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NYSE:AZN
Astrazeneca P L C (AZN)
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Aug 27, 2026, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 6 opinions in the last 12 months.
Experts express a generally positive outlook on Astrazeneca P L C (AZN-N), noting its recent performance and potential for future growth. The stock has rebounded significantly, being up 30% over the past year and around 6% this year, bolstered by a strong oncology business and a promising drug pipeline. Analysts highlight the stock's attractive valuation, trading at approximately 18 times forward PE with expected growth rates of 14-15%. Many consider it a defensive investment that offers growth potential, particularly amid a recent rotation in market preferences. Additionally, some experts suggest minor pullback levels worth monitoring, while the strength shown in its cancer drug portfolio contributes to a favorable sentiment overall.
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Premium contentThe big pharma is developing a GLP-1 weight loss treatment that avoids injections -- a big game changer - and trials are looking good. The stock trades at 32x earnings and supports a 16% ROE. We recommend setting a stop-loss at $52, looking to achieve $88 -- upside potential of 30%. Yield 2.2%
(Analysts’ price target is $88.01)Very strong R&D pipeline, with new products expected. Off recent share price highs, which is a good time to buy. Margins very strong on new products. Expecting earnings to rise in the immediate future. Low double digit EPS @ 16x earnings a very strong value proposition. Will continue to hold for the long term.
Is overlooked in pharma. It boasts an amazing oncology business, including recent positive trial data on phase 2 and 3 lung cancer drugs, which could be breakthroughs. Shares have doubled in the last 5 years and has been climbing since 2016. Last April they delivered a blowout quarter with an earnings beat and a bullish forecast including a 8.5% compound annual growth rate based on doubling multi-billion drugs to 25 by 2030. Also, they are developing obesity drugs.
They focus on cancer drugs and making massive inroads. AZN just bought Alexion, which seeks drugs for rare diseases, so the target markets are there. AZN sells at 15x PE with earnings to grow 5-10%. Dividend pays 3.5%.
(Analysts’ price target is $83.88)
Bruce MurrayHighest growth rate in Pharma sector given current share price. Very attractive entry point (15x earnings). Leader in oncology channels. Chemotherapy products very strong and is a leader in R&D. Good long term hold.
Jamie Murray 
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We reiterate AZN as a TOP PICK. Recently reported earnings indicated a 19% increase in earnings and revenues. Management announced positive development on 9 new drugs worth $5 billion in future revenues and a plan to invest over $800 million in Ontario creating 700 jobs. The shares trade at 18x earnings and support a 30% ROE. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $52) to $64, looking to achieve $88 -- upside potential of 21%. Yield 1.4%
(Analysts’ price target is $88.24)