TEVA(TEVA) - 2025 FY - Earnings Call Transcript
TEVATEVA(US:TEVA)2025-12-04 16:32

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has transitioned from a leading generics company to a biopharma company, showing significant progress in financials and business setup over three years [2] - AUSTEDO's peak sales forecast has increased from $1.4 billion to over $2 billion for the current year, with expectations of exceeding $3 billion in peak sales [2][3] - The gross margin is projected to grow from approximately 48% in Q1 2023 to around 54% by the end of the year, with further growth expected to reach 57% to 58% by 2027 [10][11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The innovative product portfolio, including AUSTEDO, UZEDY, and AJOVY, has shown strong growth, with AUSTEDO growing at 33% in Q3 [11] - The generics business has stabilized and grown over the last three years, contributing to overall EBITDA growth [4] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company anticipates losing over $1 billion in sales from the generic Revlimid next year, but is committed to growing EBITDA through innovative products and cost-saving programs [7][8] - The market for AUSTEDO remains largely untreated, with 85% of patients not receiving treatment, presenting a significant growth opportunity [23][27] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a "Pivot to Growth" strategy, emphasizing innovation and the development of high-margin products [2][4] - The launch of olanzapine is expected to be a significant growth driver, with a projected market size of $1.5 billion to $2 billion for the schizophrenia franchise [35] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ability to grow EBITDA despite the loss of Revlimid sales, highlighting the importance of innovative product launches [8][9] - The company is optimistic about the impact of the IRA on AUSTEDO, forecasting $2.5 billion in sales by 2027 [16][17] Other Important Information - The company is actively pursuing partnerships for biosimilars, aiming to establish a portfolio of 25 biosimilars to drive growth [58][59] - Management emphasized the importance of maintaining price discipline while ensuring access to innovative products [42][43] Q&A Session Summary Question: How should we think about 2026 in terms of pushes and pulls? - Management indicated that 2026 is crucial as the company will lose significant sales from Revlimid but is committed to growing EBITDA through innovative products and cost-saving measures [7][8] Question: What are the underlying drivers for the $2.5 billion guidance in 2027? - The company highlighted the large untreated market for AUSTEDO and the importance of patient education and adherence programs to drive growth [23][24] Question: How does the company view the competitive landscape for AUSTEDO? - Management stated that they prioritize long-term value over immediate access, maintaining discipline in pricing strategies [21][22] Question: What is the potential impact of the olanzapine launch? - The company expects olanzapine to be a significant growth driver, with a unique position in the market as the only long-acting treatment for schizophrenia [35] Question: How does the company plan to allocate capital moving forward? - Management emphasized the importance of efficient capital allocation to support innovation and growth, reducing investment in generics to focus on high-return opportunities [65][66]