NYSE:BMY

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY)

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Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) has received mixed reviews from various experts, reflecting a combination of cautious optimism and disappointment regarding its drug pipeline and overall performance. Highlighted is the stock's impressive +19% growth this year, alongside its strong cash flow generation expected to reach $11 billion this year and $15 billion by 2027, all while offering a substantial dividend yield over 4%. However, concerns have been raised about the underwhelming sales performance of the Cobenfy drug, with some experts recommending a more cautious approach as they await positive news regarding its prospects. Overall, the company’s recent earnings performance surpassed expectations, showcasing a solid 3% sales growth and a promising outlook for its growth portfolio, which could help restore investor confidence if it continues to outperform legacy offerings.

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BUY

It was up nearly 4% today during JPMorgan's healthcare conference. BMY delivered good news. Management announced strong early revenue goals for new products, including three new drugs that could hit $4 billion in sales this decade. Their strong pipeline of drugs was bulked by buying Celgene and MyoKardia. They also announced a bullish free cash-flow forecasts for coming years which will buyback shares and pay down debt. For years, this has failed to break out from mid-$60s, but that could change.

TOP PICK

He liked their Celgene acquisition last year (though the market didn't), because it diversified their exposure to other drugs which have exectued well. Their R&D and core business are doing well. The stock trades at only 8x earnings. There is a disconnect between company performance and the market. It's very cheap and they execute well. (Analysts’ price target is $72.93)

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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly This household pharma player has just made a $13 billion acquisition of a company that focuses on the treatment of irregular heart rhythms -- something that doesn't have another treatment option yet. This will go to diversify the company's success in the cancer treatment field. With an outlook to earnings growth of over 17% next year the Price to Earnings Growth Ratio is just 1.1 -- suggesting good value at these levels. We would trade this with a $54 stop-loss. Yield 3.04% (Analysts’ price target is $73.62)
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There is so much value in drug companies. His model price is $111, or a 90% upside on this one. It may be suffering a little from maybe Biden winning the election. It pays 3% while interest rates are zero. There is not much downside. (Analysts’ price target is $72.79)
BUY

MyoKardia deal: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201005005381/en/Bristol-Myers-Squibb-to-Acquire-MyoKardia-for-13.1-Billion-in-Cash Today BMY announced it's buying MyoKardia (MYOK-Q) ifor US$13.1 billion cash. MyoKardia makes drugs to fight heart disease and heart conditions, including mavacamten, a drug for which they will file an application in Q1-2021. The stock has gotten really cheap. He loves this deal.

TOP PICK
He has a model price over $111 -- a 95% upside opportunity. Yield 3.13% (Analysts’ price target is $66.94)
DON'T BUY
They are focused on the drug side of health care. There is a lot pressure on costs and from a political perspective as well. The company has had a great run as of late, but drugs can be very volatile. He generally favors the equipment and insurance sectors in health care.
TOP PICK

A leading oncology drug producer, trading at 10x earnings and paying a 3% dividend. Many catalysts are coming. They merged with Celgene, a deal which has raised investor expectations, with potentially strong synergies. This could trade at 11x earnings. You can make 20% on this. Holding a healthcare name is key. (Analysts’ price target is $71.64)

COMMENT
BMY vs ABBV? Doesn't own either one of them at the moment. Both stocks will probably do just fine over the next couple of years. Bristol Myers acquisition of Celgene will give them new drug applications. Be cautious on the Canadian tax implication in this acquisition. AbbVie on the other end is struggling with drugs that have been in the pipeline for a number of years and will start to face generic competition. Well managed companies. More comfortable with Bristol Myers.
COMMENT

They're getting a good deal on Celgene. Can't say what he'll do with this stock, but BMY is attractive.

DON'T BUY
It is a complex business with patents that come off, rising class-action lawsuits and rising regulatory threat politically in the US. He views it as a politically vulnerable industry and would suggest there are better things to buy. (Analysts’ price target is $59.00)
COMMENT

Bristol Myers's latest drugs haven't done as well as they thought. GSK has refocused into pharmaceuticals, and they sold off the consumer products division. After 5 years, they have both come to be around the same price. He would prefer GSK.

COMMENT

He started buying BMY-N ahead of the merger discussions with CELG-Q. If the merger fails, holding the buyer is safer as arbitragers unwind hedges. The combined company would be a good cash flow generator, which would help internal growth and debt pay down.

DON'T BUY

Heading into the election cycle, pharma will be under pressure. He prefers being into medical devices. He has a hard time being excited about either CELG or BMY, especially if the market is currently jittery. (Analysts’ price target is $100.33)

DON'T BUY
Acquisition pending, so some analysts aren't allowed to give an opinion while their investment bank is working on the deal. This is in the bucket of US healthcare he doesn't want to own right now. Political risk around drug pricing and lack of pipeline growth.
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