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GSK's Q4 Earnings & Sales Beat Estimates, Stock Up on '26 Outlook
ZACKS· 2026-02-04 14:36
Core Insights - GSK plc reported fourth-quarter 2025 core earnings of 68 cents per American depositary share (ADS), exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 64 cents, with a 10% year-over-year increase on a reported basis and 14% at a constant exchange rate (CER) [1][9] - Quarterly revenues rose 6% on a reported basis and 8% at CER to $11.46 billion (£8.62 billion), driven by increased sales of HIV, oncology, and respiratory medicines, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $11.19 billion [2][9] Segment Performance - GSK operates under three segments: General Medicines, Specialty Medicines, and Vaccines. Specialty Medicines sales increased by 18%, while Vaccine sales rose by 4%. General Medicines sales fell by 1% [3] - Specialty Medicines drove top-line growth, with HIV sales up 11% due to increased demand for Dovato and long-acting medications like Apretude and Cabenuva [4][5] - Oncology sales surged by 42%, primarily due to strong demand for Jemperli and Ojjaara/Omjjara, with Jemperli sales increasing by 79% following label expansion [6][7] - Respiratory drug Nucala sales rose by 19%, driven by strong performance in the U.S. market, while Benlysta sales increased by 26% [8] Vaccine Sales - GSK's vaccine sales growth was driven by increased uptake of meningitis, RSV, and shingles vaccines in ex-U.S. markets, with Shingrix sales rising by 20% [10] - Established vaccine sales declined by 13% due to divested brands and lower sales for Rotarix and Synflorix [11] General Medicines - General Medicines showed stable performance with Trelegy Ellipta sales up 14%, while Anoro Ellipta and Relvar/Breo Ellipta sales fell by 10% and 16%, respectively [12][13] Operating Expenses and Guidance - Core selling, general, and administration costs rose by 2% to £2.68 billion, while core research and development expenses increased by 18% to £2.12 billion [14] - GSK expects sales growth of 3-5% in 2026, with specialty medicines projected to grow by a low double-digit percentage at CER [15] Future Outlook - GSK has a total of 58 assets in clinical development, with two major product approvals expected this year [21][22] - The company aims to generate sales of more than £40 billion by 2031, reflecting a positive long-term outlook [18]
GSK Beats on Q2 Earnings & Sales, Stock Gains on '25 Outlook Raise
ZACKS· 2025-07-30 16:46
Core Insights - GSK plc reported second-quarter 2025 core earnings of $1.23 per American depositary share (ADS), exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.12, with a year-over-year increase of 7% on a reported basis and 15% at a constant exchange rate (CER) [1][9] - Quarterly revenues rose 1% on a reported basis and 6% at CER to $10.67 billion (£7.99 billion), driven by increased sales of HIV, oncology, and vaccine products, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $10.33 billion [2][9] Segment Performance - GSK operates under three segments: General Medicines, Specialty Medicines, and Vaccines. Specialty Medicines sales increased by 15%, while Vaccine sales rose by 9%. General Medicines experienced a decline of 6% [3][9] - HIV sales grew by 12%, supported by increased demand for Dovato and long-acting medications Apretude and Cabenuva, with Apretude and Cabenuva sales rising by 50% and 46%, respectively [4][6] - Oncology sales surged by 42%, driven by strong demand for Jemperli and Ojjaara/Omjjara, with Jemperli sales increasing by 91% [6][7] - Vaccine sales were bolstered by increased uptake of meningitis and shingles vaccines, with Shingrix sales rising by 6% [12] Financial Guidance - GSK raised its 2025 sales and profit guidance, now expecting sales to increase toward the top end of the previously issued range of 3-5%, with Specialty Medicines projected to grow at a low teens percentage at CER [15][16] - The company anticipates core operating profit and core EPS to grow toward the top end of the previously issued guided range of 6-8% [16][17] Long-term Strategy - GSK has prioritized focus on HIV, immunology/respiratory, and oncology therapeutic areas, with 84 assets in clinical development, including 16 candidates in late-stage development or under regulatory review [24] - The company plans to launch five new products/line extensions in 2025, with three already approved in the first half of the year [25][26]