Biogen reported a decrease in second-quarter revenue compared to the previous year, but raised its full-year financial guidance due to better-than-expected topline performance and continued cost management. The company continued to face revenue declines due to generic and biosimilar competition for TECFIDERA and RITUXAN. However, it made progress in bringing new potential treatments to patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and depression.
Second quarter revenue was $2,589 million, a 7% decrease year-over-year.
GAAP diluted EPS was $7.24, while Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $5.25.
FDA granted Priority Review for lecanemab in early Alzheimer’s disease, with a decision expected by January 6, 2023.
Joint U.S. regulatory filing for zuranolone in both major depressive disorder and PPD is expected in the second half of 2022.
Biogen is updating its revenue and Non-GAAP diluted EPS guidance ranges for the full year 2022. The increase in full year 2022 revenue and Non-GAAP diluted EPS guidance is driven primarily by better-than-expected topline performance and continued cost management.
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