AstraZeneca Stock Rises 15% YTD: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold?

Key Takeaways AstraZeneca shares have gained 15% in 2025, outpacing its industryBlockbuster drugs and new launches like Truqap and Datroway are driving AZN's top-line growth.Medicare Part D redesign, generic erosion and pricing pressures weigh on 2025 sales.AstraZeneca (AZN) stock has risen 15% so far this year compared with an increase of 0.2% for the industry. The stock has also outperformed the sector and the S&P 500 index, as seen in the chart below.AZN Stock Outperforms Industry, Sector & S&P 500Image ...