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Amgen beats estimates but shares dip on biosimilar concerns
Amgen beats estimates but shares dip on biosimilar concerns
Context
What happened: Amgen reported third quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations, but shares fell 1.5% in after-hours trading as investors weighed biosimilar competition on key products.
Key numbers: Adjusted EPS $6.45 vs $5.76 consensus. Revenue up 8% YoY to $10.4 billion vs $10.06 billion estimate.
Why it matters: Concerns about biosimilar competition for products like Prolia and XGEVA overshadowed the results, even as CEO Robert A. Bradway cited results across the enterprise and 2026 guidance midpoints topped analyst estimates.
What changed
Amgen reported third quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations, but shares fell 1.5% in after-hours trading as investors weighed biosimilar competition on key products.
Why it matters
Concerns about biosimilar competition for products like Prolia and XGEVA overshadowed the results, even as CEO Robert A. Bradway cited results across the enterprise and 2026 guidance midpoints topped analyst estimates.