Amgen (NasdaqGS:AMGN) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 03, 2026 04:30 PM ET Company ParticipantsCasey Capparelli - VP of Investor RelationsDavid Amsellem - Managing DirectorJames Bradner - EVP of Research and DevelopmentMurdo Gordon - EVP of Global Commercial OperationsPeter Griffith - CFORobert Bradway - CEOTerence Flynn - Managing DirectorUmer Raffat - Managing DirectorYaron Werber - Managing DirectorConference Call ParticipantsAlex Hammond - AnalystChris Schott - AnalystCourtney Breen - Senior Research Ana ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Amgen delivered a 10% sales growth in 2025, with 14 products achieving over $1 billion in annual sales and 18 products reaching record sales [21][32] - Non-GAAP operating margin for the full year was 46%, with R&D spending increasing by 22% year-over-year to a record $7.2 billion [32][33] - Free cash flow generated for the full year was $8.1 billion, reflecting operational momentum and effective working capital management [33] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Repatha sales grew 36% year-over-year, surpassing $3 billion, driven by increased urgency in treating patients [21][22] - Evenity sales increased by 34% to $2.1 billion, with a 41% growth in the U.S. market [21][23] - Uplizna sales rose 73% year-over-year to $655 million, reflecting strong demand across all approved indications [24][25] - The rare disease portfolio grew 14% year-over-year to nearly $5.2 billion [24] - Tezspire sales grew 52% year-over-year to nearly $1.5 billion, positioning it as a leading therapy for severe uncontrolled asthma [28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. market for Repatha is seeing improved patient access through broad formulary coverage and the launch of Amgen Now, a direct-to-patient program [22] - Evenity leads the bone builder segment with over 60% market share, with a significant opportunity remaining as nearly 90% of high-risk women remain untreated [23] - Uplizna is the most prescribed FDA-approved therapy for NMOSD in the U.S., supported by consistent new patient growth [25] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Amgen is focusing on six key growth drivers for 2026: Repatha, Evenity, Tezspire, rare disease, innovative oncology, and biosimilars [34][35] - The company is committed to advancing innovation in areas of high unmet medical need while maintaining rigorous financial discipline [38] - Amgen is leveraging AI across the value chain to enhance therapeutic discovery and development [33] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the growth potential of MariTide and its differentiated treatment for obesity and related conditions [6][10] - The company anticipates 2026 total revenues in the range of $37.0 billion to $38.4 billion, with non-GAAP earnings per share between $21.60 and $23 [34][36] - Management acknowledged potential challenges from increased competition and pricing pressures but remains optimistic about the overall growth trajectory [36][38] Other Important Information - Amgen's innovative oncology portfolio grew 11% year-over-year, generating $8.7 billion in full-year sales [30] - The company is advancing multiple late-stage programs and has completed five key regulatory approvals in 2025 [9][19] Q&A Session All Questions and Answers Question: Insights on MariTide and obesity portfolio - Management highlighted the development of MariTide across various indications and expressed confidence in competing broadly in the obesity field [42][44] Question: Dazodalibep for primary Sjögren's syndrome - Management confirmed that both phase 3 studies are fully enrolled and expect completion later this year, expressing confidence in the drug's potential [47][49] Question: Uplizna's market opportunity and usage - Management discussed the potential for increased awareness and diagnosis of IgG4-related disease, noting strong initial uptake of Uplizna [51][56] Question: Confidence in Uplizna's phase 3 study in CIDP - Management expressed optimism about Uplizna's unique mechanism of action and the potential to help patients with CIDP [60][63] Question: Repatha's prescription sources and market evolution - Management indicated that approximately 40% of Repatha prescriptions come from primary care, with expectations for growth following the VASILIS data promotion [72][74] Question: Tepezza and AMG 732 for TED - Management confirmed ongoing studies for Tepezza and expressed confidence in its strong evidence base and market position [77][80]