Chugai Pharmaceutical (4519 JP) announced stellar performance in 2024, with revenue, operating profit, and net income exceeded revised forecasts, all reaching record highs.
Export of Hemlibra to Roche increased 45% YoY to ¥304B. Roche is seeing strong uptake of Hemlibra in Europe, where the drug reported double-digit growth.
Chugai guided for 2% revenue growth in 2025. Domestic sales are expected to remain flat, while overseas sales are expected to increase 4%. Bottomline to outpace revenue growth.