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UCB SA
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Rating:70Outperform
Price Target:
$166.00
▲(28.47% Upside)
Action:Upgraded
Date:08/03/26
The score is supported primarily by solid financial performance (notably improving earnings and much stronger operating/free cash flow) and a constructive earnings call with upgraded guidance and strong H1 results. These positives are tempered by clearly bearish technical signals (price below all major moving averages and negative MACD) and only moderate valuation support given the low dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Strong growth and operating leverage
UCB is converting strong demand into substantial earnings growth, with revenue expansion accompanied by sharply higher EBITDA and margins. This operating leverage can support continued investment in research, commercialization and market access while improving the company’s ability to generate durable profits.
Negative Factors
BRIVIACT loss of exclusivity
The approaching loss of exclusivity creates a material, identifiable revenue headwind in an established neurology product. Generic competition can rapidly reduce sales and profit contribution, requiring growth brands and pipeline products to replace a meaningful portion of BRIVIACT’s lost economics.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong growth and operating leverage
UCB is converting strong demand into substantial earnings growth, with revenue expansion accompanied by sharply higher EBITDA and margins. This operating leverage can support continued investment in research, commercialization and market access while improving the company’s ability to generate durable profits.
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UCB SA (UCBJY) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$57.31B
Dividend Yield0.57%
Average Volume (3M)3.26K
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.4
Beta (1Y)0.36
Revenue Growth33.51%
EPS Growth76.56%
CountryUS
Employees10,117
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryBiotechnology
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.81
Shares Outstanding389,011,320
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume3,258
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.76
Price to Book (P/B)4.16
Price to Sales (P/S)6.08
P/FCF Ratio25.02
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.07
Enterprise Value/Revenue7.15
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.75
Enterprise Value/Ebitda18.23
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$165.00Price Target Upside27.70% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)7.11
Revenue Forecast (FY)$10.10B
UCB SA Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
UCB S.A. is a biopharmaceutical enterprise dedicated to developing innovative treatments and solutions for individuals living with neurological and immunological diseases. Its primary product, Cimzia, addresses a spectrum of inflammatory TNF-media...
How the Company Makes Money
UCB primarily makes money by selling prescription medicines, with revenue recognized from product sales to wholesalers, hospitals, pharmacies, and other healthcare channels across major markets (notably the U.S., Europe, and other international re...
UCB SA Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jul 30, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Feb 25, 2027
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed a strongly positive operational and financial performance in H1 2026: robust top-line growth, expanding margins and EBITDA, upgraded guidance, and clear commercial momentum for key growth drivers (notably BIMZELX) alongside meaningful pipeline and strategic acquisitions positioning the company for sustained longer-term growth. Notable risks include BRIVIACT loss of exclusivity with large expected sales declines, anticipated net price pressure from recent access wins (near-term H2 price erosion before volume benefits), increased G&A and integration costs from acquisitions, and competition/heterogeneity risks in HS. On balance, the positive execution, upgraded guidance and attractive pipeline developments outweigh the near-term headwinds.Positive Updates
Strong Top-Line Growth
Total net sales grew 23% to EUR 4.1 billion in H1 2026; total revenue increased 22% (27% at constant exchange rate) to EUR 4.3 billion.
Negative Updates
BRIVIACT Loss of Exclusivity and Sharp Decline
BRIVIACT net sales were EUR 327 million, down 13% in H1 2026 due to generics; company expects an ~80% decline in the U.S. over 12 months from loss of exclusivity and ~50% decline in Europe when exclusivity is lost.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Top-Line Growth
Total net sales grew 23% to EUR 4.1 billion in H1 2026; total revenue increased 22% (27% at constant exchange rate) to EUR 4.3 billion.
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Company Guidance
UCB upgraded full-year guidance, now expecting revenue growth in the low‑teens to mid‑teens at constant exchange rates and adjusted EBITDA growth in the mid‑teens to low‑20s at CER, with a core tax rate around 15% and a target R&D spend of about 25% of sales for the year (noting some H2 phasing and the impact of the Neurona/Candid acquisitions). This follows a strong H1: total revenue EUR 4.3bn (+22% reported, +27% CER), net sales EUR 4.1bn (+23%), adjusted gross profit EUR 3.5bn (+27%, gross margin 82%), adjusted EBITDA EUR 1.7bn (+68%, 79% CER) and an H1 EBITDA margin of 40.7%; group profit was EUR 1.1bn and core EPS EUR 6.84, with net financial debt of EUR 2.8bn. Management flagged H2 headwinds/phasing including BRIVIACT loss of exclusivity (expected ~80% U.S. decline over 12 months and ~50% decline in Europe from August), the absence in H2 of ~EUR 100m prior‑year gross‑to‑net benefit that helped H1, and anticipated net‑price pressure from a large June access contract (with volume benefits expected later); EVENITY contributed EUR 379m to other operating income and is expected to grow faster than the top line, while BIMZELX peak sales are reiterated at at least EUR 7bn.UCB SA Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
76
Positive
Cash Flow
82
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 8.58B | 7.44B | 6.15B | 5.25B | 5.52B | 5.78B |
| Gross Profit | 6.29B | 5.29B | 4.40B | 3.54B | 3.84B | 4.34B |
| EBITDA | 3.36B | 1.72B | 1.96B | 1.28B | 1.17B | 1.59B |
| Net Income | 2.21B | 1.50B | 1.06B | 343.00M | 418.00M | 1.06B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 20.62B | 18.15B | 17.35B | 15.54B | 15.87B | 14.21B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 796.67M | 2.47B | 1.76B | 923.00M | 1.14B | 1.48B |
| Total Debt | 3.59B | 2.24B | 3.03B | 3.04B | 2.90B | 2.12B |
| Total Liabilities | 8.98B | 7.29B | 7.32B | 6.56B | 6.80B | 5.82B |
| Stockholders Equity | 11.65B | 10.86B | 10.03B | 8.97B | 9.06B | 8.39B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 1.47B | 1.81B | 920.00M | 445.00M | 748.00M | 1.06B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.88B | 2.08B | 1.24B | 761.00M | 1.12B | 1.55B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -2.97B | -373.65M | 282.00M | -440.00M | -1.58B | -487.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 196.25M | -1.04B | -818.00M | -308.00M | 70.00M | -1.12B |
UCB SA Technical Analysis
Positive
129.21
Price Trends
123.31
Positive
131.33
Positive
139.79
Positive
Market Momentum
7.62
Negative
75.44
Negative
94.05
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For UCBJY, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 129.21 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 123.53, above the 50-day MA of 123.31, and below the 200-day MA of 139.79, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 7.62 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 75.44 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 94.05 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for UCBJY.
UCB SA Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81 Outperform | $14.79B | 20.64 | 21.13% | ― | 34.42% | 102.44% | |
76 Outperform | $13.31B | 13.49 | 21.37% | ― | 12.59% | ― | |
76 Outperform | $55.86B | 41.71 | 16.86% | ― | 70.57% | 30.28% | |
72 Outperform | $83.73B | 19.42 | 13.81% | 0.45% | 9.29% | 0.38% | |
70 Outperform | $57.31B | 23.42 | 19.48% | 0.57% | 33.51% | 76.56% | |
61 Neutral | $10.84B | 147.37 | 1.18% | ― | 13.69% | -89.03% | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% |
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