BIOGEN INC. (BIIB) Earnings History

BIOGEN INC. - Q4 2025 EarningsMissed

Filed at: Feb 6, 2026, 6:55 AM EST|Read from source

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Biogen reported mixed Q4 2025 results with a revenue decline driven by MS products, partially offset by growth in newer therapies like LEQEMBI and SKYCLARYS. The company is focusing on pipeline progression and provided 2026 guidance anticipating a mid-single digit revenue decline.

POSITIVE HIGHLIGHTS

  • •

    Full year 2025 Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $15.28 exceeded the upper end of guidance ($14.50 to $15.00).

    positive
  • •

    Growth products (SKYCLARYS, QALSODY, ZURZUVAE, VUMERITY, SPINRAZA, and LEQEMBI collaboration share) increased 6% year-over-year in Q4 2025.

    positive
  • •

    LEQEMBI showed strong growth with Q4 global in-market sales of approximately $134 million, up 54% year-over-year.

    positive
  • •

    SKYCLARYS grew global patients on therapy by approximately 30% in 2025, with Q4 U.S. revenue of approximately $89 million.

    positive
  • •

    ZURZUVAE Q4 revenue of approximately $66 million showed strong continued demand growth.

    positive
  • •

    FDA granted Priority Review for LEQEMBI IQLIK subcutaneous treatment with a PDUFA date of May 24, 2026.

    positive
  • •

    FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation granted for litifilimab in cutaneous lupus (CLE).

    positive
  • •

    Full year 2026 Non-GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be between $15.25 and $16.25.

    positive

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • •

    Total revenue declined 7% year-over-year in Q4 2025 to $2.3 billion, and increased 2% year-over-year for full year 2025 to $9.9 billion.

    negative
  • •

    GAAP diluted EPS was $(0.33) in Q4 2025, a significant decrease from $1.83 in Q4 2024.

    negative
  • •

    Non-GAAP diluted EPS decreased 42% year-over-year in Q4 2025 to $1.99, down from $3.44 in Q4 2024.

    negative
  • •

    Multiple Sclerosis (MS) product revenue declined 14% year-over-year in Q4 2025 to $917 million.

    negative
  • •

    SPINRAZA fourth quarter revenue declined 15% year-over-year, with full year revenue down 2% year-over-year.

    negative
  • •

    Biosimilars revenue declined 16% year-over-year in Q4 2025 to $170 million.

    negative
  • •

    Contract manufacturing, royalty and other revenue decreased 66% year-over-year in Q4 2025 to $44 million.

    negative
  • •

    Full year 2026 total revenue is expected to decline by a mid-single digit percentage versus full year 2025.

    negative
  • •

    Inventory levels decreased 8% year-over-year in Q4 2025 to $2,168.1 million.

    attention

FINANCIAL METRICS

Revenue
Quarterly
$2.28B
-7.1%
Prior year: $2.45B
Annual (YTD)
$9.89B
N/A
Prior year: $9.68B
Net Income
Quarterly
$-48.90M
-118.3%
Prior year: $266.80M
Annual (YTD)
$1.29B
N/A
Prior year: $1.63B
EPS (Diluted)
Quarterly
$-0.33
-118.0%
Prior year: $1.83
Operating Income
Quarterly
N/A
N/A
EPS (Basic)
Quarterly
$-0.33
-118.0%
Prior year: $1.83

MARGIN ANALYSIS

Gross Margin
Current Quarter
77.9%
Prior Year
75.9%
YoY Change
+200 bps
Net Margin
Current Quarter
-2.1%
Prior Year
10.9%
YoY Change
-1300 bps

Margin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.

REVENUE BY SEGMENT — Q4 2025 2025

VISUAL OVERVIEW

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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) product revenue
0.0%
N/A
CC: -7.1%
Rare disease revenue
0.0%
N/A
CC: +8.8%
Biosimilars revenue
0.0%
N/A
CC: -7.0%
Other product revenue
0.0%
N/A
CC: +140.0%
Revenue from anti-CD20 therapeutic programs
0.0%
N/A
CC: +6.3%
Alzheimer's collaboration revenue
0.0%
N/A
CC: +197.0%
Contract manufacturing, royalty and other revenue
0.0%
N/A
CC: +12.3%

DETAILED BREAKDOWN

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SegmentCurrentPrior YrYoY% TotalCC
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) product revenue
N/A———-7.1%
Rare disease revenue
N/A———+8.8%
Biosimilars revenue
N/A———-7.0%
Other product revenue
N/A———+140.0%
Revenue from anti-CD20 therapeutic programs
N/A———+6.3%
Alzheimer's collaboration revenue
N/A———+197.0%
Contract manufacturing, royalty and other revenue
N/A———+12.3%
Total Revenue$0.00M——100.0%—

Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers. Constant currency (CC) removes FX impact for like-for-like comparison.

MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE

FY2026

Non-GAAP diluted EPS
$15.25—$16.25
Mid-point: $15.75
Total revenue
"Decline by a mid-single digit percentage versus full year 2025."

Forward-looking guidance is subject to change and does not constitute a guarantee. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates.

SPECIAL ITEMS & ADJUSTMENTS

Q4 2025
Impairment of right-of-use asset
Related to a lease assumed in the Reata acquisition.
+$52.9M
Q4 2025
Litigation matters expense
Included in GAAP other expense.
+$131M
FY 2025
Litigation matters expense
Included in GAAP other expense.
+$235.8M
FY 2025
Judgment on Genentech’s claim for past royalties and interest on sales of TYSABRI
Contributed to increase in full year 2025 GAAP cost of sales as a percentage of total revenue.
Total Impact
+$419.7M

Special items are non-recurring events that may distort period-over-period comparisons. Analysts typically adjust for these when calculating normalized earnings.

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Our 2025 performance reflected continued focus on strong execution and financial discipline, driven by our revenue of nearly $1 billion from LEQEMBI, SKYCLARYS, ZURZUVAE, and QALSODY, progression of our pipeline, and resilience of our MS franchise.

— BIOGEN INC., Q4 2025 2025 Earnings Call

Our pipeline momentum continues with a strong start in 2026, with the FDA recently granting Priority Review for LEQEMBI IQLIK initiation and Breakthrough Therapy Designation for litifilimab in CLE.

— BIOGEN INC., Q4 2025 2025 Earnings Call

These milestones highlight both the innovative and differentiated value of our medicines and the strength of our late-stage pipeline.

— BIOGEN INC., Q4 2025 2025 Earnings Call

Commentary excerpts from earnings call transcripts provide management's perspective on performance, strategy, and outlook. Always review full transcripts for complete context.

OPERATIONAL METRICS

LEQEMBI In Market Sales
134.0M
+54.0% YoY
dollars
SKYCLARYS US Revenue
89.0M
dollars
SKYCLARYS Patients On Therapy Growth 2025
N/A
+30.0% YoY
percent
SPINRAZA Q4 Revenue Decline
N/A
-15.0% YoY
percent
VUMERITY Q4 Growth
N/A
+3.0% YoY
percent
ZURZUVAE Q4 Revenue
66.0M
+155.0% YoY
Prior year: 26.0M
dollars

Operational metrics provide insight into business drivers and customer engagement beyond traditional financial measures.

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