Amgen Inc.AMGNBUYJul 28, 2023Stock 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 bought it last week to diversify and get more exposure in pharmaceuticals. They report next week. Compare to Abbvie which just surprised with drug sales. There's some FT overhang, but shares have been bottoming out recently. If they announce good results, investors will chase this next week.