Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shockwave-medical-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28730:1" rel="noopener">Shockwave Medical Inc (SWAV US)</a> reported strong 3Q22 result, with revenue growing 102% y/y to 131.3 million, beating consensus by $7.5 million. EPS stood at $0.92, beating consensus by 35%.</li>
<li>Revenue growth was driven by the launch of Shockwave C2, in the U.S. in February 2021, continued recovery from the pandemic impact, and increased adoption of Shockwave products.</li>
<li>Shockwave now expects 2022 revenue of $483–488 million, representing 104–106% y/y growth. This compares to previous revenue guidance of $465–475 million and current consensus of $478.9 million.</li>
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Shockwave Medical Inc (SWAV US) reported strong 3Q22 result, with revenue growing 102% y/y to 131.3 million, beating consensus by $7.5 million. EPS stood at $0.92, beating consensus by 35%.
Revenue growth was driven by the launch of Shockwave C2, in the U.S. in February 2021, continued recovery from the pandemic impact, and increased adoption of Shockwave products.
Shockwave now expects 2022 revenue of $483–488 million, representing 104–106% y/y growth. This compares to previous revenue guidance of $465–475 million and current consensus of $478.9 million.


Shockwave Medical Inc (SWAV US): Continued Triple-Digit Sales Growth in Q3; 2022 Guidance Raised

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<ul><li>The strength of Abbott's diversified business strategy and execution allowed it to deliver another solid quarter that greatly outperformed expectations despite the challenging environment.</li><li>Since the beginning of last year, EPD has seen double-digit organic sales growth, driven by a consistent cadence of new product releases and great commercial execution.</li><li>Additionally, during the quarter, they changed the leadership at their Sturgis location as well as in their previous organization.</li></ul>

The strength of Abbott's diversified business strategy and execution allowed it to deliver another solid quarter that greatly outperformed expectations despite the challenging environment.Since the beginning of last year, EPD has seen double-digit organic sales growth, driven by a consistent cadence of new product releases and great commercial execution.Additionally, during the quarter, they changed the leadership at their Sturgis location as well as in their previous organization.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/abbott-laboratories" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11987:1" rel="noopener">Abbott Laboratories (ABT US)</a> reported Q3 results, with total revenue declining 5% y/y, negatively impacted by double-digit decline in nutrition revenue and mid-single-digit decline in diagnostics revenue.  </li>
<li>Global COVID-19 testing-related sales were $1.7 billion in Q3 2022, significantly above expectation but down 11% compared to $1.9 billion in Q3 2021.</li>
<li>Abbott raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $5.17–5.23 (-0.8–0.4% y/y) from $4.90 earlier and around 10% higher from the initial guidance provided in January.</li>
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Abbott Laboratories (ABT US) reported Q3 results, with total revenue declining 5% y/y, negatively impacted by double-digit decline in nutrition revenue and mid-single-digit decline in diagnostics revenue.  
Global COVID-19 testing-related sales were $1.7 billion in Q3 2022, significantly above expectation but down 11% compared to $1.9 billion in Q3 2021.
Abbott raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $5.17–5.23 (-0.8–0.4% y/y) from $4.90 earlier and around 10% higher from the initial guidance provided in January.


Abbott Laboratories (ABT US): Beat-And-Raise Q3; COVID Testing Sales Dragged; Shares Hit 52-Week Low

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<li>In July 2022, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sd-biosensor-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33333:1" rel="noopener">SD Biosensor (137310 KS)</a> in partnership with SJL Partners signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/meridian-bioscience-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1559:1" rel="noopener">Meridian Bioscience (VIVO US)</a>  for approximately KRW800 billion (~$1.5 billion).</li>
<li>The acquisition will strengthen SD Biosensos’s IVD platform to navigate the decline in COVID-19 testing demand and accelerate its U.S. market entry.</li>
<li>In September 2021, SD Biosensor acquired ~22% stake in UXN, which aims to launch mini continuous blood glucose meter in domestic market in 2024.</li>
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In July 2022, SD Biosensor (137310 KS) in partnership with SJL Partners signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire Meridian Bioscience (VIVO US)  for approximately KRW800 billion (~$1.5 billion).
The acquisition will strengthen SD Biosensos’s IVD platform to navigate the decline in COVID-19 testing demand and accelerate its U.S. market entry.
In September 2021, SD Biosensor acquired ~22% stake in UXN, which aims to launch mini continuous blood glucose meter in domestic market in 2024.


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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/access-bio-inc-kdr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5729:1" rel="noopener">Access Bio Inc (950130 KS)</a> has been reporting triple-digit revenue growth since 2020, thanks to massive demand for the COVID-19 tests. The performance continued in this year too.</li>
<li>Going forward, the stellar revenue growth is not expected to be replicated as demand for COVID-19 tests looks uncertain beyond 2022. Revenue from the company’s malaria test is declining.</li>
<li>Access Bio has developed monkeypox tests. However, monkeypox does not seem be a large and attractive market opportunity, which can compensate for the revenue loss from COVID-19 tests.</li>
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Access Bio Inc (950130 KS) has been reporting triple-digit revenue growth since 2020, thanks to massive demand for the COVID-19 tests. The performance continued in this year too.
Going forward, the stellar revenue growth is not expected to be replicated as demand for COVID-19 tests looks uncertain beyond 2022. Revenue from the company’s malaria test is declining.
Access Bio has developed monkeypox tests. However, monkeypox does not seem be a large and attractive market opportunity, which can compensate for the revenue loss from COVID-19 tests.


Access Bio (950130 KS): COVID-19 Rapid Tests Demand Lose Sheen Sending Share Prices Down to Lows

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Abbott Laboratories discovers, develops, manufactures, and sells a broad and diversified line of health care products and services. The Company's products include pharmaceuticals, nutritional, diagnostics, and vascular products. Abbott markets its products worldwide through affiliates and distributors.

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