AstraZeneca's experimental COPD drug tozorakimab met primary endpoints in two late-stage phase III trials, reducing moderate-to-severe exacerbations in patients despite standard inhaled treatments. This success places AstraZeneca shares at the top of the FTSE 100, reflecting strong investor confidence. Tozorakimab works by blocking IL-33, a protein that triggers inflammation and mucus build-up in COPD, addressing unmet medical needs. Two more phase III trials are ongoing, with AstraZeneca aiming to expand its COPD treatment portfolio and reach $80 billion in annual revenue by 2030.
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...
