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Amgen shares hit record $422.49 as Q2 earnings beat forecasts

Stock surges 47.6% over the past year after adjusted EPS of $6.29 and revenue of $10.1 billion topped analyst estimates. Price targets raised by multiple firms.

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Priya Anand · Equities & Earnings Desk · 19 Aug 2026 · 07:44 · 1 min read
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Amgen shares hit record $422.49 as Q2 earnings beat forecasts

Amgen Inc. shares reached an all-time high of $422.49 on Tuesday, extending a year-to-date rally that has pushed the biotech giant’s market capitalization to $226.73 billion. The stock last traded at $424.54, up 0.5% on the session, following the release of second-quarter 2026 results that exceeded analyst projections.

The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $6.29, surpassing the $5.60 consensus estimate compiled by InvestingPro. Revenue totaled $10.1 billion, outpacing the $9.43 billion forecast. Over the past 12 months, Amgen’s shares have gained 47.6%, outperforming broader biotechnology benchmarks.

Product revenue growth was led by Evenity, which posted $714 million in sales, a 38% increase from the prior year. Tepezza generated $576 million, up 14% year-over-year, while Repatha contributed $953 million. Uplizna revenue reached $335 million.

Analysts at TD Cowen raised their price target to $452 from a prior $430 and maintained a Buy rating. RBC Capital increased its target to $400, while Guggenheim adjusted its forecast to $388 but kept a Neutral rating. InvestingPro data showed 12 analysts have revised their earnings estimates upward for the upcoming period, citing strong demand for key therapies.

The company’s shares are trading above the $443.20 fair value estimate provided by InvestingPro, reflecting heightened investor confidence in its pipeline and commercial execution.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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Priya covers listed equities and corporate earnings, reading quarterly results and guidance for what they signal about sector health and forward valuations.

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