Teva Partners with Will Forte to Educate 41,000+ Patients on HD Chorea

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Teva Pharmaceuticals has named actor Will Forte as ambassador for its Honestly HD program, targeting education and support for Huntington’s disease chorea affecting up to 90% of patients. Forte’s involvement stems from his brother-in-law’s 2022 HD diagnosis and aims to connect the 41,000+ U.S. patients with resources.

1. Teva Delivers Robust Q4 2025 Revenue and Earnings Beat

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries reported fourth-quarter revenue of $4.71 billion, exceeding consensus of $4.37 billion and marking an 11% year-over-year rise in U.S. dollars (9% in local currency). The advance reflected milestone payments tied to the initiation of Phase 3 studies for duvakitug (anti-TL1A) and higher sales of innovative products. Adjusted EPS came in at $0.96, surpassing the $0.68 Street estimate and up from $0.71 a year earlier. Performance was partially offset by reduced proceeds from certain product rights sales and a divestiture in the International Markets segment.

2. Flagship Brands Cross $1 Billion Quarterly Revenue Threshold

For the first time, Teva’s key innovative brands—Austedo, Ajovy and Uzedy—collectively generated approximately $1 billion in quarterly revenues. Austedo sales rose 34% to $2.26 billion, topping guidance of $2.05–2.15 billion. Ajovy achieved $673 million, up 30% in constant currency versus guidance of $630–640 million. Uzedy revenues climbed 63% to $191 million, in line with the mid-point of the $190–200 million expectation. CEO Richard Francis attributed the milestone to the company’s Pivot to Growth strategy and highlighted sustainable momentum from its biopharmaceutical transformation.

3. 2026 Outlook Underpinned by Innovative Pipeline Catalysts

Teva forecasts full-year 2026 sales of $16.4–16.8 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.57–2.77, compared with consensus forecasts of $16.89 billion and $2.73, respectively. Management projects Austedo sales of $2.4–2.55 billion, Ajovy revenues of $750–790 million and Uzedy sales of $250–280 million. Operating income is expected in the range of $4.55–4.8 billion, with adjusted EBITDA of $5.0–5.3 billion. The company highlighted multiple late-stage readouts in immunology and neurology, anticipated FDA approval of olanzapine long-acting injectable, and key data for duvakitug and anti-IL-15 programs, which collectively represent a potential addressable market exceeding $10 billion.

4. Strategic Milestone Payments Accelerate Clinical Programs

During Q4, Teva recognized development milestone revenues linked to the start of Phase 3 trials for duvakitug in inflammatory bowel disease, reinforcing the company’s commitment to expanding its immunology portfolio. These payments contributed materially to total revenue and underscore the advancing late-stage pipeline. Teva also continues to monetize non-core assets selectively, having completed the divestment of a Japanese business venture, to redeploy capital into high-value innovative and biosimilar assets.

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