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.
Amgen announced interim Phase 3 DeLLphi-305 results showing IMDELLTRA with durvalumab delivering a 58% reduction in death risk (HR 0.42). OS rose to 21.1 months, with about 80% alive at one year versus 53% on durvalumab alone; PFS HR 0.34 and ORR 26.4% versus 4.1%. Published in NEJM and presented at ESMO 2026, the data could drive regulatory interest and expand Amgen's oncology franchise.
Investors are shifting away from tech stocks into more defensive plays, including consumer names. While the article doesn't mention Amgen, the broader rotation could improve AMGN's relative performance if risk-off sentiment persists. Key near-term drivers for Amgen will be its own pipeline milestones, earnings stability, and the overall market tone shaping healthcare holdings.
Amgen said its experimental autoimmune drug targeting moisture-producing glands met the primary endpoint in a late-stage trial, de-risking the program and signaling a potential regulatory path. The near-term value will hinge on safety data and timing of filings or partnerships, with upside realized after clear approvals and commercialization clarity.
Novartis' late-stage pelacarsen trial failed to deliver cardiovascular benefits, intensifying questions around the Lp(a) drug race. While Amgen and Lilly face read-through risk, the results may still sharpen focus on deeper Lp(a) reductions like Amgen's olpasiran. Near-term stock moves reflect uncertainty, but longer-term value hinges on forthcoming readouts and market adoption.
Britain's MHRA suspended Tavneos for new patients after deeming the pivotal study supporting its approval unreliable. The move introduces regulatory risk to Amgen's rare-disease portfolio and could dent near-term UK sales. The development may prompt further scrutiny by other regulators and require new data to restore Tavneos' commercial outlook in the UK and potentially beyond.