Core Insights - Sanofi's Q3 profit growth exceeded analyst expectations, driven primarily by increased demand for its blockbuster drug Dupixent [1] - The company reaffirmed its full-year performance guidance [1] Financial Performance - Q3 revenue reached €12.43 billion, a year-on-year increase of 2.3% [1] - Earnings per share (EPS) were €2.91, surpassing the analyst average estimate of €2.65 [1] - Dupixent sales grew by 26.2%, reaching a record €4.16 billion, marking the first time quarterly sales exceeded €4 billion [1] - Overall drug sales increased by 57.1% to €1 billion, driven by ALTUVIIIO and Ayvakit [1] - Vaccine sales declined by 7.8% to €3.4 billion, attributed to a drop in flu vaccine sales [1] Market Dynamics - Sanofi is actively seeking new drugs to eventually replace Dupixent, which will lose patent protection in 2031 [1] - Dupixent is used to treat various conditions, including atopic dermatitis and asthma, with peak annual revenue expected to exceed €21 billion [1] - The vaccine business showed weaker performance, with flu vaccine sales down 17% due to increased price competition in Europe and lower vaccination rates in the U.S. [1] Strategic Initiatives - The CFO noted a global decline in vaccination rates, potentially linked to post-COVID vaccine fatigue and negative sentiment towards vaccines [2] - Sanofi is in discussions with the U.S. government to improve drug accessibility and has been negotiating to lower drug prices in exchange for tariff exemptions [2] - The CEO emphasized the company's drug development plans, pushing several potential blockbuster drugs through costly clinical trials [2] - An experimental eczema drug underperformed in late-stage trials, disappointing investors [2] - Two late-stage trials for itepekimab, developed in collaboration with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, are ongoing [2]