Why Is Esperion Therapeutics (ESPR) Up 28.6% Since Last Earnings Report?

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Esperion Therapeutics (ESPR). Shares have added about 28.6% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Esperion Therapeutics due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?It turns out, estimates review have trended downward during the past month.The consensus estimate has shifted -25.93% due to these changes.VGM ScoresCurrently, Esperion Therapeutics has a nice Growth Score of B, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with an F. However, the stock was allocated a grade of C on the value side, putting it in the middle 20% for this investment strategy.Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of D. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Notably, Esperion Therapeutics has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.Performance of an Industry PlayerEsperion Therapeutics belongs to the Zacks Medical - Drugs industry. Another stock from the same industry, Ionis Pharmaceuticals (IONS), has gained 6.2% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended March 2025.Ionis Pharmaceuticals reported revenues of $132 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +10.9%. EPS of -$0.75 for the same period compares with -$0.98 a year ago.Ionis Pharmaceuticals is expected to post a loss of $0.14 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +68.9%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged.The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Ionis Pharmaceuticals. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of F.7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 DaysJust released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops."Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +23.5% per year. So be sure to give these hand picked 7 your immediate attention. See them now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. (ESPR): Free Stock Analysis Report Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (IONS): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks