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Collegium Pharmaceutical Stock Gains 12% in Three Months: Here's Why

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Key Takeaways

  • Collegium Pharmaceutical expanded its ADHD portfolio with the Azstarys acquisition and raised 2026 guidance.
  • COLL expects 2026 product revenues of $865M-$895M after lifting prior guidance following the acquisition.
  • Collegium Pharmaceutical's Jornay PM posted a record 206,000-plus prescriptions, supporting growth momentum.

Shares of Collegium Pharmaceutical (COLL - Free Report) have gained around 12% over the past three months, driven by growing investor confidence in the company's expanding commercial portfolio, durable revenue base and long-term growth strategy.

Jornay PM Continues to Drive COLL’s ADHD Franchise Growth

A key driver of this momentum has been the continued strong performance of Collegium Pharmaceutical's attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) franchise, led by Jornay PM. During the first quarter of 2026, Jornay PM recorded more than 206,000 prescriptions, up 14% year over year, reflecting strong prescription growth and increasing physician adoption. Sales of the drug increased 36% year over year in the quarter, driven by successful commercial execution and increased market penetration. As a differentiated evening-dosed ADHD therapy, Jornay PM has emerged as the company's fastest-growing commercial product, reinforcing confidence in its long-term growth potential.

Year to date, shares of COLL have lost 21.7% compared with the industry’s 5.3% decline.

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Azstarys Acquisition Strengthens COLL’s Growth Outlook

Investor sentiment was strengthened following the completion of Collegium Pharmaceutical's acquisition of Azstarys from Corium Therapeutics last month. The transaction represents a significant strategic milestone, enhancing the company's position in the ADHD market while expanding its central nervous system portfolio. Azstarys is the first and only treatment with both immediate-release and long-acting medicines in a single capsule approved for the treatment of ADHD in patients aged six years and older. The drug complements the company's existing Jornay PM franchise and broadens its treatment offerings for patients.

The acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings, prompting Collegium Pharmaceutical to raise its 2026 financial guidance. COLL expects 2026 product revenues to be in the range of $865-$895 million compared with prior guidance of $805 to $825 million. With patent protection extending through 2037, Azstarys is expected to meaningfully expand Collegium Pharmaceutical's revenue base and enhance long-term cash flow generation.

Beyond its growing ADHD franchise, Collegium Pharmaceutical continues to benefit from a well-established pain management business that provides a stable, recurring source of revenues and cash flow. COLL’s pain portfolio includes Xtampza ER, Belbuca, Nucynta ER, Nucynta IR and Symproic, which collectively address chronic and acute pain, as well as opioid-induced constipation.

COLL’s Zacks Rank & Other Stocks to Consider

Collegium Pharmaceutical currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Some other top-ranked stocks in the biotech sector are Immunocore (IMCR - Free Report) , Amarin Corporation (AMRN - Free Report) and Liquidia Corporation (LQDA - Free Report) , each currently sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

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