AstraZeneca PLC (AZN)

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Why Astrazeneca (AZN) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
AZN
Published: March 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Why Astrazeneca (AZN) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
AZN
Published: March 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Baron International Growth Fund Q4 2025: Contributors, Detractors, And Trades
ACGL, ACGLO, AEM, ARGX, AZN, BAP, BKRIF, BKRIY, BNPQY, DB, MUFG, NSRGF, NSRGY, SMFG, SSNLF, TCEHY, TOELF, TOELY, TSM, TTE, YMM
Published: February 27, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

For 2025, we underperformed the Benchmark, while to a lesser extent also trailing our all-cap international growth Proxy Benchmark. The underperformance was in our view attributable to an abrupt but material correction in several holdings over the potential exposure of quality growth franchises to AI disruption. Lundin Mining Corporation shares rose meaningfully during the fourth quarter after the company raised its 2025 copper production outlook and lowered its cash cost guidance.

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AstraZeneca has 'sector leading replacement power' to cope with 2030 patent cliff
AZN
Published: February 26, 2026 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

The long-term growth story for AstraZeneca PLC beyond 2030 is increasingly focused on next-generation cell therapies and immune engagers, according to UBS, driving an increase to its price target and reiterated 'buy' rating. Analyst Matthew Weston said the company and the wider sector face a "significant patent cliff" around 2030-and-beyond but argues the FTSE 100 drugmaker is well positioned to manage this with "sector leading replacement power".

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AstraZeneca vs. Pfizer: Which Pharma Giant Has the Edge in 2026?
AZN, PFE
Published: February 20, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AZN's stronger growth outlook and 2030 revenue target may outshine PFE's yield and cheaper valuation.

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Shore Capital downgrades AstraZeneca as R&D spending dampens earnings trajectory
AZN
Published: February 13, 2026 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative

Shore Capital downgraded AstraZeneca PLC (LSE:AZN, NASDAQ:AZN) to 'hold' from 'buy', citing a less favourable earnings trajectory as the drugmaker prioritises revenue growth through escalating research spending. The broker warns the current valuation looks full at 20 times forecast 2026 earnings despite confidence the company can exceed its $80 billion 2030 revenue target.

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A Closer Look at Healthcare Sector Earnings: AZN vs. EW vs. ZBH
AZN, EW, ZBH
Published: February 12, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

More than just a financial check-up, earnings for companies in the healthcare sector offer a key window for investors into a firm's pipeline and development progress. Even well-established, stable firms in the healthcare space can surprise with growth upon the release of a new blockbuster drug or medical device, and earnings periods are an opportunity for management to provide insight and commentary beyond what investors might expect from FDA notices of approvals, for example.

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Citi maintains 'buy' on AstraZeneca with £170 target, cites sector-best pipeline
AZN
Published: February 11, 2026 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Double-digit earnings outlook and strong trial momentum support top pick status AstraZeneca PLC (LSE:AZN, NASDAQ:AZN) remains a top pick at Citi following full-year results and 2026 guidance that the bank described as “reassuring”, with a reiterated target price of £170 and unchanged earnings forecasts. Management confirmed expectations for low double-digit earnings growth in 2026, aligning with consensus, while the medium single- to high single-digit revenue outlook was ahead of market forecasts.

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AstraZeneca: Q4 Earnings Analysis - Ticks The Boxes, Upgrading To Buy
AZN
Published: February 10, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

AstraZeneca PLC delivered robust 2025 results, with 9% product sales growth and a 23.4% operating margin, and raised its dividend. AZN targets $80bn in revenues by 2030, driven by oncology, pipeline launches, and a $50bn US investment; management expresses increasing confidence. Patent expirations loom for key drugs, but pipeline assets and AI-driven innovation are expected to offset risks and sustain growth.

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AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
AZN
Published: February 10, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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AZN Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates, Stock Up on Robust 2026 Growth Outlook
AZN
Published: February 10, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

AZN misses Q4 EPS and sales estimates, but rallies after projecting mid-to-high single-digit revenue growth and low double-digit EPS growth for 2026.

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Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Astrazeneca (AZN) Q4 Earnings
AZN
Published: February 10, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The headline numbers for Astrazeneca (AZN) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

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Will These 5 Drug Bigwigs Surpass Q4 Earnings Forecasts?
AZN, GILD, INCY, MRNA, VRTX
Published: February 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Let's look at five pharma and biotech companies, AZN, INCY, GILD, VRTX and MRNA, which are scheduled to release their fourth-quarter 2025 results this week.

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Countdown to Astrazeneca (AZN) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Estimates Beyond Revenue and EPS
AZN
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Astrazeneca (AZN), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended December 2025.

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AstraZeneca to Report Q4 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?
AZN
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AZN gears up for Q4 results as cancer, diabetes and rare disease drugs drive sales expectations ahead of the Feb. 10 earnings report.

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FDA Rejects AZN's Saphnelo SubQ Formulation, Priority Tag to Datroway
AZN
Published: February 04, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

AstraZeneca wins FDA priority review for Datroway in triple-negative breast cancer, while Saphnelo SC receives a complete response letter.

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AstraZeneca's Initial Application for Lupus Injection Turned Down by FDA
AZN
Published: February 03, 2026 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Negative

The company is working with the U.S. regulator to move forward with an updated application, adding a decision is expected in the first half of 2026.

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AZN Obesity Pipeline to Get a Boost From Deal With China's CSPC
AZN
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AstraZeneca deepens its obesity push with an eight-program deal with China's CSPC, securing rights to a once-monthly injectable weight-management pipeline.

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Winners & Losers: The ETF Playbook to Glide Trump's Great Healthcare Plan
AZN, HQY, JNJ, LLY, MRK, NVS, WMT
Published: January 19, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Trump's Great Healthcare Plan redraws healthcare winners and losers - here's how ETFs like IHE could benefit as middlemen face pressure.

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UK drugmakers face tougher test as pharma rally cools
AZN
Published: January 16, 2026 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative

The next earnings season for European pharmaceuticals is shaping up as a test of discipline rather than momentum, with UK stocks firmly in the spotlight. That is the message from Deutsche Bank, which says the sector's strong start to the year has already pulled forward some optimism.

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AstraZeneca to acquire Modella AI to speed oncology drug research
AZN
Published: January 13, 2026 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

AstraZeneca has agreed to buy Boston-based Modella AI, the companies said on Tuesday, as the drug industry increases its use of artificial intelligence to accelerate the discovery of new drugs.

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Modella AI Announces Acquisition by AstraZeneca to Advance AI-Driven Oncology R&D at Global Scale
AZN
Published: January 13, 2026 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AstraZeneca--Modella AI Announces Acquisition by AstraZeneca to Advance AI-Driven Oncology R&D at Global Scale.

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Healthy Returns: What to expect from pharma at the JPM conference
AMGN, AZN, BMY, LLY, MRK, NVO, PFE
Published: January 09, 2026 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive

At the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference, drugmakers are expected to roll out key business and drug pipeline updates and splashy M&A deals.

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Here's Why Astrazeneca (AZN) is a Strong Momentum Stock
AZN
Published: January 08, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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JNJ vs. AZN: Which Drug Stock Comes Out on Top for Investors?
AZN, JNJ
Published: January 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

J&J's diversified pharma and MedTech strength stacks up against AstraZeneca's oncology-led growth as investors weigh stability versus faster expansion.

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Astrazeneca (AZN) is a Top-Ranked Growth Stock: Should You Buy?
AZN
Published: January 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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LSEG, Rolls-Royce, AstraZeneca and Rightmove spotlighted as investment bank eyes potential winners for 2026
AZN, RTMVY, RYCEY, LDNXF, LSEGY
Published: December 24, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

The festive period is, for some, a time for taking stock of what's happened in the past year - for others, though, its a time to pick stocks for the year ahead. So it is, then, that it's the season for looking ahead.

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ABBV vs. AZN: Which Pharma Stock is the Better Investment Now?
ABBV, AZN
Published: December 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

AbbVie and AstraZeneca both bring blockbuster drugs, deep pipelines and risks, but their growth paths, pressures and priorities now sharply diverge.

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Here's Why Astrazeneca (AZN) is a Strong Value Stock
AZN
Published: December 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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5 Big Drug Stocks That May Continue to Outperform in 2026
ABBV, AMGN, AZN, JNJ, LLY
Published: December 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Five big drugmakers, including LLY and JNJ, are riding innovation, dealmaking and pipeline momentum that could help them keep outperforming in 2026.

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About AstraZeneca PLC (AZN)

  • IPO Date 1993-05-12
  • Website https://www.astrazeneca.com
  • Industry Drug Manufacturers - General
  • CEO Pascal Claude Roland Soriot
  • Employees 94300

AstraZeneca PLC, a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the discovery, development, manufacture, and commercialization of prescription medicines. The company's marketed products include Tagrisso, Imfinzi, Lynparza, Calquence, Enhertu, Orpathys, Truqap, Zoladex, Faslodex, Farxiga, Brilinta, Lokelma, Roxadustat, Andexxa, Crestor, Seloken, Onglyza, Bydureon, Fasenra, Breztri, Symbicort, Saphnelo, Tezspire, Pulmicort, Bevespi, and Daliresp for cardiovascular, renal, metabolism, and oncology. Its marketed products also comprise Vaxzevria, Beyfortus, Synagis, FluMist, Soliris, Ultomiris, Strensiq, Koselugo, and Kanuma for covid-19 and rare disease. The company serves primary care and specialty care physicians through distributors and local representative offices in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Australasia. It has a collaboration agreement with Neurimmune AG to develop and commercialize NI006; BenevolentAI for drug discovery for systemic lupus erythematosus; Lunit for developing AI-Powered Digital Pathology Risk Assessment Tools for NSCLC; and Absci Corporation for AI-driven drug discovery against an oncology target. The company was formerly known as Zeneca Group PLC and changed its name to AstraZeneca PLC in April 1999. AstraZeneca PLC was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom.