Globenewswire·2025-10-24 05:30Core Insights - The company reported a Q3 sales growth of 7.0% at constant exchange rates (CER) and a business earnings per share (EPS) of €2.91, reflecting a strong performance despite a high base of comparison from the previous year [1][4][5] Sales Performance - Newly launched medicines and vaccines contributed significantly, with a growth of 40.8% [4] - Dupixent sales increased by 26.2%, surpassing €4 billion in quarterly global sales for the first time, and €3 billion in the US [4][5] - Overall, IFRS net sales reported for Q3 2025 were €12,434 million, a 2.3% increase, while year-to-date (YTD) sales reached €32,323 million, up 5.9% [8] Financial Metrics - Business EPS rose by 13.2% at CER and 7.0% at actual exchange rates, reaching €2.91 [5][6] - Business operating income for Q3 was €4,445 million, up 2.7%, with a YTD increase of 5.9% [8] - Free cash flow for Q3 was reported at €2,994 million, a decrease of 6.1%, while YTD free cash flow was €5,452 million, an increase of 50.8% [8] Research and Development - The company achieved two regulatory approvals: Wayrilz in the US for immune thrombocytopenia and Tzield in China for delaying the onset of stage 3 type 1 diabetes [7] - Positive phase 3 readouts were reported for amlitelimab in atopic dermatitis and Fluzone HD for influenza in patients aged 50 and above [7] - The company initiated three new phase 3 studies and received three new regulatory designations [7] Strategic Initiatives - The acquisition of Vigil Neuroscience was completed, enhancing the early-stage pipeline [8] - The company committed an additional $625 million to Sanofi Ventures, focusing on innovative biotech and digital health investments [5] - A €5 billion share buyback program is set to be completed by the end of 2025, with 86.1% executed to date [5][8] Guidance and Outlook - The company anticipates high single-digit sales growth at CER for 2025 and a strong business EPS rebound with low double-digit growth at CER before share buyback [4][6]