Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (RYTM) Stock Price & Analysis
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (RYTM) closed at USD 90.9 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 2.57% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 88.62; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 87.59–90.95 on volume of 516,393 shares. Market capitalization is $6.26B, with a 52-week range of USD 74.5–122.2 (NGM). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:13 UTC.
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Key facts (RYTM)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $240M, net income -$205M (-85.6% margin) (SEC filings).
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 8 Form 4 filings, $32.9M; 1 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($428K); 1 by opportunistic insiders (0 outside 10b5-1 plans), 3 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.84 on a 1–5 scale) (19 analysts), mean target USD 140.29 (range 120–160).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -16.7% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +727.9% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-03, EPS estimate USD -0.74, revenue estimate $84.5M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (RYTM)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.2M | $23.6M | $77.4M | $130M | $190M | $240M |
| Gross profit | $2.6M | $21.5M | $68.1M | $117M | $170M | — |
| Operating income | -$170M | -$179M | -$184M | -$266M | -$192M | -$201M |
| Net income | -$69.6M | -$181M | -$185M | -$261M | -$197M | -$205M |
| EPS (diluted) | -$1.40 | -$3.47 | -$3.20 | -$4.34 | -$3.11 | — |
| Free cash flow | -$146M | -$174M | -$136M | -$114M | -$117M | — |
| Gross margin | 81.0% | 91.0% | 88.0% | 89.7% | 89.7% | — |
| Operating margin | -5391.9% | -757.9% | -238.1% | -204.0% | -101.2% | -83.6% |
| Net margin | -2207.1% | -766.2% | -238.5% | -200.3% | -103.6% | -85.6% |
| Revenue growth | — | +649.5% | +227.6% | +68.1% | +45.8% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $295M | $333M | $276M | $321M | $389M | — |
| Total debt | — | — | $106M | $110M | $108M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (RYTM)
P/S 26.1x · EV/Sales 25.1x · P/B 60.8x · Earnings yield -3.28% · Net cash $225M · EV $6.03B
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (RYTM)
7 of 8 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-14 | Meeker David P | President and CEO | 50,000 | $5.1M | 17.3% | Yes (adopted June 15, 2026) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023) |
| 2026-08-31 | Smith Hunter C | Chief Financial Officer | 62,774 | $6.6M | 35.5% | Yes (adopted May 13, 2026) | Routine (sold in Feb each year 2023–2025; this trade is outside those months) |
| 2026-08-13 | Shulman Joseph | Chief Technical Officer | 5,079 | $608K | 24.2% | Yes (adopted December 15, 2025) | Routine (sold in Feb each year 2023–2025; this trade is outside those months) |
| 2026-08-13 | Garfield Alastair | Chief Scientific Officer | 7,763 | $913K | 77.2% | Yes (adopted May 14, 2026) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023 or 2024) |
| 2026-08-13 | Lee Jennifer Kayden | EVP, Head of North America | 75,834 | $8.9M | 100% | Yes (adopted May 14, 2026) | Routine (sold in Feb each year 2023–2025; this trade is outside those months) |
| 2026-08-12 | Mazabraud Yann | EVP, Head of International | 57,000 | $6.6M | 50.6% | Yes (adopted May 13, 2026) | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
| 2026-06-22 | Tetrault Lynn A. | Director | 37,000 | $3.7M | 84.1% | Yes (adopted December 15, 2025) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023 or 2025) |
| 2026-05-15 | German Christopher Paul | Corporate Controller & CAO | 4,643 | $428K | 100% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Analysts (RYTM)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.84 on a 1–5 scale), 19 analysts; mean target USD 140.29 (low 120, high 160).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | William Blair | Initiated | Outperform | |
| 2026-10-15 | JP Morgan | Target lowered | Overweight | $146 → $145 |
| 2026-10-12 | HC Wainwright & Co. | Target raised | Buy | $105 → $130 |
| 2026-10-08 | RBC Capital | Target raised | Outperform | $155 → $159 |
| 2026-08-28 | Deutsche Bank | Initiated | Hold | $120 |
| 2026-08-07 | JP Morgan | Target raised | Overweight | $145 → $146 |
| 2026-08-05 | Citigroup | Target raised | Buy | $142 → $143 |
| 2026-08-05 | RBC Capital | Target raised | Outperform | $141 → $155 |
| 2026-08-05 | Citizens | Target raised | Market Outperform | $155 → $160 |
| 2026-07-27 | JP Morgan | Initiated | Overweight | $145 |
| 2026-07-07 | RBC Capital | Target raised | Outperform | $137 → $141 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (RYTM)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -16.7% | +727.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -16.8% | +52.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 46.1% | 77.4% |
| Max drawdown | -35.5% (Dec 2025→Mar 2026) | -76.7% (Nov 2021→May 2022) |
RYTM revenue by product line (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product revenue, net | $71.3M | 100.0% | +46.9% |
| Total revenue | $71.3M | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
RYTM suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | LG Chem | “•Our Revenue Interest Financing Agreement with Healthcare Royalty Partners, our license agreement with LGC, and our other agreements, could restrict our ability to commercialize IMCIVREE, limit cash flow available for our operations and expose us to risks that could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.” |
| Partner | RareStone Group | “During the year ended December 31, 2025, we recognized a reduction of previously recognized license revenue of $5.0 million in connection with the termination of our exclusive license agreement with RareStone.” |
| Partner | Cowen and Company | “On November 2, 2021, we entered into a Sales Agreement with Cowen and Company, LLC ("Cowen"), pursuant to which we may issue and sell shares of its common stock, having an aggregate offering price of up to $100.0 million, from time to time through an "at the market" equity offering program under which Cowen acts as sales agent (the "ATM Program").” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Feb 26, 2026.
RYTM customer concentration
In the period ended Jun 30, 2026, a single direct customer accounted for 72% of revenue, per the company's 10-Q filed Aug 4, 2026. The company does not name it.
RYTM company outlook (results filed Aug 4, 2026)
- “Financial Guidance: For the year ending December 31, 2026, Rhythm anticipates approximately $363 million to $397 million in Non-GAAP Operating Expenses.”
- “Based on its current operating plans, Rhythm expects that its cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments as of June 30, 2026 will be sufficient to fund the Company's planned operations for at least 24 months.”
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
RYTM analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $-0.74 | $-0.82 | -9.6% | $84.5M | 13 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $-0.73 | $-0.77 | -5.1% | $99.1M | 13 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $-3.04 | $-3.27 | -6.9% | $315.1M | 13 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $-0.63 | $-0.79 | -20.2% | $565.1M | 13 |
RYTM options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±11.1% (±$10.13) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 3, 2026. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved ±6.8% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 49.5% | ±11.1% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 44.3% | ±13.9% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 45.6% | ±17.4% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 48.9% | ±24.5% |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 175 | 48.6% | ±26.6% |
30-day implied volatility 42.9% vs 31.3% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:13 UTC)
| Price | USD 90.9 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.57% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 88.62 |
| Open | USD 88.85 |
| Day Range | USD 87.59 – 90.95 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 74.5 – 122.2 |
| Volume | 516,393 shares |
| Market Cap | $6.26B |
| Exchange | NGM |
Technical Analysis (RYTM)
Nexqual's technical model rates RYTM "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:13 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 44.93 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 99.94) |
| MACD | -3.04 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (RYTM)
Wall Street analysts rate RYTM "Buy" based on 19 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 140.29 (range USD 120–160), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:13 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 19 |
| Mean Target | USD 140.29 |
| High Target | USD 160 |
| Low Target | USD 120 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 17 / 2 / 0 |
Earnings (RYTM)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-03 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -0.74 |
| Revenue Estimate | $84.50M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD -0.73 vs est -0.83 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -0.83 vs est -0.86 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.73 vs est -0.78 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.82 vs est -0.73 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:13 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (RYTM)
| Total Revenue | $239.92M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +46.90% |
| Gross Margin | +89.00% |
| Operating Margin | -68.14% |
| Profit Margin | -85.59% |
| ROE | -117.05% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.51 |
| Current Ratio | 3.45 |
| Total Cash | $330.90M |
| Total Debt | $109.78M |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Dec 2025, SEC 10-K) | -$116.63M (-61.5% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:13 UTC.
Financial Health Score (RYTM)
Nexqual rates Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:13 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +46% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 89%, operating -68% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $331M cash and investments vs $106M debt (Jun 2026, SEC), net cash |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$117M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K), burning cash |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -117%, ROA -31.0% |
Ownership (RYTM)
| Insider Ownership | +0.70% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +115.07% |
| Shares Outstanding | 68.85M |
| Float | 56.04M |
| Short % of Float | +15.76% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:13 UTC.
Leadership (RYTM)
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is led by David P. Meeker, Chairman, President & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:13 UTC.
| Chairman, President & CEO | David P. Meeker |
|---|---|
| CFO & Treasurer | Hunter C. Smith |
| Chief Scientific Officer | Alastair Garfield |
| Vice President of Sales & Marketing | Sarah Ryan |
Major Backers & Investors (RYTM)
Notable institutional backers of Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. include RA Capital Management, L.P., Baker Bros. Advisors, LP, Primecap Management Company, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:13 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| RA Capital Management, L.P. | 9.73% |
| Baker Bros. Advisors, LP | 8.18% |
| Primecap Management Company | 4.62% |
| PRIMECAP Odyssey Funds-PRIMECAP Odyssey Aggressive Growth Fund | 4.34% |
| JPMorgan | 3.87% |
| Perceptive Advisors Llc | 3.77% |
| Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc | 3.74% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 8.98% |
| Vanguard Group | 8.97% |
| State Street | 3.76% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:13 UTC.
From Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-26)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- We have established a strong global foundation with IMCIVREE (setmelanotide), which has achieved regulatory approvals and marketing authorization, reimbursed access or named patient sales in more than 25 countries, including the United States, the European Union and the United Kingdom.
- The EMA confirmed validation of our Type II variation submission to the Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for setmelanotide for the same indication.
- We also expect EMANATE results, in combination with results from our completed DAYBREAK trial, to advance our understanding of which genetic variants are associated with loss of function and to inform on our approach to future clinical development.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- We may not be able to maintain the benefits of orphan drug exclusivity, or that the FDA or the EC or Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will grant orphan designations for setmelanotide for other uses. In addition, orphan drug designation neither shortens the development time or regulatory review time of a drug nor gives the drug any advantage in the regulatory review or approval process.
- We may never receive regulatory approval to market setmelanotide outside of the United States, Canada, the European Union and the United Kingdom.
- We face potential product liability exposure, and, if claims are brought against us, we may incur substantial liability.
- We may be involved in lawsuits to protect or enforce our patents or the patents of our licensors, which could be expensive, time consuming and unsuccessful.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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