AbbVie(ABBV) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.86, which is $0.10 above the guidance midpoint [5][31] - Total net revenues were nearly $15.8 billion, reflecting high single-digit sales growth and beating expectations by approximately $300 million [5][31] - Adjusted gross margin was 83.9% of sales, adjusted R&D expense was 14.3% of sales, and adjusted SG&A expense was 21.6% of sales [31] - The adjusted operating margin ratio was 30.9% of sales, including a 17% unfavorable impact from acquired IPR&D expense [31] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Immunology revenues reached approximately $7.9 billion, up 11.2% on an operational basis, with SKYRIZI global sales at $4.7 billion (46% operational growth) and RINVOQ at nearly $2.2 billion (34.1% operational growth) [11][12] - Oncology revenues were nearly $1.7 billion, relatively flat compared to the prior year, with VENCLEXTA and newer products offsetting declines from IMBRUVICA [15] - Aesthetics delivered global sales of approximately $1.2 billion, down 4.2% on an operational basis, with BOTOX cosmetic revenues at $637 million and JUVEDERM at $253 million [16] - Neuroscience revenues exceeded $2.8 billion, up 19.6% on an operational basis, driven by strong performance from Ubrelvy, Qulipta, and BOTOX Therapeutic [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company anticipates total net revenues of approximately $60.9 billion for the year, an increase of $400 million, primarily driven by SKYRIZI and neuroscience sales [32] - The aesthetics market is facing challenges, with overall consumer sentiment low, particularly in the U.S., impacting discretionary spending [16][17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is raising its 2025 outlook for the third time this year, indicating strong business performance and pipeline advancement [5][7] - AbbVie plans to invest at least $10 billion in the U.S. over the next 10 years, with ongoing construction of a new API manufacturing site and expansion of biologics manufacturing [9] - The company is focused on expanding its pipeline with approximately 90 programs across all stages of development, including new product approvals and acquisitions to enhance its therapeutic areas [8][30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to adapt to changes in the PBM model and emphasized the importance of differentiated medicines for driving performance [40][41] - The company anticipates continued strong growth despite headwinds from Humira erosion and IMBRUVICA pricing changes [51] - Management highlighted the potential of the neuroscience franchise and the importance of pipeline depth for long-term growth [58][59] Other Important Information - The company announced a 5.5% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, reflecting a commitment to delivering a sustainable dividend [9][35] - AbbVie has executed approximately 30 deals since the beginning of 2024, focusing on external innovation across key growth areas [36] Q&A Session Summary Question: Implications of the new PBM model and IRA price negotiations - Management emphasized that AbbVie's performance is driven by differentiated medicines and strong execution, allowing adaptability to changes in the PBM model [40][41] - The outcomes of IRA price negotiations for Vraylar and Linzess will not impact long-term guidance [44] Question: Competitive dynamics in the IL-23 market - SKYRIZI is experiencing strong growth, and the IL-23 class is expanding rapidly, with confidence in maintaining a strong competitive position [48][49] - The company plans to provide 2026 guidance in the upcoming Q4 call, highlighting strong growth drivers across various therapeutic areas [51] Question: Long-term outlook for SKYRIZI and RINVOQ - The company is on track to exceed long-term guidance for SKYRIZI and RINVOQ, with a focus on continued innovation in immunology [56][57] Question: Market conditions for aesthetics products - The U.S. toxin market is currently flat, with challenges in the filler market, but the company is investing in consumer campaigns to revitalize growth [60][61] Question: Details on the Parkinson's franchise and tevapadon - Violev is performing well with a strong market position, and tevapadon is expected to complement Violev as both a monotherapy and adjunct therapy [72][76]