MARKET WIREStock Titan • 9h ago
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company (TAK) Stock Price, News & AnalysisStock Titan report covering Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited American (TAK) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Why TAK Stock surged +4.50% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$20.91 +4.50% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $21.04
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited American (TAK) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 68/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $63.23B
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Is TAK stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
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As of 2026-11-02, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited American (NYSE: TAK) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 68/100 at a spot price of $20.91 (+4.50% 1D, market cap $63.23B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, TAK ranks #98 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does TAK compare to TEVA and REGN in the Health Care sector?
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Within the Health Care sector (Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations), TAK carries a Roarable C+ (68/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 32.8x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 9.9%. By comparison, TEVA (Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited) holds a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E 34.3x, ROIC 9.4%, cap $48.32B) and REGN (Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.) posts a B+ grade (80/100 RQD, P/E 18.7x, ROIC 9.4%, cap $84.30B). Among the 5-stock peer group, REGN leads on earnings multiple (18.7x) while ONC leads on capital efficiency (10.5% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for TAK?
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For Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited American (TAK), key quantitative strengths include Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. and Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs., while primary risk factors center on Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. and implied 5-year growth hurdle of 25.3%/yr. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $21.04 (+0.62%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 11/20 (D+) • 15.8% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C · Rk B
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4.5% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for TAK)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±3.4%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (68/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY TAK SCORES 68/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+16/20 pts (24% of score)
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±3.4% realized swing band)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (24% of score)
Altman Z-Score 3.74 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Cash Engine Quality11/20 pts (-9 pt drag)
Capital intensity & 13.9% operating margin leave 9 pts on the table
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C$18.52+8.4% Next Q
60
Q2 (-2Q)Grade C+$20.08+0.9% Next Q
63
Q3 (-1Q)Grade C+$20.27+3.2% Next Q
65
CurrentGrade C+$20.91+1.8% Hist 90D α
68
Trajectory: C (60) → C+ (68)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the TAK Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 68/100 (C+) score, TAK faces multiple-compression risk if 32.8x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($18.91) or 200D SMA ($17.59) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($21.85) toward Bear Floor ($17.04).
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Why TAK Stock surged +4.50% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited American (TAK) surged +4.50% to $20.91, trading at 96% of its 52-week range ($13.35 – $21.22). Solid steady margins (10% return on capital), mixed timing at 33x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 96% of its 52-week range ($13.35 – $21.22) with RSI-14 at 56.6 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±3.4% around $20.91 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C+ (Hold) backed by 52% gross margin and $1.4B annual free cash flow.
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MARKET WIRETimothy Sykes • 12h ago
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited American Depositary Shares (each representing 1/2 of a share of) (TAK) Stock Price | Live Quotes & Charts | NYSETimothy Sykes report covering Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited American (TAK) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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(TAK) and the Role of Price-Sensitive AllocationsStock Traders Daily report covering Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited American (TAK) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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Trading the Move, Not the Narrative: (TAK) EditionStock Traders Daily report covering Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited American (TAK) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREhttps://www.siam.in/ • 21h ago
Takeda Pharmaceutical (TAK) ADR Advances 1.63% to $20.25, Sitting Squarely Between Support and Resistance - Ratio Spread Tradehttps://www.siam.in/ report covering Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited American (TAK) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSThttps://www.dars.gov.et/ • 1d ago
TAK Q3 2026 Earnings: EPS Tops Estimates by Roughly 28% Despite a Muted Share Reaction - Book Value Growthhttps://www.dars.gov.et/ report covering Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited American (TAK) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
RISK WATCHYahoo • 3d ago
Asian Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Fall Sharply in Friday TradingAsian equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were sharply lower Friday morning, d
MARKET WIREYahoo • 3d ago
What Takeda Pharmaceutical (TAK) Said on Its Q2 Earnings CallTakeda Pharmaceutical (NYSE:TAK) reported first-half fiscal 2026 results that management said were in line with expectations as the company invested in new product launches and its late-stage pipeline while using savings
CATALYSTSeekingAlpha • 3d ago
Takeda Pharmaceutical's Earnings Growth Has Yet To Translate To Higher Cash FlowTakeda Pharmaceutical is reiterated as a hold, with concerns about its ability to replace major drug revenues and current valuation. Read more on TAK stock here.
CATALYSTSeekingAlpha • 3d ago
Gilead Sciences: Why I Remain Bullish After Q3Gilead Sciences had a strong Q3, while successfully shifting its R&D focus from HIV to the immunology market. Read why GILD stock is a buy.
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TAK // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +26.27%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-02O $20.15H $20.91L $20.01C $20.91VOL 4.81M
RES: $21.32SUP: $18.42SMA50: $18.91SMA200: $17.59
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TAK Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
25.3%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. -3.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)
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🦋 Documented & Second-Order Butterfly Connections
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (TAK)
Health Care Rank #98 of 1016
⚔️ TEVA vs TAK Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Health Care Peer Comparison (TAK vs. TEVA, REGN, ONC, GSK)
Industry: Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations (489 Tracked Issuers)Across 1016 tracked Health Care securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited American (TAK) ranks #98 by composite RQD confidence (68/100, grade C+) and #30 by equity capitalization ($63.23B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, REGN leads on earnings valuation at 18.7x trailing P/E, while ONC leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 10.5% ROIC and 87.5% gross margin. REGN currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 80/100 (B+) compared with TAK at 68/100 (C+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited American | C+ | 68/100 | 32.8x | — | 9.9% | +4.50% | $63.23B | Benchmark Subject |
| TEVA Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited | C | 62/100 | 34.3x | 51.8% | 9.4% | +1.50% | $48.32B | /teva-vs-tak → |
| REGN Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | B+ | 80/100 | 18.7x | — | 9.4% | +13.33% | $84.30B | /regn-vs-tak → |
| ONC BeOne Medicines Ltd. | B- | 71/100 | 147.2x | 87.5% | 10.5% | -0.33% | $42.25B | /onc-vs-tak → |
| GSK GSK plc American | D+ | 57/100 | 32.8x | — | 9.9% | +1.71% | $98.47B | /gsk-vs-tak → |
2. TAK Fundamental Profitability, Capital Efficiency & Balance-Sheet Forensics
TRAILING 12M & FORWARD QUANTITATIVE SNAPSHOTTakeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited American (TAK) operates in Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations (Health Care) with an equity capitalization of $63.23B, trailing P/E of 32.8x, forward P/E of 30.5x, and EV/EBITDA of 21.0x. Operating profitability registers a gross margin of —, operating margin of 13.9%, net profit margin of 10.9%, ROIC of 9.9%, and free cash flow yield of 2.21%, alongside an Altman Z-Score of 3.74 and Piotroski F-Score of 7/9.
3. TAK Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs TAK stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-02, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited American (NYSE: TAK) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 68/100 at a spot price of $20.91 (+4.50% 1D, market cap $63.23B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, TAK ranks #98 in composite RQD confidence.
How does TAK compare to TEVA and REGN in the Health Care sector?
Within the Health Care sector (Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations), TAK carries a Roarable C+ (68/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 32.8x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 9.9%. By comparison, TEVA (Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited) holds a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E 34.3x, ROIC 9.4%, cap $48.32B) and REGN (Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.) posts a B+ grade (80/100 RQD, P/E 18.7x, ROIC 9.4%, cap $84.30B). Among the 5-stock peer group, REGN leads on earnings multiple (18.7x) while ONC leads on capital efficiency (10.5% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for TAK?
For Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited American (TAK), key quantitative strengths include Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. and Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs., while primary risk factors center on Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. and implied 5-year growth hurdle of 25.3%/yr. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is TAK trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
TAK last traded at $20.91 (+4.50% on volume of 4,624,456 shares), positioning the stock +10.58% above its 50-day simple moving average ($18.91) and +18.87% above its 200-day simple moving average ($17.59). Across its 52-week range of $13.35 to $21.22, TAK sits at the 96.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 56.6 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±3.4% ($20.20 to $21.62).
TAK Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is TAK stock moving today?
Why TAK Stock surged +4.50% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid steady margins (10% return on capital), mixed timing at 33x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 68/100 (C+)
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TAK — Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited American: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
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As of: 2026-11-02T14:08:35Z
Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Per the Roarable RQD rating, TAK scores 68 / C+ with the verdict "Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout." The five pillars are:
- Fundamental Cash Engine: 11 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of 9.9% and FCF yield of 2.21%. Investor implication: returns on capital are positive but not exceptional, and the free cash yield is thin relative to a 32.8x trailing P/E, so the valuation leans on expected future earnings growth rather than current cash generation.
- Whale 13F Flow: 16 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this pillar reflects institutional accumulation and options positioning. Investor implication: the rating treats institutional positioning as a relative strength, a potential upside driver if flows persist. The underlying 13F detail is not included in the source data.
- Insider Conviction: 12 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this pillar reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. Investor implication: insider signal is moderate rather than strongly confirmatory; the transaction-level detail is not provided.
- Macro Regime Fit: 13 / 20. Per the RQD rating, beta is 1.06 with sector sensitivity. Investor implication: the stock is expected to move roughly in line with the market, offering neither defensive insulation nor high-beta leverage.
- Forensic Balance Sheet: 16 / 20. Per the RQD rating, Altman Z is 3.74, Piotroski F is 7/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.39. Investor implication: this is the strongest pillar, indicating low financial distress risk and a sound balance sheet.
Taken together, the rating suggests a balance-sheet-supported company whose valuation (P/E 32.8x TTM, 30.5x forward, EV/EBITDA 21) is demanding relative to its cash yield. The "Watch for Breakout" framing implies the rating is awaiting confirmation from earnings or flow momentum rather than signaling an immediate directional call.
Snapshot
Business
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited American (TAK) is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Health Care sector, industry Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations. Per the profile, it has a market capitalization of $63.2B. Not available in source data: product lines, customer segments, and revenue model detail.
Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis
- Q3 2026 earnings (GREEN / CATALYST, 15h ago): A headline states that EPS topped estimates by roughly 28% despite a muted share reaction, alongside a reference to book value growth. This is the single catalyst flagged green in the feed.
- Market wire items (YELLOW, 1h–12h ago): Several general coverage items reference TAK market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts. One reports ADR movement to $20.25 and frames price as sitting between support and resistance. These items are generic and carry limited independent information.
- Risk watch: The share reaction to the earnings beat was described as muted, indicating the positive surprise was not fully reflected in price.
- Proprietary signals: None provided in the Butterfly graph.
Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples
Supply chain: NONE. Butterfly links: none. Proprietary signals: none. Not available in source data: upstream suppliers, downstream customers, and sector correlation metrics.
Open Questions
- What are the reported revenue, operating income, and net income figures for recent periods, and how do they trend?
- What is the analyst consensus rating and price target distribution?
- What specific institutional (13F) and insider (Form 4, Congressional PTR) transactions underlie the whale and insider pillar scores?
- What drove the reported EPS beat in Q3 2026, and why was the share reaction muted?
- What is the reported gross margin, given the source lists 0%?
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🟡 MARKET WIRE Stock Titan • 9h ago
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🟡 MARKET WIRE Timothy Sykes • 12h ago
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited American Depositary Shares (each representing 1/2 of a share of) (TAK) Stock Price | Live Quotes & Charts | NYSE Timothy Sykes report covering Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited American (TAK) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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(TAK) and the Role of Price-Sensitive Allocations Stock Traders Daily report covering Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited American (TAK) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Stock Traders Daily • 18h ago
Trading the Move, Not the Narrative: (TAK) Edition Stock Traders Daily report covering Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited American (TAK) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE https://www.siam.in/ • 21h ago
Takeda Pharmaceutical (TAK) ADR Advances 1.63% to $20.25, Sitting Squarely Between Support and Resistance - Ratio Spread Trade https://www.siam.in/ report covering Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited American (TAK) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟢 CATALYST https://www.dars.gov.et/ • 1d ago
TAK Q3 2026 Earnings: EPS Tops Estimates by Roughly 28% Despite a Muted Share Reaction - Book Value Growth https://www.dars.gov.et/ report covering Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited American (TAK) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🔴 RISK WATCH Yahoo • 3d ago
Asian Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Fall Sharply in Friday Trading Asian equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were sharply lower Friday morning, d
🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo • 3d ago
What Takeda Pharmaceutical (TAK) Said on Its Q2 Earnings Call Takeda Pharmaceutical (NYSE:TAK) reported first-half fiscal 2026 results that management said were in line with expectations as the company invested in new product launches and its late-stage pipeline while using savings
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TAK Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $20.91?
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🎯 Target: $21.61 (+8.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate 🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is TAK (C+ • RQD 68/100) a Buy at $20.01?
Welcome to the TAK (Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited American) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 68/100 (Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout) in Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (32.8x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
FO ForensicBear Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH
🎯 Target: $15.81 (-21.0%)
Spot @ $20.01 Pump the brakes on TAK — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on TAK, but look at what you are paying: 32.8x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited American expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
MA MacroHawk_NYC Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH
🎯 Target: $24.81 (+24.0%)
Spot @ $20.01 TAK cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on TAK, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $20.01 (52-wk range $13.35 - $21.22), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.