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Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations
AcquisitionsJul 31, 2026, 08:01 AM

AbbVie to Acquire Apogee Therapeutics for $10.9B; Q2 EPS $2.03

AI Summary

AbbVie announced a definitive agreement to acquire Apogee Therapeutics for approximately $10.9 billion, significantly deepening its immunology portfolio. The company reported strong second-quarter 2026 financial results, with diluted GAAP EPS increasing 290.4% to $2.03 and adjusted diluted EPS rising 22.9% to $3.65. Net revenues grew 10.2% to $16.990 billion, driven by robust performance in its immunology and neuroscience segments. AbbVie also updated its full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $13.87 - $14.07, reflecting the dilutive impact of the Apogee acquisition, and announced several key product approvals.

Key Highlights

  • To acquire Apogee Therapeutics for approximately $10.9 billion.
  • Q2 diluted GAAP EPS $2.03, a 290.4% increase.
  • Q2 adjusted diluted EPS $3.65, a 22.9% increase.
  • Q2 net revenues $16.990 billion, a 10.2% increase.
  • Immunology portfolio net revenues $8.786 billion, up 15.1%.
  • Neuroscience portfolio net revenues $3.228 billion, up 20.3%.
  • Updated 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $13.87 - $14.07.
  • Received multiple regulatory approvals for Skyrizi, Rinvoq, Aquipta, and Decnupaz.