen market dominance. Royalty Pharma gains rising returns and market dominance from biotech funding shortages.
16 May
Royalty Pharma held its Q1 earnings call covering financial results, portfolio performance, royalty acquisitions and future outlook while addressing top analyst questions on growth drivers and risks. Q1 earnings call updates on results and outlook deliver moderately noticeable but not transformative information for Royalty Pharma's near-term trajectory.
12 May
AnaptysBio announced first quarter 2026 financial results and provided a business update. AnaptysBio's Q1 2026 financial results and business update impact Royalty Pharma's royalty revenues from AnaptysBio's immunology pipeline.
6 May
Royalty Pharma PLC (RPRX) released highlights from its Q1 earnings call, covering financial performance, portfolio updates, and strategic outlook. Q1 earnings call highlights detail financial results and strategic moves that significantly influence investor sentiment and company trajectory.
Royalty Pharma plc released Q1 2026 earnings call summary highlighting financial results, royalty portfolio performance, and future outlook. Q1 earnings call summary discloses critical financial metrics and guidance directly shaping investor expectations and stock trajectory.
Royalty Pharma (RPRX) Q1 earnings and revenues surpassed analyst estimates. Q1 earnings and revenues beating estimates indicates strong financial performance, likely enhancing investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
Royalty Pharma PLC (RPRX) reported first quarter 2026 results. Quarterly earnings reports like Q1 2026 results significantly influence Royalty Pharma's financial performance, investor sentiment, and stock trajectory.
29 Apr
Analysts expect Royalty Pharma (RPRX) to report earnings growth next week, with EPS forecasted at $0.89 (up 2.3% YoY) and revenue at $795.46 million (up 17.2% YoY), amid stable Zacks Rank #3 and positive Earnings ESP. Forecasted earnings growth directly influences expectations for financial performance and short-term investor sentiment.