Ardelyx, Inc.

ARDXNASDAQHealthcareBiotechnology

$3.00- (-)1Y −36.76%

As of Oct 26, 2026 close

Market cap: $744.20M
P/E (TTM): -
Forward P/E: -
Dividend yield: -
52-week range: $3.05$8.40
Volume (live): -
Avg. volume (3M): 4.44M

Ardelyx, Inc. (ARDX) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Ardelyx, Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 8 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 8 unique analysts

(12 total ratings in last 90 days)

Medium Confidence7.0:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$13.43

+347.67% upside

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Strong Sell

Sell

Hold

Buy

Strong Buy

Latest ARDX Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Date	Analyst	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target
Oct 21, 2026	Allison Bratzel	Piper Sandler	Maintains	Buy	$15.00
Oct 21, 2026	Joseph Thome	TD Cowen	Maintains	Buy	$10.00
Oct 9, 2026	Zacks Equity Research	Zacks Equity Research	Initiates Coverage	Sell	-
Aug 18, 2026	Laura Chico	Wedbush	Maintains	Buy	$9.00
Aug 17, 2026	Allison Bratzel	Piper Sandler	Maintains	Buy	$16.00 → $15.00 −1.00 (−6.3%)
Aug 10, 2026	Caroline Palomeque	Ladenburg Thalmann	Reiterates	Buy	$16.00
Aug 10, 2026	Yigal Nochomovitz	Citi	Maintains	Buy	$14.00 → $11.00 −3.00 (−21.4%)
Aug 7, 2026	Matthew Caufield	HC Wainwright	Reiterates	Buy	$18.00
Aug 7, 2026	Joseph Thome	TD Cowen	Maintains	Buy	$13.00 → $10.00 −3.00 (−23.1%)
Aug 7, 2026	Christopher Raymond	Raymond James	Maintains	Buy	$19.00 → $15.00 −4.00 (−21.1%)
Aug 7, 2026	Zacks Equity Research	Zacks Equity Research	Initiates Coverage	Sell	-
Aug 6, 2026	Joseph Thome	TD Cowen	Maintains	Buy	$13.00 → $10.00 −3.00 (−23.1%)

Allison Bratzel

Piper Sandler

BuyMaintains

$15.00

Oct 21

Joseph Thome

TD Cowen

BuyMaintains

$10.00

Oct 21

Zacks Equity Research

SellInitiates Coverage

Oct 9

Laura Chico

Wedbush

BuyMaintains

$9.00

Aug 18

Allison Bratzel

Piper Sandler

BuyMaintains

$16.00 → $15.00

Aug 17

Caroline Palomeque

Ladenburg Thalmann

BuyReiterates

$16.00

Aug 10

Yigal Nochomovitz

Citi

BuyMaintains

$14.00 → $11.00

Aug 10

Matthew Caufield

HC Wainwright

BuyReiterates

$18.00

Aug 7

Joseph Thome

TD Cowen

BuyMaintains

$13.00 → $10.00

Aug 7

Christopher Raymond

Raymond James

BuyMaintains

$19.00 → $15.00

Aug 7

Zacks Equity Research

SellInitiates Coverage

Aug 7

Joseph Thome

TD Cowen

BuyMaintains

$13.00 → $10.00

Aug 6

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 21, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for ARDX?

The analyst consensus rating for ARDX is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 8 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for ARDX?

The average 12-month price target for ARDX is $13.43, representing an upside of 347.7% from the Oct 26, 2026 close of $3.00.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.