A chronic neurological condition that causes sudden, uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep and extreme daytime drowsiness, like a phone that unexpectedly shuts off during the day. It matters to investors because it defines the market need for treatments, influences clinical trial results and regulatory decisions, and can drive revenue or risk for companies developing medications, devices, or diagnostics tied to sleep disorders.
idiopathic hypersomniamedical
A chronic sleep disorder that causes extreme daytime sleepiness and prolonged, unrefreshing sleep despite adequate night sleep, with no identifiable medical or neurological cause. Think of it like a phone battery that won’t hold charge: sufferers remain tired and less productive even after long rest. For investors, idiopathic hypersomnia matters because it creates demand for treatments, diagnostics and supportive services, influencing market opportunities and regulatory pathways in sleep medicine.
orexin 2 receptor agonistsmedical
Orexin 2 receptor agonists are drugs that stimulate a specific receptor in the brain involved in wakefulness; think of them as turning up a targeted “wake” switch to help people stay alert. For investors, these medicines matter because successful clinical trial results or regulatory approval can create a new treatment market for sleep disorders and affect the value, revenue prospects, and risk profile of companies developing them.
A neurodevelopmental condition characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, impulsivity, and often high activity levels that can affect learning, behavior, and daily functioning. It matters to investors because ADHD influences demand for related products and services—such as medications, digital therapies, educational tools, and workplace accommodations—and shapes regulatory approvals, healthcare spending, and long-term market size in healthcare and consumer sectors, like how consumer preference drives sales for a new gadget.
multiple sclerosismedical
A chronic neurological disease in which the immune system damages the protective coating (like insulation on electrical wires) around nerves, disrupting signals between the brain and body and causing symptoms such as numbness, weakness, vision problems, fatigue and mobility issues. It matters to investors because the unpredictability and long-term nature of the condition drive ongoing demand for treatments, influence the value of companies developing therapies, affect healthcare costs and shape regulatory and reimbursement decisions.
Parkinson’s diseasemedical
A progressive brain disorder that gradually impairs movement, balance and certain mental functions by reducing the brain’s ability to produce a chemical important for controlling motion. Investors care because it creates a large, growing market for treatments, devices and care services; success or failure of drugs and clinical trials, regulatory approvals, and long-term care costs can materially affect pharmaceutical and medical-device company valuations.
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Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) today reported financial results for the quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2025 and provided financial expectations for 2026. To view the detailed fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings press release and presentation please visit the company’s investor relations website at https://investor.alkermes.com.
Alkermes will host a conference call and webcast presentation at 8:00 a.m. EST (1:00 p.m. GMT) today, to discuss these financial results and expectations and provide an update on the company. The webcast may be accessed on the Investors section of Alkermes’ website at https://investor.alkermes.com. The conference call may be accessed by dialing +1 877 407 2988 for U.S. callers and +1 201 389 0923 for international callers. In addition, a replay of the conference call may be accessed by visiting Alkermes’ website.
About Alkermes plc
Alkermes plc, a mid-cap growth and value equity, is a global biopharmaceutical company that seeks to develop innovative medicines in the field of neuroscience. The company has a portfolio of proprietary commercial products for the treatment of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder and narcolepsy. Alkermes’ pipeline includes late-stage clinical candidates in development for narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia, and orexin 2 receptor agonists in early clinical development for other neurological disorders, including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and fatigue associated with multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease. Headquartered in Ireland, Alkermes also has a corporate office and research and development center in Massachusetts and a manufacturing facility in Ohio. For more information, please visit Alkermes’ website at www.alkermes.com.
