Lundbeck (Buy, TP: DKK46.00) - Strategic brands lift Q3
Q3 top-line growth was c17.6% YOY, above consensus, and core EBIT was DKK1,229m, resulting in a core EBIT margin of 26.0% (consensus: 22.6%). Strategic brands reported strong sales growth of c30% YOY (consensus: 26.3%). The 2022 guidance from 8 November was reiterated – sales of DKK17,900m–18,200m, EBITDA of DKK4,400m–4,600m, core EBIT of DKK3,900m–4,100m, and reported EBIT of DKK2,600m–2,800m. We see limited consensus 2022e EPS revisions and the shares outperform today.H. Lundbeck develops, produces and markets drugs for treating diseases of the central nervous system. Products include antidepressants for the treatment of depression, panic disorder, and prevention of relapse/recurrence. Antipsychotic products for psychotic disorders; schizophrenia, anxiety, restlessness and insomnia; treatment of psychotic disorders; acute psychotic episodes, exacerbation of psychotic disorders. Co.'s products inclue Cipralex®/Lexapro® for the treatment of depression and anxiety; Ebixa® for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease; Azilect® for the treatment of Parkinson's disease; Xenazine®, Sabril®, Saphris® Sycrest®, Onfi, and other.
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