GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has reported a robust performance for the fiscal year 2024, showcasing significant growth in its specialty medicines portfolio and setting an optimistic outlook for the future.
Key Financial Highlights:
Total Sales: £31.4 billion, marking a 7% increase at constant exchange rates (CER).
Specialty Medicines: Experienced a 19% growth, driven by:
- HIV Treatments: Sales up by 13%.
- Oncology Segment: Nearly doubled with a 98% increase.
- Respiratory and Immunology: Grew by 13%.
Vaccines: Faced a 4% decline, with Shingrix increasing by 1% and Arexvy decreasing by 51%.
General Medicines: Saw a 6% rise, with Trelegy leading at a 27% growth.
The company's core operating profit rose by 11%, and core earnings per share (EPS) increased by 10%, reflecting the strength of GSK's specialty medicines and disciplined investment in research and development.
Strategic Initiatives:
GSK has announced a £2 billion share buyback program to be executed over the next 18 months, signaling confidence in its financial health and commitment to shareholder value.
Future Outlook:
Looking ahead, GSK anticipates:
2025 Projections: Turnover growth between 3% to 5%; core operating profit and EPS growth between 6% to 8%.
2031 Sales Target: An increased outlook to over £40 billion, up from the previous target of £38 billion, reflecting progress in the late-stage pipeline.
Stock Performance:
Following these announcements, GSK's stock experienced a significant uptick. On February 5, 2025, the stock closed at $37.70, representing an 8.2% increase from the previous day.
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