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Amgen is a leader in biotechnology-based human therapeutics. Flagship drugs include red blood cell boosters Epogen and Aranesp, immune system boosters Neupogen and Neulasta, and Enbrel and Otezla for inflammatory diseases. Amgen introduced its first cancer therapeutic, Vectibix, in 2006 and markets bone-strengthening drug Prolia/Xgeva (approved 2010) and Evenity (2019). The acquisition of Onyx bolstered the firm's therapeutic oncology portfolio with Kyprolis. Recent launches include Repatha (cholesterol-lowering), Aimovig (migraine), Lumakras (lung cancer), and Tezspire (asthma). The 2023 Horizon acquisition brings several rare-disease drugs, including thyroid eye disease drug Tepezza. Amgen also has a growing biosimilar portfolio.

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Amgen (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with AMGN, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 11 options trades for Amgen.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 27% bullish and 63%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $306,375, and 10, calls, for a total amount of $382,064.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $220.0 to $300.0 for Amgen during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Amgen options trades today is 1857.57 with a total volume of 1,376.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Amgen's big money trades within a strike price range of $220.0 to $300.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Amgen Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736797538_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>AMGN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$14.25</td>
<td>$14.2</td>
<td>$14.25</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$306.3K</td>
<td align="right">231</td>
<td align="right">109</td>
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<td>AMGN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$46.0</td>
<td>$44.15</td>
<td>$46.0</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$73.6K</td>
<td align="right">239</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
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<td>AMGN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$14.7</td>
<td>$14.35</td>
<td>$14.7</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$63.2K</td>
<td align="right">60</td>
<td align="right">43</td>
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<td>AMGN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$40.9K</td>
<td align="right">493</td>
<td align="right">129</td>
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<td>AMGN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
<td>$9.85</td>
<td>$9.85</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$35.4K</td>
<td align="right">158</td>
<td align="right">94</td>
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<h3>About Amgen</h3>
Amgen is a leader in biotechnology-based human therapeutics. Flagship drugs include red blood cell boosters Epogen and Aranesp, immune system boosters Neupogen and Neulasta, and Enbrel and Otezla for inflammatory diseases. Amgen introduced its first cancer therapeutic, Vectibix, in 2006 and markets bone-strengthening drug Prolia/Xgeva (approved 2010) and Evenity (2019). The acquisition of Onyx bolstered the firm's therapeutic oncology portfolio with Kyprolis. Recent launches include Repatha (cholesterol-lowering), Aimovig (migraine), Lumakras (lung cancer), and Tezspire (asthma). The 2023 Horizon acquisition brings several rare-disease drugs, including thyroid eye disease drug Tepezza. Amgen also has a growing biosimilar portfolio.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Amgen, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Amgen</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,552,050, the price of AMGN is down by -0.1%, reaching $261.96.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 22 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Amgen</h3>
Over the past month, 3 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $296.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for Amgen, targeting a price of $280. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Truist Securities keeps a Hold rating on Amgen with a target price of $298. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Overweight rating on Amgen, maintaining a target price of $310. 
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Amgen

Amgen's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NYSE">AMGN</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.26% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 11.17 million shares sold short, which is 2.08% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.8 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Amgen Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736790311_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Amgen has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Amgen's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Amgen's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.31%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Peering Into Amgen's Recent Short Interest

Wells Fargo analyst Mohit Bansal maintains Amgen (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $335 to $280.

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Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Amgen, Lowers Price Target to $280

According to JP Morgan, U.S. large-cap biopharma stocks have underperformed the broader market for two consecutive years, with mixed sentiment shaping <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42638844/large-biopharma-lags-market-jp-morgans-2025-outlook-on-eli-lilly-merck-and-more" rel="noreferrer noopener">investor outlook for 2025</a>.
Despite strong fundamentals and advancements in drug pipelines, factors such as political uncertainty and sector rotation have hindered the sector&#8217;s performance relative to the S&amp;P 500.
In 2024, biopharma stocks rose by 9.6%, falling short of the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s 28.5% surge. However, JP Morgan analysts maintain a positive outlook for several key players.
Ahead of the 2025 JPM Healthcare Conference, JP Morgan highlights some investor expectations as sentiment remains mixed for the US Large Cap BioPharma group heading into 2025. The conference is scheduled between 13 January and 16 January.
Obesity is expected to remain a major focus for the industry. The sector&#8217;s focus on the below advancements highlights the growing importance of obesity treatments and related drug innovations:
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<li>Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>): Increased emphasis on incretin therapies as production capacity grows and direct-to-consumer advertising gains traction. Key data catalysts: Phase 3 results for orforglipron, an oral <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/23/07/33339766/ozempic-alternatives-these-two-drugs-show-promise-in-affordability-and-effectiveness-for-weight-l" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">small molecule GLP-1</a>.</li>
<li>Initial outcomes data for tirzepatide <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/08/40460727/eli-lillys-famed-obesitydiabetes-treatment-tirzepatide-shows-potential-to-cut-risk-of-developing-" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">in type 2 diabetes</a>.</li>
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Several new product launches are on the radar for 2025. Bristol Myers Squibb &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) stands out as a top pick, with the anticipated launch of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/09/41064867/schizophrenia-treatment-revolution-fda-approves-bristol-myers-squibb-cobenfy-as-new-class-of-trea" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cobenfy for schizophrenia</a>.
JP Morgan analyst Chris Schott expects a strong adoption once broader insurance coverage, expected by the second half of 2025, is in place.
Gilead Sciences Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) is also preparing for a mid-2025 launch of lenacapavir for pre-exposure prophylaxis, with promising uptake <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42468692/gilead-unveils-new-yearly-hiv-injection-to-offer-hope-for-less-frequent-preventive-dosing" rel="noreferrer noopener">projected into 2026</a>.
Additionally, JP Morgan is monitoring Merck &amp; Co Inc&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>) Winrevair for pulmonary arterial hypertension, which has already <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42768614/uk-approves-mercks-hypertension-drug-acquired-via-11-billion-acceleron-pharma-deal" rel="noreferrer noopener">exceeded early expectations</a>, and Gilead&#8217;s Livdelzi for primary biliary cholangitis, expected to see more significant growth in 2025 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/11/42016935/gilead-unveils-long-term-data-from-seladelpar-in-patients-with-rare-liver-disease" rel="noreferrer noopener">as access improves</a>.
The analyst is watching for updates on how companies are approaching business development after a relatively quiet 2024. While major changes are not anticipated in the size or type of deals pursued by large-cap companies, JP Morgan expects M&amp;A activity to pick up in 2025.
Large deals over $25 billion remain unlikely, with mid-sized deals around $5-15 billion likely to focus on later-stage, lower-risk assets.
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Obesity Treatments, M&A Activity To Take Center Stage During Upcoming JPM Healthcare Conference

Asher Biotherapeutics, a biotechnology company developing precisely-targeted immunotherapies for cancer and infectious diseases, today announced a clinical trial collaboration and supply agreement with Amgen (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>) to evaluate etakafusp alfa (formerly known as AB248), Asher Bio's investigational CD8+ T cell targeted interleukin-2 (IL-2) immunotherapy, in combination with IMDELLTRA&#xAE; (tarlatamab), Amgen's DLL3-targeting Bispecific T-cell Engager (BiTE&#xAE;) therapy, in patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).

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Asher Bio Announces Clinical Trial Collaboration And Supply Agreement With Amgen On Etakafusp Alfa In Combination With Bispecific T-cell Engager In Patients With Small Cell Lung Cancer

Truist Securities analyst Robyn Karnauskas maintains Amgen (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $333 to $298.

Truist Securities Maintains Hold on Amgen, Lowers Price Target to $298

On Monday, the U.K.'s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) granted a conditional marketing authorization to Amgen Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>) Imdylltra for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer with disease progression on or after at least <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cancer">two prior lines of therapy.</a>
Small cell lung cancer is an aggressive lung cancer subtype that accounts for approximately 15% of lung cancers.
ES-SCLC is characterized by rapid tumor growth and metastatic spread.
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Patients with SCLC are often diagnosed after the cancer has reached an advanced stage because symptoms do not typically appear early in the disease.
"The MHRA's granting of a conditional marketing authorization for tarlatamab is a significant step forward for people living with small cell lung cancer. More than 34,000 people die from lung cancer in the UK each year," said Tony Patrikios, executive medical director, Amgen UK &amp; Ireland.
The conditional marketing authorization is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241211235493/en/" rel="noreferrer noopener">based</a> on results from the Phase 2 DeLLphi-301 study, which evaluated tarlatamab in patients with ES-SCLC who had failed two or more prior lines of treatment.
Results from the study found that tarlatamab at the 10 mg every two weeks dose (N=99) demonstrated an objective response rate of 41% and a median duration of response of 9.7 months.
Price Action: AMGN stock is down 0.12% at $260.75 at last check Monday.
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UK Greenlights Amgen's Drug For Aggressive Lung Cancer In Pretreated Patients

Today, Amgen announced that the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has granted a conditional marketing authorisation to IMDYLLTRA&#xAE; for the treatment of adult patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) with disease progression on or after at least two prior lines of therapy, including platinum-based chemotherapy.1
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is an aggressive lung cancer subtype that accounts for approximately 15% of lung cancers.3 ES-SCLC is characterised by rapid tumour growth and metastatic spread.5 Patients with SCLC are often diagnosed after the cancer has reached an advanced stage because symptoms do not typically appear early in the disease.6
"The MHRA's granting of a conditional marketing authorisation for tarlatamab is a significant step forward for people living with small cell lung cancer. More than 34,000 people die from lung cancer in the UK each year.2 There is a vital need for novel treatments, particularly for the extensive stage of small cell lung cancer, where outcomes are especially poor," said Tony Patrikios, Executive Medical Director, Amgen UK &amp; Ireland. "This licence brings us one step closer to offering a new treatment option to eligible patients."
The conditional marketing authorisation is based on results from the Phase 2 open label, multicentre study DeLLphi-301, which evaluated tarlatamab in patients with ES-SCLC who had failed two or more prior lines of treatment.4 Results from the study found that tarlatamab at the 10 mg every two weeks (Q2W) dose (N=99) demonstrated an objective response rate (ORR) of 41% (95% Confidence Interval [CI]: 32 to 52) and a median duration of response (DoR) of 9.7 months (range: 5.9, not estimable [NE]).1

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Amgen's IMDYLLTRA Approved in UK for Advanced Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 3.67%</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst David Amsellem maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $344 to $310 on Jan. 2. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Tim Anderson reinstated an Underperform rating with a price target of $256 on Dec. 10. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Dec. 10, Amgen increased its first-quarter dividend by 6% from $2.25 to $2.38 per share.</li>
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<li>Leerink Partners analyst David Risinger upgraded the stock from Market Perform to Outperform with a price target of $206 on Nov. 22. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
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<li>Deutsche Bank analyst George Hill upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy with a price target of $66 on Dec. 3. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst David Macdonald reiterated a Buy rating and lowered the price target from $76 to $67 on Nov. 20. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>
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Amgen (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>) underwent analysis by 11 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $341.18, a high estimate of $405.00, and a low estimate of $256.00. A decline of 3.38% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735819208_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Amgen. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Raymond</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$344.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tim Anderson</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$256.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gregory Renza</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Geoff Meacham</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Yee</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colin Bristow</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$326.00</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Olivia Brayer</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$405.00</td>
<td>$405.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Yaron Weber</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$383.00</td>
<td>$381.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Aaron Gal</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robyn Karnauskas</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$333.00</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carter Gould</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Amgen. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Amgen compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Amgen's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Amgen's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMGN/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Amgen analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Amgen: A Closer Look</h2>
Amgen is a leader in biotechnology-based human therapeutics. Flagship drugs include red blood cell boosters Epogen and Aranesp, immune system boosters Neupogen and Neulasta, and Enbrel and Otezla for inflammatory diseases. Amgen introduced its first cancer therapeutic, Vectibix, in 2006 and markets bone-strengthening drug Prolia/Xgeva (approved 2010) and Evenity (2019). The acquisition of Onyx bolstered the firm's therapeutic oncology portfolio with Kyprolis. Recent launches include Repatha (cholesterol-lowering), Aimovig (migraine), Lumakras (lung cancer), and Tezspire (asthma). The 2023 Horizon acquisition brings several rare-disease drugs, including thyroid eye disease drug Tepezza. Amgen also has a growing biosimilar portfolio.
<h3>Key Indicators: Amgen's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Revenue Growth: Amgen's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 23.18%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Health Care sector.
Net Margin: Amgen's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 33.28%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Amgen's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 42.08% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Amgen's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 3.11%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 8.02, Amgen faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Analyst Expectations For Amgen's Future

Piper Sandler analyst Christopher Raymond maintains Amgen (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $344 to $310.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Amgen, Lowers Price Target to $310

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average includes many dividend-paying stocks, including many blue-chip companies that have consistently raised their dividends.
Here&#8217;s a look at the top-yielding Dow Jones stocks heading into 2025.
What Happened: The<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/dow-jones-industrial-average"> Dow Jones Industrial Average</a> hit a record high of 45,000 in December as one of many stock indexes to post gains after the 2025 presidential election.
As of Dec. 27, 18 of the Dow Jones Industrial Average stocks have gained year-to-date, while 12 components are trading lower compared to the start of 2024.
While investors can bet on the entire Dow Jones Industrial Average through ETFs like the Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>), investors can also pick individual stocks from the 30 components of the index. Through Dec. 27, the ETF is up 13.4% year-to-date.
One popular strategy is to look at the &#8220;Dogs of the Dow,&#8221; which often coincides with the beaten-down stocks of the index that also offer high dividend payouts.
Here are the highest-yielding Dow Jones Industrial Average stocks to start 2025, with the dividend yield and stock performance in 2024 listed below.
<ol>
<li>Verizon Communications (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>): 6.79% yield, +5.9% in 2024</li>
<li>Chevron Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>): 4.53% yield, -3.5% in 2024</li>
<li>Amgen Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>): 3.62% yield, -8.8% in 2024</li>
<li>Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>): 3.42% yield, -7.5% in 2024</li>
<li>Merck &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>): 3.25% yield, -8.5% in 2024</li>
<li>Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>): 3.11% yield, +6.0% in 2025</li>
<li>International Business Machines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>): 3% yield, +36.2% in 2024</li>
<li>Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>): 2.68% yield, +18.0% in 2024</li>
<li>McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>): 2.41% yield, -1.0% in 2024</li>
<li>Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>): 2.37% yield, +15.7% in 2024</li>
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Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>), which yields 10.40% and Dow Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>), which yields 6.99% have been replaced and removed from the index.
New 2024 Dow Jones Industrial Average components don't come with high dividend yields. Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>) has a dividend yield of 0.80%, NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) has a dividend yield of 0.03% and Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) does not pay a dividend.
This means that the yield on ETFs that track the Dow Jones Industrial Average will be lower, with the goal of potentially stronger returns by replacing the underperforming stocks with stocks that have performed better over the past five years.
The latest 30 Dow Jones Industrial Average components see 28 stocks paying out dividends with Amazon and Boeing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) the exceptions.
The average dividend yield of the Dow Jones Industrial Average is around 2%.
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Amgen (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in AMGN usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 14 extraordinary options activities for Amgen. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 50% leaning bullish and 42% bearish. Among these notable options, 9 are puts, totaling $525,048, and 5 are calls, amounting to $288,709.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $245.0 and $320.0 for Amgen, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Amgen options trades today is 139.83 with a total volume of 1,014.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Amgen's big money trades within a strike price range of $245.0 to $320.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Amgen Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735323335_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$34.8</td>
<td>$34.25</td>
<td>$34.8</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$191.3K</td>
<td align="right">110</td>
<td align="right">55</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$17.35</td>
<td>$17.3</td>
<td>$17.35</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$104.0K</td>
<td align="right">18</td>
<td align="right">64</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$24.7</td>
<td>$22.3</td>
<td>$22.8</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$57.0K</td>
<td align="right">33</td>
<td align="right">28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$30.85</td>
<td>$30.65</td>
<td>$30.85</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$52.4K</td>
<td align="right">289</td>
<td align="right">18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$35.1</td>
<td>$34.5</td>
<td>$34.67</td>
<td>$295.00</td>
<td>$52.0K</td>
<td align="right">97</td>
<td align="right">24</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Amgen</h3>
Amgen is a leader in biotechnology-based human therapeutics. Flagship drugs include red blood cell boosters Epogen and Aranesp, immune system boosters Neupogen and Neulasta, and Enbrel and Otezla for inflammatory diseases. Amgen introduced its first cancer therapeutic, Vectibix, in 2006 and markets bone-strengthening drug Prolia/Xgeva (approved 2010) and Evenity (2019). The acquisition of Onyx bolstered the firm's therapeutic oncology portfolio with Kyprolis. Recent launches include Repatha (cholesterol-lowering), Aimovig (migraine), Lumakras (lung cancer), and Tezspire (asthma). The 2023 Horizon acquisition brings several rare-disease drugs, including thyroid eye disease drug Tepezza. Amgen also has a growing biosimilar portfolio.
<h3>Amgen's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 582,871, with AMGN's price down by -0.55%, positioned at $261.73.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 39 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Amgen</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $256.0.
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Looking At Amgen's Recent Unusual Options Activity

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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PFE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$26.50</td>
<td>$152.0K</td>
<td>24.2K</td>
<td>8.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TLRY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.50</td>
<td>$34.6K</td>
<td>54.8K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HIMS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$195.0K</td>
<td>6.7K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IOVA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$41.6K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVXL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$57.1K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LQDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>93</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRTX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$28.2K</td>
<td>701</td>
<td>63</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TMDX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$33.4K</td>
<td>94</td>
<td>41</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>29</td>
<td>24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$26.1K</td>
<td>848</td>
<td>8</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For PFE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on December 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 8000 contract(s) at a $26.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $152.0K, with a price of $19.0 per contract. There were 24292 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8717 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TLRY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLRY#NASDAQ">TLRY</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 22 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 1500 contract(s) at a $1.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.6K, with a price of $23.0 per contract. There were 54857 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5953 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HIMS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 22 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $195.0K, with a price of $195.0 per contract. There were 6719 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1888 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For IOVA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IOVA#NASDAQ">IOVA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 22 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 757 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.6K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 7847 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1775 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVXL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVXL#NASDAQ">AVXL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 204 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $17.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.1K, with a price of $285.0 per contract. There were 1543 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1410 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LQDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LQDA#NASDAQ">LQDA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 386 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 83 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.0K, with a price of $410.0 per contract. There were 1892 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 93 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding VRTX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRTX#NASDAQ">VRTX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 22 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $410.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.2K, with a price of $1130.0 per contract. There were 701 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 63 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TMDX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMDX#NASDAQ">TMDX</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 112 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 18 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.4K, with a price of $1860.0 per contract. There were 94 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 41 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMGN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 141 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 23 contract(s) at a $275.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $1305.0 per contract. There were 29 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 24 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 386 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 8 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.1K, with a price of $3266.0 per contract. There were 848 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Amgen (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in AMGN usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 10 extraordinary options activities for Amgen. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 10% leaning bullish and 60% bearish. Among these notable options, 6 are puts, totaling $327,012, and 4 are calls, amounting to $381,036.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $135.0 to $310.0 for Amgen during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Amgen options trades today is 108.33 with a total volume of 445.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Amgen's big money trades within a strike price range of $135.0 to $310.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Amgen Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734981331_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>AMGN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$13.4</td>
<td>$13.2</td>
<td>$13.2</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$209.8K</td>
<td align="right">127</td>
<td align="right">186</td>
</tr>
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<td>AMGN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$11.9</td>
<td>$11.75</td>
<td>$11.9</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$147.5K</td>
<td align="right">64</td>
<td align="right">124</td>
</tr>
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<td>AMGN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$18.45</td>
<td>$16.85</td>
<td>$17.6</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$70.4K</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$131.25</td>
<td>$126.35</td>
<td>$129.07</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$64.5K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
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<td>AMGN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$50.2</td>
<td>$49.75</td>
<td>$50.14</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$44.9K</td>
<td align="right">159</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Amgen</h3>
Amgen is a leader in biotechnology-based human therapeutics. Flagship drugs include red blood cell boosters Epogen and Aranesp, immune system boosters Neupogen and Neulasta, and Enbrel and Otezla for inflammatory diseases. Amgen introduced its first cancer therapeutic, Vectibix, in 2006 and markets bone-strengthening drug Prolia/Xgeva (approved 2010) and Evenity (2019). The acquisition of Onyx bolstered the firm's therapeutic oncology portfolio with Kyprolis. Recent launches include Repatha (cholesterol-lowering), Aimovig (migraine), Lumakras (lung cancer), and Tezspire (asthma). The 2023 Horizon acquisition brings several rare-disease drugs, including thyroid eye disease drug Tepezza. Amgen also has a growing biosimilar portfolio.
<h3>Current Position of Amgen</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,153,448, the price of AMGN is down -0.14% at $263.02. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 43 days.</li>
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<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Amgen</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $293.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Amgen, which currently sits at a price target of $330. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has revised its rating downward to Underperform, adjusting the price target to $256. 
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On Friday,&nbsp;Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) released headline results from the REDEFINE 1 Phase 3 trial in the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42613036/novo-nordisks-hybrid-weight-loss-drug-falls-short-on-expectations-stock-plunges" rel="noreferrer noopener">global REDEFINE program</a>.
When evaluating the effects of treatment if all people adhered to treatment, people treated with CagriSema achieved a weight loss of 22.7% after 68 weeks compared to a reduction of 11.8% with cagrilintide 2.4 mg, 16.1% with semaglutide 2.4 mg and 2.3% with placebo alone.
In November, Novo Nordisk said its hybrid drug, CagriSema, aims to reduce weight by 25% without&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/11/41706292/as-race-to-best-miracle-obesity-drug-heats-up-ozempic-maker-novo-nordisk-tests-new-hybrid-drug-th" rel="noreferrer noopener">added side effects</a>.
William Blair points out that Novo Nordisk didn&#8217;t provide detailed tolerability data in its press release, making it hard to compare their treatment with Eli Lilly&#8217;s Zepbound directly. However, only 57% of patients could increase their dose to the highest level with CagriSema, compared to 83% with cagrilintide and 70% with Wegovy, suggesting that CagriSema may have a tougher tolerability profile.
The analyst writes the tolerability issue is a key reason why investors are concerned about the REDEFINE 1 trial. The analyst <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/amgn/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">rates the shares Outperform</a>.
The results from CagriSema are also beneficial for Amgen Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>), which recently showed that its GLP-1R agonist/GIPR antagonist, MariTide, leads to effective <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42189129/amgen-reveals-data-from-closely-watched-monthly-obesity-drug-with-weight-loss-of-up-to-20-at-one-year-and-no-plateau" rel="noreferrer noopener">weight loss in Phase 2 trials.</a>
MariTide&#8217;s weight loss of about 20% after 52 weeks (or 18% at the 420 mg dose) is similar to or slightly below the weight loss seen with other GLP-1 therapies, such as CagriSema and Zepbound.
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The analyst writes that MariTide&#8217;s advantage could lie in its less frequent monthly dosing, which may stand out in the obesity market.
Additionally, the way MariTide is dosed appears to reduce gastrointestinal side effects with the first dose, suggesting it may have a more tolerable long-term profile and improve patient adherence.
Price Action: AMGN stock is up 1.58% at $265.33 at last check Friday.
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The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) has identified five prescription drugs whose price increases in 2023 lacked sufficient clinical evidence to justify the hikes.
Gilead Sciences Inc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) Biktarvy, Johnson &amp; Johnson's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) Darzalex, Novartis AG's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVS#NYSE">NVS</a>) Entresto, Exelixis Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXEL#NASDAQ">EXEL</a>) Cabometyx, and Pfizer Inc's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>) Xeljanz are among the five drugs flagged for unsupported price increases.
These five drugs' unsupported net price increases <a target="_blank" href="https://icer.org/news-insights/press-releases/icer-announces-most-significant-drug-price-hikes-unsupported-by-new-clinical-evidence-in-us/" rel="noreferrer noopener">produced</a> $815 million in incremental added costs to U.S. payers in 2023. These price increases contributed significantly to the overall spending surge.
ICER's analysis <a target="_blank" href="https://icer.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/UPI_2024_Report_121224.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">revealed</a> that the other five drugs on the list did demonstrate new clinical evidence to justify their increased costs.
Merck &amp; Co Inc's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>) Keytruda, AstraZeneca Plc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZN#NASDAQ">AZN</a>) Imfinizi and Tagrisso, Bristol Myers Squibb &amp; Co's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) Opdivo, and Amgen Inc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>) Prolia
The findings are part of ICER's latest Unsupported Price Increases (UPI) report, which examines the top 10 drugs with significant net price increases in the past year.
ICER's Vice President of Research, Dr. Foluso Agboola, highlighted the impact of these price hikes, noting they exceed inflation rates and strain the healthcare system.
The ICER report highlighted that Gilead's Biktarvy saw its wholesale acquisition cost increase by 5.9%, with its hike costing U.S. payers $359 million in additional drug spending.
According to the ICER report, the Darzalex price before discounts increased by 7.6%, compared to 6.2% for Entresto, 7.5% for Cabometyx, and 6% for Xeljanz.
Those price increases added an additional $190 million, $108 million, $86 million, and $72 million to 2023 U.S. drug spending, respectively.
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<li>The analysis focused on distinguishing price increases driven by value from those unrelated to new clinical evidence.</li>
<li>Manufacturers provided input, and ICER reviewed published studies for evidence of additional health benefits.</li>
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