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GSK's Q3 Earnings & Sales Beat Estimates, Stock Up on Raised '25 View
ZACKS· 2025-10-29 16:50
Core Insights - GSK plc reported third-quarter 2025 core earnings of $1.48 per American depositary share (ADS), exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.26, with core earnings increasing 11% year over year on a reported basis and 14% at a constant exchange rate (CER) [1][10] - Quarterly revenues rose 7% on a reported basis and 8% at CER to $11.52 billion (£8.55 billion), driven by rising sales across all business segments, particularly in HIV, oncology, and respiratory medicines, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $11.16 billion [2][10] Segment Performance - GSK operates under three segments: General Medicines, Specialty Medicines, and Vaccines. Specialty Medicines sales increased by 16%, General Medicines rose by 4%, and Vaccine sales were up by 2% [3] - HIV sales rose 12% during the quarter, driven by increased demand for Dovato and long-acting medications like Apretude and Cabenuva, with Dovato sales increasing by 24% [4][5] - Oncology sales surged by 39%, led by strong demand for Jemperli, which saw a 79% increase due to expanded treatment indications [6][7] - Respiratory drug Nucala sales increased by 14%, while Benlysta sales rose by 17%, reflecting strong demand across markets [9] Financial Guidance - GSK raised its 2025 guidance, now expecting sales growth of 6-7%, up from a previous forecast of 3-5%, and core EPS growth of 10-12% [10][17][19] - Specialty Medicines are now expected to grow at a mid-teens percentage at CER, while General Medicines are anticipated to remain stable [18] - The company reiterated its guidance for R&D and SG&A expenses, with R&D expected to grow slightly faster than sales [20] Long-term Strategy - GSK is focusing on HIV, immunology/respiratory, and oncology therapeutic areas, with 80 assets in clinical development, including 16 in late-stage development or under regulatory review [24] - The company plans to launch five new products/line extensions this year, with four already approved by the FDA [25] - GSK aims to launch 15 new drugs between 2025 and 2031, each with peak sales potential exceeding £2 billion [26]
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]