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Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC(JAZZ)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
4-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$229.74
11/03/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for JAZZ

11/03/2026: JAZZ (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in neuroscience and oncology treatments for patients with high unmet medical needs. The company's primary strength lies in its established, high-margin commercial franchises like Xywav and Epidiolex, which anchor its revenue. Its growth story centers on expanding these existing brands into new indications while advancing its clinical pipeline. However, the firm faces significant risks, including pending patent expirations, substantial debt from past acquisitions, and increasing competitive pressure. It may best suit growth-oriented investors comfortable with biotech volatility, while income-seeking investors should note the absence of a dividend. Ongoing monitoring of clinical data and patent litigation remains critical.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitJazz consistently reinvests in high-potential, specialized therapies that offer significant market expansion opportunities.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum depends on clinical trial data readouts and consistent earnings beats, which are typical for biotech but inherently volatile.
Value investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock often trades at a discount to traditional large-cap pharma due to patent cliffs, potentially offering value if growth continues.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe inherent risks of clinical development, regulatory approval, and patent challenges create significant volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighBiotech stocks are highly sensitive to clinical news and regulatory decisions.
Valuation riskMediumFuture growth expectations are baked into the price, leaving little room for error on product performance.
Competition risk (generic/biosimilar)HighThe primary threat is the loss of patent exclusivity for core revenue drivers like Xyrem.
Business qualityStrongThe company has established high-quality, high-margin franchises in niche therapeutic areas.
Dividend incomeLow / noneCapital is allocated to growth rather than distributions.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully managing a complex global supply chain and regulatory environment is critical to maintaining margins.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 73.73%
Avg. Invested days 70
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
JAZZ receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid quantitative characteristics, and strong analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
JAZZ has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong cash generation (FCF margin 26.9%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-163.6%), moderate revenue growth (+4.9%), weak profitability (net margin -8.3%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
JAZZ's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 16.5%). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is JAZZ's strongest growth driver at +4.9% FY2025 versus FY2024 (moderate, 3 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-163.6%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-15.0%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 103.9% and approximately 97.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 2.90% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 9.19%
FMR Inc 7.10%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 4.68%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.21%
Capital World Investors 4.16%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
JAZZ generates approximately $882 of gross profit, $53 of operating income, and $269 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and weak cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is weak.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 43.34%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
JAZZ has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltLow VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 13.92B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 63.44
1Y Target Price 295.36
Price to earnings Ratio 63.44
1Y Target Price 295.36
Volume (30-day avg) 858.4K shares
Beta 0.37
52 Weeks Range 128.80 - 266.38
Updated Date 11/03/2026
52 Weeks Range 128.80 - 266.38
Updated Date 11/03/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.38

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
NeuroscienceIncludes sales of Xyrem, Xywav, and Sunosi (historically).This segment is the historical backbone of the company's cash flow.
OncologyIncludes sales of Epidiolex, Vyxeos, Rylaze, and Defitelio.This is the primary growth engine for long-term portfolio diversification.
GeographySales across North America and International markets.Most revenue is generated in the US, making the company sensitive to US healthcare pricing policy.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE 63.44
Forward PE 9.78
Enterprise Value 16.23B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.03
Enterprise Value 16.23B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.03
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.53
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.04
Shares Outstanding 64.91M
Shares Floating 62.99M
Shares Outstanding 64.91M
Shares Floating 62.99M
Percent Insiders 2.9
Percent Institutions 103.88

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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