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Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 29 April 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 3 lowered, 1 new, 5 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 2% in dollars: Revenues were $3,982 million, up 2% in U.S. dollars and down 3% in local currency. Excluding the Japan business venture, local currency revenue fell 1%. Source
  • Lenalidomide decline weighed on sales: Lower revenue from lenalidomide capsules, the generic Revlimid, due to increased U.S. generic competition was the main driver of the local currency decrease. Source
  • Innovative brands grew 41%: AUSTEDO, AJOVY and UZEDY together reached $838 million, up 41% in local currency. Management said these brands are expected to make up about 21% of total revenues. Source
  • Non-GAAP operating margin eased: Non-GAAP operating income was $956 million, a 24.0% margin against 24.3%. Higher S&M expenses as a share of revenue outweighed higher gross margin. Source
  • Free cash flow reached $188 million: Free cash flow was $188 million, against $107 million. Operating cash use of $40 million was offset by $354 million of securitization collections and $42 million of divestiture proceeds, less $168 million of capex. Source
  • Emalex deal adds neuroscience asset: Teva agreed in April 2026 to acquire Emalex Biosciences and its lead asset ecopipam, which has completed Phase 3 for pediatric Tourette syndrome. Closing is anticipated by Q3 2026. Source
  • Share repurchase planning instructed: The Board instructed management to plan a share repurchase program. Execution depends on market conditions, share price, other growth investments and Board approval. Source

“These results reflect disciplined execution of our Pivot to Growth strategy, and our focus remains unchanged: growing our innovative portfolio, improving margins and advancing key value-unlocking portfolio milestones expected during 2026 and beyond.”

Mr. Richard Francis, Teva's President and CEO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenues SourceFY2026$16.4 - $16.8 billionKept
Non-GAAP operating income SourceFY2026$3.80 - $4.0 billion ($4.55 - $4.8 billion stand-alone)Lowered from $4.55 - $4.8 billion
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFY2026$4.23 - $4.53 billion ($5.0 - $5.3 billion stand-alone)Lowered from $5.0 - $5.3 billion
Non-GAAP diluted EPS SourceFY2026$1.91 - $2.11 ($2.57 - $2.77 stand-alone)Lowered from $2.57 - $2.77
Non-GAAP tax rate SourceFY202620%-23% (16%-19% stand-alone)Raised from 16% - 19%
IPR&D charge from Emalex SourceFY2026$700 millionNew
Finance expenses SourceFY2026~800 ($m)Kept
Innovative brands SourceFY2026AUSTEDO $2,400 - $2,550 million; AJOVY $750 - $790 million; UZEDY $250 - $280 millionKept
Free cash flow SourceFY2026$2.0 - $2.4 billionKept
Capital expenditure SourceFY2026$0.5 billionKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance lowered: Reported 2026 operating income, adjusted EBITDA and diluted EPS guidance is lower after Emalex charges. Stand-alone ranges are kept. Source
  • Guidance raised: The 2026 non-GAAP tax rate range rose to 20%-23% from 16%-19%. The stand-alone range is 16%-19%. Source
  • New: Teva agreed to acquire Emalex Biosciences, adding a neuroscience asset, with closing anticipated by the third quarter of 2026. Source
  • New: The Board instructed management to plan a share repurchase program, subject to legal requirements and Board approval. Source
  • New: In April 2026, Teva announced a strategic partnership to market and distribute AJOVY in China with Neurogen. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose 2% in dollars: Revenues were $3,982 million, up 2% in U.S. dollars and down 3% in local currency. Excluding the Japan business venture, local currency revenue fell 1%. Source
  • Lenalidomide decline weighed on sales: Lower revenue from lenalidomide capsules, the generic Revlimid, due to increased U.S. generic competition was the main driver of the local currency decrease. Source
  • Innovative brands grew 41%: AUSTEDO, AJOVY and UZEDY together reached $838 million, up 41% in local currency. Management said these brands are expected to make up about 21% of total revenues. Source
  • Exchange rates lifted reported revenue: Currency movements, including hedging, added $219 million to revenue compared with the first quarter of 2025. They also added $71 million to operating income. Source

Segments and regions

  • US segment revenue flat, profit down: US revenue was $1,534 million, flat. Segment profit was $507 million, with higher S&M expenses offsetting higher gross profit. Anda is now reported under Other Activities. Source
  • Europe revenue and profit grew: Europe revenue was $1,340 million, up 12% in dollars and down 1% in local currency. Segment profit rose to $401 million on higher gross profit. Source
  • International Markets fell on Japan exit: International Markets revenue was $524 million, down 10% in dollars and 19% in local currency, mainly from the Japan divestment. Segment profit fell 33% to $65 million. Source
  • API sales fell on prices: Other Activities revenue was $584 million, up 1%. API sales to third parties fell 17% to $109 million on price reductions and lower market demand. Source

“biosimilars are becoming an increasingly important growth contributor, alongside new product launches in generics, reinforcing the foundational importance of Teva's generic powerhouse”

Mr. Richard Francis, Teva's President and CEO

Innovative and biosimilar products

  • AUSTEDO drove US growth: US AUSTEDO revenue was $559 million, up 41%, mainly from volume growth. AUSTEDO XR is protected by 11 Orange Book patents expiring between 2031 and 2041. Source
  • AJOVY share rose: US AJOVY revenue was $87 million, up 64%, mainly from a lower sales allowance. Exit prescription share was 32.0% of the subcutaneous anti-CGRP class, up from 30.2%. Source
  • UZEDY and COPAXONE moved up: US UZEDY revenue was $63 million, up 62% on volume. COPAXONE rose 16% to $62 million, mainly from a lower sales allowance, despite competition. Source
  • US generics fell, biosimilars offset: US generic revenue including biosimilars fell 28% to $612 million, mainly on lenalidomide. Biosimilars partly offset the decline. Europe generics rose 10% in dollars. Source
  • Biosimilar approvals and filings: PONLIMSI received FDA approval across all Prolia indications. A biosimilar candidate to Xolair was accepted for review by the FDA and EMA. Source

Pipeline and product milestones

  • Olanzapine LAI launch planned for Q4: The FDA accepted the olanzapine LAI NDA in February 2026. Management is preparing for a Q4 2026 launch, subject to approval, and expects EU application acceptance in Q2 2026. Source
  • Duvakitug maintenance data reported: Phase 2b maintenance data showed durable efficacy in ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease over 44 weeks. Phase 3 enrollment is on target. Source
  • Five more data updates in 2026: Management expects data updates later in 2026 on emrusolmin in MSA, IL-15 in celiac disease and vitiligo, DARI in asthma, and anti-PD-1/IL-2 in oncology. Source

Costs, margins and profit

  • Gross margin improved: GAAP gross profit margin rose to 49.5% from 48.2%, mainly on AUSTEDO growth, partly offset by lower lenalidomide revenue. Non-GAAP gross margin was 52.9%. Source
  • Non-GAAP operating margin eased: Non-GAAP operating income was $956 million, a 24.0% margin against 24.3%. Higher S&M expenses as a share of revenue outweighed higher gross margin. Source
  • Selling costs rose 12%: S&M expenses rose 12% to $696 million, mainly for promotion of AUSTEDO in the US and currency effects. R&D expenses fell 10% to $222 million. Source
  • GAAP operating income higher: GAAP operating income was $652 million, or 16.4% of revenue, against $519 million. Lower intangible asset impairments and higher gross profit drove the increase. Source

Earnings, tax and per-share results

  • Per-share results both higher: GAAP diluted EPS was $0.31 against $0.18. Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.53 against $0.52, on about 1,179 million diluted shares. Source
  • Tax rates differed by basis: The GAAP tax rate was 15.5% against 25.1%, reflecting jurisdiction mix and one-off items. The non-GAAP tax rate was 17.5%, unchanged year on year. Source
  • Financial expenses slightly lower: Financial expenses, net were $216 million against $225 million, mainly net interest of $201 million compared with $212 million a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA up 1%: Adjusted EBITDA was $1,055 million, an increase of 1% from $1,041 million in the first quarter of 2025. Source

Cash, debt and capital

  • Free cash flow reached $188 million: Free cash flow was $188 million, against $107 million. Operating cash use of $40 million was offset by $354 million of securitization collections and $42 million of divestiture proceeds, less $168 million of capex. Source
  • Total debt declined: Total debt was $16,627 million against $16,807 million at year-end, mainly from $174 million of exchange rate movements. Short-term debt rose to 16% of total debt. Source
  • Leverage eased, maturity shortened: Financial leverage was 67% against 68%. Average debt maturity was 5.4 years against 5.6 years. Net debt was $12,886 million. Source

Emalex acquisition

  • Emalex deal adds neuroscience asset: Teva agreed in April 2026 to acquire Emalex Biosciences and its lead asset ecopipam, which has completed Phase 3 for pediatric Tourette syndrome. Closing is anticipated by Q3 2026. Source

Transformation, buyback and biosimilar targets

  • Share repurchase planning instructed: The Board instructed management to plan a share repurchase program. Execution depends on market conditions, share price, other growth investments and Board approval. Source
  • Transformation savings on track: Transformation programs target about $700 million of net savings through 2027, with two-thirds expected in 2026. A 30% non-GAAP operating margin is targeted for 2027. Source
  • Biosimilars target $800 million: Management said the biosimilar portfolio is an increasingly important contributor and is on track to deliver $800 million of revenue by 2027. Source

Coming up, as management said on 29 April 2026

  • Emalex closing expected: The Emalex transaction is anticipated to close by the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions including regulatory approvals. Source
  • Olanzapine LAI launch in Q4: Management is preparing for a Q4 2026 launch of olanzapine LAI, subject to regulatory approval. Source
  • EU filing acceptance expected: EU marketing authorization application acceptance for olanzapine LAI is expected in Q2 2026. Source
  • Five program data updates: Management expects meaningful data updates on five other key innovative programs during the rest of 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
AUSTEDO global revenues Source$578 million, up 41% YoY in LC
AJOVY global revenues Source$196 million, up 35% YoY in LC
UZEDY revenues Source$63 million, up 62% YoY in LC
Biosimilar revenue target Source$800 million by 2027
Olanzapine LAI NDA SourceAccepted February 2026; launch planned Q4 2026
Duvakitug Phase 2b maintenance data SourceDurable efficacy shown in UC and CD
R&D expenses, net Source$222 million, down 10%
AUSTEDO XR patent protection Source11 Orange Book patents, expiring 2031 to 2041
US generic prescription share Source6.3% of total US generic prescriptions
Ecopipam Phase 3 status SourcePhase 3 development completed

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Increased U.S. generic competition reduced lenalidomide capsule revenue, which the company cited as the main driver of the quarter's decline. Source
  • External: Management flags currency swings as a factor that can affect revenue and income. Source
  • Demand: COPAXONE faces competition from alternative therapies and generic versions, and its Europe revenue fell in local currency. Source
  • Demand: API sales to third parties fell on price reductions and lower market demand. Source
  • Financial: The short-term share of total debt rose to 16% from 11% at year-end. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management states the Transformation programs are on track for about $700 million of net savings by 2027. Source
  • On track: Management states the biosimilar portfolio is on track to deliver $800 million of revenue by 2027. Source
  • Not stated: Management says the company is expected to achieve a 30% non-GAAP operating margin by 2027, combined with innovative product growth. Source
  • Not stated: Management expects to realize two-thirds of the targeted transformation savings in 2026. Source

Other quarters

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