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U.S. Pharma Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 19, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies315
  • 7D-4.3%
  • 3M0.2%
  • 1Y19.6%
  • YTD-1.4%

Over the last 7 days, the Pharma industry has dropped 4.3%, driven by Eli Lilly declining 8.2%. In contrast, Regencell Bioscience Holdings has gained 11%. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 20%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 11% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Pharma Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 19 Mar 2026US$2.2tUS$406.1bUS$71.9b17.6x31.2x5.5x
Sat, 14 Feb 2026US$2.4tUS$411.7bUS$73.9b20.9x32.3x5.8x
Mon, 12 Jan 2026US$2.3tUS$402.6bUS$71.5b19.6x31.7x5.6x
Wed, 10 Dec 2025US$2.1tUS$402.7bUS$71.4b19.2x29.6x5.2x
Fri, 07 Nov 2025US$2.0tUS$396.2bUS$70.8b17.9x27.6x4.9x
Sun, 05 Oct 2025US$1.9tUS$387.9bUS$60.9b20x31.7x5x
Tue, 02 Sep 2025US$1.8tUS$387.9bUS$61.0b20x29.1x4.6x
Thu, 31 Jul 2025US$1.8tUS$383.6bUS$59.8b17.3x29.3x4.6x
Sat, 28 Jun 2025US$1.7tUS$382.7bUS$61.2b18.6x28.3x4.5x
Mon, 26 May 2025US$1.6tUS$382.6bUS$61.2b16.9x26.9x4.3x
Wed, 23 Apr 2025US$1.7tUS$380.6bUS$48.4b16.1x35.5x4.5x
Fri, 21 Mar 2025US$1.9tUS$381.1bUS$41.3b16.9x45.6x4.9x
Sun, 16 Feb 2025US$1.8tUS$380.9bUS$39.0b18.1x46.9x4.8x
Tue, 14 Jan 2025US$1.8tUS$369.3bUS$31.2b17.9x57.7x4.9x
Thu, 12 Dec 2024US$1.8tUS$373.8bUS$30.6b19.2x60.1x4.9x
Sat, 09 Nov 2024US$1.9tUS$373.6bUS$30.3b21.7x61.7x5x
Mon, 07 Oct 2024US$2.0tUS$364.1bUS$25.2b18.5x78.5x5.4x
Wed, 04 Sep 2024US$2.1tUS$364.1bUS$25.5b17.9x81.5x5.7x
Fri, 02 Aug 2024US$1.9tUS$359.4bUS$22.2b16.1x85.6x5.3x
Sun, 30 Jun 2024US$1.9tUS$357.6bUS$13.8b16.1x140.9x5.4x
Tue, 28 May 2024US$1.9tUS$358.3bUS$14.1b16.1x133.3x5.2x
Thu, 25 Apr 2024US$1.8tUS$357.7bUS$29.8b20.4x60.9x5.1x
Sat, 23 Mar 2024US$1.9tUS$355.3bUS$22.6b19.8x82.6x5.3x
Mon, 19 Feb 2024US$1.9tUS$355.0bUS$23.9b28.3x79.6x5.4x
Wed, 17 Jan 2024US$1.8tUS$375.2bUS$33.9b27.6x52.6x4.7x
Fri, 15 Dec 2023US$1.7tUS$375.1bUS$33.9b27x49.6x4.5x
Sun, 12 Nov 2023US$1.6tUS$375.5bUS$34.1b26.5x47.6x4.3x
Tue, 10 Oct 2023US$1.7tUS$381.8bUS$43.8b18.5x38.4x4.4x
Thu, 07 Sep 2023US$1.7tUS$381.8bUS$43.9b19.2x38.8x4.5x
Sat, 05 Aug 2023US$1.7tUS$379.3bUS$43.5b21.5x38.7x4.4x
Mon, 03 Jul 2023US$1.8tUS$392.8bUS$60.2b18.7x29.2x4.5x
Wed, 31 May 2023US$1.7tUS$393.0bUS$60.6b17.8x27.4x4.2x
Fri, 28 Apr 2023US$1.7tUS$402.7bUS$63.2b17.1x26.1x4.1x
Sun, 26 Mar 2023US$1.6tUS$401.2bUS$69.4b14.7x22.4x3.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

22.4x


Total Market Cap: US$1.6tTotal Earnings: US$69.4bTotal Revenue: US$401.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Pharma Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 53.5x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Pharmaceuticals industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 31.2x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 53.5x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 4.9x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 5.5x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Both revenue and earnings for companies in the Pharmaceuticals industry have remained mostly flat over the last three years.
  • This means that sales and the cost of doing business have remained relatively consistent over this period and subsequently, so have profits.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Healthcare industry?

US Market-2.19%
Healthcare-3.43%
Pharma-4.26%
Pharma-4.26%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
RGC Regencell Bioscience HoldingsUS$26.3811.5%
+US$1.3b		3,157.9%PB2683.9x
ELAN Elanco Animal HealthUS$24.835.9%
+US$686.1m		129.3%PS2.6x
MANE VeradermicsUS$59.0115.6%
+US$298.0m		n/aPE-35.7x
PFE PfizerUS$27.320.07%
+US$170.8m		4.2%PE20.1x
TERN Terns PharmaceuticalsUS$47.782.1%
+US$108.8m		1,412.0%PB18.3x

Latest News

MRK
US$114.50
Merck
7D
-1.5%
1Y
21.8%
JNJ
US$237.28
Johnson & Johnson
7D
-2.3%
1Y
45.6%

Oncology Reliance And MedTech Execution Will Threaten Long Term Earnings Stability

Catalysts About Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson is a global health care company focused on pharmaceuticals and medical technology across Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, Surgery and Vision. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
GPCR
US$51.89
Structure Therapeutics
7D
-10.8%
1Y
129.9%
LLY
US$918.05
Eli Lilly
7D
-8.2%
1Y
9.7%
NKTR
US$73.18
Nektar Therapeutics
7D
-0.2%
1Y
443.8%
BMY
US$59.37
Bristol-Myers Squibb
7D
-1.0%
1Y
-1.2%
PFE
US$27.32
Pfizer
7D
0.07%
1Y
4.2%
ELAN
US$24.83
Elanco Animal Health
7D
5.9%
1Y
129.3%
ZTS
US$117.35
Zoetis
7D
-2.0%
1Y
-28.3%

ZTS: Fair View Balances Growth Concerns With Innovation Air Pocket Risk

Zoetis's analyst price target holds steady at $130, as analysts balance concerns about organic growth and an innovation "air pocket" with stable margin expectations and a lower future P/E assumption. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Zoetis points to a more cautious tone, with several bearish analysts questioning the near term growth setup and how that lines up with the current valuation.
PAHC
US$52.23
Phibro Animal Health
7D
4.3%
1Y
134.4%

PAHC: Raised Price Outlook And Leadership Transition Will Shape Future Balanced Returns

Analysts have raised their price target on Phibro Animal Health by $4, citing updated views reflected in their latest valuation work and supporting research commentary. Analyst Commentary Analysts raising their price target on Phibro Animal Health by $4 are signaling that their updated models and research work support a higher assessment of the company than before.
BLTE
US$161.34
Belite Bio
7D
-7.1%
1Y
138.4%

Oral Retinal Therapy Potential Will Reshape Long Term Outlook For This Pre Revenue Biotech

Catalysts About Belite Bio Belite Bio is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on oral therapies for retinal and liver diseases. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
TEVA
US$29.61
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
7D
-2.8%
1Y
81.8%

TEVA: Affordable Medicines And 2026 Pipeline Catalysts Will Drive Bullish Outlook

Analysts have nudged their price target for Teva Pharmaceutical Industries up to $38 from $37, reflecting a slightly higher fair value estimate and updated assumptions around long term revenue growth, margins, and the potential for duvakitug to reach $3b in peak sales following recent Phase 2 data with Sanofi. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Teva Pharmaceutical Industries highlight a mix of enthusiasm around the pipeline and affordability theme, alongside caution around execution risk and legal overhangs.
ETON
US$19.02
Eton Pharmaceuticals
7D
5.1%
1Y
27.8%
TERN
US$47.78
Terns Pharmaceuticals
7D
2.1%
1Y
1,412.0%
RGC
US$26.38
Regencell Bioscience Holdings
7D
11.5%
1Y
3,157.9%

Regencell Bioscience Holdings Ltd. (RGC) The TCM Biotech Lottery Ticket: High Hopes and Extreme Volatility

If you're looking for a stock that perfectly embodies the wild, speculative side of the market for your viewers, Regencell Bioscience (RGC) is it. As of late February 2026, this Hong Kong-headquartered, early-stage bioscience company is trading around $29.17 , following a period of mind-bending volatility where the stock surged thousands of percent over the past year.
MANE
US$59.01
Veradermics
7D
15.6%
1Y
n/a