This story was originally published on BioPharma Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily BioPharma Dive newsletter. Radiopharmaceutical drug developer Aktis Oncology on Thursday said it raised $318 million from an initial public offering, the first for a biotechnology company in 2026. Aktis priced 17.65 million shares at $18 each, more than what it planned to sell, according to an updated securities filing earlier this week. It upsized the round after Eli Lilly, which previ ...

Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 7, 2026. Registration No. 333-292283 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Copies to: Siavosh Salimi William A. Magioncalda Paul Hastings LLP The MetLife Building 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6000 Aktis Oncology, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 2834 85- ...

Pfizer currently trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of approximately 8.6x. To understand how affordable this is, you must compare it to the competition. The average company in the pharmaceutical sector trades at a multiple of 15x to 20x earnings. High-growth competitors like Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) trade at multiples significantly higher than that.For value investors, the argument for Pfizer is grounded in simple mathematics. The market is currently pricing the company as if its earnings will p ...

Blackstone makes most of its money from management and advisory fees, and performance allocations. Management fees are stable, recurring fees charged to investors (such as pension funds and sovereign wealth funds) as a percentage of the total assets under management or committed capital. In the third quarter of 2025, Blackstone's management and advisory fees surpassed a record $2 billion, a 14% year-over-year increase.The company is also the world's largest owner of commercial real estate . It owns thousand ...

行 业 研 究 入 华福证券 医药生物 2025 年 12 月 28 日 医药生物 2026 年为 IO 联合 ADC 大年，有哪些关键催化？ 投资要点： 行 业 定 期 报 行情回顾：本周（2025 年 12 月 22 日- 2025 年 12 月 26 日）中信医药指数 下跌 0.2%，跑输沪深 300 指数 2.1pct，在中信一级行业分类中排名第 26 位； 2025 年初至今中信医药生物板块指数上涨 15.2%，跑输沪深 300 指数 3.1pct， 在中信行业分类中排名第 17 位。本周涨幅前五的个股为：宏源药业（+59.4%）、 鹭燕医药（+37.3%）、华康医疗（+21.1%）、康芝药业（+20.8%）、万邦德 （+15.8%）。 告 IO+ADC：26 年催化剂密集大年，中国主导二代 IO 联合 ADC 研发。免 疫疗法与 ADC 具天然互补：PD-1 激活免疫但响应有限；ADC 直接杀伤并 释放 TAA/DAMP 诱导 ICD，促进 DC 呈递，激活 CD8+与 CD4+T 细胞， 扩大受益人群。1L 膀胱癌中，KEYNOTE-361 未见 PFS/OS 显著改善；而 Padcev（Nec ...

Core Insights - High dividend yields are attractive but must be supported by quality businesses to avoid yield traps [3][10][16] Group 1: Realty Income - Realty Income has a dividend yield of approximately 5.8% and a history of over 56 years of consistent monthly payments [5][6] - The company reported adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) per share of $1.08 and total revenue of $1.47 billion in Q3 2025, reflecting an 11% year-over-year increase [7] - Realty Income has a diversified portfolio of over 15,500 properties leased to more than 1,600 clients across nearly 100 industries, with a high portfolio occupancy rate of 98.7% [8][9] Group 2: Pfizer - Pfizer offers a dividend yield of around 6.8% and has increased its payout annually for 16 consecutive years [10][11] - The company generated $14 billion in free cash flow over the last 12 months and reported total revenues of $63.6 billion for 2024, a 7% operational increase from 2023 [12] - Pfizer's strategic acquisitions, including a pivotal $43 billion acquisition of Seagen, are expected to enhance its oncology portfolio significantly [12][14] Group 3: Verizon - Verizon's dividend yield is just shy of 7%, with a history of raising its dividend for over 21 consecutive years [16][20] - The company reported total operating revenue of $33.8 billion in Q3 2025, a 1.5% year-over-year increase, and free cash flow rose to $15.8 billion [17][18] - Verizon is undergoing a major restructuring, including layoffs of over 13,000 non-union employees, to address competition and improve its financial position [20][21]

Core Insights - Pfizer anticipates a significant revenue decline due to the loss of exclusivity for key products between 2026 and 2030, including Eliquis, Vyndaqel, Ibrance, Xeljanz, and Xtandi, all facing patent expirations [1][9] - The company has bolstered its R&D pipeline through mergers and acquisitions, successful data readouts, and pivotal program initiations, positioning itself for sustainable growth post-LOE [1][7] Oncology Pipeline - Pfizer has advanced its oncology pipeline with several candidates in late-stage development, including vepdegestrant for ER+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer, atirmociclib for HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer, and sigvotatug vedotin for metastatic non-small cell lung cancer [2] - By 2030, Pfizer expects to have eight or more blockbuster oncology medicines in its portfolio [4] Non-Oncology Developments - In non-oncology areas, Pfizer is developing an mRNA flu/COVID combination vaccine and osivelotor for sickle cell disease, both in late-stage development [4] - The company is also expanding the labels of approved products like Padcev, which was recently approved by the FDA in combination with Merck's Keytruda for specific bladder cancer patients [5] Obesity Market Expansion - Pfizer is strengthening its presence in the obesity market, currently dominated by Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, through the $10 billion acquisition of Metsera and the in-licensing of YP05002, an oral GLP-1 receptor agonist [6] - The Metsera acquisition added four novel clinical-stage programs for obesity, expected to generate billions in peak sales [6] Competitive Landscape - Pfizer faces revenue headwinds from patent expirations but is positioned for long-term growth through its expanding late-stage pipeline in oncology and investments in obesity, vaccines, and rare diseases [7] - The oncology market is competitive, with major players like AstraZeneca, Merck, Johnson & Johnson, and Bristol-Myers also focusing on oncology sales [10][11][12][13] Financial Performance - Pfizer's stock has declined 7% over the past year, while the industry has seen a 16% increase [14] - The company's shares are trading at a forward price/earnings ratio of 8.18, below the industry average of 17.40 and its own 5-year mean of 10.39, indicating attractive valuation [16] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 earnings has increased slightly to $3.10 per share, while the estimate for 2026 has decreased to $3.04 per share [18]

抗体偶联药物（ADC）凭借将细胞毒性药物精准递送至癌细胞的能力，正成为推动肿瘤领域新药研发的重点方向之一。公开资料显示，全球范围内有数百 款ADC疗法处于积极的临床研究阶段，其中包含了数十款双抗ADC，靶点涵盖了EGFR、HER2、HER3、c-Met 、ROR1、PD-L1、B7-H4、B7-H3等等，临 床开发适应症涉及一系列实体瘤和血液系统恶性肿瘤。 2025年以来，ADC新药研发管线迎来一系列新进展。其中，多款创新ADC获监管机构批准上市，为不同类型的乳腺癌、非小细胞肺癌等患者带来了新的治 疗选择。 比如，12月，美国FDA批准由阿斯利康和第一三共联合开发的靶向HER2的ADC疗法Enhertu联合帕妥珠单抗，用于一线治疗经FDA批准检测确定为不可切除 或转移性HER2阳性（IHC 3+或ISH+）乳腺癌的成人患者。 再如，10月，FDA批准葛兰素史克（GSK）靶向BCMA的ADC药物Blenrep，联合硼替佐米和地塞米松，用于治疗至少接受过两种既往疗法的复发或难治性 多发性骨髓瘤成年患者。5月，FDA批准艾伯维（AbbVie）靶向c-Met的ADC药物Emrelis上市，用于治疗c-Met蛋白高度表 ...

Core Insights - Pfizer's stock has declined approximately 3% this week following the announcement of its financial guidance for 2026, which did not meet investor expectations [1] Financial Guidance - Pfizer anticipates total revenues for 2026 to be between $59.5 billion and $62.5 billion, reflecting modest growth from the revised 2025 revenue expectation of around $62 billion, primarily due to lower revenues from COVID products and the impending patent cliff [2] - The company expects adjusted earnings per share in the range of $2.80 to $3.00 for 2026, a decline from the 2025 expected range of $3.00 to $3.15, influenced by the dilutive impact of recent deals and lower COVID revenues [3] Oncology Segment - Pfizer holds a strong position in oncology, with oncology sales accounting for approximately 28% of total revenues, which have increased by 7% in the first nine months of 2025 [4][5] - The company is advancing its oncology pipeline and expects to have eight or more blockbuster oncology medicines by 2030 [5] Product Development and Acquisitions - Pfizer is focusing on expanding its product labels and has in-licensed rights for new oncology treatments, including a dual PD-1 and VEGF inhibitor [6][7] - The company has reduced its dependence on COVID-related revenues, with non-COVID operational revenues improving due to key products and new acquisitions, which are expected to deliver double-digit growth in 2026 [8][9] Challenges and Headwinds - Pfizer is facing a significant revenue impact from the loss of exclusivity for several key products between 2026 and 2030, which is projected to reduce sales by approximately $1.5 billion in 2026 [15] - The company is also experiencing lower sales of COVID products due to decreased vaccination and infection rates, with expected COVID revenues around $5 billion in 2026, down from $6.5 billion in 2025 [12][14] Stock Performance and Valuation - Pfizer's stock has underperformed compared to the industry and the S&P 500, losing 4.9% year-to-date [17] - The stock is currently trading at a price/earnings ratio of 8.04, significantly lower than the industry average of 17.11 and its five-year mean of 10.41, indicating potential attractiveness for investors [20] Future Outlook - Despite current challenges, Pfizer's key drugs and new product launches are expected to help offset losses from patent expirations, with anticipated cost savings of $7.7 billion by the end of 2027 [26] - The company is viewed as a hold in investment portfolios as it rebuilds its pipeline in oncology and obesity, which could drive growth from 2029 onwards [27]

Merck & Co. Inc. (NYSE:MRK) on Wednesday shared topline results from the Phase 3 KEYNOTE-B15 trial (also known as EV-304) in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) who are eligible for cisplatin-based chemotherapy. • Merck & Co stock is showing upward bias. What’s ahead for MRK stock?The trial showed Keytruda (pembrolizumab) plus Padcev (enfortumab vedotin-ejfv), given as neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment (before and after surgery), demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meani ...