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Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 3 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 5 raised, 2 lowered, 1 narrowed, 1 new, 3 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue fell 2% year-over-year: Revenues were $4,395 million, down 2% in U.S. dollars and local currency from $4,480 million, mainly on lower lenalidomide capsule revenue, partly offset by AUSTEDO, AJOVY and UZEDY. Source
  • Non-GAAP diluted EPS rose 10%: Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.86, up from $0.78, and includes $0.02 of acquired IPR&D charges. GAAP diluted EPS was $0.20, down from $0.37. Source
  • US revenue down 11%: US segment revenue was $1,870 million, down 11%, and segment profit was $791 million versus $927 million. US generic products revenue fell 39% to $718 million. Source
  • Three innovative brands grew 33%: AUSTEDO, AJOVY and UZEDY together generated about $1.1 billion in revenue, growing 33% year-over-year in local currency. Source
  • Global generics revenue down 16%: Global generics revenues fell 16% in local currency, mainly from lower US lenalidomide capsule revenue, partly offset by recent generic launches and biosimilars. Source
  • Gross margin rose to 55.5%: GAAP gross profit margin was 55.5%, up from 51.4%. Non-GAAP gross margin was 58.7%, up 345 basis points, on product mix toward AUSTEDO. Source
  • Ecopipam NDA accepted by FDA: FDA accepted the ecopipam NDA for pediatric Tourette syndrome, a potential first-in-class D1 receptor anti-agonist. The FDA action date is expected in Q1 2027. Source
  • Free cash flow $495 million: Free cash flow was $495 million, down from $515 million. Operating cash flow was $241 million, lower mainly on the timing of sales and collections. Source

“Together, these achievements represent how we are delivering sustained innovative growth and translating that growth into greater profitability, with our three key innovative brands collectively growing 33% in local currency to approximately $1.1 billion year-over-year.”

Richard Francis, Teva's President and CEO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Total revenues Sourcefull-year 2026$16.7 - $17.0 billionRaised from $16.5 - $16.85 billion
Non-GAAP operating income Sourcefull-year 2026$3.8 - $3.9 billion, including $0.87 billion of acquired IPR&D chargesLowered from $3.8 - $4.0 billion
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcefull-year 2026$4.23 - $4.43 billion, including $0.87 billion of acquired IPR&D chargesLowered from $4.23 - $4.53 billion
Non-GAAP diluted EPS Sourcefull-year 2026$1.92 - $2.11, including $0.71 of acquired IPR&D chargesRaised from $1.91 - $2.11
Free cash flow Sourcefull-year 2026$2.1 - $2.4 billionNarrowed, low end up from $2.0 - $2.4 billion
AUSTEDO revenues Sourcefull-year 2026$2.55 - $2.65 billionRaised from $2.45 - $2.60 billion
AJOVY revenues Sourcefull-year 2026$930 - $960 millionRaised from $850 - $870 million
UZEDY revenues Sourcefull-year 2026$290 - $310 millionRaised from $270 - $290 million
Non-GAAP tax rate Sourcefull-year 202620% - 23%Kept
Margin objective and net savings Sourceby 202730% non-GAAP operating income margin; approximately $700 million of net savingsKept
Biosimilars revenues Source2026more than $0.8 billionNew
Peak sales, LAI schizophrenia portfolio Sourcepeak sales potential$1.5 - $2.0 billionKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year revenue range raised to $16.7 - $17.0 billion from $16.5 - $16.85 billion. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year revenue ranges raised for AUSTEDO, AJOVY and UZEDY. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Top ends of the Adjusted EBITDA and non-GAAP operating income ranges lowered, reflecting acquired IPR&D charges. Source
  • Guidance raised: Low end of the non-GAAP diluted EPS range and the free cash flow range raised. Source
  • New: FDA approval of WELTRUZA, a once-monthly long-acting injectable for schizophrenia, in October 2026. Source
  • New: Acquisition of BXCL-501 from BioXcel Therapeutics, under FDA review for at-home use in agitation. Source
  • New: Deepened Samsung Bioepis collaboration to commercialize two additional biosimilars. Source
  • New: Finalized Most-Favored-Nation agreement with the U.S. Administration, including a prospective pricing commitment for certain future launches. Source
  • New: Moody's and S&P upgraded Teva to investment grade, following Fitch's earlier upgrade. Source
  • New: Ordinary shares now listed directly on the NYSE, in place of the ADS program. Source
  • Ended: Phase 2 multiple system atrophy study of emrusolmin discontinued after an interim futility analysis. Source

Quarter results and profit

  • Revenue fell 2% year-over-year: Revenues were $4,395 million, down 2% in U.S. dollars and local currency from $4,480 million, mainly on lower lenalidomide capsule revenue, partly offset by AUSTEDO, AJOVY and UZEDY. Source
  • Non-GAAP diluted EPS rose 10%: Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.86, up from $0.78, and includes $0.02 of acquired IPR&D charges. GAAP diluted EPS was $0.20, down from $0.37. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 7%: Adjusted EBITDA was $1,496 million, up from $1,394 million. GAAP net income attributable to Teva was $233 million, down from $433 million. Source
  • Operating income fell on charges: GAAP operating income was $714 million, down from $882 million, at a 16.2% margin versus 19.7%. Higher asset impairments and legal settlements and loss contingencies drove the decrease. Source

Segments and regions

  • US revenue down 11%: US segment revenue was $1,870 million, down 11%, and segment profit was $791 million versus $927 million. US generic products revenue fell 39% to $718 million. Source
  • Europe revenue up 7%: Europe revenue was $1,319 million, up 7% in both U.S. dollars and local currency. Segment profit rose 39% to $420 million, with higher proceeds from the sale of certain product rights. Source
  • International Markets up 6%: International Markets revenue was $592 million, up 6% and 4% in local currency, mainly from AJOVY and AUSTEDO. Segment profit rose 32% to $125 million. Source
  • Other Activities revenue up 3%: Other Activities revenue was $613 million, up 3%. Anda third-party revenue was $401 million, up 2%, while API sales to third parties fell 8% to $115 million on lower demand. Source
  • API business sale process continues: Teva continues a sales process for its API business, which it intends to divest. The company gives no assurance on timing, structure or completion. Source

“Our return to investment grade and debt refinancing reflect our strengthened financial position.”

Richard Francis, Teva's President and CEO

Innovative brands and launches

  • Three innovative brands grew 33%: AUSTEDO, AJOVY and UZEDY together generated about $1.1 billion in revenue, growing 33% year-over-year in local currency. Source
  • AUSTEDO revenue up 21%: AUSTEDO global revenues were $751 million, up 21% in local currency. US AUSTEDO revenue rose on volume growth and improved net-price realization. Source
  • AJOVY revenue up 61%: AJOVY global revenues were $269 million, up 61% in local currency. US AJOVY exit share of subcutaneous anti-CGRP prescriptions was 32.8%, up from 32.2%. Source
  • UZEDY revenue up 96%: UZEDY revenues were $85 million, up 96% in local currency, mainly on volume growth. Source
  • WELTRUZA approved for schizophrenia: FDA approved WELTRUZA, a once-monthly long-acting injectable for schizophrenia in adults, on October 9, 2026. Availability in the U.S. is expected in the coming weeks. Source

Generics and biosimilars

  • Global generics revenue down 16%: Global generics revenues fell 16% in local currency, mainly from lower US lenalidomide capsule revenue, partly offset by recent generic launches and biosimilars. Source
  • Lenalidomide competition drove US decline: US generic products revenue was $718 million, down 39%. Total US prescriptions were about 227 million, 5.8% of US generic prescriptions, versus 6.7% a year earlier. Source
  • Biosimilars reach 2027 target early: Biosimilars revenue is expected to exceed $0.8 billion in 2026, achieving the original 2027 revenue objective one year ahead of plan. Source
  • Samsung Bioepis adds two biosimilars: Teva deepened its Samsung Bioepis collaboration to commercialize two additional biosimilars, infliximab-abda and etanercept-ykro. Source
  • DEGEVMA biosimilar approved: FDA approved DEGEVMA (denosumab-adet) as a biosimilar to Xgeva on September 28, 2026, for bone complications, giant cell tumor of bone and hypercalcemia of malignancy. Source

“The U.S. launch of WELTRUZA expands our schizophrenia franchise, while progress across ecopipam, anti-IL-15 and our broader late-stage pipeline supports our ambition to deliver at least five potential innovative launches over five years.”

Richard Francis, Teva's President and CEO

Costs, margins and tax

  • Gross margin rose to 55.5%: GAAP gross profit margin was 55.5%, up from 51.4%. Non-GAAP gross margin was 58.7%, up 345 basis points, on product mix toward AUSTEDO. Source
  • R&D spend rose 16%: R&D expenses, net, were $297 million, up from $256 million, from higher immunology, neuroscience and biosimilars pipeline spending, net of partner reimbursements. Source
  • Selling and marketing up 8%: Selling and marketing expenses were $709 million, up 8%, mainly on AUSTEDO promotion and US launch preparation for other innovative products. Source
  • Quarterly tax expense recorded: Tax expense was $66 million on pre-tax income of $300 million, giving a 22.1% tax rate, compared with 33.1% a year earlier. Source

Pipeline and business development

  • Ecopipam NDA accepted by FDA: FDA accepted the ecopipam NDA for pediatric Tourette syndrome, a potential first-in-class D1 receptor anti-agonist. The FDA action date is expected in Q1 2027. Source
  • BXCL-501 acquired: Teva acquired BXCL-501 from BioXcel Therapeutics. The product is under FDA review for at-home use in acute agitation with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Source
  • Anti-IL-15 positive Phase 2a: Positive Phase 2a results reported for anti-IL-15 (TEV-408) in celiac disease. Phase 2b in vitiligo is targeted to begin in Q4 2026. Source
  • Emrusolmin MSA study stopped: Phase 2 study of emrusolmin in multiple system atrophy discontinued after an interim futility analysis showed low probability of meeting its primary endpoint. Source

Cash, debt and listing

  • Free cash flow $495 million: Free cash flow was $495 million, down from $515 million. Operating cash flow was $241 million, lower mainly on the timing of sales and collections. Source
  • Debt refinanced at investment grade: Teva refinanced about $4.9 billion of debt in the quarter. Total debt was $16,718 million and net debt $12,633 million, with 24% of debt classified as short-term. Source
  • Average debt maturity lengthened: Average debt maturity was about 6.3 years at September 30, 2026, up from 5.6 years at December 31, 2025. Source

Impairments, legal and other items

  • European plant impairments: Long-lived asset impairments were $228 million. The quarter included $140 million on several European manufacturing facilities and $49 million tied to the held-for-sale API business. Source
  • Antitrust provision raised legal costs: Legal settlements and loss contingencies were $202 million, including a $133 million update to an antitrust litigation provision and $35 million on opioid settlements. Source
  • Debt redemption loss in financial expenses: Financial expenses were $414 million, including a $224 million loss on debt extinguishment and net interest expenses of $174 million. Source
  • Ukraine warehouse impact immaterial: A warehouse shared with other pharmaceutical companies in Ukraine was damaged in September 2026 and has resumed operations. The conflict's effect on International Markets was immaterial. Source

Coming up, as management said on 3 November 2026

  • Ecopipam FDA action in Q1 2027: The FDA action date for the ecopipam NDA is expected in Q1 2027. Source
  • WELTRUZA US availability: WELTRUZA is expected to become available in the U.S. in the coming weeks, in three strengths. Source
  • Anti-IL-15 Phase 2b in vitiligo: The anti-IL-15 program is planned to advance into Phase 2b in vitiligo later this year. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
AUSTEDO global revenues Source$751 million, up 21% in local currency
AJOVY global revenues Source$269 million, up 61% in local currency
UZEDY revenues Source$85 million, up 96% in local currency
Biosimilars revenue expected 2026 Sourcemore than $0.8 billion
R&D expenses, net Source$297 million, up 16%
WELTRUZA FDA approval SourceOctober 9, 2026
DEGEVMA FDA approval SourceSeptember 28, 2026
WELTRUZA patent expiries Sourcefour Orange Book patents expiring 2033 - 2044
Anti-IL-15 Phase 2a readout Sourcepositive, celiac disease
Ecopipam NDA status Sourceaccepted; FDA action expected Q1 2027
Lenalidomide generic competition Sourcelower US generic revenue

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Generic lenalidomide competition in the US lowered generic revenue. Management cited increased generic competition as the main driver. Source
  • Operational: API business divestiture is in a sales process, with no assurance on timing, structure or completion. Source
  • External: A warehouse shared in Ukraine was damaged in September 2026 and has since resumed operations. Source
  • Regulatory: An antitrust litigation provision was updated by $133 million in the quarter, excluded from non-GAAP results. Source
  • Operational: Impairment charges of $140 million were recorded on several European manufacturing facilities in the quarter. Source
  • Financial: Operating cash flow was lower in the quarter, mainly due to timing of sales and collections. Source
  • Financial: Short-term debt rose to 24% of total debt from 11% at year-end 2025. Source
  • Demand: API sales to third parties fell on lower demand from market dynamics and temporary supply challenges. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Company says it is achieving its original 2027 biosimilars revenue objective one year ahead of plan. Source
  • Not stated: Prior quarter said launch was on track for Q4 2026. FDA approval came in October 2026, with availability expected in the coming weeks.
  • Not stated: Teva is targeting the start of Phase 2b in vitiligo in Q4 2026. Source

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.