Denmark's Lundbeck posts higher Q3 profit, raises FY revenue and EBITDA guidance
Overview
Denmark pharma firm's Q3 2026 revenue rose 7% CER, with all regions contributing
Q3 adjusted EPS rose 19% year-over-year
Company raised full-year 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth guidance
Outlook
Lundbeck raises 2026 revenue growth guidance to 11%-12% CER from 7%-9%
Company now expects 2026 adjusted EBITDA growth of 15%-19% CER, up from 8%-14%
Company says Vyepti approval in Japan expected to support growth in Asia
Result Drivers
VYEPTI AND REXULTI GROWTH - Co said Q3 revenue growth was driven by strong Vyepti sales and solid contributions from Rexulti
PARTNERSHIP MODEL TRANSITION - Ongoing shift to partnership model in 27 markets supported revenue growth, per co
MARGIN PRESSURE – Gross margin fell in Q3 and 9-months on smaller Vyepti provision reversals, partner commissions and adverse product and geographic mix
Company press release:
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Revenue | DKK 6.60 bln | ||
Q3 Adjusted EPS | DKK 1.71 | ||
Q3 EPS | DKK 1.28 | ||
Q3 Adjusted EBITDA | DKK 2.26 bln | ||
Q3 EBITDA | DKK 2.24 bln |
Analyst Coverage
The stock recently traded at 9 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 6 three months ago
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