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Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.: Q3 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 30 October 2025: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised, 3 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Total revenue rose 3 percent: Total revenues were $12.2 billion, up from $11.9 billion a year earlier, with 2 percent growth excluding foreign exchange. Source
  • Non-GAAP EPS fell to $1.63: GAAP EPS was $1.08, up from $0.60. Non-GAAP EPS was $1.63, down from $1.80. Both include a $(0.20) net impact from IPRD charges and licensing income. Source
  • Gross margin fell on product mix: GAAP gross margin was 71.9% versus 75.1%; non-GAAP was 72.9% versus 76.0%. Management attributed the decline to product mix. Source
  • Acquired IPRD charges rose to $633 million: Acquired IPRD charges were $633 million, up from $262 million, driven by the Philochem licensing arrangement and a SystImmune milestone. Source
  • Net debt narrowed to $32.1 billion: Net debt position was $32,069 million at September 30, 2025, versus $35,235 million at June 30, 2025 and $38,470 million at December 31, 2024. Source
  • Iberdomide met MRD endpoint in Phase 3: In the Phase 3 EXCALIBER-RRMM study, iberdomide with daratumumab and dexamethasone improved MRD negativity versus control in a planned interim analysis of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. Source

“as a result of continued execution across the business and ongoing Growth Portfolio momentum”

Christopher Boerner, Ph.D., board chair and chief executive officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Total revenues (non-GAAP, reported and ex-FX) Sourcefull-year 2025~$47.5 - $48.0 billionRaised from ~$46.5 - $47.5 billion
Other income/(expense) Sourcefull-year 2025~$500 million of incomeRaised from ~$250 million
Gross margin % Sourcefull-year 2025~72%Kept
Operating expenses (SG&A and R&D) Sourcefull-year 2025~$16.5 billionKept
Effective tax rate Sourcefull-year 2025~18%Kept
Diluted EPS (non-GAAP) Sourcefull-year 2025$6.40 - $6.60
Acquired IPRD charges and licensing income included in diluted EPS Sourcefull-year 2025$(0.80)

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year non-GAAP revenue guidance raised to about $47.5 to $48.0 billion from about $46.5 to $47.5 billion. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year other income guidance raised to about $500 million of income from about $250 million. Source
  • Guidance kept: Gross margin, operating expense and tax rate guidance left unchanged from the July update. Source
  • New: Definitive agreement announced to acquire Orbital Therapeutics; lead asset OTX-201 is an in vivo CAR T-cell candidate for autoimmune diseases. Source
  • New: Sotyktu discounted direct-to-patient pricing for eligible U.S. patients through the new BMS Patient Connect platform. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Total revenue rose 3 percent: Total revenues were $12.2 billion, up from $11.9 billion a year earlier, with 2 percent growth excluding foreign exchange. Source
  • Growth Portfolio revenue rose 18 percent: Growth Portfolio revenues were $6.9 billion, up from $5.8 billion, with 17 percent growth excluding foreign exchange. Source
  • Legacy Portfolio revenue fell 12 percent: Legacy Portfolio revenues were $5.4 billion, down from $6.1 billion, with 13 percent decline excluding foreign exchange. Source
  • Non-GAAP EPS fell to $1.63: GAAP EPS was $1.08, up from $0.60. Non-GAAP EPS was $1.63, down from $1.80. Both include a $(0.20) net impact from IPRD charges and licensing income. Source

Products and regions

  • Reblozyl, Camzyos and Breyanzi drove growth: Revenue growth was driven by the immuno-oncology portfolio and Reblozyl ($615 million, up 37%), Camzyos ($296 million, up 89%) and Breyanzi ($359 million, up 60%). Source
  • Eliquis demand lifted the Legacy Portfolio: Eliquis revenue was $3.7 billion, up 25 percent (23 percent ex-FX), with U.S. revenue up 29 percent to $2.6 billion. Source
  • International revenue rose 6 percent: International revenues were $3.9 billion, up 6 percent (3 percent ex-FX). U.S. revenues were $8.3 billion, up 1 percent. Source

“We're focused on building for the future by accelerating innovation, advancing our pipeline, staying agile and delivering more transformational medicines to more patients.”

Christopher Boerner, Ph.D., board chair and chief executive officer

Costs and margins

  • Gross margin fell on product mix: GAAP gross margin was 71.9% versus 75.1%; non-GAAP was 72.9% versus 76.0%. Management attributed the decline to product mix. Source
  • SG&A fell on productivity initiative: SG&A was $1,789 million, down from $1,983 million. Non-GAAP SG&A was $1,788 million, down from $1,976 million. Source
  • R&D rose on IPRD impairment: GAAP R&D was $2,528 million, up 6%, mainly from an IPRD impairment. Non-GAAP R&D was $2,433 million, up 3% from recent acquisitions, partly offset by the productivity initiative. Source

Licensing, IPRD and amortization

  • Acquired IPRD charges rose to $633 million: Acquired IPRD charges were $633 million, up from $262 million, driven by the Philochem licensing arrangement and a SystImmune milestone. Source
  • Licensing income rose to $107 million: Licensing income was $107 million, up from $25 million, reflecting an out-licensing arrangement executed in 2025. Source
  • Amortization fell 65 percent on Revlimid: Amortization of acquired intangible assets was $831 million, down from $2,406 million, mainly from lower Revlimid amortization. Source

Cash and debt position

  • Cash and securities rose to $16.9 billion: Cash, cash equivalents and marketable debt securities were $16,909 million at September 30, 2025, up from $11,179 million at December 31, 2024. Source
  • Net debt narrowed to $32.1 billion: Net debt position was $32,069 million at September 30, 2025, versus $35,235 million at June 30, 2025 and $38,470 million at December 31, 2024. Source
  • Short-term debt rose to $4.5 billion: Short-term debt obligations were $4,509 million, up from $2,046 million at December 31, 2024. Long-term debt was $44,469 million, down from $47,603 million. Source

Pipeline milestones

  • Sotyktu psoriatic arthritis 52-week data: 52-week data from the Phase 3 POETYK PsA-1 trial were reported. Integrated Phase 2 lupus analysis supported safety and efficacy with up to four years of treatment. Source
  • Iberdomide met MRD endpoint in Phase 3: In the Phase 3 EXCALIBER-RRMM study, iberdomide with daratumumab and dexamethasone improved MRD negativity versus control in a planned interim analysis of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. Source
  • Iza-bren received Breakthrough designation: FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation on August 18 to iza-bren for EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer that progressed after EGFR inhibitor and platinum therapy. Source

Coming up, as management said on 30 October 2025

  • Orbital Therapeutics deal closing: Orbital Therapeutics acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025 and is excluded from the 2025 guidance. Source
  • Breyanzi marginal zone lymphoma decision: FDA priority review of Breyanzi for relapsed or refractory marginal zone lymphoma, with a goal date of December 5, 2025. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Eliquis worldwide revenue, Q3 2025 Source$3,746 million, up 25%
Revlimid worldwide revenue, Q3 2025 Source$575 million, down 59%
Reblozyl worldwide revenue, Q3 2025 Source$615 million, up 37%
Breyanzi worldwide revenue, Q3 2025 Source$359 million, up 60%
Camzyos worldwide revenue, Q3 2025 Source$296 million, up 89%
Research and development expense (GAAP), Q3 2025 Source$2,528 million

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Legacy Portfolio sales face continued generic competition across products beyond Eliquis. Source
  • Financial: Future acquired IPRD charges and licensing income are excluded from guidance and can move per-share results. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The prior release gave a Q3 2025 closing expectation. The third-quarter release cites the Philochem arrangement as an IPRD driver but does not state closing.

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.