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BeiGene's (BGNE) Shares Surge 32% in a Month: Here's Why
zacks.comยท2024-05-20 18:16

Core Insights - BeiGene, Ltd. is focused on developing innovative and affordable cancer treatments, currently marketing three oncology products globally [1] - The company's shares increased by 32% following the European Commission's approval for the label expansion of tislelizumab for non-small cell lung cancer [2] - Year-to-date, BeiGene's shares have decreased by 4.2%, slightly better than the industry's decline of 4.9% [4] Product Portfolio - BeiGene markets Brukinsa, tislelizumab, and pamiparib, targeting various oncology indications in the US, EU, UK, and China [1] - Tislelizumab will be marketed in the EU as Tizveni for NSCLC and is already marketed as Tevimbra for ESCC [2] - The company has in-licensed additional approved medicines for the China market, contributing to revenue [1] Financial Performance - In Q1 2024, tislelizumab sales generated $145 million, a 26% increase year-over-year [4] - U.S. sales of Brukinsa reached $351 million in Q1 2024, reflecting a 153% increase from the previous year [5] Regulatory Developments - FDA approved Tevimbra for second-line ESCC treatment, with a commercial launch expected in H2 2024 [4] - Regulatory filings for label expansion of tislelizumab as a first-line treatment for various cancers are under review in the US and EU [4][5] Market Outlook - Potential label extensions for tislelizumab will expand the eligible patient population, driving further revenue growth [5] - The strong performance of Brukinsa has positively impacted BeiGene's share price [5]