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Plastic Surgery Industry Stocks( $NBIX, $ALKS, $NEPT...) Post Strong Weekly Gains, Average Increase of 9.38%💰

Plastic Surgery Industry Stocks( $NBIX, $ALKS, $NEPT...) Post Strong Weekly Gains, Average Increase of 9.38%💰

In the world of biopharmaceutical companies specializing in surgeries and treatments for diseases like solid tumors, cancers, and hematologic malignancies, a select group of stocks has been making waves. These companies not only perform critical surgeries but also provide essential inputs such as sterile biological implants. Among the notable stocks in this theme are Aravive, Neurocrine Biosciences, and RTI Surgical Holdings.

🌐Tickers in Industry - $NBIX, $ALKS, $NEPT, $CYCCP, $EVGN, $SIEN, $ZBH, $SYRS, $ARAV

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the plastic surgery theme stands at a substantial $4.6 billion. However, within this theme, there's a wide range of valuations, with individual tickers ranging from $220.4 thousand to a whopping $22.1 billion. Zimmer Biomet Holdings (ZBH) holds the distinction of being the highest-valued company in this group, while SRGAQ is at the other end of the spectrum with a valuation of $220.4 thousand.

High and Low Price Notable News

In the last week, stocks within the plastic surgery theme exhibited significant price movement. On average, the weekly price growth for these stocks was an impressive 9.36%. This strong performance is in stark contrast to the average monthly price growth, which recorded a decline of -8.15%, and the average quarterly price growth, which experienced a substantial drop of -30.27%.

CYCCP was the standout performer, experiencing the highest price growth at 50.77%. In contrast, SYRS faced the biggest decline in stock price, falling by -7.8%. It's essential to note that the plastic surgery theme appears to be more resilient on a shorter-term basis, as evidenced by the strong weekly performance.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the plastic surgery theme saw a decrease of -9.53%. For the same set of stocks within the theme, the average monthly volume growth declined even further, with a significant drop of -42.5%. However, the average quarterly volume growth bucked this trend, recording a healthy increase of 39.34%.

Notably, some individual stocks experienced remarkable volume spikes on specific days. For instance, Sientra (SIEN) saw its volume surge over two consecutive days, resulting in a record-breaking daily growth of 185% of the 65-Day Volume Moving Average. Aravive also had a remarkable day, with its volume surging and achieving a record-breaking daily growth of 386% of the 65-Day Volume Moving Average. Neptune Wellness Solutions also stood out with an astonishing one-day increase of 4,646% of the 65-Day Volume Moving Average.

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

While the provided data doesn't include fundamental analysis ratings, it is worth mentioning that in the world of biopharmaceutical companies specializing in surgeries and treatments, fundamental analysis plays a crucial role in evaluating their long-term prospects. Investors interested in these stocks should consider conducting a thorough fundamental analysis to gauge factors such as revenue, earnings, competitive positioning, and growth potential.

The plastic surgery industry stocks have shown remarkable strength in the last week, with an average gain of 9.38%. Despite some challenges in longer-term price and volume trends, the theme remains an area of interest for investors, with individual stocks exhibiting noteworthy performance. As always, it's essential for investors to conduct their due diligence and consider both technical and fundamental factors when evaluating potential investments in this dynamic sector.

NBIX : NBIX is on the rise, with its 10-day Moving Average crossing above the 50-day moving average on November 13, 2023. This bullish crossover signals an upward shift in the trend, potentially making it an opportune time to consider buying. Historical data reveals that in 11 out of 12 similar instances in the past, when the 10-day surpassed the 50-day, the stock continued its ascent over the subsequent month. With a strong track record, there's a 90% chance of the upward trend persisting, presenting an encouraging outlook for NBIX.

ALKS : ALKS has shown a promising development as its RSI Oscillator broke out of oversold territory on October 26, 2023. This shift suggests a potential transition from a bearish trend to a bullish one, making it an intriguing opportunity for traders. Considering historical data, the A.I.dvisor analyzed 25 comparable instances where the indicator exited oversold territory, revealing that in 22 of those cases, the stock experienced upward movement. This compelling track record implies an 88% probability of a continued uptrend, offering traders a favorable outlook for ALKS. Investors may consider taking positions in the stock or call options to capitalize on this potential upswing.

NEPT : NEPT has registered a positive turn in its Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) Histogram, effective October 11, 2023. This pivotal shift often indicates a potential upward trajectory for the stock. A historical analysis reveals that in 39 out of 46 instances when NEPT's MACD turned positive, the stock continued its ascent over the subsequent month. With an 85% probability of a sustained upward trend, investors should take note of this promising signal and consider their investment strategy accordingly. NEPT may present an appealing opportunity for those seeking to capitalize on the potential price appreciation in the coming weeks.

Related Ticker: NBIX, ALKS, NEPT, BGMSP, EVGN, SIEN, ZBH, SYRS, ARAV

Aroon Indicator for NBIX shows an upward move is likely

NBIX's Aroon Indicator triggered a bullish signal on July 02, 2026. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor detected that the AroonUp green line is above 70 while the AroonDown red line is below 30. When the up indicator moves above 70 and the down indicator remains below 30, it is a sign that the stock could be setting up for a bullish move. Traders may want to buy the stock or look to buy calls options. A.I.dvisor looked at 273 similar instances where the Aroon Indicator showed a similar pattern. In of the 273 cases, the stock moved higher in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a move higher at .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on June 24, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on NBIX as a result. In of 88 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for NBIX just turned positive on June 29, 2026. Looking at past instances where NBIX's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 51 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

The 50-day moving average for NBIX moved above the 200-day moving average on June 02, 2026. This could be a long-term bullish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an upward trend.

Bearish Trend Analysis

The RSI Indicator demonstrated that the stock has entered the overbought zone. This may point to a price pull-back soon.

The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 4 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where NBIX declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

NBIX broke above its upper Bollinger Band on July 02, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. NBIX’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 83, placing this stock slightly better than average.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (4.769) is normal, around the industry mean (79.618). P/E Ratio (24.865) is within average values for comparable stocks, (97.708). NBIX's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.456) is slightly lower than the industry average of (1.629). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.035) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (5.350) is also within normal values, averaging (95.237).

The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (NYSE:TEVA), ZOETIS (NYSE:ZTS), Elanco Animal Health (NYSE:ELAN), BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:BCRX), Bausch Health Companies (NYSE:BHC), Tilray Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY), Canopy Growth Corp (NASDAQ:CGC), Journey Medical Corp (NASDAQ:DERM), Aurora Cannabis (NASDAQ:ACB).

Industry description

A generic drug contains the same chemical substance as a drug that was originally protected by patents. Generic drugs are generally sold at cheaper price points, compared to name-brand pharmaceuticals, after patents for the more expensive drugs lapse. The generic drug industry has created a major market, thanks to the lower pricing. According to the Center for Justice and Democracy at New York Law School, 80 percent of all drugs prescribed are generic, and generic drugs are chosen 94 percent of the time when they are available. But their manufacturers must be able to prove to the FDA that they can be effective substitutes for the original drugs. Some of the major generic drug makers include Zoetis, Inc., Allergan plc and Mylan N.V.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Pharmaceuticals: Generic Industry is 4.11B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 2.12K to 63.66B. AGN holds the highest valuation in this group at 63.66B. The lowest valued company is CANQF at 2.12K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Pharmaceuticals: Generic Industry was 1%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was 7%, and the average quarterly price growth was 20%. UPC experienced the highest price growth at 123%, while AKAN experienced the biggest fall at -17%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Pharmaceuticals: Generic Industry was -37%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -28% and the average quarterly volume growth was -50%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 49
P/E Growth Rating: 66
Price Growth Rating: 56
SMR Rating: 87
Profit Risk Rating: 82
Seasonality Score: 3 (-100 ... +100)
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