Biogen Q4 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Biogen reported Q4 2020 revenue of $2,853 million and GAAP EPS of $2.32. The company is awaiting regulatory decision on aducanumab for Alzheimer's disease and anticipates a financial reset in 2021 due to TECFIDERA generics.
Fourth quarter total revenues were $2,853 million, a 22% decrease versus the prior year.
Fourth quarter GAAP net income and diluted earnings per share (EPS) attributable to Biogen Inc. were $358 million and $2.32, respectively.
Fourth quarter Non-GAAP net income and diluted EPS attributable to Biogen Inc. were $706 million and $4.58, respectively.
Aducanumab for Alzheimer’s disease currently under regulatory review in the U.S., E.U., and Japan with PDUFA date extended to June 7, 2021, in U.S.
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Forward Guidance
Biogen expects full year 2021 revenue to be between $10.45 billion and $10.75 billion, Non-GAAP diluted EPS to be between $17.00 and $18.50, and capital expenditures to be between $375 million and $425 million.
Positive Outlook
- Assumes aducanumab will be approved in the U.S. by June 7, 2021.
- Expects an immediate launch of aducanumab with modest revenue in 2021, ramping thereafter.
- Anticipates utilizing a portion of the remaining share repurchase authorization of $4.6 billion throughout 2021.
- Expects Non-GAAP R&D expense to be between $2.35 billion and $2.45 billion.
- Estimates Non-GAAP SG&A expense to be between $2.6 billion and $2.7 billion, including support for the potential launch of aducanumab.
Challenges Ahead
- Expects a sharp decline of TECFIDERA in the U.S. during the first half of 2021.
- Anticipates significant erosion of RITUXAN in the U.S.
- Financial guidance assumes foreign exchange rates as of December 31, 2020, will remain in effect for the year, net of hedging activities.
- Guidance does not include any impact from potential acquisitions or large business development transactions.
- Guidance does not include any impact of potential tax or healthcare reform.
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