Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kissei-pharmaceutical-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18303:1" rel="noopener">Kissei Pharmaceutical (4547 JP)</a> reported 4.9% YoY jump in revenue during Q1FY26 driven by Beova and Tavneos amidst price revision pressures and generic competition.</li>
<li>The company partially revised FY26 guidance down for ordinary profit and operating profit accounting for an anticipated in-licensing agreement coming their way.</li>
<li>The next trigger for the stock would be Linzagolix receiving approval for treatment of uterine fibroids in Japan and new in-licensing agreement.  </li>
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Kissei Pharmaceutical (4547 JP) reported 4.9% YoY jump in revenue during Q1FY26 driven by Beova and Tavneos amidst price revision pressures and generic competition.
The company partially revised FY26 guidance down for ordinary profit and operating profit accounting for an anticipated in-licensing agreement coming their way.
The next trigger for the stock would be Linzagolix receiving approval for treatment of uterine fibroids in Japan and new in-licensing agreement.  


Kissei Pharmaceutical (4547 JP): Beova & Tavneos Still Key, Linzagolix Japan Approval Next Trigger

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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 dropped 23% to ¥33B in FY25, mainly driven by lower contractual payments and reduced renal segment revenue.</li>
<li>R&amp;D expenses surged 37% YoY to ¥15B resulting in operating loss of ¥6.65B in FY25.</li>
<li>FY26 guidance signals back in black after one-time hurdles drag performance in FY25.</li>
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Jcr Pharmaceuticals (4552 JP) revenue dropped 23% to ¥33B in FY25, mainly driven by lower contractual payments and reduced renal segment revenue.
R&amp;D expenses surged 37% YoY to ¥15B resulting in operating loss of ¥6.65B in FY25.
FY26 guidance signals back in black after one-time hurdles drag performance in FY25.


JCR Pharmaceutical (4552 JP): Guidance Signals Stabilization After FY25 Hiccups, Concerns Remain

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kaken-pharmaceutical-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18819:1" rel="noopener">Kaken Pharmaceutical (4521 JP)</a> witnessed 31% YoY revenue growth in FY25 to ¥94 billion on the back of flurry of one-time upfront payments, resulting in surge in profits too.</li>
<li>Kaken’s major drug Clenafin saw revenue drop of 2% YoY to ¥17 billion on patent cliff, while Artz revenue grew 6% YoY to ¥19 billion.</li>
<li>For FY26, Kaken expects revenue to fall 6% to ¥88 billion. No respite from immediate pangs of revenue loss from NHI drug price revision and generic competition for top-selling products.</li>
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Kaken Pharmaceutical (4521 JP) witnessed 31% YoY revenue growth in FY25 to ¥94 billion on the back of flurry of one-time upfront payments, resulting in surge in profits too.
Kaken’s major drug Clenafin saw revenue drop of 2% YoY to ¥17 billion on patent cliff, while Artz revenue grew 6% YoY to ¥19 billion.
For FY26, Kaken expects revenue to fall 6% to ¥88 billion. No respite from immediate pangs of revenue loss from NHI drug price revision and generic competition for top-selling products.


Kaken Pharmaceutical (4521 JP): Bleak FY26 Ahead, No Immediate Respite In Sight

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<li>In FY25, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nippon-shinyaku-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6634:1" rel="noopener">Nippon Shinyaku (4516 JP)</a> revenue grew 8% YoY to ¥160B and operating profit stood at ¥35.5B, up 6.5%.</li>
<li>Viltepso witnessed growth both in Japan and the U.S., licensing income also increased on higher overseas sales of Uptravi. Newly launched drugs like Vyxeos and Fintepla showed promise.</li>
<li>FY26 guidance indicate forex headwinds as higher costs will dent margins.</li>
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In FY25, Nippon Shinyaku (4516 JP) revenue grew 8% YoY to ¥160B and operating profit stood at ¥35.5B, up 6.5%.
Viltepso witnessed growth both in Japan and the U.S., licensing income also increased on higher overseas sales of Uptravi. Newly launched drugs like Vyxeos and Fintepla showed promise.
FY26 guidance indicate forex headwinds as higher costs will dent margins.


Nippon Shinyaku (4516 JP): Stable FY25; New Launches Key; Guidance Indicates A Forex Wary FY26

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kissei-pharmaceutical-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18303:1" rel="noopener">Kissei Pharmaceutical (4547 JP)</a> reported 16.9% YoY jump in revenue during FY25 driven by Beova and Tavneos despite price revision pressures and generic competition.</li>
<li>The company has issued FY26 guidance of revenue rising 3.6%, with pharmaceuticals segment remaining flat dragged by lower overseas licensing fees.</li>
<li>The only trigger point at this moment happens to be the recent licensing deals signed by the company with various players gives it an opportunity to expand offerings and market.</li>
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Kissei Pharmaceutical (4547 JP) reported 16.9% YoY jump in revenue during FY25 driven by Beova and Tavneos despite price revision pressures and generic competition.
The company has issued FY26 guidance of revenue rising 3.6%, with pharmaceuticals segment remaining flat dragged by lower overseas licensing fees.
The only trigger point at this moment happens to be the recent licensing deals signed by the company with various players gives it an opportunity to expand offerings and market.


Kissei Pharmaceutical (4547 JP): Steady FY25, Licensing Fees To Drag FY26, Margins To Stay Strong

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KAKEN PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD. develops, produces, and sells pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.  The Company's products are mainly for nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, sensory, and metabolic systems.  Kaken Pharmaceutical also manufactures antibiotics and feed additives.  The Company as well manufactures air purifiers and operates real estate business.

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