Organon & Co. Q4 Earnings Call Highlights

Core Insights - Organon reported $6.2 billion in revenue and $1.9 billion in adjusted EBITDA for 2025, with a 3% decline in revenue on both reported and ex-FX basis, although the biosimilar franchise performed better than expected, particularly driven by HADLIMA [2][3][4] Revenue and Financial Performance - The company guided for approximately $6.2 billion in revenue and $1.9 billion in adjusted EBITDA for 2026, indicating a stable outlook compared to 2025 [3][20] - Adjusted gross margin is expected to decline by about 75–100 basis points in 2026, primarily due to higher cost of goods sold [21] - Organon reported a Q4 2025 net loss of $205 million, influenced by a $301 million goodwill impairment, while non-GAAP adjusted net income was $165 million for Q4 and $954 million for the full year [16][17] Biosimilars and Product Performance - The biosimilars segment, particularly HADLIMA, grew approximately 61% ex-FX in 2025, with expectations for flat to modest growth in 2026 [4][11][12] - The company launched a denosumab biosimilar in the U.S. in late September 2025, contributing to the biosimilars growth [11] - Nexplanon received FDA approval to extend its duration from three to five years, but management anticipates a volume headwind due to policy-driven access changes and a shift in reinsertions [5][9][10] Strategic Focus and Outlook - Organon aims to stabilize revenue, maintain profitability, and continue deleveraging, with a target of net leverage below 4.0x by the end of 2026 [3][18] - The company plans to reduce its dividend payout ratio to support debt reduction and has divested the JADA System, generating approximately $390 million in net proceeds [18][20] - Management expects interest expense of about $500 million and depreciation of about $140 million for 2026, with a non-GAAP tax rate projected between 27.5% and 29.5% [22]