Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jcr-pharmaceuticals-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20126:1" rel="noopener">Jcr Pharmaceuticals (4552 JP)</a> revenue increased 17% to ¥30.4B in 9MFY26, mainly driven by Izcargo and contractual payments, marred to an extent by NHI price revision impact on Growject.</li>
<li>Company posted operating profit of ¥427M (vs ¥754M operating loss in 9MFY25) despite higher SG&amp;A expenses (up 1%) and R&amp;D expenses (up 35% upfront payment for givinostat).</li>
<li>JCR’s two pipeline drugs are under Phase III trials: pabinafusp alfa (JR-141) for Hunter syndrome and JR-142, for growth hormone deficiency. Approvals not expected before late FY27 or FY28.</li>
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Jcr Pharmaceuticals (4552 JP) revenue increased 17% to ¥30.4B in 9MFY26, mainly driven by Izcargo and contractual payments, marred to an extent by NHI price revision impact on Growject.
Company posted operating profit of ¥427M (vs ¥754M operating loss in 9MFY25) despite higher SG&amp;A expenses (up 1%) and R&amp;D expenses (up 35% upfront payment for givinostat).
JCR’s two pipeline drugs are under Phase III trials: pabinafusp alfa (JR-141) for Hunter syndrome and JR-142, for growth hormone deficiency. Approvals not expected before late FY27 or FY28.


JCR Pharma (4552 JP): Contractual Payments Boost 9MFY26 Revenue; Profit Guidance Revised Downwards

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jcr-pharmaceuticals-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20126:1" rel="noopener">Jcr Pharmaceuticals (4552 JP)</a> has reported in-line performance for H1FY26. While mainstay product is facing pricing and competitive pressure, one-off licensing income has driven overall performance.   </li>
<li>JCR is expected to meet FY26 guidance. H1FY26 sales, operating profit, and net profit represent progress rate of 56.5%, 91.5%, and 57.0%, against full-year guidance, respectively.</li>
<li>Heavy dependence on one major product, which is subject to pricing and competitive pressure, and no major product launch lined up anytime soon are key near-term risks.</li>
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Jcr Pharmaceuticals (4552 JP) has reported in-line performance for H1FY26. While mainstay product is facing pricing and competitive pressure, one-off licensing income has driven overall performance.   
JCR is expected to meet FY26 guidance. H1FY26 sales, operating profit, and net profit represent progress rate of 56.5%, 91.5%, and 57.0%, against full-year guidance, respectively.
Heavy dependence on one major product, which is subject to pricing and competitive pressure, and no major product launch lined up anytime soon are key near-term risks.


JCR Pharmaceutical (4552 JP): Licensing Income Boosts H1FY26 Overall Performance; What Lies Ahead

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Jiangsu Hengrui received NMPA approval for camrelizumab as a first-line treatment of recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer. BeOne Medicines announced $300M expansion of its New Jersey manufacturing and R&amp;D center.</li>
<li>Takeda Pharmaceutical got China approval for Orzeyful as a treatment of narcolepsy type 1. Nippon Shinyaku outlicences NS-025 to Aquelys Therapeutics for the treatment of xerostomia associated with Sjögren’s disease.</li>
<li>Samsung Biologics is acquiring PolyPeptide, a leading global CDMO specializing in peptide-based API, for CHF1.46B. Celltrion has applied to the EMA for marketing authorization for its Cosentyx biosimilar candidate, CT-P55. </li>
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Jiangsu Hengrui received NMPA approval for camrelizumab as a first-line treatment of recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer. BeOne Medicines announced $300M expansion of its New Jersey manufacturing and R&amp;D center.
Takeda Pharmaceutical got China approval for Orzeyful as a treatment of narcolepsy type 1. Nippon Shinyaku outlicences NS-025 to Aquelys Therapeutics for the treatment of xerostomia associated with Sjögren’s disease.
Samsung Biologics is acquiring PolyPeptide, a leading global CDMO specializing in peptide-based API, for CHF1.46B. Celltrion has applied to the EMA for marketing authorization for its Cosentyx biosimilar candidate, CT-P55. 


APAC Healthcare Weekly (July 26) – Hengrui, BeOne, Takeda, Nippon Shinyaku, Samsung Bio, Celltrion

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<li>Sichuan Kelub Biotech’s sac-TMT in combination with Keytruda as a first-line treatment for PD-L1-negative non-squamous NSCL) met primary endpoint. NMPA accepted CSPC Pharma’s NDA for Trastuzumab Envedotin (HER2-targeted ADC).</li>
<li>InSilico Medicine announced a multi-target strategic alliance with Bora Pharmaceuticals. Eisai secured FDA approval for a once-weekly Leqembi subcutaneous autoinjector as an initiation dose for Alzheimer’s disease.</li>
<li>Celltrion obtained domestic approval for Phase 1 clinical trials for its Tremfya biosimilar candidate, CT-P68. Mesoblast achieved target of 300 patients treated in Phase 3 trial of rexlemestrocel-L for CLBP.</li>
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Sichuan Kelub Biotech’s sac-TMT in combination with Keytruda as a first-line treatment for PD-L1-negative non-squamous NSCL) met primary endpoint. NMPA accepted CSPC Pharma’s NDA for Trastuzumab Envedotin (HER2-targeted ADC).
InSilico Medicine announced a multi-target strategic alliance with Bora Pharmaceuticals. Eisai secured FDA approval for a once-weekly Leqembi subcutaneous autoinjector as an initiation dose for Alzheimer’s disease.
Celltrion obtained domestic approval for Phase 1 clinical trials for its Tremfya biosimilar candidate, CT-P68. Mesoblast achieved target of 300 patients treated in Phase 3 trial of rexlemestrocel-L for CLBP.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (July 19) – Kelun Bio, CSPC Pharma, Insilico, Eisai, Celltrion, Mesoblast

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<li>Fosun Pharmaceutical received NMPA approval for Phase I/II clinical trial of CAR-T cell drug candidate FKC289. RemeGen received $650M upfront payment from AbbVie under the exclusive license agreement for RC148.</li>
<li>FDA has granted Priority Review to Daiichi Sankyo’s Biologics License Application for ifinatamab deruxtecan. Astellas Pharma initiates Phase 3 registrational study evaluating setidegrasib as first-line treatment for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.</li>
<li>Telix and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is collaborating to jointly develop and commercialize radiopharmaceutical therapies. Telix will receive upfront cash payment of $40M from Regeneron for access to its radiopharmaceutical manufacturing platform.</li>
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Fosun Pharmaceutical received NMPA approval for Phase I/II clinical trial of CAR-T cell drug candidate FKC289. RemeGen received $650M upfront payment from AbbVie under the exclusive license agreement for RC148.
FDA has granted Priority Review to Daiichi Sankyo’s Biologics License Application for ifinatamab deruxtecan. Astellas Pharma initiates Phase 3 registrational study evaluating setidegrasib as first-line treatment for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
Telix and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is collaborating to jointly develop and commercialize radiopharmaceutical therapies. Telix will receive upfront cash payment of $40M from Regeneron for access to its radiopharmaceutical manufacturing platform.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (April 19) – Fosun Pharma, Remegen, Daiichi Sankyo, Astellas Pharma, Telix

Japan

JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. develops, produces, and sells pharmaceutical products and raw materials.  The Company also sells equipment for hospital and laboratory use.  JCR Pharmaceuticals' products include drug for leukemic diseases and hormonal agents including genetically engineered human somatotrophic hormone (growth hormone) and gonadotropic hormone.

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Jcr Pharmaceuticals (4552 JP)

JCR Pharma (4552 JP): Contractual Payments Boost 9MFY26 Revenue; Profit Guidance Revised Downwards

Jcr Pharmaceuticals revenue up 17% to ¥30.4B in 9MFY26, driven by Izcargo and contractual payments. Profits revised downwards on higher expenses....

Tina Banerjee

JCR Pharmaceutical (4552 JP): Licensing Income Boosts H1FY26 Overall Performance; What Lies Ahead

Jcr Pharmaceuticals reports in-line H1FY26 performance with one-off licensing income driving overall results, but faces risks due to pricing...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (July 26) – Hengrui, BeOne, Takeda, Nippon Shinyaku, Samsung Bio, Celltrion

Hengrui’s camrelizumab got indication expansion approval for cervical cancer. BeOne announced $300M expansion plan for US facility. Samsung...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (July 19) – Kelun Bio, CSPC Pharma, Insilico, Eisai, Celltrion, Mesoblast

Kelun Biotech’s sac-TMT met primary endpoint in Phase 3 trial. FDA approves Eisai’s Leqembi Iqlik for Alzheimer’s starting therapy. Mesoblast met...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (April 19) – Fosun Pharma, Remegen, Daiichi Sankyo, Astellas Pharma, Telix

FDA granted Priority Review to Daiichi Sankyo’s I-DXd. Astellas Pharma initiates Phase 3 study for setidegrasib. Telix and Regeneron...

Tina Banerjee

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JCR Pharma (4552 JP): Contractual Payments Boost 9MFY26 Revenue; Profit Guidance Revised Downwards

​Jcr Pharmaceuticals revenue up 17% to ¥30.4B in 9MFY26, driven by Izcargo and contractual payments. Profits revised downwards on higher expenses....

Tina Banerjee

JCR Pharmaceutical (4552 JP): Licensing Income Boosts H1FY26 Overall Performance; What Lies Ahead

​Jcr Pharmaceuticals reports in-line H1FY26 performance with one-off licensing income driving overall results, but faces risks due to pricing...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (July 26) – Hengrui, BeOne, Takeda, Nippon Shinyaku, Samsung Bio, Celltrion

Hengrui’s camrelizumab got indication expansion approval for cervical cancer. BeOne announced $300M expansion plan for US facility. Samsung...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (July 19) – Kelun Bio, CSPC Pharma, Insilico, Eisai, Celltrion, Mesoblast

Kelun Biotech’s sac-TMT met primary endpoint in Phase 3 trial. FDA approves Eisai’s Leqembi Iqlik for Alzheimer’s starting therapy. Mesoblast met...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (April 19) – Fosun Pharma, Remegen, Daiichi Sankyo, Astellas Pharma, Telix

FDA granted Priority Review to Daiichi Sankyo’s I-DXd. Astellas Pharma initiates Phase 3 study for setidegrasib. Telix and Regeneron...

Tina Banerjee

Jcr Pharmaceuticals revenue up 17% to ¥30.4B in 9MFY26, driven by Izcargo and contractual payments. Profits revised downwards on higher expenses....

Jcr Pharmaceuticals reports in-line H1FY26 performance with one-off licensing income driving overall results, but faces risks due to pricing...