AstraZeneca received FDA approval for Truqap (capivasertib) combined with abiraterone and prednisone to treat PTEN-deficient metastatic prostate cancer, marking the first targeted therapy for this group. The approval was based on Phase III trial data showing a 19% reduction in disease progression or death risk and a 7.5-month improvement in progression-free survival. Additionally, the FDA granted Priority Review to Ultomiris for treating immunoglobulin A nephropathy, based on positive Phase 3 trial results showing significant proteinuria reduction. These developments highlight AstraZeneca's expanding role in targeted cancer and kidney disease therapies.
AstraZeneca PLC will announce its Q2 2026 earnings on July 27, following a strong Q1 with 12.5% revenue growth to $15.29 billion. Key growth driver Enhertu saw a 39.4% year-over-year revenue increase, reaching $831 million, and recently gained EU app...
AstraZeneca has agreed to pay $600 million upfront and up to $1.5 billion total for global rights to Zegfrovy, a lung cancer pill developed by China's Dizal Pharmaceutical. The drug targets non-small cell lung cancer with a specific genetic mutation ...
AstraZeneca has agreed to pay $600 million upfront, with up to $900 million more based on milestones, to acquire global rights to Zegfrovy, a lung cancer pill developed by China's Dizal Pharmaceutical. The drug targets non-small cell lung cancer pati...
HSBC downgraded AstraZeneca from 'buy' to 'hold' following the failure of its Wainua phase III trial for a heart disease treatment, which missed its primary endpoint. This trial was a major part of HSBC's positive outlook, and its failure has led to ...
UBS maintains a 'buy' rating on AstraZeneca ahead of its Q2 results due on July 27, expecting solid performance but no increase in full-year guidance. The bank forecasts 2026 revenue of $63.3 billion and core earnings per share of $9.48, with a margi...
