Why is IRWD Down Today?

IRWD
$3.64
▼ -3.32% ($-0.12)
Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 8:34 PM ET (1067 min ago)

About Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Class A

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc is a specialty and generic drug manufacturing company that operates a human therapeutics segment. The company is focused on advancing product opportunities in areas of large unmet need, including irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, chronic idiopathic constipation...

Sector: PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS
Market Cap: $237.15M
Forward P/E: 7.2
52-Week Range: $1.41 - $5.78
Employees: 253

Overall Confidence: 67%

67% Confident

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

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS sector is down 1.6% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

MODERATE VOLUME 1.0x average volume

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

📍 Sector Context

PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS sector: -1.6%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

IRWD is significantly underperforming the market (-4.1% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.74%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+1.02%
IRWD
This Stock
-3.32%
vs S&P 500: -4.06%
vs Nasdaq: -4.34%

📊 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, IRWD is expected to trade between:
$3.53 - $3.71

Key Level to Watch

$3.45 support
Watch for breakdown below $3.63

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Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 8:34 PM (1067 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.15
Put/Call Ratio
119.7%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 15,165
Put Volume: 2,311
Total: 17,476

Historical Context

IRWD has moved more than 3.0% down on 55 occasions in the past year.

49.1%
Continuation Rate
27/55 times continued down
+0.88%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Oct 01, 2026 (-5.3%) → Next day: -3.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is IRWD stock down today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS sector is down 1.6% on average.

Is IRWD stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, IRWD shows 67% confidence in today's move. Volume is moderate which supports the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the IRWD stock price target?

IRWD is currently trading at $3.64. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $3.53 - $3.71. See long-term price prediction →

Will IRWD stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that IRWD's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $3.45 (support).

Is IRWD stock oversold or overbought?

IRWD's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 33.9. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for IRWD stock?

IRWD's 10-day momentum indicator is at -0.72. Negative momentum - the stock has mild downward pressure which may continue short-term.

Is IRWD outperforming or underperforming the market?

IRWD (-3.32%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-4.1% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.74%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 1.02%.

What does MACD indicate for IRWD?

IRWD's MACD (-0.09) is currently below the signal line (-0.03), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 14.7) is weak.

Is IRWD in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, IRWD is in a bearish trend. The price ($3.64) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($4.14) and 50-day SMA ($4.16). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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