Amgen Q3 beat drives higher 2026 guidance and upside in AMGN
Nov 4, 2026, 1:13 PM EST1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Strong Q3 beat and raised 2026 guidance typically translate into multiple expansion and momentum-driven gains; historical peers reacting to EPS beats and raised guidance often see immediate post-earnings rallies, though magnitude depends on whether guidance exceeds consensus and pipeline visibility.
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Amgen topped Q3 expectations with adjusted EPS of $6.45 on $10.365B in revenue, up 8% year over year, and raised its fiscal 2026 guidance for both EPS and sales. The solid results, coupled with ongoing portfolio strength and a promising AstraZeneca collaboration context, support near-term upside as investors await MariTide data in 2027. Shares remain near the 52-week high on the stronger print.
Q3 adjusted EPS $6.45 vs $5.79 est; sales $10.365B, up 8%.
FY2026 EPS guidance raised to $22.90-$23.70; sales $38.90-$39.70B.
Analysts lift price targets post-earnings: RBC $470, Cantor $465.
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