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AMGN·Amgen Inc.

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+. (+.%)
After Hours
High
$356.50
Open
$348.76
Market Cap
188.67B
52W High
$391.29
Low
$345.08
P. Close
$349.58
P/E
24.19
52W Low
$267.83
Fwd P/E
62.24
DailyIQ Est.
-
Technical Score (1D)
68
BUY
News Sentiment
81
BULLISH
New Phase‑3 VESALIUS‑CV subgroup data show Repatha reduces first major cardiovascular events by 29 % in high‑risk diabetic patients, strengthening its cardiometabolic positioning and potentially driving future label expansion; watch upcoming regulatory filings and reimbursement updates. The analysis covered 6,002 individuals with elevated LDL‑C and no prior heart attack or stroke, reinforcing the benefit when added to statins, confirming additive benefit in a large, well‑defined population and potentially broadening the drug’s clinical use; watch for FDA guidance on label changes. The 29 % reduction aligns with earlier cardiovascular benefit data, but this subgroup analysis specifically targets high‑risk diabetes, a key market segment, which could enhance payer interest in covering Repatha for diabetic patients and increase sales volume; watch payer reimbursement decisions in the next few weeks. The data may support a label expansion to include high‑risk diabetic patients, which could lift the drug’s market share in the cardiometabolic space; watch the timing of the label filing and regulatory response. Investors should note that the company is likely to file for label expansion soon, and a successful filing would broaden the patient base and improve revenue projections; watch the company’s earnings call for guidance on the filing timeline. The strong cardiovascular benefit may also impact Repatha’s competitive positioning against other PCSK9 inhibitors, potentially shifting market share toward Amgen if payers favor the expanded indication; watch competitor filings and market share data. The data reinforce Repatha’s safety profile in a high‑risk population, which could improve clinician confidence and prescribing rates; watch for any safety updates from regulatory agencies. The 6,002‑patient cohort provides robust evidence that may satisfy payers’ evidence requirements for coverage, potentially accelerating reimbursement decisions; watch upcoming payer coverage determinations. Overall, the new data strengthen Repatha’s cardiometabolic case and set the stage for potential label expansion, regulatory filings, and reimbursement updates in the next 1–10 trading days, which could positively influence the company’s valuation and sales outlook; watch regulatory announcements and payer responses.
Earnings Summary
Amgen Inc. is a global biotechnology company dedicated to discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering innovative human therapeutics across critical areas such as immunology, oncology, cardiovascular disease, bone health, and nephrology. Operating within the broader Healthcare sector, specifically the Drug Manufacturers - General industry, Amgen leverages a diverse portfolio of medicines and strategic collaborations to address serious illnesses and maintain a competitive edge. In its most recent reported quarters, Amgen demonstrated a mixed but generally positive earnings trend. For Q1 2026, the company reported an actual EPS of $5.15 against an estimate of $4.77, and revenue of $8.618 billion against an estimate of $8.571 billion, indicating a beat on both fronts. This followed a strong Q4 2025 where actual EPS was $5.29, exceeding the estimate of $4.83, and revenue reached $9.866 billion, surpassing the estimate of $9.662 billion. The preceding quarters of 2025 also showed actual EPS exceeding estimates, with Q3 2025 at $5.64 (vs $5.01 est.) and Q2 2025 at $6.02 (vs $5.28 est.). Revenue data is not consistently provided for earlier quarters, making a direct comparison difficult, but the trend suggests consistent EPS beats in the most recent periods. Historically, Amgen has shown a trajectory of growth, with recent quarters consistently beating analyst EPS expectations. The company has demonstrated a pattern of exceeding earnings estimates in its last four reported quarters, indicating a reliable performance against projections. While revenue estimates were not always available, the actual revenue figures in the most recent quarters have also trended upwards, supporting the positive earnings trend. Recent news highlights a significant leadership transition with the retirement of its CFO, Peter Griffith, and the appointment of Thomas Dittrich. While this signals a focus on succession planning, analysts maintain a positive outlook, with Piper Sandler reiterating an Overweight rating and a $427 price target, citing expected revenue growth from key products like Uplizna and Tepezza. Investors will be watching for the successful integration of the new CFO and continued sales momentum from its key drugs, as well as any impact from new safety warnings in Japan, to gauge future performance.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$4.00$4.57$5.14$5.71$6.28Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$5.59 - -
Q1'26$4.77$5.15+8.0%
Q4'25$4.83$5.29+9.6%
Q3'25$5.01$5.64+12.5%
Q2'25$5.28$6.02+14.1%
Q1'25$4.26$4.90+15.0%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$7.9B$8.4B$9.0B$9.6B$10.1BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$9.6B - -
Q1'26$8.6B$8.6B+0.5%
Q4'25$9.7B$9.9B+2.1%
Q3'25 - $9.6B -
Q2'25 - $9.2B -
Q1'25 - $8.1B -

Market Data

AMGN Stock Snapshot

AMGN is currently trading at $347.89, giving Amgen Inc. a market cap of 188.67B and a P/E ratio of 24.2. Today's range spans $345.08–$356.50, with shares opening at $348.76 and moving down $1.69 (0.5%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 68/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 81/100.

Over the past year AMGN has traded between $267.83 and $391.29 - the current price is +29.9% off the 52-week low and -11.1% from the high.

The earnings revision cycle for Amgen Inc. (AMGN) may be in an upward phase - large-cap Healthcare names (188.67B market cap) showing bullish technicals (68/100, BUY) alongside bullish sentiment (81/100) often see analyst target increases in the weeks following this kind of dual-signal alignment. Price: $347.89 (in the middle of its 52-week range). (P/E: 24.2) Range: $267.83–$391.29. The chart frequently leads the fundamental revision, and the chart is bullish.

Earnings revision cycles in large-cap Healthcare names tend to compound: when technicals confirm a BUY thesis (68/100) and news sentiment (81/100, bullish) supports the narrative, analyst upgrades follow price rather than lead it. At $347.89 (in the middle of its 52-week range), AMGN's position within the $267.83–$391.29 annual range suggests there's room for multiple expansion before the stock encounters meaningful technical resistance.