Amgen Inc.AMGNBUYJan 26, 2017Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Sep 24, 2026. Market Open.
Fifteen of its approved products had double-digit revenue growth YOY in last quarter. GLP-1 entrant still not approved, yet showing promise (bit of a wild card). Now trades at 18x PE, and other companies are more competitive on PE.
Still in his portfolios, still a Buy, but every day he gets up and reviews client holdings with a critical eye.
Really likes it. Breaking out to new highs. He'd be a buyer. Next upside resistance is around the $400 level.
He's been talking to their US sales team about biotech and healthcare in general. If they're correct on the broader market call, then biotech should outperform some of the more defensive areas in healthcare into 2027.
He likes it and likes the space. He likes the bio-based companies. He owns CELG-Q. He cannot say anything too negative about AMGN-Q. It is trading at about 12 times earnings so good value, 7% cash flow yield and they are expanding their portfolio. There is good runway for them.