Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity research analyst having 15+ years of experience, with an interest on fundamentally strong global healthcare companies. I have been helping investors to find future winners in healthcare space to grow their wealth by focusing on the strength and potential of the business models of the companies. My initiating coverage reports and pitch help investors to know ‘what to buy’, ‘why to buy’, and ‘when to buy’. My clients always remain on top of the sector with the help of my timely and detailed notes on earnings or any news update. I also provide broader view on the entire healthcare sector through periodic thematic reports.

Sumitomo Pharma (4506 JP): FY24 Guidance Seems to Be Aggressive; Downtrend Will Likely To Continue

Sumitomo Pharma (4506 JP): Q1FY25 Result Shows Early Sign of Performance Reversal

Sumitomo Pharma (4506 JP): FY24 Guidance Revised Lower; Further Cost Cuts in FY25 to Turn Profitable

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sumitomo-pharma-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1935:1" rel="noopener">Sumitomo Pharma (4506 JP)</a> reported 18% revenue growth in H1FY25, driven by North America. Operating loss narrowed due to business restructuring. Despite a forex loss, net loss also narrowed.</li>
<li>The company is expected to report core operating profit of ¥1B in H2FY25, while net profit is likely to be ¥16B versus a net loss of ¥247B in H2FY24.</li>
<li>With the ongoing restructuring and streamlining, it will take some time for the results to slowly fall in place. Sumitomo aims for turning positive at net profit level in FY26.</li>
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Sumitomo Pharma (4506 JP) reported 18% revenue growth in H1FY25, driven by North America. Operating loss narrowed due to business restructuring. Despite a forex loss, net loss also narrowed.
The company is expected to report core operating profit of ¥1B in H2FY25, while net profit is likely to be ¥16B versus a net loss of ¥247B in H2FY24.
With the ongoing restructuring and streamlining, it will take some time for the results to slowly fall in place. Sumitomo aims for turning positive at net profit level in FY26.


Sumitomo Pharma (4506 JP): Challenges Remain, But Slowly Getting There; North America Remains Key