Novartis Q1 2026 Results: Strong Growth in Priority Brands Amid Generic Erosion
Novartis reports a resilient Q1 2026 with major gains in oncology and immunology, despite expected generic competition in the US market.
Novartis reports a resilient Q1 2026 with major gains in oncology and immunology, despite expected generic competition in the US market.
Samsung Biologics reports a stellar start to 2026, recording KRW 1,257 billion in revenue and KRW 581 billion in operating profit, fueled by its new U.S. manufacturing presence and Plant 4 utilization.
Abbott (NYSE: ABT) has released its first-quarter 2026 financial results, showcasing strong organic growth and the strategic integration of Exact Sciences into its world-leading diagnostics portfolio.
Merck delivered solid Q3 2025 results, achieving 5.2% organic growth that successfully offset significant currency headwinds. This resilience was seen across all three business sectors, driven by strong demand for Process Solutions in Life Science, the new Rare Diseases franchise in Healthcare, and AI-driven demand for Semiconductor Solutions.
AstraZeneca has reported strong Q3 2025 results, driven by an 11% increase in Total Revenue for the first nine months of the year. The company’s success is fueled by a 16% growth in Oncology and significant advancements in its R&D pipeline, which has seen 16 positive Phase III trials year-to-date. AstraZeneca also reiterated its full-year guidance and highlighted strategic investments, including a new $4.5 billion manufacturing facility in the US.
Amgen announced strong third-quarter 2025 financial results, with total revenues increasing 12% to $9.6 billion, driven by a 14% surge in product sales volume. While GAAP EPS rose 14% to $5.93, non-GAAP EPS saw a modest 1% increase due to a 31% jump in R&D spending to advance its late-stage pipeline, including the obesity drug MariTide.
AbbVie announced third-quarter 2025 net revenues of $15.776 billion, a 9.1% increase, fueled by strong growth from its immunology drugs Skyrizi and Rinvoq. GAAP diluted EPS was $0.10, impacted by IPR&D expenses, while adjusted diluted EPS was $1.86. Following the strong quarter, AbbVie raised its full-year 2025 adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $10.61 – $10.65.
Gilead Sciences (GILD) reported strong Q3 2025 financial results, with total revenues of $7.8 billion and non-GAAP diluted EPS jumping 22% to $2.47. The performance was driven by a 4% rise in its core business (excluding Veklury), led by its HIV franchise and $3.7 billion in Biktarvy sales. Despite a decline in Veklury and Cell Therapy revenue, the company raised its full-year 2025 diluted EPS guidance.
Eli Lilly reported blockbuster Q3 2025 earnings, with revenue hitting $17.6 billion on 54% year-over-year growth. The financial success was overwhelmingly driven by its incretin portfolio, particularly the high-demand GLP-1 drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound, which saw their sales soar. Following the strong performance and R&D momentum including positive Phase 3 data for the oral obesity drug orforglipron Lilly significantly raised its full-year 2025 revenue and EPS guidance.
For the third quarter that concluded on September 30, 2025, IQVIA Holdings Inc. (NYSE: IQV) posted solid financial results. The company’s profit and revenue were [Read More…]