Why is ALNY Up Today?

ALNY
$159.85
▲ +5.41% (+$8.65)
Last updated: Nov 12, 2026 1:00 PM ET

About Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is a leader in the study of RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics. RNAi is a naturally occurring biological pathway within cells for sequence-specific silencing and regulation of gene expression. Alnylam has five drugs on the market: Onpattro and Amvuttra for hATTR amyloidosis...

Sector: PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS
Market Cap: $60.38B
Forward P/E: 43.6
52-Week Range: $149.18 - $477.06
Employees: 2,230

Overall Confidence: 68%

68% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

OPTIONS 75% Confidence
🎯 Unusual CALL buying detected
Options traders are heavily buying calls on ALNY, with 71% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.
SYMPATHY 60% Confidence
Outperforming sector by 5.2%
This stock is significantly outperforming its PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

✅ Move Confirmation

MODERATE VOLUME 1.2x average volume

NORMAL - This move is backed by significant volume and appears sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS sector: +0.2%

ALNY is outperforming its sector by 5.2%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

ALNY is significantly outperforming the market (+4.1% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+1.32%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+2.31%
ALNY
This Stock
+5.41%
vs S&P 500: +4.09%
vs Nasdaq: +3.1%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, ALNY is expected to trade between:
$156.65 - $164.65

Key Level to Watch

$167.84 resistance
Watch for continuation above $159.85

Quick Trade Ideas

Options strategies to consider for ALNY's 5% move

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Last updated: Nov 12, 2026 1:00 PM (-341 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Neutral
Options Sentiment
0.98
Put/Call Ratio
64.9%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 7,097
Put Volume: 6,982
Total: 14,079
Unusual Activity: $145 PUT (1,676 vol) $150 CALL (1,067 vol) $140 CALL (1,057 vol)

Historical Context

ALNY has moved more than 3.0% up on 20 occasions in the past year.

25.0%
Continuation Rate
5/20 times continued up
-1.31%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Oct 15, 2026 (4.3%) → Next day: -0.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is ALNY stock up today?

Options traders are heavily buying calls on ALNY, with 71% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.

Is ALNY stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, ALNY shows 68% confidence in today's move. Volume is moderate which supports the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the ALNY stock price target?

ALNY is currently trading at $159.85. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $156.65 - $164.65. See long-term price prediction →

Will ALNY stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that ALNY's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $167.84 (resistance).

Is ALNY stock oversold or overbought?

ALNY's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 28.8. This indicates oversold conditions - the stock may be due for a bounce as selling pressure appears exhausted.

What is the momentum for ALNY stock?

ALNY's 10-day momentum indicator is at -72.55. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is ALNY outperforming or underperforming the market?

ALNY (+5.41%) is currently significantly outperforming the market (+4.1% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 1.32%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 2.31%.

What does MACD indicate for ALNY?

ALNY's MACD (-21.05) is currently below the signal line (-17.56), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 31.7) is strong.

Is ALNY in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, ALNY is in a bearish trend. The price ($159.85) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($194.59) and 50-day SMA ($223.45). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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