Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Issues FY26 Guidance, Shares Surge 57.7%
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 02 2026
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Source: Benzinga
- Sales Guidance Boost: Ironwood Pharmaceuticals anticipates 2026 US net sales for Linzess to reach between $1.125 billion and $1.175 billion, indicating strong market demand that is expected to drive future revenue growth.
- Revenue Expectations Rise: The company projects total revenue for 2026 to be between $450 million and $475 million, which is likely to enhance investor confidence and attract more capital inflow.
- Strong EBITDA Forecast: Ironwood expects adjusted EBITDA to exceed $300 million in 2026, indicating ongoing improvements in profitability that could elevate its market valuation.
- Significant Stock Surge: Following the announcement, Ironwood's shares surged 57.7% to $5.32, reflecting a positive market reaction to its growth potential.
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About IRWD
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biotechnology company developing and commercializing life-changing therapies for people living with gastrointestinal (GI), and rare diseases. It is focused on the development and commercialization of GI product opportunities in areas of significant unmet need. LINZESS (linaclotide), its commercial product, is indicated for adult men and women suffering from irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C), or chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC), and for pediatric patients ages 6-17 years-old suffering from functional constipation (FC). Linaclotide is available under the trademarked name CONSTELLA to adult men and women suffering from IBS-C or CIC and pediatric patients. The Company is also engaged in advancing apraglutide, a synthetic long-acting peptide analog of glucagon-like peptide-2 (GLP-2), for short bowel syndrome (SBS), patients who are dependent on parenteral support.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
