Biogen reported a decrease in total revenue by 7% year-over-year, but an increase in both GAAP and Non-GAAP EPS. The company is reaffirming its full-year financial guidance with Non-GAAP EPS expected to grow by approximately 5%. LEQEMBI launch uptake accelerated and SKYCLARYS launch is progressing well.
First quarter revenue was $2.3 billion, a 7% decrease year-over-year.
GAAP diluted EPS increased by 1% to $2.70, while Non-GAAP diluted EPS increased by 8% to $3.67.
LEQEMBI in-market sales nearly tripled compared to the previous quarter, with significant new patient starts observed in March.
Full year 2024 financial guidance reaffirmed, expecting Non-GAAP EPS growth of approximately 5%.
Biogen continues to expect Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $15.00 to $16.00, representing EPS growth of approximately 5% versus 2023 at the mid-point. Total revenue is expected to decline by a low- to mid-single digit percentage vs. 2023 and expect core pharmaceutical revenue to be flat vs. 2023. Operating income is expected to grow low-double digit percentage vs. 2023 with expected mid-single digit percentage point operating margin improvement
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