Key Takeaways MRK faces major headwinds as Keytruda, its top seller, nears the loss of exclusivity in 2028. Gardasil sales dropped 40% in Q1 2025 due to weak China demand, despite strength in other regions. MRK expects IRA's Medicare drug pricing to impact Januvia in 2026 and Keytruda starting in 2028.Merck (MRK) is expected to face several hurdles over the next few years that could affect its long-term growth trajectory, starting with the anticipated loss of exclusivity of its blockbuster PD-L1 inhibitor ...

Key Takeaways AZN's oncology sales hit $5.6B in Q1 2025, up 13%, led by drugs like Tagrisso, Imfinzi, and Enhertu. Truqap and Datroway launches in HR HER2- breast cancer show early sales strength and FDA momentum. AZN eyes pipeline growth with late-stage drugs camizestrant and volrustomig across multiple cancer types.AstraZeneca (AZN) is one of the leading drugmakers in the oncology space. Oncology sales (comprising around 41% of AstraZeneca‘s total revenues) rose 13% in the first quarter of 2025, generat ...

Key Takeaways PFE expects steady 2025 COVID sales but anticipates major LOE losses and IRA headwinds in the future. Medicare Part D changes may cut into sales of key PFE drugs like Vyndaqel, Ibrance, Xtandi and Xeljanz. PFE trades at 7.82x forward earnings, below industry average, with EPS estimates rising for 2025 and 2026.Pfizer (PFE) is likely to encounter several headwinds in the next couple of years that can hurt its sales and profits, the first being declining sales of COVID products, Comirnaty and ...

Key Takeaways ABBV's oncology sales made up over 12% of total revenues in Q1 2025, with five therapies now on the market. Emrelis, ABBV's first internally developed lung cancer drug, is expected to contribute starting Q3 2025. New late-stage candidates like etentamig and Temab-A highlight ABBV's advancing cancer drug pipeline.AbbVie (ABBV) has built a substantial oncology franchise. Initially anchored by blood cancer drugs Imbruvica and Venclexta, the company has also been expanding its offerings into sol ...

Japan Equity Research June 20, 2025 Pharmaceutical Sector Data Book – Valuation, Product Sales Trend Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals/ Medical Technologies & Services Seiji Wakao, Ph.D. AC seiji.wakao@jpmorgan.com (81-3) 6736-8612 | | | | | P/E(x) | | | | | | P/B(x) | | | | | | EV/EBITDA(x) | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | FY25E | FY26E | FY27E | FY28E | FY29E | FY35E | FY25E | FY26E | FY27E | FY28E | FY29E ...

An updated edition of the April 16, 2025, article.The global cancer treatment market is transforming rapidly, driven by an increasing demand for more effective, less toxic therapies. As per the American Cancer Society, the United States alone is expected to see 2,041,910 new cancer cases and 618,120 cancer-related deaths in 2025. While advances in early detection and treatment have contributed to a decline in mortality rates for certain cancers, the overall rise in cancer incidence continues to push global ...

Core Viewpoint - Pfizer is a pharmaceutical company with solid growth potential and a high dividend yield, making it a stock worth considering for investment [1][6]. Company Overview - Pfizer has a market value of approximately $133 billion and has been in operation since 1849, offering multiple treatments and a robust pipeline of products [3]. - The company currently has 108 candidates in its pipeline, with 47 in phase 1, 28 in phase 2, and 30 in phase 3, focusing significantly on oncology and various vaccines [4]. Current Products - Major medications include the COVID-19 vaccine, Paxlovid, Prevnar, Ibrance, and Xtandi [5]. Investment Considerations Reasons to Invest - The stock offers a dividend yield of 7.3%, generating around $730 for every $10,000 invested, with a commitment to maintain and grow this dividend over time [6][9]. - Pfizer's valuation is low, with a forward-looking P/E ratio of 8, below its five-year average of 10, and a price-to-sales ratio of 2.1, lower than its five-year average of 3.1 [11]. - The company has strong growth prospects, particularly in oncology, bolstered by the acquisition of Seagen for $43 billion [11]. Reasons Against Investment - The payout ratio is 122%, indicating that the company is paying out more than its earnings in dividends, which may not be sustainable [11]. - Pfizer has experienced average annual losses of 18.6% over the past three years, with revenue declining from $100.3 billion in 2022 to $63.6 billion in 2024 [11]. - Several key products are losing patent protection, and concerns have arisen regarding the safety of its weight-loss drug candidate [11]. - Ongoing tariff wars and government efforts to lower drug costs may pose additional challenges for the company [11].

NEW YORK, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (Nasdaq: RPRX) today announced that it will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs 46th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. ET. The webcast will be accessible from Royalty Pharma’s “Events” page at https://www.royaltypharma.com/investors/events/. The webcast will also be archived for a minimum of thirty days. About Royalty Pharma Founded in 1996, Royalty Pharma is the largest buyer of biopharm ...

Core Viewpoint - Pfizer's high dividend yield of 7.5% attracts income-seeking investors, but underlying concerns about future growth and financial stability exist due to revenue declines and patent expirations [1][2][13]. Dividend Overview - Pfizer currently pays an annual dividend of $1.72 per share, translating to a quarterly payment of $0.43 per share, resulting in a dividend yield of 7.5% as of May 22, 2025 [2][3]. - The company has a strong track record of increasing dividends for 16 consecutive years, appealing to investors seeking reliable income [4]. Financial Metrics - Pfizer's annualized 3-year dividend growth stands at 2.50%, with a dividend payout ratio of 124.64% based on trailing earnings, indicating that dividends exceed earnings [4][6]. - The dividend payout consumes approximately 47.69% of its cash flow, suggesting a more sustainable dividend based on cash generation [5]. Revenue Challenges - In Q1 2025, Pfizer's total revenues decreased by 8% year-over-year to $13.7 billion, primarily due to a 75% drop in Paxlovid sales as COVID-19 demand normalized [7]. - The company faces a significant revenue loss of $17-$18 billion annually between 2026 and 2028 due to the impending loss of exclusivity for key drugs like Eliquis and Prevnar [8]. Strategic Initiatives - Pfizer is pursuing a strategy focused on pipeline rejuvenation, particularly in oncology, highlighted by the $43 billion acquisition of Seagen in March 2023, which contributed $3.4 billion to revenue in FY 2024 [9]. - The company has entered a licensing agreement with 3SBio, Inc. for SSGJ-707, with an upfront payment of $1.25 billion, potentially worth up to $6 billion, aiming to launch eight new cancer medicines by 2030 [10]. Pipeline Developments - Positive developments in the oncology pipeline include FDA approval for Adcetris in large B-cell lymphoma and promising clinical data for Padcev in urothelial cancer [11]. - The Abrysvo RSV vaccine has seen expanded recommendations, potentially increasing market reach, although setbacks occurred with the discontinuation of the oral GLP-1 candidate danuglipron [12]. Investment Outlook - Pfizer's stock forecast indicates a 12-month price target of $29.17, representing a 25.08% upside, with a Moderate Buy rating based on 15 analyst ratings [13]. - The current high dividend yield is attractive, but the company faces significant operational challenges and uncertainties regarding future revenue growth [14][15].

华夏时报（www.chinatimes.net.cn）记者 杨燕 北京报道 药企竞逐百亿美元市场 和睦家医疗北京区医疗副总监、大外科及泌尿外科主任朱刚教授对《华夏时报》记者表示，中国人的平均寿命从 解放前的39岁上升到现在的83岁以上，这也导致我们面临着很多老年疾病，前列腺癌就是其中之一，该肿瘤的高 发年龄是75岁左右，面对中国前列腺癌的快速增长，哪些癌该治，又怎么治，这些问题需要医生充分考虑清楚。 "例如一位85岁以上的老人被诊断出前列腺癌，治还是不治、怎么去治，国际共识认为，一个男性如果在85岁患上 早期前列腺癌，他将来死于前列腺癌的风险其实很低。因为早期前列腺癌的发展并没有那么快，这个时候建议病 人采取'观察等待'策略，国际上很多文献研究均支持这种做法。所以说得了前列腺癌，并不意味着一定要手术治 疗或药物治疗，应该根据病人的预期寿命来决定治疗方案。"朱刚强调。 值得庆幸的是，对于前列腺癌患者来说，治疗手段从传统的内分泌治疗、化疗，到新型抗雄药物、PARP抑制剂， 直至近期获批的放射性核素疗法，患者生存期已从过去的2—3年延长至5年以上。 国际制药巨头同样在这一领域展开激烈角逐。辉瑞与安斯泰来联合开发的恩 ...