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Alkermes plc, a biopharmaceutical company, researches, develops, and commercializes pharmaceutical products to address unmet medical needs of patients in various therapeutic areas in the United States, Ireland, and internationally. Its marketed products include ARISTADA, an intramuscular injectable suspension for the treatment of schizophrenia; VIVITROL for the treatment of alcohol and prevention of opioid dependence; RISPERDAL CONSTA for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder; INVEGA SUSTENNA for the treatment of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder; XEPLION, INVEGA TRINZA, and TREVICTA to treat schizophrenia and schizoaffective; and VUMERITY for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis in adults, including clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting and active secondary progressive diseases. The company is also developing LYBALVI, an oral atypical antipsychotic drug candidate for the treatment of adults with schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder; and nemvaleukin alfa, an engineered fusion protein to expand tumor-killing immune cells and to avoid the activation of immunosuppressive cells. It has collaboration agreements primarily with Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V., Janssen Pharmaceutica Inc, and Janssen Pharmaceutica International. Alkermes plc was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

Alkermes Dividend Announcement

• Alkermes does not currently offer dividends, we're keeping a close eye on its growth potential and financial developments.
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Alkermes Dividend History

Alkermes Dividend Yield

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Alkermes Financial Ratios

P/E ratio16.32
PEG ratio-0.42
P/B ratio3.67
ROE22.66%
Payout ratio11.35%
Current ratio2.99
Quick ratio2.61
Cash Ratio1.04

Alkermes Dividend FAQ

Does Alkermes stock pay dividends?
Alkermes does not currently pay dividends to its shareholders.
Has Alkermes ever paid a dividend?
No, Alkermes has no a history of paying dividends to its shareholders. Alkermes is not known for its dividend payments.
Why doesn't Alkermes pay dividends?
There are several potential reasons why Alkermes would choose not to pay dividends to their shareholders:

1. Growth opportunities: Companies, especially in fast-growing industries like technology, reinvest earnings into expansion, R&D, or acquisitions to fuel future growth and increase company value.

2. Tax implications: Not paying dividends can reduce the tax burden on shareholders, who may prefer to defer taxes until selling shares and realizing capital gains.

3. Investor preferences: Some investors prefer companies to reinvest profits for higher long-term returns, particularly those seeking capital appreciation over income.

4. Capital allocation priorities: Companies may allocate cash to pay down debt, fund share buybacks, or invest in projects with higher returns than dividends.

5. Market expectations: In certain sectors, like technology, reinvesting profits for growth and innovation is often prioritized over distributing dividends to shareholders.
Will Alkermes ever pay a dividend?
The decision for a company to pay dividends depends on various factors including its financial performance, growth prospects, capital allocation priorities, and shareholder preferences. While Alkermes has not paid dividends historically and has instead focused on reinvesting its earnings for growth, it's ultimately up to the company's management and board of directors to decide whether to initiate a dividend policy in the future.
Is Alkermes a dividend aristocrat?
Alkermes is not considered a Dividend Aristocrat. The term "Dividend Aristocrat" is typically used to describe a company in the S&P 500 index that has increased its dividend payouts for at least 25 consecutive years.
Is Alkermes a dividend king?
Alkermes is not classified as a "Dividend King". A Dividend King is a company that has managed to increase its dividend payouts for 50 consecutive years or more, which is an even more selective group than the Dividend Aristocrats.
Is Alkermes a dividend stock?
No, Alkermes is not considered a dividend stock. A dividend stock is a stock of a company that regularly pays out dividends to its shareholders.
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