The chart below shows how AMGN performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, AMGN sees a +1.38% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +2.56% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.38%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Quarterly Revenue Increase: In the third quarter, we delivered $8.5 billion in total revenues, a 23% year-over-year increase.
Sales Volume Surge: Product sales increased 8% year-over-year, driven by 12% volume growth.
Free Cash Flow Increase: In the third quarter, we generated $3.3 billion of free cash flow, an increase of $2.5 billion from the previous year.
Long-Term Growth Outlook: We have a strong long-term growth outlook with breadth and depth across each of our four therapeutic areas, including our innovative pipeline and in-market products, serving patients with serious illnesses around the globe.
2024 Revenue and EPS Guidance: We expect our 2024 total revenues in the range of $33.0 billion to $33.8 billion and non-GAAP EPS between $19.20 to $20.
Negative
Revenue Increase Analysis: Total revenues increased by 23% year-over-year to $8.5 billion, but excluding the addition of Horizon, product sales increased only by 8%.
Operating Expenses Surge: Operating expenses increased by 27% year-over-year, largely driven by the addition of Horizon, impacting overall profitability.
Operating Expenses Increase: Non-GAAP operating expenses rose significantly, with a reported $554 million expense, up $329 million year-over-year, primarily due to increased interest expenses from the Horizon acquisition.
Q4 EPS Outlook Decline: The company expects Q4 non-GAAP EPS to be lower than Q3 due to planned investment increases, indicating potential pressure on profitability in the near term.
Non-GAAP Tax Rate Decline: The non-GAAP tax rate decreased by 2.7 percentage points year-over-year to 13.4%, reflecting changes in earnings mix from the inclusion of Horizon, which may affect future tax liabilities.
Amgen Inc. (AMGN) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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