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Why One Fund Made a $23 Million Bet on This Addiction-Treatment Stock Amid a Staggering Rally

On May 11, 2026, Claret Asset Management Corp disclosed a new position in Indivior (NASDAQ:INDV), acquiring 707,267 shares in a trade estimated at $23.36 million based on quarterly average pricing.

According to a SEC filing dated May 11, 2026, Claret Asset Management Corp established a new position in Indivior (NASDAQ:INDV) by acquiring 707,267 shares during the first quarter. The estimated transaction value, calculated using the average closing price for the quarter, was $23.36 million. At quarter end, the fund’s holding was valued at $21.56 million, reflecting market price changes as well as the purchase.

Indivior is a leading specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of treatments for opioid dependence. With a global footprint and a strong portfolio of proprietary products, Indivior leverages its expertise in addiction science to address critical public health challenges.

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​Indivior develops proprietary treatments for opioid dependence, generating revenue from specialty pharmaceuticals across global markets. 

On May 11, 2026, Claret Asset Management Corp disclosed a new position in Indivior (INDV 1.47%), acquiring 707,267 shares in a trade estimated at $23.36 million based on quarterly average pricing.

What happened

According to a SEC filing dated May 11, 2026, Claret Asset Management Corp established a new position in Indivior (INDV 1.47%) by acquiring 707,267 shares during the first quarter. The estimated transaction value, calculated using the average closing price for the quarter, was $23.36 million. At quarter end, the fund’s holding was valued at $21.56 million, reflecting market price changes as well as the purchase.

What else to know

  • This was a new position for Claret Asset Management, making up 2.58% of its 13F reportable assets under management after the trade.
  • Top five holdings after the filing:
    • NASDAQ:GOOGL: $52.96 million (6.4% of AUM)
    • UNK:BRK-B: $45.69 million (5.5% of AUM)
    • NYSE:GIB: $36.59 million (4.4% of AUM)
    • NASDAQ:AAPL: $28.53 million (3.4% of AUM)
    • NASDAQ:META: $27.98 million (3.4% of AUM)
  • As of May 10, 2026, Indivior shares were priced at $39.50, up 260% over the past year, with a one-year alpha of 229 percentage points versus the S&P 500.

Company overview

Metric Value
Revenue (TTM) $1.29 billion
Net income (TTM) $252 million
Price (as of market close May 8, 2026) $39.50
One-year price change 259.74%

Company snapshot

  • Indivior develops and markets buprenorphine-based prescription drugs, including Suboxone Film, Suboxone Tablet, and Subutex Tablet, primarily for the treatment of opioid dependence.
  • The company generates revenue through the sale of specialty pharmaceuticals, focusing on proprietary formulations and targeting regulated healthcare markets across the United States, United Kingdom, and internationally.
  • Indivior employs a global workforce and maintains a presence in major pharmaceutical markets, supporting its mission to address opioid addiction worldwide.

Indivior is a leading specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of treatments for opioid dependence. With a global footprint and a strong portfolio of proprietary products, Indivior leverages its expertise in addiction science to address critical public health challenges.

What this transaction means for investors

There’s certainly a lot of momentum around Indivior, and the company’s latest quarter helps explain the interest. First-quarter revenue climbed 19% year over year to $317 million, while Sublocade sales surged 32% to $232 million. Indivior also posted record adjusted EBITDA of $164 million, up 112% from a year earlier, and raised its full-year guidance. Management said more than 500,000 U.S. patients have now been prescribed Sublocade since launch.

What stands out here is that this is increasingly looking less like a turnaround story and more like a scaling pharmaceutical platform with strong cash generation. The company repurchased roughly 4 million shares for $125 million during the quarter while also refinancing debt, and last week, it announced an accelerated share repurchase agreement with Barclays worth $175 million.

With that in mind, this purchase ultimately looks like a conviction bet on a strong commercial growth story in healthcare rather than a speculative biotech swing. Indivior has already had a huge run, but Claret appears to be betting the company’s momentum still has room to continue as Sublocade keeps taking share in opioid use disorder treatment.

 

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