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EarningsQ1 2026 Earnings Report

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co (TKPHF) Q1 2026 Earnings Report

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TKPHF Q1 2026 EPS Results

Actual EPS$0.45
Consensus EPS$0.34
Beat/MissBeat by +$0.11
One Year Ago EPS$0.50

TKPHF Q1 2026 Revenue Results

Actual Revenue$7.70B
Expected Revenue$7.26B
Beat/MissBeat by +$443.91M
YoY Revenue Growth+10.23%

Earnings Announcement Details

QuarterQ1 2026
Date07/30/2026
TimeBefore Open
Conference CallThursday, July 30, 2026
TKPHF Upcoming Earnings
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co's next earnings date is estimated for October 29, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.

Q1 2026 Earnings Call Audio

TKPHF Q1 2026 Earnings Call
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Q1 2026 Earnings Slide Deck

Q1 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Q1 2026
Earnings Call Date:Jul 30, 2026|
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a mix of modest near-term CER declines and cash-flow timing effects against substantial positive developments: strong FX-driven reported results, confirmation of transformation-led funding for launches, multiple imminent regulatory and commercial milestones (ORZEYFUL approval in China; rusfertide priority review; superior zasocitinib data), and a robust late-stage pipeline with several programs moving to pivotal stages. While Q1 contained some one-time impacts, transitional investment effects and product-specific headwinds, the combination of pipeline momentum, launch readiness and a maintained full-year financial outlook suggests the company is positioned to convert R&D progress into revenue growth later in the year.
Company Guidance
Takeda said Q1 results keep them on track for unchanged FY‑26 guidance, reporting revenue of JPY 1.22 trillion (+10.2% at actual FX, -0.5% at CER), core operating profit JPY 358.9 billion (+11.5% actual FX, -0.5% CER), reported operating profit JPY 201.4 billion, core EPS JPY 154 (‑11.8% CER) and reported EPS JPY 72, while FX added JPY 118.2 billion to the top line; they reaffirm full‑year adjusted free cash flow of JPY 650–750 billion, maintain a ~65% gross margin outlook, and target improving ROE to above 5% as they fund growth investments (including a USD 200 million payment to Protagonist) with transformation savings — operationally core in‑line brands (58% of revenue) grew 2.3% CER, new launches (4% of revenue) grew 22.6% CER, ENTYVIO grew ~4% CER, and the company expects US and Japan launches of ORZEYFUL and rusfertide in H2 2026 (rusfertide PDUFA in August) and zasocitinib in H1 2027.
Top-Line Growth at Actual FX
Reported revenue JPY 1.22 trillion, up 10.2% on an actual FX basis (but -0.5% at constant exchange rates (CER)); FX tailwind added JPY 118.2 billion to revenue.
Core Operating Profit Supported by FX
Core operating profit JPY 358.9 billion, up 11.5% at actual FX (but -0.5% at CER), reflecting favorable currency translation and partial offsetting of growth investments by transformation savings.
Strong Performance of Core In-Line Brands and Key Products
Core in-line brands represented 58% of revenue and grew 2.3% at CER; ENTYVIO grew 4% at CER; new launches (currently 4% of revenue) grew 22.6% at CER, driven by FRUZAQLA, LIVTENCITY, ADZYNMA and QDENGA.
Pipeline and Regulatory Milestones — ORZEYFUL Approval in China
First approval for orexin agonist oveporexton (ORZEYFUL) in China for narcolepsy type 1; U.S. and Japan decisions expected imminently (company preparing launches in H2 2026).
Late-Stage Assets with High Potential — Rusfertide and Zasocitinib
Rusfertide (hepcidin mimetic for polycythemia vera) received U.S. FDA priority review with an August PDUFA and anticipated U.S. launch in H2 2026; zasocitinib (oral TYK2 inhibitor for psoriasis) showed statistical superiority vs deucravacitinib with >35% PASI 100 at week 16 and is on track for U.S. launch in H1 2027.
Additional R&D and Oncology Progress
TAK-928 presented promising ASCO data (NSCLC) with plans for a pivotal Phase III; elritercept initiated Phase III in first-line anemia-associated MDS; TAK-921 and TAK-881 advancing toward regional filings and U.S. submission for PDT indications.
Financial Discipline and Full-Year Cash Guidance Maintained
Company reaffirmed fiscal 2026 outlook and free cash flow guidance of JPY 650 billion to JPY 750 billion; transformation program underway to fund launches while protecting margins and targeting ROE improvement above 5%.

TKPHF Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Oct 29, 2026
2026 (Q2)
0.29 / -
-0.049―
2026 (Q1)
0.34 / 0.45
0.501-9.76% (-0.05)
2025 (Q4)
-0.15 / -0.10
-0.41776.42% (+0.32)
2025 (Q3)
0.27 / 0.42
0.096333.93% (+0.32)
2025 (Q2)
0.13 / -0.05
0.368-113.45% (-0.42)
2025 (Q1)
0.31 / 0.50
0.38530.16% (+0.12)
2024 (Q4)
-0.06 / -0.42
-0.013-3042.86% (-0.40)
Jan 30, 2025
2024 (Q3)
0.17 / 0.10
0.427-77.59% (-0.33)
2024 (Q2)
0.23 / 0.37
-0.196287.77% (+0.56)
2024 (Q1)
0.24 / 0.39
0.3636.07% (+0.02)
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