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U.S. Pharma Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 10, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies317
  • 7D-2.2%
  • 3M10.4%
  • 1Y24.2%
  • YTD3.5%

Over the last 7 days, the Pharma industry has dropped 4.9%, driven by a pullback from Johnson & Johnson of 2.4%. In contrast, Liquidia has gained 16%. In the past year, the industry has gained 21%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 11% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 10 Mar 2026US$2.3tUS$406.1bUS$72.5b18.8x31.8x5.7x
Thu, 05 Feb 2026US$2.3tUS$411.5bUS$73.2b21.1x31.4x5.6x
Sat, 03 Jan 2026US$2.2tUS$402.6bUS$71.5b19.9x31.4x5.6x
Mon, 01 Dec 2025US$2.2tUS$402.7bUS$71.4b20.6x31.2x5.5x
Wed, 29 Oct 2025US$1.9tUS$389.2bUS$63.5b17.3x29.8x4.9x
Fri, 26 Sep 2025US$1.8tUS$387.9bUS$60.9b18.2x28.9x4.5x
Sun, 24 Aug 2025US$1.8tUS$387.8bUS$60.9b19.6x29.1x4.6x
Tue, 22 Jul 2025US$1.7tUS$384.0bUS$62.1b17.5x28.1x4.5x
Thu, 19 Jun 2025US$1.8tUS$382.7bUS$61.2b17.6x28.7x4.6x
Sat, 17 May 2025US$1.6tUS$382.6bUS$61.2b17.2x26.8x4.3x
Mon, 14 Apr 2025US$1.6tUS$380.0bUS$40.6b15.5x40.3x4.3x
Wed, 12 Mar 2025US$1.9tUS$381.1bUS$39.2b15.6x48.3x5x
Fri, 07 Feb 2025US$1.9tUS$379.9bUS$40.8b18.7x45.8x4.9x
Sun, 05 Jan 2025US$1.8tUS$369.3bUS$31.3b17x57.3x4.9x
Tue, 03 Dec 2024US$1.9tUS$373.8bUS$30.6b19.5x60.7x5x
Thu, 31 Oct 2024US$2.0tUS$369.5bUS$30.5b18.7x64.8x5.4x
Sat, 28 Sep 2024US$2.0tUS$364.1bUS$25.3b19.1x79.4x5.5x
Mon, 26 Aug 2024US$2.0tUS$362.1bUS$21.8b17.9x93.8x5.6x
Wed, 24 Jul 2024US$2.0tUS$356.5bUS$13.1b16.1x149.6x5.5x
Fri, 21 Jun 2024US$1.9tUS$358.3bUS$14.0b15.6x138.3x5.4x
Sun, 19 May 2024US$1.9tUS$358.3bUS$14.0b18.2x133.8x5.2x
Tue, 16 Apr 2024US$1.8tUS$357.2bUS$23.9b22.8x75.6x5.1x
Thu, 14 Mar 2024US$1.9tUS$355.4bUS$22.3b20.3x84.5x5.3x
Sat, 10 Feb 2024US$1.9tUS$354.9bUS$23.0b31.7x80.6x5.2x
Mon, 08 Jan 2024US$1.8tUS$375.2bUS$33.8b27.5x52x4.7x
Wed, 06 Dec 2023US$1.7tUS$375.1bUS$33.9b27.3x49.1x4.4x
Fri, 03 Nov 2023US$1.6tUS$374.3bUS$35.4b19x45x4.3x
Sun, 01 Oct 2023US$1.6tUS$381.8bUS$43.8b19x37.7x4.3x
Tue, 29 Aug 2023US$1.8tUS$381.6bUS$44.1b20.5x40.2x4.6x
Thu, 27 Jul 2023US$1.7tUS$394.3bUS$60.8b18.7x28.3x4.4x
Sat, 24 Jun 2023US$1.8tUS$392.8bUS$60.1b18.9x29.2x4.5x
Mon, 22 May 2023US$1.7tUS$392.9bUS$60.5b19.1x28.5x4.4x
Wed, 19 Apr 2023US$1.6tUS$402.6bUS$63.3b17.5x26x4.1x
Fri, 17 Mar 2023US$1.6tUS$401.1bUS$69.3b15.7x22.5x3.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

22.5x


Total Market Cap: US$1.6tTotal Earnings: US$69.3bTotal Revenue: US$401.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Pharma Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 53.4x202420252026
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 32.0x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 53.4x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 4.9x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 5.7x.
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-1.50%
Healthcare-2.51%
Pharma-2.23%
Pharma-2.23%
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
LQDA LiquidiaUS$35.8715.9%
+US$469.0m		159.4%PS20x
TERN Terns PharmaceuticalsUS$44.295.4%
+US$245.8m		1,218.2%PB17x
RLMD Relmada TherapeuticsUS$7.1753.5%
+US$183.3m		2,566.4%PB55.5x
MANE VeradermicsUS$51.3210.1%
+US$175.5m		n/aPE-31.1x
DFTX Definium TherapeuticsUS$18.356.8%
+US$116.6m		191.3%PB5.5x

Latest News

RLMD
US$7.17
Relmada Therapeutics
7D
53.5%
1Y
2,566.4%
PFE
US$26.81
Pfizer
7D
-1.7%
1Y
0.6%
BMY
US$60.63
Bristol-Myers Squibb
7D
-2.7%
1Y
-3.9%
ANTX
US$5.25
AN2 Therapeutics
7D
395.3%
1Y
286.0%
LLY
US$1,008.39
Eli Lilly
7D
-0.9%
1Y
21.5%
MRK
US$117.11
Merck
7D
-3.5%
1Y
23.0%
JNJ
US$242.59
Johnson & Johnson
7D
-2.4%
1Y
44.7%
VTRS
US$14.22
Viatris
7D
-9.4%
1Y
49.7%

VTRS: FY26 Guidance And Cost Savings Will Test Rich Earnings Expectations

Analysts have lifted their price target on Viatris by $2 to $20, citing the company hitting recent cost saving goals, issuing FY26 guidance above consensus, and outlining a path toward revenue and earnings growth. They believe this could support a lower future P/E multiple.
AVIR
US$6.15
Atea Pharmaceuticals
7D
26.3%
1Y
110.6%
LQDA
US$35.87
Liquidia
7D
15.9%
1Y
159.4%
LGND
US$208.16
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
7D
2.8%
1Y
90.4%

LGND: Royalty Portfolio And 2026 Revenue Mix Will Support Future Upside

The analyst price target for Ligand Pharmaceuticals has been raised by $1.11. Analysts point to steady royalty revenue and increased expectations around QTORIN's potential following positive Phase 3 data as key supports for the updated valuation assumptions.
ZTS
US$122.36
Zoetis
7D
-5.1%
1Y
-28.8%

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.
DFTX
US$18.35
Definium Therapeutics
7D
6.8%
1Y
191.3%

Psychedelic Trial Setbacks And Costly REMS Model Will Test This Long Term Opportunity

Catalysts About Definium Therapeutics Definium Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing psychedelic based treatments for generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder and autism spectrum disorder. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
TEVA
US$31.50
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
7D
-6.7%
1Y
114.7%

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.
TERN
US$44.29
Terns Pharmaceuticals
7D
5.4%
1Y
1,218.2%
MANE
US$51.32
Veradermics
7D
10.1%
1Y
n/a