Ionis Pharmaceuticals Management
Management criteria checks 4/4
Ionis Pharmaceuticals' CEO is Brett Monia, appointed in Jan 2020, has a tenure of 6.42 years. total yearly compensation is $13.35M, comprised of 7.9% salary and 92.1% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.15% of the company’s shares, worth $17.79M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 6.4 years and 7.5 years respectively.
Key information
Brett Monia
Chief executive officer
US$13.4m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 7.88% |
| CEO tenure | 6.4yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.1% |
| Management average tenure | 6.4yrs |
| Board average tenure | 7.5yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 28
IONS: Priority Review In Severe Triglycerides Will Reshape 2026 Risk Reward Profile
Ionis Pharmaceuticals' fair value estimate has moved from $96.73 to $100.92 as analysts factor in higher assumed revenue growth, a stronger profit margin profile, and a lower future P/E multiple, supported by a wave of higher price targets and fresh Buy initiations that highlight the potential of Tryngloza and upcoming partnered Phase 3 readouts. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Ionis Pharmaceuticals has been active, with multiple firms adjusting price targets and launching new coverage.Analysis Article • May 11
Need To Know: Analysts Are Much More Bullish On Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:IONS) Revenues
Shareholders in Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( NASDAQ:IONS ) may be thrilled to learn that the analysts have just...
Narrative Update • May 02
IONS: Priority FDA Reviews In 2026 Will Support Stronger Earnings Power
Analysts have nudged the Ionis Pharmaceuticals fair value estimate higher to $130 from $120, citing a series of price target increases across the Street and updated assumptions around growth, profitability, and future P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Ionis Pharmaceuticals has leaned constructive, with a cluster of bullish analysts lifting price targets and reinforcing a positive view on execution and long term growth potential, even as one firm trimmed its target.Analysis Article • May 01
Earnings Beat: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:IONS) Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Forecasts
Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( NASDAQ:IONS ) just released its first-quarter report and things are looking bullish. The...Narrative Update • Apr 18
IONS: Priority Review For Severe Triglycerides Will Reframe 2026 Risk Reward Profile
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Ionis Pharmaceuticals by about $3 to $96.73, citing updated assumptions for higher revenue growth, a wider profit margin, and a lower future P/E multiple, along with a series of recent price target increases and positive ratings resets from major firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Ionis Pharmaceuticals have leaned constructive, with several firms lifting price targets and reiterating positive ratings following the latest quarterly results and pipeline updates.Narrative Update • Apr 04
IONS: Priority FDA Reviews In 2026 Will Support Stronger Profitability Profile
Analysts have lifted the Ionis Pharmaceuticals fair value estimate by $3.24 to $120.00, as they factor in updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples following recent price target increases across the Street. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have been lifting Ionis Pharmaceuticals price targets across several research updates, which feeds directly into the higher fair value estimate.Narrative Update • Mar 20
IONS: Priority Review For Severe Triglycerides Will Shape 2026 Outlook
Ionis Pharmaceuticals' updated analyst price target moves higher to $93.90 from $90.67. Analysts point to recent target hikes, Q4 results commentary and upcoming 2026 catalysts as key supports for this shift.Seeking Alpha • Mar 20
Ionis Pharmaceuticals' Peak Olezarsen Revenues Are Likely Very Conservative
Summary Ionis Pharmaceuticals (IONS) projects $2B+ peak revenue for Olezarsen, but I believe this is highly conservative given the U.S. addressable market. Olezarsen demonstrated a 72% reduction in triglycerides and 85% reduction in acute pancreatitis events, with no comparable competition in efficacy. Current guidance assumes reaching only 10% of the 1M high-risk U.S. sHTG patients, with pricing likely near $20,000 per patient annually. U.S.-only projections, limited initial rollout, and a robust pipeline suggest significant upside potential beyond current market expectations. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Mar 06
IONS: 2026 Regulatory Event Risk Will Test Elevated Expectations
Ionis Pharmaceuticals' fair value estimate has been raised from $43.00 to about $62.78 as analysts factor in higher long term revenue growth assumptions, updated margin expectations, and recent price target increases following Q4 results, olezarsen progress, and a busy 2026 catalyst calendar. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Ionis Pharmaceuticals points to a more constructive stance on the story overall, but there are still threads of caution that matter if you are thinking about risk, valuation, and execution over the next couple of years.Narrative Update • Feb 19
IONS: Late-Stage RNA Programs Will Support Stronger Future Profitability Profile
Analysts have lifted their price target on Ionis Pharmaceuticals by $10, citing updated expectations around revenue growth, profit margins and a lower future P/E assumption, as reflected in recent research from firms covering the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research points to a generally constructive tone on Ionis Pharmaceuticals, with bullish analysts highlighting both valuation and execution angles in their updated work.Narrative Update • Feb 05
IONS: Triglyceride Market Shift And SHTG Launch Progress Will Shape Outlook
Analysts nudged their fair value target for Ionis Pharmaceuticals slightly higher to about US$90.67 from roughly US$90.63, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and a higher future P/E, along with recent Street research that highlights evolving expectations for the triglyceride lowering market where Ionis and Arrowhead both participate. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the refreshed fair value near US$90.67 as consistent with a company that could justify a higher future P/E, reflecting confidence in execution rather than only near term trading sentiment.Narrative Update • Jan 22
IONS: Upcoming SHTG Data And Launch Execution Will Support Bullish Thesis
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Ionis Pharmaceuticals to about US$90.63 from roughly US$89.40, citing updated models that reflect recent Q3 performance, higher assumed revenue growth and profit margins, as well as a lower future P/E. This comes alongside Street price target increases to US$94 and US$99 following Tryngolza driven strength and expectations around upcoming SHTG data.Narrative Update • Jan 08
IONS: Late-Stage Data And New Launches Will Shape Balanced Risk Profile
Analysts nudged their fair value estimate for Ionis Pharmaceuticals higher from about $85.95 to roughly $89.40. They pointed to updated models that reflect recent price target increases, added expectations for Tryngolza in FCS and severe hypertriglyceridemia, and revised long term margin and P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Dec 24
IONS: Late-Stage RNA Pipeline Will Drive Stronger Profitability Outlook
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Ionis Pharmaceuticals from approximately $96 to about $117 per share, citing strong Q3 outperformance led by Tryngolza, expanded peak sales assumptions for key lipid programs, and growing confidence in the late-stage pipeline and path to profitability. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are increasingly constructive on Ionis Pharmaceuticals following a series of positive catalysts, including strong Q3 performance from Tryngolza, encouraging late-stage data, and visible progress toward breakeven and long term profitability.Narrative Update • Dec 10
IONS: Late-Stage Data And Multiple Launches Will Shape Balanced Long-Term Outlook
Analysts have modestly raised their fair value estimate for Ionis Pharmaceuticals to approximately $86 per share. This reflects higher peak sales assumptions for Tryngolza and other late stage programs, a slightly richer pricing outlook in severe hypertriglyceridemia, and growing confidence in the company reaching multi billion dollar revenue and profitability in the early 2030s.Narrative Update • Nov 26
IONS: Upcoming Late-Stage Data and Recent Regulatory Progress Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Ionis Pharmaceuticals’ analyst price target has been raised from approximately $82 to $85 per share. This reflects analyst optimism following strong Phase 3 trial results, upward sales guidance, and an improved clinical and commercial outlook across multiple pipeline programs.Narrative Update • Nov 05
IONS: Continued Clinical Success Will Drive Meaningful Upside After Recent Regulatory Wins
The consensus analyst price target for Ionis Pharmaceuticals has increased significantly, rising from approximately $77 to over $82. Analysts cite robust clinical trial results, new product milestones, and a strengthened commercial outlook as key drivers behind their upward revisions.Analysis Article • Nov 01
Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:IONS) Price Target To US$81.91
Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( NASDAQ:IONS ) defied analyst predictions to release its third-quarter results, which were...Narrative Update • Oct 22
Analyst Commentary Highlights Ionis Pharmaceuticals’ Upward Price Target and Valuation Amid Key Clinical Wins
Ionis Pharmaceuticals’ analyst price target has been raised from approximately $73 to $77. Analysts cite stronger-than-expected clinical and commercial progress across key late-stage programs, as well as expanded opportunities in rare disease markets.Narrative Update • Oct 08
Pipeline Milestones And Expanding Patient Pools Will Broaden Market Reach
Ionis Pharmaceuticals’ analyst price target has been raised from approximately $69.48 to $73.03, as analysts cite strong Phase 3 results across multiple programs and expanded opportunities in ultra-rare indications, which support increased sales and profit expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst updates on Ionis Pharmaceuticals reveal a nuanced outlook as the company benefits from significant clinical milestones and expanding commercial prospects, but also faces some areas of uncertainty.Narrative Update • Sep 23
Pipeline Milestones And Expanding Patient Pools Will Broaden Market Reach
Analysts increased their price targets for Ionis Pharmaceuticals following "groundbreaking" Phase 3 data for olezarsen, blockbuster expectations, and a major regulatory win for Dawnzera, resulting in a modest consensus target rise from $68.35 to $69.48. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts significantly raised price targets after Phase 3 trial data for olezarsen/Tryngolza in severe hypertriglyceridemia showed "groundbreaking" or "highly statistically significant" triglyceride reductions and, notably, the first proven benefit in reducing acute pancreatitis.Analysis Article • Sep 03
Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:IONS) 34% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up
Despite an already strong run, Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( NASDAQ:IONS ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of...Narrative Update • Aug 27
Pipeline Milestones And Expanding Patient Pools Will Broaden Market Reach
Ionis Pharmaceuticals’ consensus price target edged up to $59.19 as analysts cited favorable FDA approval and label for Dawnzera in hereditary angioedema, strong initial launches, and growing pipeline confidence as key drivers, outweighing modest concerns on Wainua revenues. Analyst Commentary FDA approval of Dawnzera with a favorable, broad label (including both every four and eight week dosing) and absence of major safety warnings, positioning it competitively against Takhzyro and Andembry in hereditary angioedema.Analysis Article • Aug 01
Analysts Just Published A Bright New Outlook For Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:IONS)
Celebrations may be in order for Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( NASDAQ:IONS ) shareholders, with the analysts delivering...Analysis Article • Jul 30
Is Ionis Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:IONS) Using Too Much Debt?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Jul 03
Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:IONS) Shares Climb 28% But Its Business Is Yet to Catch Up
Despite an already strong run, Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( NASDAQ:IONS ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of...Seeking Alpha • Apr 22
Ionis: Potentially A Great Time To Buy Ahead Of Q1 Earnings (Upgrade)
Summary Ionis will announce its Q1 earnings on April 30th - in my view, the company is in a strong position and its current valuation of $4.5bn is far too low. The company recently secured approval for olezarsen in FCS, and looks odds on for a follow-up approval in SHTG - a "blockbuster" indication. Management believes >$3bn revenues and >$2bn royalties + milestones may be achieveable long-term, with multiple new product launches for wholly-owned and partnered assets. Rival Alnylam enjoys a >$30bn market cap valuation, suggesting Ionis, whose share price may have been artificially depressed by "tariff-gate", may be significantly undervalued. My research suggests Ionis could represent a "strong buy" opportunity as its share price continue to build momentum after hitting a 30-month low of <$25 per share earlier this month. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Mar 20
Anticipated Drug Launches Will Shift Biotech Company To Commercial Stage
Ionis is set to boost revenue through first-mover advantage with TRYNGOLZA and other product launches targeting unmet medical needs.CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | -US$327m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$13m | US$1m | -US$381m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$256m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$268m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$458m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$15m | US$1m | -US$454m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$359m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$366m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$385m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$13m | US$961k | -US$366m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$409m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$309m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$329m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$7m | US$825k | -US$270m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$7m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$28m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$4m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$13m | US$800k | -US$29m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$608m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$550m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$495m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$11m | US$700k | -US$444m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$94m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$145m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$169m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$7m | US$528k | US$281m |
Compensation vs Market: Brett's total compensation ($USD13.35M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD14.74M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Brett's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Brett Monia (65 yo)
6.4yrs
Tenure
US$13,350,777
Compensation
Dr. Brett P. Monia, Ph.D. is a Founder of Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in 1989 and has been Chief Executive Officer since January 2020. He has extensive experience across a range of therapeutic areas, inclu...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founder | 6.4yrs | US$13.35m | 0.15% $ 17.8m | |
| Executive VP of Finance & CFO | 13.4yrs | US$4.42m | 0.050% $ 6.1m | |
| Executive VP | 13.4yrs | US$3.21m | 0.038% $ 4.6m | |
| Executive Vice President of Research | 6.4yrs | US$3.23m | 0.020% $ 2.4m | |
| Executive Vice President of Corporate & Development Operations | 6.4yrs | US$3.24m | 0.041% $ 4.9m | |
| Strategic Consultant | less than a year | US$3.33m | 0.036% $ 4.4m | |
| Executive VP | 2.8yrs | no data | 0.039% $ 4.7m | |
| Chief Accounting Officer & Senior VP | 6.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP & Chief Scientific Officer | 6.4yrs | US$958.87k | 0.049% $ 5.9m | |
| Senior Vice President of Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP and Chief Compliance & Quality Assurance Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Corporate Communications | 2.4yrs | no data | no data |
6.4yrs
Average Tenure
62yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: IONS's management team is seasoned and experienced (6.4 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founder | 7.3yrs | US$13.35m | 0.15% $ 17.8m | |
| Director | 25.8yrs | US$538.78k | 0.031% $ 3.8m | |
| Independent Director | 7yrs | US$541.28k | 0.028% $ 3.4m | |
| Independent Director | 20.5yrs | US$543.78k | 0.0067% $ 815.5k | |
| Lead Independent Director | 32.4yrs | US$598.78k | 0.031% $ 3.8m | |
| Independent Director | 7.8yrs | US$528.78k | 0.034% $ 4.1m | |
| Independent Director | 24.1yrs | US$548.78k | 0.094% $ 11.4m | |
| Independent Chairman of the Board | 12.3yrs | US$568.78k | 0.022% $ 2.7m | |
| Director | no data | no data | no data | |
| Director | no data | US$550.47k | no data | |
| Independent Director | 5yrs | US$531.28k | 0.0023% $ 279.9k | |
| Independent Director | 2.5yrs | US$518.78k | 0.0048% $ 581.6k |
7.5yrs
Average Tenure
68.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: IONS's board of directors are considered experienced (7.5 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/11 21:26 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/11 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is covered by 43 analysts. 25 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| James Birchenough | Barclays |
| Eliana Merle | Barclays |
| Huidong Wang | Barclays |