NASDAQ$AMGN

Amgen Inc · Q4 2023 earnings

Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Amgen's financial performance for Q4 2023 showed revenue growth driven by volume, with GAAP EPS impacted by acquisition-related expenses.

Amgen reported a 20% increase in total revenues for the fourth quarter of 2023, reaching $8.2 billion. This growth was primarily driven by a 23% increase in volume, although partially offset by a 3% decrease in net selling price. GAAP EPS decreased by 53% to $1.42, influenced by acquisition-related expenses and Horizon's operating expenses. Non-GAAP EPS increased by 15% to $4.71. The company's performance included $954 million in sales from the Horizon Therapeutics acquisition.

  • Total revenues increased by 20% to $8.2 billion, driven by a 23% volume growth.
  • GAAP EPS decreased by 53% to $1.42 due to acquisition-related expenses and incremental operating expenses from Horizon.
  • Non-GAAP EPS increased by 15% to $4.71, driven by increased revenues.
  • The company generated $7.4 billion of free cash flow for the full year.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$8.2B

Previous: $6.84B+19.8%
EPS (adj)

$4.71

Previous: $4.09+15.2%
Capital Expenditures

$249M

Previous: $340M-26.8%
Net Income

$767M

Previous: $1.62B-52.5%
Operating Income

$1.3B

Previous: $2.23B-41.7%
Gross Profit

$5.08B

Previous: $5.09B-0.2%
R&D Expense

$1.51B

No prior period
Stock-Based Comp

$161M

Previous: $401M-59.9%

Revenue & EPS history

Amgen · Revenue · Quarterly

$8.2B

Q4 2023+19.8%vs Q4 2022
Beat estimate in 10 of 15 quarters(67%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Amgen · $6.14B total across 17 segments · Q3 2023

  • Enbrel
    $1.04B-6.4%
  • Prolia
    $986M+14.4%
  • Otezla
    $567M-9.6%
  • XGEVA
    $519M+4.8%
  • Nplate
    $419M+45.5%
  • Repatha
    $406M+31.4%
  • KYPROLIS
    $349M+9.7%
  • Aranesp
    $323M-9.8%
  • EVENITY
    $307M+52.7%
  • Vectibix
    $252M+2.0%
  • BLINCYTO
    $220M+54.9%
  • MVASI
    $213M+1.9%
  • Other products
    $167M+46.5%
  • TEZSPIRE
    $161M+192.7%
  • Neulasta
    $124M-49.8%
  • LUMAKRAS/LUMYKRAS
    $52M-30.7%
  • TAVNEOS
    $37M

Forward guidance

For the full year 2024, Amgen expects total revenues in the range of $32.4 billion to $33.8 billion and non-GAAP EPS in the range of $18.90 to $20.30.

Tailwinds

  • Total revenues are expected to be in the range of $32.4 billion to $33.8 billion.
  • Capital expenditures are anticipated to be approximately $1.1 billion.
  • On a non-GAAP basis, EPS is expected to be in the range of $18.90 to $20.30.
  • Share repurchases are planned not to exceed $500 million.
  • GAAP tax rate in the range of 11.5% to 13.0%.

Headwinds

  • GAAP EPS is projected to be in the range of $8.42 to $9.87.
  • Non-GAAP tax rate is expected to be in the range of 16.0% to 17.0%.
  • Share repurchases are capped at $500 million.
  • Unspecified risks associated with forward-looking statements.
  • Dependence on successful marketing and regulatory developments.

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 Q4 2023

Historical avgQ4 2023

+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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