Astellas Pharma Inc
F:YPHA

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Price: 11.1 EUR 0.91% Market Closed
Market Cap: 19.9B EUR

Astellas Pharma Inc
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Astellas Pharma Inc., a beacon in Japan's pharmaceutical landscape, weaves its narrative from a rich tapestry of innovation and strategic acumen. Born from the 2005 merger of Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Astellas quickly established itself as a global powerhouse based in Tokyo. The company operates primarily by investing heavily in R&D to drive breakthroughs in life sciences, particularly focusing on therapeutic areas like oncology, urology, immunology, and transplant-related therapies. Through these focal points, Astellas channels its resources to cultivate novel treatments that address unmet medical needs, thereby enhancing the quality of life for patients worldwide.

The financial architecture of Astellas Pharma is underpinned by its strategic prowess in expanding its product pipelines and leveraging partnerships to amplify its reach. Revenue generation primarily hinges on its robust product offerings, spearheaded by successful medications such as XTANDI for prostate cancer and Prograf, which aids in organ transplantation outcomes. This diversified product portfolio is complemented by an astute approach to global market penetration, where Astellas not only markets these pharmaceuticals but also strategically collaborates with biotech firms and research institutions to harness cutting-edge technologies. This business model not only propels profitability but also ensures that Astellas remains at the forefront of medical innovation, positioning itself as a pivotal entity within the pharmaceutical industry.

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Last Earnings Call
Fiscal Period
Q1 2026
Call Date
Jul 30, 2025
AI Summary
Q1 2026

Exceptional Q1 Performance: Astellas delivered a strong first quarter in FY 2025, with revenue and profit growth exceeding expectations, driven by strategic brands.

Strategic Brands Surge: Key products like PADCEV, IZERVAY, VEOZAH, VYLOY, and XOSPATA saw significant sales increases, with strategic brand revenue up 49% year-on-year.

Cost Optimization: Ongoing cost control initiatives, especially under the SMT program, led to early and better-than-expected SG&A and R&D savings.

Guidance Review: Despite the robust Q1, full-year outlook remains unchanged for now; management may update guidance in Q2 after further assessment.

Pipeline Progress: Achievements include proof of concept for ASP3082 in multiple cancers and a new licensing deal for a Claudin 18.2 ADC asset.

XTANDI Growth: XTANDI performed strongly globally, especially in the U.S. where Medicare changes boosted patient access and demand.

China Expansion: Successful launches and inventory build for PADCEV and VYLOY in China support long-term growth expectations.

IZERVAY Recovery: IZERVAY returned to a strong growth trajectory with quarterly and sequential sales increases in the U.S.

Key Financials
Revenue
JPY 505.8 billion
Core Operating Profit
JPY 142.3 billion
Operating Profit
JPY 94.6 billion
Profit
JPY 68.4 billion
SG&A Ratio
26.5%
Strategic Brand Sales
Over JPY 110 billion
PADCEV Global Sales
JPY 55.5 billion
IZERVAY Global Sales
JPY 15.9 billion
VEOZAH Global Sales
JPY 9.6 billion
VYLOY Global Sales
JPY 14 billion
XOSPATA Global Sales
JPY 17 billion
XTANDI Global Sales
JPY 233 billion
Paid Demand Growth for XTANDI (U.S.)
33% year-on-year in Q1
Earnings Call Recording
Other Earnings Calls

Management

Mr. Naoki Okamura BSc
President, CEO & Director
No Bio Available
Mr. Atsushi Kitamura
Senior Executive Officer & CFO
No Bio Available
Nobue Yasuda
General Manager of Finance & Accounting Department
No Bio Available
Mr. Yoshitsugu Shitaka Ph.D.
Chief Scientific Officer & Senior Managing Executive Officer
No Bio Available
Mr. Katsuyoshi Sugita
Chief People Officer, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, EVP of HR and Representative Director
No Bio Available
Mr. Stig Ogata
Vice President of Corporate Communications
No Bio Available
Ms. Tatjana Dragovic
Senior VP and Head of Ethics & Compliance
No Bio Available
Mr. Nobuaki Tanaka
President of Japan Commercial & Senior Corporate Executive
No Bio Available
Jun Kono
Senior Executive Officer & Head of Japan Commercial
No Bio Available
Hideki Shima
Chief Manufacturing Officer & Senior Corporate Executive
No Bio Available

Contacts

Address
TOKYO-TO
Chuo-Ku
2-5-1, Nihombashihon-cho
Contacts
+81332443000.0
www.astellas.com