Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

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<li>During 9M2023, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/otsuka-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12292:1" rel="noopener">Otsuka Holdings (4578 JP)</a> reported revenue growth of 17% YoY to ¥1,479B, driven by 21% YoY revenue growth in pharmaceutical segment due to 16% growth in global products.</li>
<li>Despite the recording of impairment losses, operating profit increased 77% YoY to ¥203B, leading to a 460 bps expansion of margin to 13.7%. Net profit zoomed 46% YoY to ¥162B.</li>
<li>The company has raised 2023 revenue guidance, second time this year. Otsuka now expects 2023 revenue to grow 14% YoY to ¥1,985B, 4% ahead of prior guidance of ¥1,905B.</li>
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During 9M2023, Otsuka Holdings (4578 JP) reported revenue growth of 17% YoY to ¥1,479B, driven by 21% YoY revenue growth in pharmaceutical segment due to 16% growth in global products.
Despite the recording of impairment losses, operating profit increased 77% YoY to ¥203B, leading to a 460 bps expansion of margin to 13.7%. Net profit zoomed 46% YoY to ¥162B.
The company has raised 2023 revenue guidance, second time this year. Otsuka now expects 2023 revenue to grow 14% YoY to ¥1,985B, 4% ahead of prior guidance of ¥1,905B.


Otsuka Holdings (4578 JP): Global Products Continue to Shine; Second Consequent 2023 Guidance Raise

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/daiichi-sankyo-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3014:1" rel="noopener">Daiichi Sankyo (4568 JP)</a> reported strong H1FY24 results, with double-digit growth in revenue, core operating profit, and net profit, mainly driven by its global mainstay product Enhertu.</li>
<li>Daiichi Sankyo and Merck entered into a global development and commercialization agreement for three of Daiichi Sankyo’s drug candidates, for a total potential consideration of up to $22 billion.</li>
<li>Daiichi Sankyo has raised FY24 revenue, core operating profit, and net profit forecast by 7%, 11%, and 17%, respectively. FY24 revenue is expected to grow 21% YoY to ¥1,550 billion.</li>
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Daiichi Sankyo (4568 JP) reported strong H1FY24 results, with double-digit growth in revenue, core operating profit, and net profit, mainly driven by its global mainstay product Enhertu.
Daiichi Sankyo and Merck entered into a global development and commercialization agreement for three of Daiichi Sankyo’s drug candidates, for a total potential consideration of up to $22 billion.
Daiichi Sankyo has raised FY24 revenue, core operating profit, and net profit forecast by 7%, 11%, and 17%, respectively. FY24 revenue is expected to grow 21% YoY to ¥1,550 billion.


Daiichi Sankyo (4568 JP): Landmark ADC Deal Pushes FY24 Revenue Guidance Higher

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/daiichi-sankyo-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3014:1" rel="noopener">Daiichi Sankyo (4568 JP)</a> reported a 25% YoY revenue growth in Q1FY24, mainly driven by oncology drug Enhertu. The company reiterated FY24 guidance, with revenue and operating profit growing double-digit.</li>
<li>Daiichi Sankyo’s drug candidate datopotamab deruxtecan demonstrated statistically significant and clinically meaningful progression-free survival benefit in certain types of breast cancer patients in pivotal phase 3 trial.</li>
<li>Enhertu is well-positioned for geography and indication expansion as well as market share gain. Strengthening oncology portfolio and rich late-stage pipeline entail significant growth opportunity for the company.</li>
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Daiichi Sankyo (4568 JP) reported a 25% YoY revenue growth in Q1FY24, mainly driven by oncology drug Enhertu. The company reiterated FY24 guidance, with revenue and operating profit growing double-digit.
Daiichi Sankyo’s drug candidate datopotamab deruxtecan demonstrated statistically significant and clinically meaningful progression-free survival benefit in certain types of breast cancer patients in pivotal phase 3 trial.
Enhertu is well-positioned for geography and indication expansion as well as market share gain. Strengthening oncology portfolio and rich late-stage pipeline entail significant growth opportunity for the company.


Daiichi Sankyo (4568 JP): Strong Start of FY24; Partnered Oncology Drug Candidate Hits First Goal

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/peptidream-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13514:1" rel="noopener">Peptidream Inc (4587 JP)</a> has reported strong result for H1 2023. Revenue jumped 88% YoY, and both the operating and net losses have narrowed compared with the year-ago period.</li>
<li>2023 guidance remains unchanged, with revenue of ¥30B (+12% YoY), core operating profit of ¥6.7B (-31% YoY), and net profit of ¥2.7B (-64% YoY).</li>
<li>In the mid-term (over the next 3–4 years), Peptidream aims for revenue of ~¥50B. The company has set a goal to reach revenue of ~¥100B by 2030.  </li>
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Peptidream Inc (4587 JP) has reported strong result for H1 2023. Revenue jumped 88% YoY, and both the operating and net losses have narrowed compared with the year-ago period.
2023 guidance remains unchanged, with revenue of ¥30B (+12% YoY), core operating profit of ¥6.7B (-31% YoY), and net profit of ¥2.7B (-64% YoY).
In the mid-term (over the next 3–4 years), Peptidream aims for revenue of ~¥50B. The company has set a goal to reach revenue of ~¥100B by 2030.  


Peptidream (4587 JP): Solid Revenue Growth Continued in 1H23; 2023 Guidance Remains Unchanged

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<li>In Q1FY24, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shionogi-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19535:1" rel="noopener">Shionogi &amp; Co (4507 JP)</a> recorded 52% YoY revenue growth to ¥109B, reflecting a one-time payment received for the transfer of co-development and co-commercialization license for ADHD drugs.  </li>
<li>Shionogi has reiterated FY24 guidance. The company expects FY24 revenue of ¥450B (up 6% YoY), operating profit of ¥150B (up 1% YoY), and net profit of ¥155B (down 16% YoY).</li>
<li>Despite competition, Xocova captured a 60% market share of the treatment group patients in Japan. Over a six-month period since emergency approval, more than 70K patients have used Xocova.</li>
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In Q1FY24, Shionogi &amp; Co (4507 JP) recorded 52% YoY revenue growth to ¥109B, reflecting a one-time payment received for the transfer of co-development and co-commercialization license for ADHD drugs.  
Shionogi has reiterated FY24 guidance. The company expects FY24 revenue of ¥450B (up 6% YoY), operating profit of ¥150B (up 1% YoY), and net profit of ¥155B (down 16% YoY).
Despite competition, Xocova captured a 60% market share of the treatment group patients in Japan. Over a six-month period since emergency approval, more than 70K patients have used Xocova.


Shionogi & Co (4507 JP): Non-Recurring Income Lifts Q1 Revenue; FY24 Guidance Reiterated

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Shionogi & Company Ltd., is a pharmaceutical company. The Company develops prescription & over-the-counter drugs and diagnostics.

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Shionogi & Co (4507 JP)

Otsuka Holdings (4578 JP): Global Products Continue to Shine; Second Consequent 2023 Guidance Raise

During 9M2023, Otsuka's global products revenue grew 16% YoY to ¥528B, representing 53% of pharmaceutical revenue. The company raised 2023 revenue...

Tina Banerjee

Daiichi Sankyo (4568 JP): Landmark ADC Deal Pushes FY24 Revenue Guidance Higher

Recent drug development deal calls for total potential consideration of up to $22B. Daiichi Sankyo raised FY24 sales, core operating profit, and...

Tina Banerjee

Daiichi Sankyo (4568 JP): Strong Start of FY24; Partnered Oncology Drug Candidate Hits First Goal

Daiichi Sankyo reports 25% YoY revenue growth in Q1, mainly driven by oncology drug Enhertu. Drug candidate Dato-DXd met primary endpoint in...

Tina Banerjee

Peptidream (4587 JP): Solid Revenue Growth Continued in 1H23; 2023 Guidance Remains Unchanged

In 1H23, revenue jumped 88% YoY, and both the operating and net losses have narrowed compared with 1H22. 2023 guidance calls for a 12% YoY revenue...

Tina Banerjee