Jun 30, 2021

Bristol-Myers Squibb Q2 2021 Earnings Report

Reported strong second-quarter results, driven by robust product sales, pipeline advancement, and strong clinical and operational performance.

Key Takeaways

Bristol Myers Squibb reported strong second-quarter results with revenues of $11.7 billion, a 16% increase year-over-year. The company achieved significant regulatory and clinical milestones, and delivered strong commercial performance, including Opdivo's return to growth.

Second quarter revenues reached $11.7 billion, a 16% increase year-over-year, or 13% when adjusted for foreign exchange.

Earnings per share (EPS) were reported at $0.47, with non-GAAP EPS at $1.93.

Strong commercial performance was achieved, including Opdivo's return to growth and momentum across the new product portfolio.

The company adjusted GAAP and reaffirmed non-GAAP EPS guidance for 2021.

Total Revenue
$11.7B
Previous year: $10.1B
+15.5%
EPS
$1.93
Previous year: $1.63
+18.4%
Gross Profit
$9.25B
Previous year: $7.43B
+24.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$11B
Previous year: $19.9B
-44.7%
Free Cash Flow
$2.85B
Previous year: $4.1B
-30.4%
Total Assets
$111B
Previous year: $22.2B
+399.5%

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Bristol-Myers Squibb Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Bristol Myers Squibb is updating its 2021 GAAP EPS guidance range of $3.18 - $3.38 to $2.77 - $2.97 and reaffirming its non-GAAP EPS guidance range of $7.35 - $7.55. Both GAAP and non-GAAP guidance assume current exchange rates.

Positive Outlook

  • Worldwide revenues increasing in the high-single digits.
  • Gross margin as a percentage of revenue is expected to be approximately 79% for GAAP and approximately 80% for non-GAAP.
  • Marketing, selling and administrative expenses to be in-line with 2020 levels for GAAP and increasing in the low-single digits for non-GAAP.
  • Research and development expenses decreasing in the low-single digits for GAAP and increasing in the mid-single digits for non-GAAP.
  • An effective tax rate of approximately 23% for GAAP and approximately 16% for non-GAAP.

Revenue & Expenses

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