-- CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:
GSK delivered a Q1 2026 beat with sales growing 2% Y/Y (5% CER), led by Specialty Medicines (+10% or +14% CER), particularly oncology with strong Jemperli and Ojjaara uptake, while Vaccines grew 4% CER on record Shingrix sales. Core EPS grew 4% or 9% CER to GBP0.465, ahead of the consensus of GBP0.44, supported by a favorable product mix and cost control that lifted the core operating margin by 1.0%-pt or 1.8%-pts CER. We view the Q1 update positively given the beat and margin expansion, though we are mindful of currency headwinds. GSK reiterated its 2026 guidance for 3%-5% sales growth and 7%-9% core operating profit growth (CER), which is broadly aligned with that of several peers like Sanofi and Roche despite implying slower growth versus 2025. We expect revenue to be supported by key Specialty Medicines products, with GSK targeting the segment to contribute more than 50% of sales by 2031 (Q1 2026: 42%), while recent acquisitions provide a much-needed boost to growth and the drug pipeline, in our view.