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Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.

Stage 3 · Topping · week 8

As of Oct 22, 2026, Neurocrine Biosciences is in Stage 3, the topping phase, now in week 8 (since Aug 28, 2026). It closed at $143.29, 22.8% below its 52-week high and below its 200-day average, which is falling.

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. discovers, develops, and commercialize pharmaceuticals for neurological, psychiatric, endocrine, and immunological disorders in the United States and internationally. More about the company

$143.29
+1.40% today
$14.6B · Large cap
Market Neutral — Building

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Topping: the uptrend is tiring

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Stage Cycle Timeline2023-08-16 → 2026-10-22
S2 31w
S2 27w
2023-08-162026-10-22
S1S2S3S4Setup score (0–10, dashed line at 5)
S1 4w → S2 31w → S3 2w → S2 5w → S3 4w → S2 9w → S3 2w → S4 10w → S1 7w → S2 5w → S3 1w → S4 10w → S1 7w → S2 27w → S3 6w → S4 10w → S1 3w → S2 12w → S3 8w current
Total tracked: 164 weeks across 19 stage runs.

NBIX among Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic30th of 84 by relative strength

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Stocks in Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic ranked by relative strength, with stage and one-month change
#StockStageRS1M
1CPIXStage 2 · wk 2398+6.8%
2ETONStage 2 · wk 3097−10.1%
3ANIKStage 2 · wk 1596+3.5%
4IRWDStage 3 · wk 396−16.4%
5TEVAStage 2 · wk 995+3.1%
6AMRXStage 2 · wk 1995+5.9%
7KNSAStage 2 · wk 7395+6.2%
8AMLXStage 2 · wk 1593−6.6%
…30NBIXStage 3 · wk 854+2.7%
vs 52W High
-22.8%
$123.10 lo$185.50 hi
22.8% below 52W high, weakening from peak
The stock is rolling over from its 52-week high. In Stage 3 distribution, new long positions carry high risk.
Stage Maturity
Week 8
1w13w26w
Week 8, distribution
How long this stock has been in Stage 3 distribution. Longer tops often precede deeper Stage 4 declines.
vs 200 DMA
-2.6%
200 DMA: $147.08 · sloping down
Stock is losing its 200 DMA. Once lost, it confirms Stage 4 risk. This is a major red flag for existing holders.
Rel Volume
0.98x
vs 50-day avg
Volume spikes on down days during Stage 3 signal distribution, with institutions exiting. Stage analysis reads that as a warning against new long positions.
Trend Health
↓
Short-term trend rolling over
Two reads of momentum. The arrow shows the direction of the short-term trend: rising (↑ or ↗), flat (→) or rolling over (↓). The ⇈ mark appears when our trend model reads the move as gaining speed on top of the longer trend. Strongest when both agree.
1M
+2.7%
3M
-18.5%
6M
+10.1%
YTD
+1.9%
1Y
+0.4%
Scan Membership
Breakout Watch
Latest: 2025-01-27
10 appearances in last 60 days. First seen: 2018-10-16.
A stock that keeps qualifying week after week does so because its Stage 2 structure keeps holding. Staying power in the scan says more about the trend than any single appearance.
Recent Stage Timeline
2026-10-22S3
Wk 8 · Vol 0.98x
2026-10-21S3
Wk 8 · Vol 0.48x
2026-10-20S3
Wk 8 · Vol 1.00x
2026-10-19S3
Wk 8 · Vol 0.83x
2026-10-16S3
Wk 7 · Vol 0.89x
2026-10-15S3
Wk 7 · Vol 1.09x
2026-10-14S3
Wk 7 · Vol 1.20x
2026-10-13S3
Wk 7 · Vol 1.25x
2026-10-12S3
Wk 7 · Vol 0.82x
2026-10-09S3
Wk 6 · Vol 0.75x
2026-10-08S3
Wk 6 · Vol 0.92x
2026-10-07S3
Wk 6 · Vol 0.85x
Moving averages & range
50 DMA
$147.60
200 DMA
$147.08
52W High
$185.50
52W Low
$123.10
5D Low
$135.71
Resistance levels (recent highs)
20d High
$145.51
60d High
$185.50
120d High
$185.50
250d High
$185.50
Next resistance
+1.5%
to 20d High
P/E (TTM)
21.0
Forward 12.0
Earnings Growth (YoY)
+31.1%
Revenue +39.5%
ROE
+22.1%
Profit margin +20.9%
Dividend Yield
0.00%
P/B 3.9

Neurocrine Biosciences: quick answers

What stage is Neurocrine Biosciences in?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Neurocrine Biosciences (NBIX) is in Stage 3, the topping phase. It entered Stage 3 on Aug 28, 2026 and is in week 8. What the four stages mean

Is Neurocrine Biosciences in an uptrend?

Its uptrend has stalled. Neurocrine Biosciences is in Stage 3, the topping phase that follows an advance. It trades 2.6% below its 200-day average, which is falling.

How far is Neurocrine Biosciences from its 52-week high?

Neurocrine Biosciences closed at $143.29 on Oct 22, 2026, 22.8% below its 52-week high of $185.50. Its 52-week low is $123.10.

How has Neurocrine Biosciences performed over the past year?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Neurocrine Biosciences is up 0.4% over the past year and up 1.9% so far in 2026.

Which sector and industry is Neurocrine Biosciences in?

Neurocrine Biosciences is in the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic industry, part of the Health Care sector.

About this companyHealth Care· Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. discovers, develops, and commercialize pharmaceuticals for neurological, psychiatric, endocrine, and immunological disorders in the United States and internationally. The company's products include INGREZZA for tardive dyskinesia and chorea associated with Huntington's disease; Orilissa tablets for endometriosis; Oriahnn capsules to treat uterine fibroids; and CRENESSITY to treat congenital adrenal hyperplasia, as well as offers products under the name of ALKINDI and Efmody. Its product candidates in clinical development includes NBI-1076986 to treat movement disorders; Osavampator for inadequate response to treatment in major depressive disorder; NBI-1117568 for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar mania; NBI-1117567 for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease; NBI 921355 for the treatment of epilepsy; NBIP-01435 for the treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia; NBIP-2118 for the treatment of obesity and related metabolic diseases; and NBI-1070770 to treat major depressive disorder; and NBI-1117570, NBI-1117567, NBI-1117569, NBI-1140675, and NBI-1065890 for neuropsychiatric and neurological conditions. The company also has license and collaboration agreements with Nxera Pharma UK Limited; Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited; Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Voyager Therapeutics, Inc.; Sanofi S.A.; Tanabe Pharma Corporation; and AbbVie Inc. The company was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

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