Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity research analyst having 15+ years of experience, with an interest on fundamentally strong global healthcare companies. I have been helping investors to find future winners in healthcare space to grow their wealth by focusing on the strength and potential of the business models of the companies. My initiating coverage reports and pitch help investors to know ‘what to buy’, ‘why to buy’, and ‘when to buy’. My clients always remain on top of the sector with the help of my timely and detailed notes on earnings or any news update. I also provide broader view on the entire healthcare sector through periodic thematic reports.

Astellas Pharma (4503 JP): Izervay Approved In Japan, Strategic Brands Will Be Key In Near Future

Astellas Pharma (4503 JP): Strong H1FY26 Performance Leads to Upward Revision of FY26 Guidance

Astellas Pharma (4503 JP): Strong FY25 Result; Cost Optimization to Boost FY26 Profit on Flat Sales

Astellas Pharma (4503 JP): Izervay on Strong Footing, Strategic Brands Key for Future

Astellas Pharma (4503 JP): 9MFY25 Result- Strategic Brands Strong; Margins Expand; Guidance Raised

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/astellas-pharma-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6091:1" rel="noopener">Astellas Pharma (4503 JP)</a> reported 7% revenue growth in Q1FY26. Strategic brands grew 49% and contributed 22% of revenue. Driven by cost optimization, core operating profit increased 61%.</li>
<li>Astellas reiterated FY26 guidance of 1% revenue growth and 5% core operating profit increase. Q1FY26 progress enhance conviction on comfortably meet FY26 guidance.</li>
<li>With no near-term new launches anticipated for Astellas, performance of the strategic brands in existing markets as well as their indication and geography expansions should be the key drivers.</li>
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Astellas Pharma (4503 JP) reported 7% revenue growth in Q1FY26. Strategic brands grew 49% and contributed 22% of revenue. Driven by cost optimization, core operating profit increased 61%.
Astellas reiterated FY26 guidance of 1% revenue growth and 5% core operating profit increase. Q1FY26 progress enhance conviction on comfortably meet FY26 guidance.
With no near-term new launches anticipated for Astellas, performance of the strategic brands in existing markets as well as their indication and geography expansions should be the key drivers.


Astellas Pharma (4503 JP): Strategic Brands Drive Q1 Result; Positive Momentum to Continue