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Mar 31

Biogen Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Biogen reported solid performance in Q1 2025 with revenue growth and expansion in key therapeutic areas.

Key Takeaways

Biogen delivered a strong Q1 2025 performance driven by revenue growth from Alzheimer's, rare disease, and postpartum depression products, despite a decline in multiple sclerosis revenue and increased R&D investment.

Total revenue reached $2.43 billion, up from $2.29 billion in Q1 2024.

Net income was $240.5 million, with GAAP EPS of $1.64 and Non-GAAP EPS of $3.02.

Significant product revenue growth in rare diseases, particularly from SPINRAZA and SKYCLARYS.

Biogen made a $165 million upfront payment for a new rare disease collaboration, affecting EPS by ~$0.95.

Total Revenue
$2.43B
Previous year: $2.2B
+10.5%
EPS
$3.02
Previous year: $3.67
-17.7%
Effective Tax Rate
22.7%
Previous year: 15.4%
+47.4%
GAAP R&D Expense
$434M
Previous year: $445M
-2.5%
GAAP SG&A Expense
$573M
Previous year: $582M
-1.5%
Gross Profit
$1.8B
Previous year: $1.51B
+19.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.6B
Previous year: $1.07B
+141.8%
Free Cash Flow
$222M
Previous year: $507M
-56.2%
Total Assets
$28B
Previous year: $26.6B
+5.5%

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Forward Guidance

Biogen maintained its business outlook for 2025 but revised EPS guidance due to a $165 million upfront payment and favorable FX impact.

Positive Outlook

  • Non-GAAP EPS guidance revised upward due to FX benefit
  • Revenue growth expected from new product launches
  • No material impact expected from potential U.S. tariffs
  • Continued growth anticipated in Alzheimer's and rare disease segments
  • Fit for Growth program expected to deliver $800 million net savings by 2025

Challenges Ahead

  • Full year revenue expected to decline mid-single digits vs. 2024
  • MS revenue anticipated to decline further in 2025
  • Upfront $165 million payment to Stoke lowered EPS by ~$0.95
  • Increased product competition in core therapeutic areas
  • Uncertainty from potential global tariffs not fully modeled

Revenue & Expenses

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