NASDAQ$AMGN

Amgen Inc · Q2 2021 earnings

Q2 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Amgen's financial performance in Q2 2021 reflected a recovery from pandemic effects, marked by volume-driven growth and strategic pipeline advancements.

Amgen reported a 5% increase in total revenues to $6.5 billion for Q2 2021, driven by higher unit demand. GAAP EPS decreased 73% to $0.81, influenced by a $1.5 billion write-off related to acquired IPR&D. Non-GAAP EPS increased 4% to $4.38, bolstered by revenue growth and fewer shares outstanding. The company reaffirmed its full-year revenue guidance and revised GAAP EPS guidance.

  • Total revenues increased by 5% to $6.5 billion, driven by higher unit demand.
  • GAAP EPS decreased 73% to $0.81 due to a write-off of acquired IPR&D.
  • Non-GAAP EPS increased 4% to $4.38, supported by revenue growth and fewer shares outstanding.
  • Free cash flow was $1.7 billion, impacted by the timing of tax payments.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$6.53B

Previous: $6.21B+5.2%
EPS (adj)

$4.38

Previous: $4.25+3.1%
Capital Expenditures

-$351M

Previous: -$300M-17.0%
Free Cash Flow

$113M

Previous: $1.5B-92.5%
Net Income

$464M

Previous: $1.8B-74.3%
Operating Income

$828M

Previous: $2.32B-64.4%
Gross Profit

$4.89B

Previous: $4.72B+3.6%
Cash & Equivalents

$6.63B

Previous: $9.15B-27.5%
Total Assets

$59.8B

Previous: $65B-8.1%

Revenue & EPS history

Amgen · Revenue · Quarterly

$6.53B

Q2 2021+5.2%vs Q2 2020
Beat estimate in 13 of 16 quarters(81%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Amgen · $5.67B total across 16 segments · Q2 2021

  • Enbrel
    $1.14B-8.2%
  • Prolia
    $814M+23.5%
  • Otezla
    $534M-4.8%
  • XGEVA
    $488M+12.2%
  • Neulasta
    $486M-18.0%
  • Aranesp
    $367M-5.2%
  • MVASI
    $294M+70.9%
  • Repatha
    $286M+43.0%
  • KYPROLIS
    $280M+10.7%
  • Nplate
    $245M+26.9%
  • Vectibix
    $239M+22.6%
  • EVENITY
    $131M+29.7%
  • BLINCYTO
    $108M+16.1%
  • AMJEVITA/AMGEVITA
    $107M+72.6%
  • Other products
    $77M+28.3%
  • Parsabiv
    $71M-61.8%

Forward guidance

Amgen reaffirmed its total revenue guidance for 2021 to be in the range of $25.8 billion to $26.6 billion. The company revised its GAAP EPS guidance to $8.84-$9.90 and reaffirmed its non-GAAP EPS guidance to $16.00-$17.00.

Tailwinds

  • Total revenues are expected to be in the range of $25.8 billion to $26.6 billion.
  • Non-GAAP EPS is projected to be between $16.00 and $17.00.
  • Capital expenditures are estimated to be approximately $900 million.
  • Share repurchases are expected to be at the upper end of the $3.0 billion to $5.0 billion range.
  • Tax rate on a non-GAAP basis is expected to be in the range of 13.5% to 14.5%.

Headwinds

  • GAAP EPS is projected to be between $8.84 and $9.90.
  • Tax rate on a GAAP basis is expected to be in the range of 13.0% to 14.5%.
  • The cumulative decrease in diagnoses over the course of the pandemic has suppressed the volume of new patients starting treatment, which we expect to continue to impact our business during the second half of the year.
  • Expect further reduction in the net selling price on a sequential basis as the number of Medicare Part D patients receiving Repatha increases.
  • Going forward, we expect net selling price for Enbrel to continue to decline year-over-year.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2021

Historical avgQ2 2021

+0.3%

Avg return

Earnings day

+0.0%

Avg return

5 days after

+0.1%

Avg return

30 days after

53%

39 / 73 earnings

Positive

+12.2%

Q1 2024

Best reaction

-8.7%

Q3 2016

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+0.9%-4.4%-2.7%
Q4 2025+3.0%+11.0%+9.1%
Q3 2025+7.7%+9.1%+11.2%
Q2 2025-5.1%-5.0%-5.5%
Q1 2025-1.1%-2.8%+1.6%
Q4 2024+6.5%+2.0%+12.4%
Q3 2024+1.3%+0.3%-10.5%
Q2 2024-3.9%-0.8%-0.3%
Q1 2024+12.2%+8.3%+10.3%
Q4 2023-8.1%-9.6%-15.3%
Q3 2023-0.9%+2.5%+2.5%
Q2 2023+5.6%+13.2%+11.4%
Q1 2023+0.4%-1.2%-9.2%
Q4 2022-2.1%-2.6%-6.7%
Q3 2022+0.0%+8.7%+6.1%
Q2 2022-0.4%+0.5%-1.9%
Q1 2022-4.7%-7.6%+2.2%
Q4 2021+8.5%+2.7%+4.2%
Q3 2021+4.0%+1.9%-4.1%
Q2 2021-4.8%-4.0%-5.8%
Q1 2021-7.4%-6.2%-7.9%
Q4 2020-1.4%-1.7%-7.7%
Q3 2020-2.5%-1.5%+0.6%
Q2 2020-1.9%-3.5%-0.3%
Q1 2020-2.0%+0.3%-2.5%
Q4 2019-4.9%-2.4%-12.1%
Q3 2019+2.9%+6.3%+14.4%
Q2 2019+6.0%+6.3%+17.5%
Q1 2019-2.8%-2.1%-6.7%
Q4 2018-3.7%-2.5%-1.0%
Q3 2018+2.4%-0.6%+7.5%
Q2 2018-0.3%+1.8%+1.9%
Q1 2018+0.1%+1.6%+1.9%
Q4 2017+0.5%-5.1%-0.5%
Q3 2017-2.1%-3.2%-5.7%
Q2 2017-2.9%-3.6%-6.1%
Q1 2017-1.2%-1.3%-5.9%
Q4 2016+4.9%+4.5%+12.9%
Q3 2016-8.7%-11.5%-8.5%
Q2 2016+2.2%+3.9%+2.6%
Q1 2016-1.7%
Q4 2015+1.5%
Q3 2015-0.9%
Q2 2015+3.0%
Q1 2015+1.9%
Q4 2014-3.2%
Q3 2014+6.7%
Q2 2014+6.0%
Q1 2014-3.2%
Q4 2013+0.5%
Q3 2013+1.8%
Q2 2013-1.0%
Q1 2013-7.5%
Q4 2012-0.8%
Q3 2012+0.8%
Q2 2012+7.6%
Q1 2012+0.2%
Q4 2011-0.8%
Q3 2011+4.9%
Q2 2011-3.0%
Q1 2011-1.5%
Q4 2007+0.7%
Q4 2010+0.7%
Q3 2008+0.7%
Q3 2010-0.9%
Q2 2010-0.4%
Q1 2009+1.5%
Q1 2010+1.2%
Q4 2009+0.5%
Q3 2009+1.6%
Q4 2008+3.8%
Q2 2009+3.8%
Q2 2008+3.8%

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