HC Wainwright Lowers EPS Forecasts for Alkermes and Vista Gold

HC Wainwright reduced its earnings per share (EPS) estimate for Alkermes plc, projecting a loss of $0.09 per share for Q3 2026, down from a prior estimate of $0.03 loss. The firm maintains a neutral rating on the stock, while the consensus full‑year EPS forecast for Alkermes stands at a loss of $0.56 per share. Several other analysts have raised Alkermes' price targets, with the average target now around $54.56.

In a separate note, HC Wainwright cut its FY2026 EPS estimate for Vista Gold Corp. to a loss of $0.07 per share, revising down from $0.06 loss. The analyst retains a buy rating and a $4.50 price target. The consensus full‑year EPS outlook for Vista Gold also reflects a loss of $0.07 per share. Both revisions reflect HC Wainwright's reassessment of the companies' near‑term profitability.