May 12, 2026
Trump secured agreements with 16 pharmaceutical companies tied to TrumpRx.gov, including most-favoured-nation pricing and direct-to-patient discounts. Several companies disclosed price cuts for obesity, diabetes, insulin and other medicines.
May 05, 2026
AbbVie raised 2026 revenue and EPS guidance after first-quarter results beat estimates, with Skyrizi and Rinvoq driving growth. Humira erosion continued as neuroscience, oncology and pipeline assets supported the outlook.
Apr 28, 2026
AbbVie filed an sBLA for SKYRIZI as a subcutaneous induction therapy for Crohn's disease, supported by Phase 3 AFFIRM data. SKYRIZI and Rinvoq combined for $25.9B in 2025 revenue, exceeding 2027 guidance. The FDA also approved Venclexta plus acalabrutinib in CLL.
Apr 25, 2026
Alvotech said it will release first-quarter 2026 financial results on May 6, 2026, and host a webcast with live Q&A on May 7. The company said five biosimilars are already approved and marketed, with nine disclosed candidates in development.
Apr 23, 2026
Eli Lilly, AbbVie, Vertex, Gilead Sciences and Pfizer were identified as pharmaceutical stocks to watch, with Abbott Laboratories and McKesson appearing on a separate seven-stock list.
Apr 19, 2026
AbbVie said Skyrizi and Rinvoq generated $26.0 billion in 2025 sales and are expected to exceed $31 billion in 2026. The company said the two immunology drugs continue to offset Humira erosion and drive top-line growth.
Apr 17, 2026
AbbVie reported full-year adjusted EPS of $10 and total net revenue of $61.2 billion for 2025. Merit Financial Group raised its fourth-quarter stake in the company to 93,295 shares worth $21.317 million.
Apr 13, 2026
China’s cross-border biotech outlicensing hit US$60 billion in the first quarter of 2026. AbbVie’s up to $745 million Haisco pain deal highlights multinationals’ rising interest in Chinese drug assets.
Mar 24, 2026
The FDA has eased biosimilar approval procedures as these therapies have generated $56 billion in savings since 2015. New guidance eliminates comparative efficacy studies, potentially saving manufacturers $100 million per product and cutting development time by 50%. Despite growth to 23% of the biologics market, a "biosimilar void" threatens $232 billion in missed savings over the next decade.
Mar 18, 2026
AbbVie reported positive Phase 3 data for Skyrizi's subcutaneous Crohn's disease treatment and is advancing lutikizumab and Rinvoq in hidradenitis suppurativa, with multiple readouts expected throughout 2026 as the company pursues combination therapy strategies.
Mar 11, 2026
The FDA is expected to issue draft guidance reducing testing requirements for biosimilar drugs, potentially lowering development costs by USD 20 million. The move comes as the biosimilars market shows strong growth, with major launches in 2025.
Mar 08, 2026
Healthcare sector surged 10% since Q4 2025, outpacing all S&P 500 sectors as investors rotate from tech to pharmaceutical value plays. Major drugmakers demonstrate resilience following Medicare price negotiations implementation.
Mar 05, 2026
The large molecule drug substance CDMO market is expected to grow at approximately 9% CAGR through 2031, driven by rising demand for biologics and biosimilars, streamlined regulatory approval pathways, and increasing FDA and EMA approvals for biologic therapies.
Mar 05, 2026
AbbVie has successfully transitioned from Humira dependence to growth driven by Skyrizi and Rinvoq, while maintaining a 54-year dividend increase streak and expanding its pipeline to roughly 90 programs through strategic acquisitions.
Feb 20, 2026
AbbVie reported progress on two clinical studies: a Phase 2a trial of ABBV-142 for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis now recruiting patients, and completion of a JUVÉDERM VOLITE study for facial skin quality improvement.
Feb 14, 2026
Alvotech announced successful clinical trial results for AVT80, a biosimilar to Takeda's Entyvio, meeting all primary endpoints. The company targets a $6.4 billion market opportunity with regulatory submissions planned.
Feb 13, 2026
AbbVie projects 43-45% earnings growth in 2026 as newer immunology drugs Skyrizi and Rinvoq offset declining Humira sales, while maintaining its 54-year dividend increase streak as a Dividend King.