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Gilead Sciences develops and markets therapies to treat life-threatening infectious diseases, with the core of its portfolio focused on HIV and hepatitis B and C. Gilead's acquisition of Pharmasset brought rights to hepatitis C drug Sovaldi, which is also part of newer combination regimens that remain standards of care. Gilead is also growing its presence in the oncology market via acquisitions, led by CAR-T cell therapy Yescarta/Tecartus (from Kite) and breast and bladder cancer therapy Trodelvy (from Immunomedics).

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Marjorie Taylor Greene spent part of Christmas Eve buying stocks according to recent disclosures. Here&#39;s what she bought.

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) disclosed recent purchases of several stocks on Christmas Eve, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/marjorie-taylor-greene">Benzinga Government Trades.</a>
Here's a look at what the far-right politician bought.
What Happened: Greene has been an active trader of stocks while in Congress, based on her disclosures over the years.
After going several years without disclosing any trades, Greene <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38611874/marjorie-taylor-greene-reveals-new-stock-trades-after-2-year-gap-berkshire-hathway-goldman-sachs">disclosed several purchases</a> in May. She also made<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/11/41754747/is-marjorie-taylor-greene-betting-on-trump-victory-buys-apple-meta-tesla-stocks-ahead-of-2024-electi"> multiple transactions</a> later in September, October and November.
Greene recently disclosed multiple stock purchases that happened on Dec. 24. Here are the trades that she made, with each valued between $1,000 and $15,000:
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<li>Adobe Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>)</li>
<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</li>
<li>Applied Materials (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>)</li>
<li>Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>)</li>
<li>Duke Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUK#NYSE">DUK</a>)</li>
<li>Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>)</li>
<li>Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>)</li>
<li>Johnson and Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>)</li>
<li>Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</li>
<li>Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</li>
<li>Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSC#NYSE">NSC</a>)</li>
<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</li>
<li>ServiceNow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>)</li>
<li>The Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>)</li>
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Of these stocks bought in the latest disclosures, Eli Lilly, Gilead and Norfolk Southern are new buys for Greene over the last two years.
The rest of the stocks are already owned by Greene with her adding to her position. Several of the stocks, like Hershey have been bought four times by Greene in 2024.
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Why It's Important: The trading activity of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/congress-trading">members of Congress </a>continues to be a hot-button item closely monitored by retail investors and the public.
President Joe Biden <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42538504/biden-endorses-ban-of-congressional-stock-trading-nobody-in-the-congress-should-be-able-to-make-money-in-the-stock-market-while-in-office">endorsed a ban</a>, suggesting Congress members shouldn&#8217;t be able to trade stocks and options while in office.
&#8220;Nobody in the Congress should be able to make money in the stock market while they&#8217;re in the Congress,&#8221; Biden said in an interview with political advisor&nbsp;Faiz Shakir.
There have been numerous calls to vote for Congress members to vote for a ban on Congressional trading, but a vote has not happened. Representative&nbsp;Ro Khanna&nbsp;(D-Calif.)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/05/39096827/exclusive-khanna-says-shameful-congress-members-profited-from-stocks-calls-for-trading-ban-makin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">previously told Benzinga&nbsp;</a>that he will continue to advocate for a vote to ban the practice.
Congressional committee assignments can create conflicts of interest when trades are disclosed. Greene serves on the House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, which could give her information on government contracts for technology companies.
Greene's latest stock purchases in November and the new disclosures show a continued bet on technology stocks going forward. Chip stocks and technology companies were among&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/10/41584466/these-10-stocks-were-the-best-s-p-500-performers-in-2017-when-trump-was-president-will-history-r" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the best performing&nbsp;</a>in the S&amp;P 500 in 2017, Trump&#8217;s first year in the White House previously.
Tech giants Meta and Microsoft remain popular for Greene in 2024 with multiple purchases made. A pending ban of TikTok could benefit Meta in 2025.
Greene is also positioning her portfolio with several healthcare names like Eli Lilly, Gilead and Johnson and Johnson.
A deal between Mondelez International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>) and Hershey could benefit Greene if the chocolate company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/ma/24/12/42496403/deal-dispatch-hershey-monelez-houlihan-intevac-onion-infowars">approves an acquisition</a>.
While Greene has been actively buying stocks over the last several months, she has not reported selling her shares of Trump Media &amp; Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>), the Trump co-founded media company that completed a SPAC merger earlier this year.
Greene <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/41031499/marjorie-taylor-greene-stays-loyal-to-trump-keeps-djt-stock-buys-into-warren-buffetts-berkshire-in-l">disclosed buying</a>&nbsp;Digital World Acquisition&nbsp;shares back in October 2021, the SPAC that took&nbsp;Trump's&nbsp;media company public in March 2024.
The transaction was done with shares trading between $67.96 to $118.80. A tweet from UnusualWhales pins the purchase price at $94.20, meaning Greene is down significantly on her $15,000 to $50,000 purchase in the Trump-linked stock. Shares of DJT trade at $39.13 at the time of writing.
Previous disclosures by Greene have shown buys of Tesla and Berkshire Hathaway stock. Greene's portfolio currently consists of investments tied to some of the richest people in the world including Elon Musk, Warren Buffett, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Jensen Huang. Her portfolio also has exposure to Trump via his media company.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Went Christmas Shopping For Stocks, Here's What She Bought Before Holiday

According to JP Morgan, U.S. large-cap biopharma stocks have underperformed the broader market for two consecutive years, with mixed sentiment shaping investor outlook for 2025.
Despite strong fundamentals and advancements in drug pipelines, factors such as political uncertainty and sector rotation have hindered the sector's performance relative to the S&amp;P 500.
In 2024, biopharma stocks rose by 9.6%, falling short of the S&amp;P 500's 28.5% surge. However, JP Morgan analysts maintain a positive outlook for several key players.
Eli Lilly And Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), a top pick for the firm, is projected to see continued growth in its diabetes and obesity treatments, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/10/41622207/eli-lilly-q3-earnings-mounjaro-sales-more-than-double-takes-2-98-billion-hit-to-profit-cuts-annua" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mounjaro and Zepbound</a>. The analyst also pointed to the company's robust pipeline and forecasted double-digit revenue and earnings growth into the 2030s.
Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) has been added to JP Morgan's Analyst Focus List due to the strong potential of its schizophrenia drug, Cobenfy, which could achieve peak sales of $10 billion.
Similarly, Merck &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REGN#NASDAQ">REGN</a>) are expected to recover in 2025, following challenges in 2024 related to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/04/38208816/eye-drug-eylea-price-manipulation-regeneron-faces-us-justice-department-allegations-over-medicare" rel="noreferrer noopener">competitive pressures </a>and regional dynamics <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40168774/mercks-blockbuster-vaccine-gardasil-sales-in-china-analyst-highlights-challenges-an" rel="noreferrer noopener">affecting key products</a>.
Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) is poised for growth with the anticipated mid-2025 launch of lenacapavir <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GILD" rel="noreferrer noopener">for HIV prevention</a>.
The firm also highlighted AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>) for its appealing valuation, supported by strong Skyrizi and Rinvoq sales despite fewer near-term <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ABBV" rel="noreferrer noopener">pipeline developments</a>.
Animal health stocks are also projected to rebound in 2025. JP Morgan views Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZTS#NYSE">ZTS</a>) as the strongest pick in the sector, citing its potential for high single-digit revenue <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41722660/zoetis-q3-earnings-beat-companion-animal-segment-growth-gives-confidence-into-2025-" rel="noreferrer noopener">growth and margin expansion</a>. IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IDXX#NASDAQ">IDXX</a>) is another solid choice, though its performance depends on a r<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41659873/idexx-laboratories-adjusts-guidance-as-q3-revenue-growth-slows-analyst-notes-fewer-" rel="noreferrer noopener">ecovery in veterinary visits</a>. Meanwhile, Elanco Animal Health Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELAN#NYSE">ELAN</a>) faces uncertainties linked to its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41817807/elanco-animal-q3-earnings-profit-beat-new-products-and-stabilized-business-to-drive" rel="noreferrer noopener">new product launches</a>.
Specialty pharmaceuticals showed early signs of stabilization in 2024, benefiting from improved pricing stability and supply dynamics. Perrigo Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRGO#NYSE">PRGO</a>) and Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTRS#NASDAQ">VTRS</a>) are highlighted as promising opportunities, while Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEVA#NYSE">TEVA</a>) may face growth challenges despite delivering strong clinical trial <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/12/42561832/teva-pharmaceutical-releases-impressive-phase-2-candidate-data-for-gastro-related-diseases" rel="noreferrer noopener">results this year</a>.
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Gilead Sciences Acquires 7.85M Xilio Therapeutics Shares At $1.04 Each, Raising Ownership To Over 10%, Along With 6.1M Pre-Funded Warrants Capped At 19.99% Ownership

Gilead Sciences's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NYSE">GILD</a>) short percent of float has risen 29.66% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 23.41 million shares sold short, which is 1.88% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.85 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Gilead Sciences Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Gilead Sciences has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Gilead Sciences's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Gilead Sciences's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.18%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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—Assembly Bio to receive approximately $20.1 million equity investment and $10 million in accelerated funding under the collaboration, extending cash runway to mid-2026—
—Additional equity investment raises Gilead's ownership stake in Assembly Bio to 29.9%—
–Funding supports pipeline progress, including amendment to accelerate clinical development of Assembly Bio's novel small molecule hepatitis D virus candidate ABI-6250—
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assembly Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASMB#NASDAQ">ASMB</a>), a biotechnology company developing innovative antiviral therapeutics targeting serious viral diseases, today announced an equity investment of $20.1 million by Gilead Sciences, Inc. ("Gilead") to purchase additional Assembly Bio common stock and an amendment to their collaboration to advance the research and development of novel antiviral therapies with $10 million in accelerated funding. With the new equity investment, Gilead increases its equity ownership of Assembly Bio to 29.9%.
Funding received from Gilead will support the advancement of Assembly Bio's clinical pipeline of antiviral therapeutic candidates for herpesviruses, hepatitis D virus (HDV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV). Assembly Bio expects to release data from multiple ongoing clinical studies in the coming year, including the interim Phase 1b proof-of-concept data readout for ABI-5366 projected for the first half of 2025.
The amendment to the collaboration agreement adjusts the option timepoints and option payment structure for ABI-6250, an orally bioavailable viral entry inhibitor for the treatment of HDV, to support updated clinical strategies to accelerate and optimize program development. As part of this amendment, $10 million of option-related payments for this program have been accelerated.

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Gilead Announces FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation For Trodelvy For Second-Line Treatment Of Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer

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<li>Gilead and Terray Will Leverage Terray's tNova Drug Discovery Platform to Identify Small Molecule Therapeutics Against Targets of Interest.</li>
<li>Gilead Has Exclusive Option to Develop and Commercialize Products from the Collaboration.</li>
<li>Under the terms of the agreement, Terray will utilize the Terray tNova platform to discover and develop small molecule compounds against a set of targets selected by Gilead.&nbsp;</li>
<li>If Gilead exercises its option to exclusively license the compounds directed to a target, Gilead will be responsible for further development and commercialization activities for products resulting from the collaboration. Terray will receive an upfront payment and is eligible to receive milestone payments associated with the achievement of preclinical, clinical, and sales milestones as well as tiered royalties on net sales of products commercialized by Gilead in connection with the collaboration.</li>
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Gilead Sciences And Terray Therapeutics Have Entered Into A Strategic Collaboration To Discover And Develop Novel, Small Molecule Therapies Across Multiple Targets

Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 4.26% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.66%. Currently, Gilead Sciences has a market capitalization of $114.05 billion. 
Buying $100 In GILD: If an investor had bought $100 of GILD stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,075.53 today based on a price of $91.51 for GILD at the time of writing.
<h3>Gilead Sciences's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) has identified five prescription drugs whose price increases in 2023 lacked sufficient clinical evidence to justify the hikes.
Gilead Sciences Inc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) Biktarvy, Johnson &amp; Johnson's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) Darzalex, Novartis AG's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVS#NYSE">NVS</a>) Entresto, Exelixis Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXEL#NASDAQ">EXEL</a>) Cabometyx, and Pfizer Inc's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>) Xeljanz are among the five drugs flagged for unsupported price increases.
These five drugs' unsupported net price increases <a target="_blank" href="https://icer.org/news-insights/press-releases/icer-announces-most-significant-drug-price-hikes-unsupported-by-new-clinical-evidence-in-us/" rel="noreferrer noopener">produced</a> $815 million in incremental added costs to U.S. payers in 2023. These price increases contributed significantly to the overall spending surge.
ICER's analysis <a target="_blank" href="https://icer.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/UPI_2024_Report_121224.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">revealed</a> that the other five drugs on the list did demonstrate new clinical evidence to justify their increased costs.
Merck &amp; Co Inc's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>) Keytruda, AstraZeneca Plc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZN#NASDAQ">AZN</a>) Imfinizi and Tagrisso, Bristol Myers Squibb &amp; Co's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) Opdivo, and Amgen Inc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>) Prolia
The findings are part of ICER's latest Unsupported Price Increases (UPI) report, which examines the top 10 drugs with significant net price increases in the past year.
ICER's Vice President of Research, Dr. Foluso Agboola, highlighted the impact of these price hikes, noting they exceed inflation rates and strain the healthcare system.
The ICER report highlighted that Gilead's Biktarvy saw its wholesale acquisition cost increase by 5.9%, with its hike costing U.S. payers $359 million in additional drug spending.
According to the ICER report, the Darzalex price before discounts increased by 7.6%, compared to 6.2% for Entresto, 7.5% for Cabometyx, and 6% for Xeljanz.
Those price increases added an additional $190 million, $108 million, $86 million, and $72 million to 2023 U.S. drug spending, respectively.
Methodology Behind ICER's Findings
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<li>ICER's evaluation followed a detailed protocol introduced in April 2024. The organization assessed drugs meeting criteria such as ranking among the top 250 by U.S. sales revenue and exceeding consumer price index growth plus 2% in their Wholesale Acquisition Cost.</li>
<li>The analysis focused on distinguishing price increases driven by value from those unrelated to new clinical evidence.</li>
<li>Manufacturers provided input, and ICER reviewed published studies for evidence of additional health benefits.</li>
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The final European Commission decision is anticipated in the first quarter of 2025. This follows the accelerated approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in August 2024.
PBC is a rare, chronic, autoimmune disease of the bile ducts that affects approximately 15 per 100,000 people in Europe, primarily women, and can cause liver damage and possible liver failure if untreated. The most common symptoms of PBC are pruritus (chronic itch) and fatigue, which can be debilitating for some people. The disease currently has no cure and treatment goals for people living with PBC include suppressing liver damage and reducing the symptoms related to cholestasis. The effect of treatment on slowing disease progression is primarily measured by an improvement in liver biochemical tests, including the normalization of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels, an important marker of disease progression in PBC.

Gilead Sciences Says Committee For Medicinal Products For Human Use Of European Medicines Agency Recommends Seladelpar For Treatment Of Primary Biliary Cholangitis In Combination With Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) In Adults With Inadequate Response To UDCA Alone, Or As Monotherapy In Those Unable To Tolerate UDCA

At the HIV Analyst &amp; Investor Event on Tuesday, Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) revealed that it is developing a once-yearly injectable formulation for lenacapavir.
The annual formulation is currently in Phase 1 study, with data to be presented.
In its investor presentation, the company said it <a target="_blank" href="https://s29.q4cdn.com/585078350/files/doc_events/2024/Dec/10/GILD-HIV-Analyst-Investor-Event-Presentation-10-December-2024.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">expects</a> the pivotal Phase 3 pharmacokinetics study&#8217;s first patient to be in 2025, and potential regulatory filings will begin in late 2027.
In September, Gilead revealed the results of an interim analysis from a second Phase 3 trial investigating the use of the company&#8217;s twice-yearly injectable HIV-1&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/09/40840139/gilead-unveils-remarkable-outcomes-from-late-stage-lenacapavir-study-showing-promise-in-preventin" rel="noreferrer noopener">capsid inhibitor, lenacapavir</a>.
Lenacapavir reduced HIV infections by 96% compared to background HIV incidence.
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In November, the&nbsp;New England Journal of Medicine&nbsp;published the full results from Gilead&#8217;s Phase 3 PURPOSE 2 trial evaluating twice-yearly lenacapavir for HIV prevention.
The study found that twice-yearly lenacapavir for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) was highly efficacious at reducing HIV infections, reducing them by 96% compared to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b42225869/gilead-announces-new-england-journal-of-medicine-publication-of-purpose-2-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">background HIV incidence</a>.
Twice-yearly lenacapavir for PrEP also demonstrated superiority to once-daily Truvada&nbsp;(emtricitabine 200 mg and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg; F/TDF) for PrEP and was generally well-tolerated, with no significant or new safety concerns identified.
In 2021, the FDA approved ViiV Healthcare&#8217;s Apretude, the first injectable form of PrEP administered every two months.
Pfizer Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>) and GSK Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSK#NYSE">GSK</a>) own ViiV Healthcare.
STAT News <a target="_blank" href="https://www.statnews.com/2024/12/11/hiv-prevention-gilead-once-a-year-prep/?utm_campaign=rss" rel="noreferrer noopener">highlights</a> that Gilead plans to seek approval for a PrEP injection that requires only two clinic visits per year. This less frequent dosing has been shown to be more effective than traditional daily oral PrEP.
However, global access to these new PrEP options remains a challenge. Former CDC director Rochelle Walensky criticized ViiV for not prioritizing accessibility in Africa and urged Gilead to ensure broader availability <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/07/39940874/gileads-42-5k-priced-hiv-drug-could-be-made-at-just-40-annually-campaigners-urge-company-to-slash" rel="noreferrer noopener">of its drug lenacapavir</a>.
Unlike vaccines, which train the immune system to recognize and fight viruses long-term, PrEP relies on antivirals that are effective only while active in the body. The main challenge has been developing drugs that remain effective for extended periods.
While significant progress has been made with long-lasting PrEP, the same cannot be said for HIV vaccines.
Efforts to create a vaccine have struggled against the virus&#8217;s complexity, and no vaccines are currently in late-stage trials following recent setbacks.
The success of long-term PrEP may further complicate vaccine development by reducing the urgency for alternatives.
Price Action: GILD stock is up 0.73% at $93.05 at the last check on Thursday.
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Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Olivia Brayer reiterates Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) with a Neutral and maintains $80 price target.

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Cantor Fitzgerald Reiterates Neutral on Gilead Sciences, Maintains $80 Price Target

RBC Capital analyst Brian Abrahams reiterates Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) with a Sector Perform and maintains $84 price target.

RBC Capital Reiterates Sector Perform on Gilead Sciences, Maintains $84 Price Target

In the preceding three months, 27 analysts have released ratings for Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $96.0, along with a high estimate of $125.00 and a low estimate of $70.00. Observing a 14.82% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $83.61. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733839256_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
A clear picture of Gilead Sciences's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Tim Anderson</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hartaj Singh</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colin Bristow</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Salim Syed</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Abrahams</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alexandria Hammond</td>
<td>Wolfe Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Geoff Meacham</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Asthika Goonewardene</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hartaj Singh</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Evan Seigerman</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Skorney</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Schott</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Abrahams</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Salveen Richter</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Olivia Brayer</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mohit Bansal</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carter Gould</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Catanzaro</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Abrahams</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Berens</td>
<td>Leerink Partners</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Evan Seigerman</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Aaron Gal</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Schott</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carter Gould</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mohit Bansal</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Abrahams</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Olivia Brayer</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Gilead Sciences. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Gilead Sciences compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Gilead Sciences's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Gilead Sciences's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GILD/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Gilead Sciences analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Gilead Sciences Better</h2>
Gilead Sciences develops and markets therapies to treat life-threatening infectious diseases, with the core of its portfolio focused on HIV and hepatitis B and C. Gilead's acquisition of Pharmasset brought rights to hepatitis C drug Sovaldi, which is also part of newer combination regimens that remain standards of care. Gilead is also growing its presence in the oncology market via acquisitions, led by CAR-T cell therapy Yescarta/Tecartus (from Kite) and breast and bladder cancer therapy Trodelvy (from Immunomedics).
<h3>A Deep Dive into Gilead Sciences's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Gilead Sciences showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 7.02% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Health Care sector.
Net Margin: Gilead Sciences's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 16.61%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Gilead Sciences's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 6.82%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Gilead Sciences's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 2.32%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 1.26, Gilead Sciences adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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What Analysts Are Saying About Gilead Sciences Stock

B of A Securities analyst Tim Anderson reinstates Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) with a Buy and announces $109 price target.

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B of A Securities Reinstates Buy on Gilead Sciences, Announces $109 Price Target

Oppenheimer analyst Hartaj Singh maintains Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $105 to $115.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Gilead Sciences, Raises Price Target to $115

The analysis demonstrated that after a median follow-up of more than five years, patients treated with Yescarta continued to experience durable response and long-term survival. The data were shared in an oral presentation (Abstract #864) during the 66th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition.
"There is growing evidence that people with follicular lymphoma and marginal zone lymphoma can experience long-term survival after one Yescarta treatment," said Dominique Tonelli, VP, Global Head of Medical Affairs, Kite. "With no lymphoma-specific events in the five-year follow-up of ZUMA-5 patients, Yescarta may offer patients the chance to live longer without need for subsequent therapy and a potential cure."

Gilead Company Kite Reports Results From Five-year Follow-up Analysis Of ZUMA-5, A Phase 2 Study Of Yescarta

– Only CAR T to Demonstrate Prolonged Overall Survival After Five Years Follow-Up in Relapsed/Refractory Mantle Cell Lymphoma –
– ZUMA-2 Analysis Shows 91% Overall Response Rate, Including 73% Complete Response Rate, in Bruton Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor-Naïve R/R MCL Patients –
– Real-World Evidence Analysis Shows High Effectiveness and Safety Profile Consistent with ZUMA-3 in Broader Relapsed/Refractory B-Cell Precursor Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Population –
Kite, a Gilead Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>), announced results today from four analyses that continue to demonstrate the durability of response of Tecartus&#xAE; (brexucabtagene autoleucel) in patients with relapsed/refractory mantle cell lymphoma (R/R MCL) and relapsed/refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (R/R B-ALL) during the 66th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition.
The data presented include an oral presentation (Abstract # 748) of a primary analysis of ZUMA-2 cohort 3 demonstrating an overall response rate (ORR) of 91% and complete response (CR) rate of 73% in Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi)-naïve patients with R/R MCL. Long-term follow-up of patients in ZUMA-2 cohorts 1 and 2 (Abstract #4388), showed that 39% of patients with R/R MCL were still alive after five years, underscoring Tecartus as the only CAR T to have five-year follow-up data in this patient population. In addition, real-world evidence outcomes in adults with R/R B-ALL treated with Tecartus (Abstract # 5092 and #4193) demonstrated a high effectiveness and consistent safety profile in a broader patient population than the pivotal ZUMA-3 study.

Kite, A Gilead Company Presents Longest Follow-Up Data Reported For Tecartus CAR T-Cell Therapy At ASH 2024 Reinforce Durable Efficacy And Survival Benefits; ZUMA-2 Analysis Shows 91% Overall Response Rate, Including 73% Complete Response Rate, In Bruton Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor-Naïve R/R MCL Patients

On Sunday, Arcellx, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACLX#NASDAQ">ACLX</a>) revealed new data from its Phase 2 pivotal iMMagine-1 study of anitocabtagene autoleucel (anito-cel) in patients with relapsed or refractory <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/b42382314/arcellx-announces-new-positive-data-for-its-immagine-1-study-in-patients-with-relapsed-or-refracto" rel="noreferrer noopener">multiple myeloma (RRMM)</a>.
The data will be presented at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition. Anito-cel is partnered with Kite, a Gilead Science Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) company.
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The Phase 2 iMMagine-1 data are from an October 31 data cutoff date, with a median follow-up of 9.5 months for the efficacy evaluable population.
At the time of the data cut, 86 patients were evaluable for efficacy based on a follow-up of at least two months after treatment with anito-cel, and 98 patients were evaluable for safety based on a follow-up of at least one month after treatment with anito-cel.
Preliminary results from the Phase 2 iMMagine-1 study demonstrate deep and durable responses with a predictable and manageable safety profile in a high-risk fourth-line or higher RRMM population, including triple- and penta-class refractory disease.
The overall response rate (ORR) was 97% (83/86), with a complete response/stringent complete response (CR/sCR) rate of 62% (53/86) and a very good partial response or higher (&gt;VGPR) rate of 81% (70/86).
Of those evaluable for minimal residual disease (MRD) testing, 93.1% (54/58) achieved MRD negativity at a minimum of 10-5&nbsp;sensitivity.
Median progression-free survival (mPFS) and overall survival (OS) were not reached, with 6-month PFS and OS rates being 93.3% and 96.5%, respectively, and 12-month PFS and OS rates being 78.5% and 96.5%, respectively.
No delayed or non-ICANS neurotoxicities, including no Parkinsonism, no cranial nerve palsies, and no Guillain-Barré syndrome, have been observed to date in more than 150 patients dosed with anito-cel.&nbsp;
Price Action: ACLX stock is up 6.46% at $90.01 during the premarket session at last check Monday.
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– Largest Real-World Evidence (RWE) Analysis of Yescarta in Second-Line Shows 71% Overall Survival Rate, Consistent with Pivotal ZUMA-7 Study, in Broader Patient Population with Relapsed/Refractory Large B-cell Lymphoma (R/R LBCL) –
– RWE Shows Decreasing Trend Over Time of Cytokine Release Syndrome and Related Adverse Events After Yescarta Treatment in Third-Line Plus Setting –
– Findings from ALYCANTE Study Show Stable Long-Term Quality of Life for R/R LBCL Patients Treated with Yescarta –

Reported Sunday, Gilead's Kite Highlights New Data Showcasing Yescarta's Curative Potential In Relapsed/Refractory Large B-Cell Lymphoma At ASH 2024

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So, let us dive into the factors that could shape EXEL's performance in the near future.
Recent Developments
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The acceptance gives the company a powerful tool in the fight against neuroendocrine tumors, one of the more complex and challenging cancer types. This step also strengthens EXEL's position in the oncology market, with more treatment options to offer.
Sound Historical Growth
Over the past three years, EXEL has demonstrated consistent growth across key financial metrics. Its revenue grew at a CAGR of 18.4%, while EBITDA rose faster at 45%. Operational income (EBIT) and total assets expanded at CAGRs of 46.3% and 6.5%, respectively.
Moreover, net income surged at a CAGR of 41.7%, and EPS climbed even higher at 44.8%, showcasing robust profitability.
Strong Financials
For the fiscal 2024 third quarter that ended September 30, EXEL's total revenues increased 14.3% year-over-year to $539.54 million. Its income from operations came in at $136.08 million, compared to a loss from operations of $17.58 million in the previous year's quarter.
Additionally, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share rose 322.6% and 370% from the prior year's quarter to $135.66 million and $0.47, respectively.
Favorable Analyst Estimates
Analysts predict EXEL's revenue and EPS for the fiscal fourth quarter ending December 2024 to increase 17.1% and 42.4% year-over-year to $561.61 million and $0.38, respectively. In addition, the company exceeded the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in three of the four trailing quarters.
For the full fiscal year 2024, ending December 2024, EXEL's revenue and EPS are expected to rise 18.1% and 162.6% from the previous year, reaching $2.16 billion and $1.71, respectively.
Discounted Valuation
EXEL is currently trading at a forward P/E of 21.13x, which is 28% lower than the industry average of 29.33x. Moreover, the stock's forward <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/ebit-ev-multiple.asp">EV/EBIT multiple</a> stands at 15.89, 4% lower than the industry average of 16.55x. This indicates that EXEL is undervalued compared to the broader market, offering potential upside for investors.
Robust Profitability
EXEL's trailing-12-month gross profit margin of 96.25% is 65% higher than the industry average of 58.35%. Its trailing-12-month EBITDA margin stands at 30.55%, 415.7% higher than the industry average of 5.92%.
Additionally, EXEL's trailing-12-month levered FCF margin of 20.72% outperforms the industry average of 2% by 933.5%. Moreover, the company boasts a trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio of 0.70x, which is 69.6% above the sector average of 0.41x.
POWR Ratings Reflects Optimism
EXEL's strong fundamentals are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of A, which equates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by taking into account 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
EXEL earns an A grade for Value, driven by its discounted valuation metrics relative to the industry average. It also holds an A for Quality, supported by profitability measures that exceed industry benchmarks. Additionally, EXEL holds a B grade for Sentiment, reflecting the positive outlook from analyst estimates.
Within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/biotech/">Biotech</a> industry, the stock is ranked #5 out of 334 stocks. Beyond what is stated above, we have also given EXEL grades for Momentum, Growth, and Stability. Get all EXEL ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EXEL/">here</a>.
Bottom Line
EXEL is on the verge of significant success as more and more of the drugs in its pipeline are gaining approval from the FDA and other global regulatory bodies. In addition to its promising pipeline, the company boasts a strong portfolio of cancer therapies that are already making a mark in the market.
With these treatments gaining traction, the company is exceptionally well-positioned to benefit from the rapid growth of emerging cancer therapies. What sets EXEL apart is its combination of high profitability, strong financials, and a valuation that is currently lower than the industry average.
This unique positioning has garnered attention from analysts, who see great potential for the company in the coming years. Thus, now might be the ideal time to consider adding EXEL to an investment portfolio.
How Does Exelixis, Inc. (EXEL) Stack Up Against Its Peers?
Although EXEL's near-term outlook appears sound, it may be worthwhile to explore its industry peers, who also exhibit strong POWR Ratings. So, consider these A (Strong Buy) stocks from the Biotech industry:
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/GILD/">GILD</a>)
Genmab A/S (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/GMAB/">GMAB</a>)
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/JAZZ/">JAZZ</a>)
To explore more A or B-rated Biotech stocks, <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/biotech/">click here</a>.
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EXEL shares were unchanged in premarket trading Tuesday. Year-to-date, EXEL has gained 50.35%, versus a 28.87% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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She is proficient at assessing the long-term prospects of stocks with her fundamental analysis skills. Her goal is to help investors build portfolios with sustainable returns.<a href="https://stocknews.com/authors/?author=aanchal-sugandh">More...</a>The post <a href=https://stocknews.com/news/exel-gild-gmab-jazz-mrk-is-exelixis-positioned-to-capitalize-on-emerging-cancer-therapies/>Is Exelixis Positioned to Capitalize on Emerging Cancer Therapies?</a> appeared first on <a href=https://stocknews.com/>StockNews.com</a>

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The biotech sector's AI-driven advancements, personalized medicine demand, and streamlined regulations fuel significant market growth. Hence, investors should consider robust biotech stocks such as Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX), Amgen (AMGN), and Gilead Sciences (GILD). Read on... The biotech sector is poised for a significant boom in 2025, driven by innovative adaptive trial designs that cut time and costs while enhancing drug efficacy predictions. This favorable landscape presents an opportunity for investors to explore fundamentally strong biotech stocks with promising pipelines: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/VRTX/">VRTX</a>), Amgen Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AMGN/">AMGN</a>), and Gilead Sciences, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/GILD/">GILD</a>).
The biotech sector is revolutionizing healthcare by targeting new and rare diseases with cutting-edge vaccines and therapies, driven by the rising demand for personalized medicine. Regulatory agencies like the FDA and EMA are streamlining processes to match technological advancements, propelling the global biotechnology market toward a projected $3.88 trillion by 2030, with an impressive <a href="https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/biotechnology-market">CAGR of 14%</a>.
Notably, AI and machine learning are transforming drug discovery by optimizing molecule screening and improving clinical outcome analysis. Beyond oncology and neurology, AI is driving advancements across diverse therapeutic areas. Deloitte estimates that biopharma companies investing in AI over the next five years could see up to an <a href="https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/health-care/life-sciences-and-health-care-industry-outlooks/2025-life-sciences-executive-outlook.html">11% increase</a> in value relative to revenue across various functional areas.
Furthermore, investors' interest in biotech stocks is evident from the SPDR S&amp;P Biotech ETF's (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/XBI/">XBI</a>) 20.6% returns over the past year. Considering these conducive trends, let's analyze the fundamental aspects of the three <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/biotech/">Biotech</a> picks, beginning with the third choice.
Stock #3: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/VRTX/">VRTX</a>)
VRTX is a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes therapies for treating cystic fibrosis (CF). It markets TRIKAFTA/KAFTRIO, SYMDEKO/SYMKEVI, ORKAMBI, and KALYDECO.
In terms of the trailing-12-month <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/ebit.asp">EBIT</a> margin, VRTX's 39.89% is considerably higher than the 2.49% industry average. Likewise, its 28.83% trailing-12-month levered FCF margin is significantly higher than the 2.32% industry average. Furthermore, its 0.48x trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio is 17.3% higher than the 0.41x industry average.
VRTX's net revenues for the third quarter, which ended on September 30, 2024, increased 11.6% year-over-year to $2.77 billion. Its non-GAAP net income stood at $1.05 billion, or $4.01 per share, up 7.5% and 7.4%, respectively, compared to the prior-year quarter. Furthermore, its non-GAAP operating income rose 11.4% year-over-year to $1.31 billion.
Street expects VRTX's revenue for the quarter ending December 31, 2024, to increase 10.5% year-over-year to $2.78 billion. Its EPS for fiscal 2025 is expected to grow considerably year-over-year to $18.79. It surpassed the Street EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters. Over the past year, VRTX's stock has gained 30.4% to close the last trading session at $464.50.
VRTX's positive outlook is reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. It has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings assess stocks by 118 different factors, each with its own weighting.
It has a B grade for Value, Stability, and Sentiment. Within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/biotech/">Biotech</a> industry, it is ranked #21 out of 335 stocks in the Biotech industry. Beyond what we stated above, we also have given VRTX grades for Growth, Momentum, and Quality. Get all the VRTX ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/VRTX/">here</a>.
Stock #2: Amgen Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AMGN/">AMGN</a>)
AMGN discovers, develops, manufactures, and delivers human therapeutics worldwide. It focuses on inflammation, oncology/haematology, bone health, cardiovascular disease, nephrology, and neuroscience areas. Its product portfolio includes Enbrel, Neulasta, Prolia, and Xgeva.
On September 24, 2024, AMGN announced that TEPEZZA (Teprotumumab) has been approved in Japan for treating active Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), making it the first and only approved treatment in the country. The approval is based on positive Phase 3 trial results, with additional trials ongoing for chronic TED patients.
AMGN's trailing-12-month gross profit margin of 60.59% is 4.1% higher than the industry average of 58.20%. Likewise, its trailing-12-month EBIT margin and levered FCF margin of 20.51% and 14.06% are 723.3% and 505.5% higher than the industry averages of 2.49% and 2.32%, respectively.
During the fiscal third quarter, which ended on September 30, 2024, AMGN's total revenues and non-GAAP operating income increased by 23.2% and 18.8% year-over-year, reaching $8.50 billion and $4.04 billion, respectively. Moreover, its non-GAAP net income grew 13.4% compared to the previous year, reaching $3.02 billion. Also, its non-GAAP net income per share grew 12.5% from the year-ago value to $5.58.
Analysts expect AMGN's revenue for the quarter ending December 31, 2024, to increase 8.1% year-over-year to $8.86 billion. Its EPS for the same quarter is expected to grow 7.1% year-over-year to $5.04. The company surpassed the Street EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters. Over the past year, the stock has gained marginally closing the last trading session at $274.78.
AMGN's POWR Ratings reflect its positive prospects. It has an overall B rating, equating to Buy in our proprietary rating system.
AMGN has a B grade for Growth and Quality. Within the same industry, it is ranked #17. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AMGN/">Click here</a> for the additional POWR Ratings of AMGN (Value, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment).
Stock #1: Gilead Sciences, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/GILD/">GILD</a>)
GILD discovers, develops, and commercializes medicines in the areas of unmet medical need in the United States, Europe, and internationally.
On December 3, 2024, GILD and Tubulis announced an exclusive option and license agreement to develop an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) for a solid tumor target. The collaboration leverages Tubulis' advanced ADC platforms and GILD's oncology expertise to address challenges like durability and off-target toxicity.
On September 10, 2024, GILD and Genesis Therapeutics announced a collaboration to use Genesis' GEMS AI platform to discover and optimize small molecule therapies for selected targets. GILD gains exclusive rights to develop and commercialize the resulting compounds.
In terms of the trailing-12-month EBITDA margin, GILD's 49.29% is 763.7% higher than the 5.71% industry average. Likewise, its 77.80% trailing-12-month gross profit margin is 33.7% higher than the 58.20% industry average. Its 0.48x trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio is 17.5% higher than the 0.41x industry average.
In the fiscal third quarter, which ended on September 30, 2024, GILD's total revenues increased 7% year-over-year to $7.55 billion. The company's non-GAAP operating income was $3.26 billion, up 1.1% from the previous year's quarter. Additionally, its non-GAAP net income attributable to GILD stood at $2.53 billion, or $2.02 per share.
For the quarter ending December 31, 2024, GILD's revenue is expected to increase marginally year-over-year to $7.15 billion. Its EPS for fiscal 2025 is expected to grow 71.4% year-over-year to $7.56. GILD surpassed the EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters. Over the past six months, the stock has gained 41.4% to close the last trading session at $91.77.
It's no surprise that GILD has an overall rating of A, which translates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It is ranked first in the Biotech industry. It has an A grade for Value and a B for Growth, Sentiment, and Quality. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/GILD/">Click here</a> to see GILD's Momentum and Stability ratings.
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AMGN shares were trading at $273.03 per share on Thursday afternoon, down $0.38 (-0.14%). Year-to-date, AMGN has declined -2.34%, versus a 28.52% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
<hr><div style="clear:both;"></div> <h2>About the Author: Abhishek Bhuyan</h2> <img src='https:/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ABhuyan.jpg' style="float:left; padding:5px;width:125px;">Abhishek embarked on his professional journey as a financial journalist due to his keen interest in discerning the fundamental factors that influence the future performance of financial instruments.<a href="https://stocknews.com/authors/?author=abhishek-bhuyan">More...</a>The post <a href=https://stocknews.com/news/amgn-vrtx-gild-3-biotech-stocks-with-promising-pipelines/>3 Biotech Stocks With Promising Pipelines</a> appeared first on <a href=https://stocknews.com/>StockNews.com</a>

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