Celltrion has announced dividend of KRW750 per share and one bonus shares for every 20 shares held. The record date for dividend payment and bonus share is December 31. This marks Celltrion’s largest-ever dividend and first bonus shares in last two years. Going ahead, the company aims to distribute up to 30% of post-investment profits in the mid-to long-term.
SUMMARY
Celltrion Inc (068270 KS) achieved 31% YoY revenue growth to KRW882B in 3Q24, driven by the rapid growth of new products such as Remsima SC, Yuflyma, and Vegzelma.
The company is maintaining 2024 sales guidance of KRW3.5T (up 60% YoY), which indicates sequentially improved quarterly sales in 4Q24. Margin improvement is expected to continue.
In August, Celltrion received EU approval for Steqeyma, biosimilar for autoimmune disease treatment Stelara. Celltrion aims to commercialize 22 biosimilars by 2030, thereby targeting a pipeline market size of $182B.