BioMarin Enters 'Transition Year' as Enzyme Portfolio Expands After Amicus Deal, Morgan Stanley Says
BioMarin Pharmaceutical (BMRN) is entering a "transition year" in 2026, prioritizing growth acceleration and market share gains as its expanded enzyme portfolio scales following the acquisition of Amicus Therapeutics (FOLD), Morgan Stanley said in a report Tuesday.In its Q1 results, BioMarin raised its fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to $3.825 billion to $3.925 billion, driven by contributions from newly added therapies Galafold and Pombiliti plus Opfolda, but lowered its non-GAAP earnings per share outlook to $4.85 to $5.05 due to integration-related costs and higher interest expenses, associated with the transaction, the report said.BioMarin is focused on scaling its expanded enzyme portfolio and driving commercial execution, with its management expected to outline a detailed roadmap in Q2 covering "long-term revenue potential," peak sales and cost synergies, the investment bank said.Earnings are expected to be weighted toward the second half of 2026, with the Amicus deal seen by the management as "slightly dilutive" this year but "accretive" within 12 months and more meaningful in start of 2027, the report said.The "combined enzyme portfolio" is expected to support durable growth and help offset rising competition for Voxzogo, while pipeline developments and new launches, including Palynziq expansion and BMN-333, could further support long-term growth, according to the report.Morgan Stanley has an overweight rating on BioMarin Pharmaceutical and lowered its price target to $119 from $120.Price: $54.26, Change: $-1.20, Percent Change: -2.16%
