REGN Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales Rise on Eylea HD Growth

Core Insights - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals reported Q4 2025 adjusted EPS of $11.44, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $10.56, but down 5% from $12.07 in the previous year due to higher expenses [1][8] - Total revenues increased by 3% year over year to $3.9 billion, driven by higher sales of Eylea HD and increased profits from Dupixent, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.8 billion [1][9] Financial Performance - Eylea sales in the U.S. fell 52% year over year to $577 million, primarily due to increased competition and market share loss, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $592 million [5] - Eylea HD generated $506 million in the U.S., up 66% year over year, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $477 million [9] - Total collaboration revenues reached $2 billion, a 22.6% increase from the previous year, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.9 billion [9] - Sanofi's collaboration revenues rose 35% to $1.64 billion, driven by higher Dupixent sales, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.6 billion [10] - Adjusted R&D expenses increased by 9% year over year to $1.3 billion, while adjusted SG&A expenses rose by 1% to $691 million [13] Product Developments - Eylea HD received FDA approval for additional indications, enhancing its market potential [7][17] - Dupixent was approved by the European Commission for chronic spontaneous urticaria, expanding its therapeutic applications [16] - Libtayo gained approval as an adjuvant treatment for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, broadening its market reach [19] Strategic Initiatives - Regeneron announced a new share repurchase program of up to $3 billion, with $1.5 billion remaining available as of December 31, 2025 [14] - The company is focusing on strengthening its oncology portfolio to diversify revenue streams, particularly following the label expansion of Libtayo [23] Market Position - Regeneron's shares have increased by 9.7% over the past year, compared to the industry's growth of 15.6% [2] - The company maintains a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy), indicating strong market confidence [24]