Amgen Inc. (AMGN - Free Report) announced positive top-line data from the phase III study evaluating its biosimilar candidate, ABP 959, for the treatment of adult patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (“PNH”).
The DAHLIA study evaluated the safety and efficacy of ABP 959, a biosimilar candidate to Alexion’s [now part of AstraZeneca (AZN - Free Report) ] C5 inhibitor, Soliris, for treating adult patients with PNH.
AZN closed the acquisition of rare-disease drugmaker, Alexion, for $39 billion in July 2021.
The buyout of Alexion strengthened AstraZeneca’s immunology franchise and added blockbuster rare disease drug, Soliris, to the latter’s portfolio.
The above-mentioned phase III study compared ABP 959 to Soliris for addressing PNH.
Data from the study demonstrated no clinically meaningful differences between ABP 959 and Soliris based on the control of intravascular hemolysis as measured by lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) at week 27 of treatment – the study’s primary endpoint.
Also, the safety and immunogenicity profile of ABP 959 was comparable to that of Soliris.
The encouraging data on ABP 959, underlines Amgen’s strength and expertise in offering patients with high-quality, biologic therapies.
Shares of Amgen have rallied 8.6% this year against the industry’s decline of 22%.
We note that revenues from biosimilars remain a key source of income for AMGN. The company boasts a strong portfolio of biosimilar products with potential new products expected to drive long-term growth.
Key biosimilars in Amgen’s portfolio include Kanjinti (a biosimilar of Roche’s Herceptin) and Mvasi (biosimilar of Roche’s Avastin), Avsola (a biosimilar to J&J/Merck’s blockbuster immunology medicine Remicade) and Amgevita (biosimilar of AbbVie’s (ABBV - Free Report) Humira). In the United States, Amjevita is expected to be launched in early 2023.
Humira, AbbVie’s flagship product is a key top driver for the company and the drug continues to witness strong demand trends in the United States. AbbVie remains heavily dependent on Humira for revenues.
ABBV is facing direct biosimilar competition in Europe and other countries where Humira generics have already been launched.
Amgen’s biosimilars revenues are annualizing at over $2 billion in sales while it is expected to more than double by 2030 supported by the Amjevita launch and other biosimilars in late-stage development like ABP 959.
Zacks Rank & Stock to Consider
Amgen currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). A better-ranked stock in the biotech sector is Achilles Therapeutics plc (ACHL - Free Report) ,which has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Achilles Therapeutics’ loss per share estimates narrowed 6.4% for 2022 and 9.6% for 2023 in the past 60 days.
Earnings of Achilles Therapeutics surpassed estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and missed on the remaining occasion. ACHL delivered an earnings surprise of 12.45%, on average.
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Amgen Inc. (AMGN - Free Report) announced positive top-line data from the phase III study evaluating its biosimilar candidate, ABP 959, for the treatment of adult patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (“PNH”).
The DAHLIA study evaluated the safety and efficacy of ABP 959, a biosimilar candidate to Alexion’s [now part of AstraZeneca (AZN - Free Report) ] C5 inhibitor, Soliris, for treating adult patients with PNH.
AZN closed the acquisition of rare-disease drugmaker, Alexion, for $39 billion in July 2021.
The buyout of Alexion strengthened AstraZeneca’s immunology franchise and added blockbuster rare disease drug, Soliris, to the latter’s portfolio.
The above-mentioned phase III study compared ABP 959 to Soliris for addressing PNH.
Data from the study demonstrated no clinically meaningful differences between ABP 959 and Soliris based on the control of intravascular hemolysis as measured by lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) at week 27 of treatment – the study’s primary endpoint.
Also, the safety and immunogenicity profile of ABP 959 was comparable to that of Soliris.
The encouraging data on ABP 959, underlines Amgen’s strength and expertise in offering patients with high-quality, biologic therapies.
Shares of Amgen have rallied 8.6% this year against the industry’s decline of 22%.
We note that revenues from biosimilars remain a key source of income for AMGN. The company boasts a strong portfolio of biosimilar products with potential new products expected to drive long-term growth.
Key biosimilars in Amgen’s portfolio include Kanjinti (a biosimilar of Roche’s Herceptin) and Mvasi (biosimilar of Roche’s Avastin), Avsola (a biosimilar to J&J/Merck’s blockbuster immunology medicine Remicade) and Amgevita (biosimilar of AbbVie’s (ABBV - Free Report) Humira). In the United States, Amjevita is expected to be launched in early 2023.
Humira, AbbVie’s flagship product is a key top driver for the company and the drug continues to witness strong demand trends in the United States. AbbVie remains heavily dependent on Humira for revenues.
ABBV is facing direct biosimilar competition in Europe and other countries where Humira generics have already been launched.
Amgen’s biosimilars revenues are annualizing at over $2 billion in sales while it is expected to more than double by 2030 supported by the Amjevita launch and other biosimilars in late-stage development like ABP 959.
Zacks Rank & Stock to Consider
Amgen currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). A better-ranked stock in the biotech sector is Achilles Therapeutics plc (ACHL - Free Report) ,which has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Achilles Therapeutics’ loss per share estimates narrowed 6.4% for 2022 and 9.6% for 2023 in the past 60 days.
Earnings of Achilles Therapeutics surpassed estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and missed on the remaining occasion. ACHL delivered an earnings surprise of 12.45%, on average.
Where Will Stocks Go…
If Biden Wins? If Trump Wins?
The answers may surprise you.
Since 1950, even after negative midterm years, the market has never had a lower presidential election year. With voters energized and engaged, the market has been almost unrelentingly bullish no matter which party wins!
Now is the time to download Zacks' free Special Report with 5 stocks that offer extreme upside for both Democrats and Republicans…
1. Medical manufacturer has gained +11,000% in the last 15 years.
2. Rental company is absolutely crushing its sector.
3. Energy powerhouse plans to grow its already large dividend by 25%.
4. Aerospace and defense standout just landed a potentially $80 billion contract.
5. Giant Chipmaker is building huge plants in the U.S.
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