AbbVie(US:ABBV)2025-07-31 14:02Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - AbbVie reported adjusted earnings per share of $2.97, which is $0.11 above the guidance midpoint [6] - Total net revenues were $15.4 billion, exceeding expectations by over $400 million, reflecting a 6.5% operational growth [7][36] - The company raised its full-year revenue guidance to $60.5 billion, an increase of $800 million, and adjusted EPS guidance to between $11.88 and $12.08 [8][37] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Immunology revenues exceeded $7.6 billion, with SKYRIZI global sales at $4.4 billion, up 61.8% operationally [10][11] - RINVOQ global sales reached $2 billion, up 41.2% operationally, with strong uptake in IBD [12][13] - Neuroscience revenues were approximately $2.7 billion, up 24% operationally, driven by Vraylar and UBRELVY [20] - Oncology revenues were nearly $1.7 billion, with IMBRUVICA sales down 9.5% and VENCLEXTA sales up 8.3% [16][17] - Aesthetics revenues were nearly $1.3 billion, down 8% operationally, impacted by economic challenges [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - SKYRIZI continues to capture robust market share in psoriatic disease, leading in the US across all lines of therapy [10][11] - HUMIRA global sales were over $1.1 billion, down 58.2% due to biosimilar competition [15] - The aesthetics market is performing below historical levels, with economic challenges affecting consumer sentiment [18][19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - AbbVie is focused on advancing its pipeline and strategic transactions to support long-term growth, with over 30 business development transactions executed since last year [9] - The company is enhancing its immunology pipeline with innovative therapies and technologies, including the acquisition of Capstan Therapeutics [26][27] - AbbVie aims to leverage its global aesthetics commercial footprint to sell obesity drugs in the future [72][73] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strong outlook for 2025 and beyond, driven by the performance of SKYRIZI and RINVOQ [10][41] - The company is well-positioned to manage potential impacts from tariffs and is investing in US manufacturing capacity [56] - Management highlighted the importance of external innovation and strategic investments to drive growth in the next decade [66] Other Important Information - AbbVie announced impressive Phase III results for RINVOQ in alopecia areata, indicating significant commercial potential [24][97] - The company is actively working to stabilize and grow the dermal filler market amid economic challenges [99] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of Stellara biosimilar on SKYRIZI and RINVOQ - Management noted that while there may be some impact, the core momentum for SKYRIZI and RINVOQ is driven by outstanding data and breadth of indications [44][46] Question: Confidence in SKYRIZI and RINVOQ long-term guidance - Management indicated strong performance and momentum, with updates to long-term guidance expected at appropriate times [52][54] Question: Commercial opportunity for alopecia areata - Management highlighted that the new indications for RINVOQ could add approximately $2 billion to peak year sales, with significant potential for momentum [97] Question: Impact of GLP-1s on aesthetics - Management stated that the overall effect is net neutral, with some potential tailwinds for dermal fillers due to patient concerns about facial aesthetics [90]