-- Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) delivered a "strong" Q1 as broad-based growth across its commercial portfolio and pipeline reinforced confidence in the health of the business, RBC Capital Markets said in a report Wednesday.
Q1 revenue of about $1.07 billion topped the consensus estimate of $978 million, driven by strength across nearly "all major assets," the report said, adding that the company maintained its 2026 revenue guidance of $4.25 billion to $4.5 billion, though results could exceed that range.
Concerns remain around future generic competition for the "oxybate franchise" and competitive pressures in oncology, though the firm believes the company's strong execution provides a cushion against potential "erosion." RBC estimates 2026 sales for Xywav at about $1.73 billion with expected "gradual decline" in later years, according to the report.
The report also highlighted the company's "oncology pipeline" as a key focus, citing potential expansion opportunities for Ziihera, strong "initial uptake" for Modeyso, better-than-expected Zepzelca revenue and 15% year-over-year Epidiolex sales growth to $250 million driven by sustained epilepsy-related demand and international expansion.
RBC maintained an outperform rating on Jazz Pharmaceuticals and raised its price target to $258 from $195.
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