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This summary was created by AI, based on 8 opinions in the last 12 months.

AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) has garnered attention from multiple analysts, indicating a strong potential for growth in the coming years. Analysts highlight a robust drug pipeline and recent positive developments, particularly in oncology and obesity treatment, which are anticipated to significantly drive revenue upwards. Despite facing challenges such as trial failures and investigations in the past, the company has shown resilience with increasing earnings and a promising forecast. With a focus on expanding its R&D initiatives, AstraZeneca is perceived as a valuable investment opportunity with a target price indicating substantial upside potential. Investors are advised to adopt a disciplined approach with recommended stop-loss levels, reflecting the general sentiment of cautious optimism regarding the stock's trajectory.

Consensus
Positive
Valuation
Undervalued
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Mar 19/24, Up 5%)

Big breakthroughs in cancer. One drug failed recently. We're in the midst of a malaise of selling and going to cash. Great story.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Feb 06/25, Down 1.9%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with AZN has triggered its stop at $71.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  This will result in a net investment gain of 1%, when combined with our previous guidance.    

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Feb 06/25, Up 9.6%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O’Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with AZN is progressing well.  To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop (from $64) to $71 at this time.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Feb 16/24, Up 23%)

They rallied last summer, then faced headwinds last fall when a cancer drug failed to perform in trials and there was an investigation in their large Chinese business. Both problems are clearing now. They have a drug pipeline that should become a great growth story. Trades at 15x PE. 

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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

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)
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TOP PICK
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The 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)
TOP PICK

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. 

BUY

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.

TOP PICK

Less popular name within the healthcare sector. Very strong R & D pipeline - new products are expected soon. Trading at ~14x earnings which is very under valued. Excellent time to purchase shares for the long term shareholder. 

TOP PICK

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)
TOP PICK

Highest 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. 

COMMENT

The recently bought Ocosavax (a vaccine-maker) and Gracell (an early-stage Chinese biotech working on cancer treatments).

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 22/22, Up 13%)

Very strong business model during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Strong line of R&D products.
Huge revision in research providing viability for top line growth.
Current share price presenting good buying opportunity. 
Continues to own shares.

COMMENT
Believes that company has undergone R & D overhaul. Strong pipeline of new products. One of the best growth stories in the sector. Expecting strong earnings going forward. Current share price is fair.
BUY
He likes AZN, which is getting approval after approval.
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Astrazeneca P L C(AZN-N) Rating

Ranking : 5 out of 5

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Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 5

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 0

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 0

Total Signals / Votes : 5

Stockchase rating for Astrazeneca P L C is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

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On 2025-04-23, Astrazeneca P L C (AZN-N) stock closed at a price of $68.51.