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Bristol-Myers Squibb discovers, develops, and markets drugs for various therapeutic areas, such as cardiovascular, cancer, and immune disorders. A key focus for Bristol is immuno-oncology, where the firm is a leader in drug development. Bristol derives close to 70% of total sales from the US, showing a higher dependence on the US market than most of its peer group.

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On Monday, Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) agreed to acquire Intra-Cellular Therapies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITCI#NASDAQ">ITCI</a>) for $132.00 per share in cash for a total equity value of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/g42940221/johnson-johnson-strengthens-neuroscience-leadership-with-acquisition-of-intra-cellular-therapies-i" rel="noreferrer noopener">approximately $14.6 billion</a>.
Intra-Cellular Therapies is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutics for central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
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With this agreement, Johnson &amp; Johnson adds Intra-Cellular Therapies&#8217; Caplyta&nbsp;(lumateperone), a once-daily oral therapy approved to treat adults with schizophrenia, as well as depressive episodes associated with bipolar I or II disorder (bipolar depression), as a monotherapy and adjunctive therapy with lithium or valproate.
The acquisition also includes ITI-1284, a promising Phase 2 compound being studied in generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and Alzheimer&#8217;s disease-related psychosis and agitation, as well as a clinical-stage pipeline that further complements and strengthens Johnson &amp; Johnson&#8217;s current areas of focus.
In December 2024, Intra-Cellular Therapies submitted a marketing application to the FDA for Caplyta&nbsp;as an adjunctive treatment for adults with major depressive disorder (MDD).
In two global Phase 3 studies, Caplyta, as an adjunctive treatment to antidepressants, demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in depressive symptoms, as measured by both clinician-rated and patient-reported outcomes.
If approved, Caplyta&nbsp;has the potential to be the first treatment approved for MDD and depressive symptoms associated with bipolar I and II in more than 15 years.
Additional Phase 3 trials are underway with Caplyta in bipolar I disorder with manic episodes or manic episodes with mixed features (bipolar mania).
Johnson &amp; Johnson expects to fund the transaction through cash on hand and debt.
In 204, Bristol-Myers Squibb&nbsp;&amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) added an oral medication for&nbsp;schizophrenia via Karuna Therapeutics deal for $330 per share in cash for a total equity&nbsp;<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">value of $14 billion</a>.
In November, AbbVie&nbsp;Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>) released data from its two Phase 2 EMPOWER trials of&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/11/41881546/abbvie-9billion-schizophrenia-studies-bristol-myers-stock-surges" rel="noreferrer noopener">emraclidine for schizophrenia</a>.
The patients experienced an acute exacerbation of psychotic symptoms and did not meet their primary endpoint of showing a statistically significant improvement in the change from baseline in the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) total score compared to the placebo group at week 6.
AbbVie added emraclidine via the approximately $8.7 billion acquisition of Cerevel Therapeutics.
Price Action: JNJ stock is up 0.86% at $143.28, and ITCI stock is up 34.5% at $127.62 at the last check on Monday.
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</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 BMY 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 Bristol-Myers Squibb. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 30% leaning bullish and 70% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $167,800, and 8 are calls, amounting to $640,598.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $43.0 to $60.0 for Bristol-Myers Squibb over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Bristol-Myers Squibb options trades today is 3581.67 with a total volume of 2,064.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Bristol-Myers Squibb's big money trades within a strike price range of $43.0 to $60.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Bristol-Myers Squibb Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736539218_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<td>BMY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$268.8K</td>
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<td>BMY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$106.8K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>183</td>
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<td>BMY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$14.6</td>
<td>$13.65</td>
<td>$14.32</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$71.6K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
<td>50</td>
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<td>BMY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$70.7K</td>
<td>10.9K</td>
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<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$7.45</td>
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<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$65.5K</td>
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<h3>About Bristol-Myers Squibb</h3>
Bristol-Myers Squibb discovers, develops, and markets drugs for various therapeutic areas, such as cardiovascular, cancer, and immune disorders. A key focus for Bristol is immuno-oncology, where the firm is a leader in drug development. Bristol derives close to 70% of total sales from the US, showing a higher dependence on the US market than most of its peer group.
In light of the recent options history for Bristol-Myers Squibb, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Bristol-Myers Squibb's Current Market Status</h3>
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<li>Trading volume stands at 5,399,329, with BMY's price down by -1.0%, positioned at $56.24.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 27 days.</li>
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<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Bristol-Myers Squibb</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $67.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Jefferies has elevated its stance to Buy, setting a new price target at $70. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Bristol-Myers Squibb, which currently sits at a price target of $65. 
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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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On Tuesday, Alger launched the Alger Russell Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INVN#NYSE">INVN</a>), another addition to its lineup of funds aiming to cash in on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/etf">transformative market opportunities. </a>
The <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alger-and-ftse-russell-launch-the-alger-russell-innovation-etf-ticker-invn-to-capture-the-next-wave-of-market-disruptors-302342157.html">ETF </a>comes with an expense ratio of 0.55% and mirrors the Alger Russell Innovation Index, which focuses on innovative underdogs with high potential. At least 80% of the fund&#8217;s total assets are invested in securities of the Alger Russell Innovation Index, according to the fund&#8217;s prospectus.
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BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMRN#NASDAQ">BMRN</a>), Teradata Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDC#NYSE">TDC</a>), and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) are among the top holdings, accounting for 2.11%, 2.01%, and 2.03% as of Jan. 7. The fund&#8217;s portfolio consists of about 50 holdings.
The index uses a quantitative methodology to identify innovation-driven equities, shortlists them based on lower cash flow margins and then ranks them based on research and development expenditures. The top 50 companies on this ranking are then selected, with each stock constituting around 2% of the portfolio.
Brad Neuman, CFA, Alger's Director of Market Strategy, thinks that this approach could bring innovation &#8220;out of the shadow of financial statements&#8221; and into accessible investment instruments.
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<li>Truist Securities slashed Merck &amp; Co., Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>) price target from $130 to $110. Truist Securities analyst Robyn Karnauskas downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold. Wendy&#8217;s shares closed at $101.02 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MRK/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Canaccord Genuity raised the price target for Intuitive Machines, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>) from $17.5 to $26. Canaccord Genuity analyst Austin Moeller maintained a Buy rating. Intuitive Machines shares closed at $19.87 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LUNR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Piper Sandler increased the price target for Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>) from $311 to $357. Piper Sandler analyst Clarke Jeffries upgraded the stock from Neutral to Overweight. Autodesk shares closed at $290.82 on Tuesday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>B of A Securities boosted Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (NYSE FERG) price target from $185 to $225. B of A Securities analyst Arnaud Lehmann upgraded the stock from Underperform to Buy. Ferguson shares settled at $172.21 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FERG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Jefferies raised GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEHC#NASDAQ">GEHC</a>) price target from $95 to $103. Jefferies analyst Matthew Taylor upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy. GE HealthCare shares closed at $83.37 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GEHC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Deutsche Bank raised Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) price target from $265 to $300. Deutsche Bank analyst Brad Zelnick upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy. Workday shares closed at $249.68 on Tuesday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WDAY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley boosted the price target for NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTES#NASDAQ">NTES</a>) from $90 to $108. Morgan Stanley analyst Alex Poon upgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight. NetEase shares settled at $89.72 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NTES/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Truist Securities raised Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) price target from $62 to $65. Truist Securities analyst Robyn Karnauskas maintained a Buy rating. Bristol-Myers Squibb shares closed at $57.14 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BMY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan cut MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) price target from $2,150 to $1,950. JP Morgan analyst Marcelo Santos maintained a Neutral rating. MercadoLibre shares closed at $1,771.22 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MELI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Truist Securities analyst Robyn Karnauskas maintains Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $62 to $65.

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Vera Bradley Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRA#NASDAQ">VRA</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42439021/vera-bradley-reports-30-sales-drop-in-q3-amid-business-model-transition-stock-slips">sales are down</a>. 
The handbag brand&#8217;s largest shareholder, Fund 1 Investments LLC, isn&#8217;t happy about it. A Dec. 30 <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241230656224/en/Fund-1-Sends-Letter-to-Vera-Bradley%E2%80%99s-Board-of-Directors-Highlighting-the-Opportunity-for-Value-Enhancing-Strategic-Alternatives">letter</a> to the board referred to co-founder Barbara Bradley Baekgaard&#8216;s designs as &#8220;iconic&#8221; and &#8220;synonymous with innovation and disruption for decades." 
But after the compliments came the critique: Fund 1 takes issue with Vera Bradley&#8217;s questionable capital allocation, poor operational performance and a failed brand turnaround, all compounded by tough macroeconomic conditions for fashion brands. What's the solution, according to Fund 1? A "strategic alternatives process" to explore selling the company to a larger organization or taking it private.
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<li>Imagination Technologies Group Limited, a British semiconductor and software design company owned by private equity firm Canyon Bridge Capital Partners, is up for sale. Lazard is shopping it around, according to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-03/chipmaker-imagination-s-owners-tap-lazard-to-search-for-buyer?srnd=phx-deals">Bloomberg</a>. </li>
<li>Skin care startup Minimalist is considering a $350 million deal, TechCrunch <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/03/hindustan-unilever-minimalist-acquisition/?guccounter=1">reported</a>. On the buy side is Hindustan Unilever Ltd., which recently purchased Oziva and Wellbeing Nutrition. Hindustan Unilever's skincare offerings include Dove and Pond's. Jaipur-based Minimalist reported an 89% revenue growth to $40.8 million in fiscal year 2024.</li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Off The Block</h1>
SouthState Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSB#NYSE">SSB</a>) has finalized its $2 billion stock acquisition of Texas-based Independent Bank Group, potentially signaling a wave of regional bank mergers. Key drivers include regional bank stock price growth, lower interest rates improving deposit profitability, and anticipated deregulation under Trump&#8217;s administration.
Hookipa Pharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOK#NASDAQ">HOOK</a>) is acquiring Poolbeg Pharma in an all-stock deal. Hookipa shareholders retain rights to milestone payments from Gilead&#8217;s hepatitis B partnership and proceeds from the HB-200 program. 
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Bankruptcy Block</h1>
Mitch Modell, the ex-CEO of the Modell's sporting goods chain, wants to revive bankrupt retailers Party City and Big Lots. He plans to raise $1 billion and keep 33,000 jobs afloat. He also wishes to name his 20-something sons, Matthew and Maxwell, as co-presidents, according to the <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/12/30/business/former-modells-owner-wants-to-save-bankrupt-retailers-party-city-big-lots-our-goal-is-to-save-33k-jobs/">New York Post</a>.
Modell, known for the catchy "Gotta go to Mo's" jingle, had his eureka moment at none other than Mar-a-Lago, where he decided the struggling chains needed a sporting goods flair. His vision includes ditching Big Lots' bulky furniture and sprucing up Party City with sportswear and footwear — because nothing says "Happy Birthday" like a new pair of sneakers.
To keep prices low, Modell plans to tap factories in China, Mexico and India, courtesy of Source One Global. He's also enlisted other former CEOs, such as Larry Meyer (Forever 21) and Demos Parneros (Barnes &amp; Noble) to help evaluate the deal.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Notes From The Block</h1>
In 2025, the incoming Trump administration is expected to be friendlier to media conglomerates looking to conduct mergers, compared to the Biden administration. "The overwhelming mood is positive from an M&amp;A perspective," Christopher Vollmer, managing director at MediaLink, told <a href="https://variety.com/2025/biz/news/media-mergers-acquisitions-2025-deals-1236263982/">Variety</a>. "People are looking to kick off M&amp;A activity in the first quarter of 2025."
But people forget that Trump wasn&#8217;t exactly cordial to dealmakers the last time he was in office. The previous&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;administration, from 2016 to 2020, blocked and sued or threatened to block a lot of big deals. 
If you recall:
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<li>AT&amp;T (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) and Time Warner <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/17/11/10748659/at-t-resists-doj-order-to-divest-time-warners-cnn-for-merger-approval">failed to ink a deal</a>. Regulators argued that it could increase prices for consumers and disadvantage rival distributors.</li>
<li>Sinclair Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBGI#NASDAQ">SBGI</a>) and Tribune Media faced resistance due to concerns about consolidation in the broadcast industry. Sinclair <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/11/41805370/jim-cramer-hopes-m-a-to-come-back-bigly-under-trump-administration">paid a hefty fee</a> for whiffing.</li>
<li>Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) and Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), had they merged, could have affected U.S. national security, a federal <a href="https://www.investors.com/news/technology/broadcom-buyout-of-qualcomm-looking-doubtful-after-federal-probe/">probe</a> showed.</li>
<li>DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>) and FanDuel: A merger of the two largest daily fantasy sports platforms was blocked to preserve competition in the industry.</li>
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The Department of Justice also mandated divestitures in major transactions. For example:
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<li>Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) had to divest Celgene&#8217;s Otezla treatment to resolve concerns about reduced competition in the market for psoriasis drugs.</li>
<li>Harris Corp. was required to sell parts of its military communications business to proceed with its merger with L3 Technologies, creating the company L3Harris Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>)</li>
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These interventions reflected the DOJ's focus on preventing market dominance. Should M&amp;A volume under Trump be comparable to the last four years, deal pros can&#8217;t blame anyone but themselves. 
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Bristol-Myers Squibb. Our analysis of options history for Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) revealed 10 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 50% of traders were bullish, while 50% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 4 were puts, with a value of $239,888, and 6 were calls, valued at $312,412.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $43.0 to $75.0 for Bristol-Myers Squibb during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Bristol-Myers Squibb's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Bristol-Myers Squibb's whale activity within a strike price range from $43.0 to $75.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Bristol-Myers Squibb Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735674325_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</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>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BMY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$19.7</td>
<td>$19.3</td>
<td>$19.3</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$119.6K</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>62</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BMY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>$0.79</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$71.8K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BMY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$14.05</td>
<td>$13.4</td>
<td>$13.47</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$67.3K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BMY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.57</td>
<td>$1.78</td>
<td>$1.94</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$58.2K</td>
<td>16.9K</td>
<td>334</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BMY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>$0.79</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$47.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Bristol-Myers Squibb</h3>
Bristol-Myers Squibb discovers, develops, and markets drugs for various therapeutic areas, such as cardiovascular, cancer, and immune disorders. A key focus for Bristol is immuno-oncology, where the firm is a leader in drug development. Bristol derives close to 70% of total sales from the US, showing a higher dependence on the US market than most of its peer group.
In light of the recent options history for Bristol-Myers Squibb, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Bristol-Myers Squibb</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 3,126,940, the price of BMY is up by 0.74%, reaching $56.48.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 37 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Bristol-Myers Squibb</h3>
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $66.5.
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&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from Jefferies upgrades its rating to Buy with a revised price target of $70. 
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Bristol-Myers Squibb's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) short percent of float has risen 7.94% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 27.66 million shares sold short, which is 1.36% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.06 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>Bristol-Myers Squibb Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735659015_0_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Bristol-Myers Squibb has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Bristol-Myers Squibb'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>, Bristol-Myers Squibb's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.30%, 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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Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HALO#NASDAQ">HALO</a>) (Halozyme) today announced that Bristol Myers Squibb received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for Opdivo Qvantig&#x2122; (nivolumab and hyaluronidase-nvhy) co-formulated with Halozyme's ENHANZE&#xAE; drug delivery technology for subcutaneous use in most previously approved adult, solid tumor intravenous (IV) Opdivo&#xAE; indications as monotherapy, monotherapy maintenance following completion of Opdivo plus Yervoy&#xAE; (ipilimumab) combination therapy, or in combination with chemotherapy or cabozantinib. Opdivo Qvantig is the first and only subcutaneously administered PD-1 inhibitor.&nbsp;
The subcutaneous administration of Opdivo Qvantig is faster, with a three- to five-minute administration time compared to 30 minutes for IV Opdivo.&#x2A;&nbsp; Subcutaneous administration may offer flexibility to receive treatment where it is best for patients and their providers, may reduce steps required for preparation and time needed for administration.

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Opdivo Qvantig is the first and only subcutaneously administered PD-1 inhibitor1
Given over three- to five-minutes, Opdivo Qvantig demonstrated consistent efficacy and showed a comparable safety profile to intravenous Opdivo in the Phase 3 CheckMate-67T trial1,3

Reported Friday, Bristol Myers Squibb Receives FDA Approval For Opdivo Qvantig, The First Subcutaneous PD-1 Therapy

The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) has given back more than half of its one-year gains in the last month, with the ETF falling more than 7% in December. Here's a look at what may be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42528079/this-high-yield-dividend-etf-is-undergoing-a-harsh-reversal-signaling-bearish-trends-here-what-you-need-to-know">plaguing the fund. </a>
What To Know: The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF is heavily weighted in the healthcare sector with four pharmaceutical stocks representing 15.83% of the fund's total holdings. The sector has underperformed recently as increased uncertainty emerged surrounding the potential appointments and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/11/41822473/trumps-potential-health-czar-robert-f-kennedy-jr-rattles-vaccine-stocks-shoot-first-reaction">policy changes</a> that could come under President-elect Donald Trump.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Healthcare Holdings</h2>
Bristol-Meyers Squibb Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) is the fund's top pharmaceutical holding, representing 4.64% of its assets. The stock is down 2.6% over the past month. 
Pfizer, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>) is also in the fund's top 10 holdings. It fell more than 5% following the presidential election as the vaccine-maker faces an uncertain political and regulatory environment ahead. 
AbbVie, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>) and Amgen, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>) round out the dividend-focused fund's healthcare holdings.  AbbVie shares are down slightly, though Amgen shares are down by more than 10% in December following disappointing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/42377651/amgen-stock-falls-on-weight-loss-drug-data-overreaction-or-fair">clinical trial </a>results from its weight-loss drug candidate, MariTide. 
Interest Rates: Another factor that could be affecting the Schwab dividend-focused fund is the uncertain interest rate environment. Dividends tend to become more attractive to investors in a low-interest rate environment. Recent comments from the Federal Reserve suggest a more hawkish outlook with inflation remaining sticky and above the Fed's target rate of 2%.&nbsp;
Additionally, the incoming Trump administration could again play a factor as Trump has pledged to raise tariffs on foreign imports which could reignite inflation and lead to interest rates staying higher for longer.&nbsp;
When interest rates are high, the yields on bonds and other fixed-income securities become more competitive, making dividend yields less appealing by comparison.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bms.com%2F&amp;esheet=54170145&amp;newsitemid=20241220275848&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Bristol+Myers+Squibb&amp;index=1&amp;md5=814dbbfcfedd077b1a40fd2444cad63a">Bristol Myers Squibb</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) today announced results from POETYK PsA-1 (IM011-054) and POETYK PsA-2 (IM011-055), the pivotal Phase 3 trials evaluating the efficacy and safety of Sotyktu (deucravacitinib) in adults with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Both trials met their primary endpoint, with a significantly greater proportion of Sotyktu-treated patients achieving ACR20 response (at least a 20 percent improvement in signs and symptoms of disease) after 16 weeks of treatment compared with placebo.
Additionally, the POETYK PsA-1 and POETYK PsA-2 trials met important secondary endpoints across PsA disease activity at Week 16. The overall safety profile of Sotyktu through 16 weeks of treatment in the POETYK PsA-1 and POETYK PsA-2 trials was consistent with the established safety profile of Sotyktu observed in a Phase 2 PsA clinical trial and Phase 3 moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis clinical trials.

Bristol Myers Squibb's Sotyktu Shows Results in Psoriatic Arthritis Trials

<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bms.com%2F&amp;esheet=54170253&amp;newsitemid=20241223250943&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Bristol+Myers+Squibb&amp;index=1&amp;md5=b5586a81e66ef03f03c233e8008cee0b">Bristol Myers Squibb</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) today announced that the European Commission (EC) has approved Opdivo&#xAE; (nivolumab) plus Yervoy&#xAE; (ipilimumab)for the first-line treatment of adult patients with microsatellite instability–high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) unresectable or metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).
"Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in Europe and patients are in need of new treatment options that delay disease progression. Approximately 5-7% of metastatic colorectal cancer patients have MSI-H/dMMR tumors and these patients are less likely to benefit from conventional chemotherapy and typically have poor prognosis outcomes," said Dana Walker, M.D., M.S.C.E., vice president, Opdivo global program lead, Bristol Myers Squibb. "The EC's decision to approve Opdivo plus Yervoy represents a significant milestone for this patient population in the European Union and underscores our commitment to advancing treatment options."

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According to JP Morgan, U.S. large-cap biopharma stocks have underperformed the broader market for two consecutive years, with mixed sentiment shaping investor outlook for 2025.
Despite strong fundamentals and advancements in drug pipelines, factors such as political uncertainty and sector rotation have hindered the sector'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's 28.5% surge. However, JP Morgan analysts maintain a positive outlook for several key players.
Eli Lilly And Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), a top pick for the firm, is projected to see continued growth in its diabetes and obesity treatments, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/10/41622207/eli-lilly-q3-earnings-mounjaro-sales-more-than-double-takes-2-98-billion-hit-to-profit-cuts-annua" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mounjaro and Zepbound</a>. The analyst also pointed to the company's robust pipeline and forecasted double-digit revenue and earnings growth into the 2030s.
Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) has been added to JP Morgan's Analyst Focus List due to the strong potential of its schizophrenia drug, Cobenfy, which could achieve peak sales of $10 billion.
Similarly, Merck &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REGN#NASDAQ">REGN</a>) are expected to recover in 2025, following challenges in 2024 related to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/04/38208816/eye-drug-eylea-price-manipulation-regeneron-faces-us-justice-department-allegations-over-medicare" rel="noreferrer noopener">competitive pressures </a>and regional dynamics <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40168774/mercks-blockbuster-vaccine-gardasil-sales-in-china-analyst-highlights-challenges-an" rel="noreferrer noopener">affecting key products</a>.
Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) is poised for growth with the anticipated mid-2025 launch of lenacapavir <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GILD" rel="noreferrer noopener">for HIV prevention</a>.
The firm also highlighted AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>) for its appealing valuation, supported by strong Skyrizi and Rinvoq sales despite fewer near-term <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ABBV" rel="noreferrer noopener">pipeline developments</a>.
Animal health stocks are also projected to rebound in 2025. JP Morgan views Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZTS#NYSE">ZTS</a>) as the strongest pick in the sector, citing its potential for high single-digit revenue <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41722660/zoetis-q3-earnings-beat-companion-animal-segment-growth-gives-confidence-into-2025-" rel="noreferrer noopener">growth and margin expansion</a>. IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IDXX#NASDAQ">IDXX</a>) is another solid choice, though its performance depends on a r<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41659873/idexx-laboratories-adjusts-guidance-as-q3-revenue-growth-slows-analyst-notes-fewer-" rel="noreferrer noopener">ecovery in veterinary visits</a>. Meanwhile, Elanco Animal Health Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELAN#NYSE">ELAN</a>) faces uncertainties linked to its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41817807/elanco-animal-q3-earnings-profit-beat-new-products-and-stabilized-business-to-drive" rel="noreferrer noopener">new product launches</a>.
Specialty pharmaceuticals showed early signs of stabilization in 2024, benefiting from improved pricing stability and supply dynamics. Perrigo Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRGO#NYSE">PRGO</a>) and Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTRS#NASDAQ">VTRS</a>) are highlighted as promising opportunities, while Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEVA#NYSE">TEVA</a>) may face growth challenges despite delivering strong clinical trial <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/12/42561832/teva-pharmaceutical-releases-impressive-phase-2-candidate-data-for-gastro-related-diseases" rel="noreferrer noopener">results this year</a>.
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According to a report, U.S. healthcare spending grew by 7.5% to $4.9 trillion in 2023. The increase was fueled by higher enrollment in private health plans and expanded use of medical services, driven by legislative changes and post-pandemic rebounds in care utilization.
Healthcare spending accounted for 17.6% of the U.S. economy, outpacing GDP growth of 2.9%. Spending on retail prescription drugs <a target="_blank" href="https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/full/10.1377/hlthaff.2024.01375" rel="noreferrer noopener">saw</a> the most significant rise, jumping 11.4% to $449.7 billion.
The report attributed this to increased use of medications for obesity and diabetes.
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The rapid growth in spending for drugs used to treat diabetes and obesity contributed to faster overall growth in retail prescription drug expenditures and private health insurance and Medicare spending growth.
Hospital care spending rose 10.4% to $1.5 trillion in 2023, marking the fastest growth since 1990. Hospital discharges increased by 1.6%, with Medicare beneficiaries driving higher outpatient service utilization.
Spending on physician and clinical services also climbed by 7.4% to $978 billion, with private insurance and Medicare patients contributing to this rise.
Enrollment in private health insurance grew by 1.6%, adding 3.3 million Americans.
Private insurance spending surged by 11.5%, reaching $1.5 trillion and accounting for 30% of national healthcare expenditures.
Medicare spending grew 8.1% to $1 trillion, representing 21% of total healthcare spending. Medicaid spending, however, grew more slowly at 7.9%, reflecting the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
The report also revealed that 92.5% of Americans had health insurance in 2023, up from 92.0% in 2022, underscoring the broader coverage expansion in recent years.
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BioArctic AB (publ) (Nasdaq Stockholm: BIOA B) today announced that it has entered into a global exclusive license agreement with Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) for BioArctic's PyroGlutamate-amyloid-beta (PyroGlu-Aβ) antibody program, including BAN1503 and BAN2803, whereof the latter includes BioArctic's BrainTransporter&#x2122;&nbsp;technology.&nbsp;As part of the agreement, BioArctic will receive a USD 100 million upfront payment and up to USD 1.25 billion in milestone payments. BioArctic is also entitled to tiered low double-digit royalties on global product sales.

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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has warned Sanofi SA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNY#NASDAQ">SNY</a>) about its proposed credit model for certain outpatient drugs under the 340B program.
HRSA asserts that the credit system, beginning on January 6, 2025, violates Sanofi's legal obligations under the 340B statute.
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Sanofi <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/hrsa/opa/dec-13-2024-hrsa-letter-sanofi.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced</a> in a November 22, 2024, notice that it would introduce a credit model for covered outpatient drugs for specific covered entities, including disproportionate share hospitals, critical access hospitals, rural referral centers, and sole community hospitals.
Under this plan, these entities would pay the Wholesale Acquisition Cost (WAC) upfront and later submit purchase and claim data to receive a credit representing the 340B price difference. Starting March 1, 2025, this model would include consolidated health centers.
Additionally, Sanofi's notice requires hospitals to submit healthcare encounter data to verify claims based on HRSA's 1996 patient guidelines, effective March 1, 2025.
The criteria include ensuring the individual receiving the drug is under the covered entity's care and that prescriptions are tied to services provided by the entity.
HRSA emphasized that the 340B statute establishes a ceiling price as the maximum amount covered entities can be charged for outpatient drugs. Any manufacturer must offer drugs at or below this ceiling price without imposing additional conditions. Sanofi's proposed credit model, which mandates payment above this price without prior approval, directly contradicts the statute.
The agency also warned that proceeding with the credit proposal could lead to severe consequences for Sanofi. These include potential termination of its Pharmaceutical Pricing Agreement (PPA) and civil monetary penalties.
The 340B statute allows sanctions for manufacturers that knowingly overcharge covered entities.
HRSA has instructed Sanofi to halt the implementation of this credit model immediately and provide confirmation by December 20, 2024.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) filed a lawsuit against HRSA and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, alleging that HRSA's rejection of its proposed rebate model for the 340B Drug Pricing Program <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/11/42248288/bristol-myers-squibb-files-lawsuit-against-us-agency-for-overreach-in-340b-drug-pricing-program" rel="noreferrer noopener">violates federal law</a>.
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Aurinia Pharmaceuticals (AUPH) released its third-quarter results, reporting solid revenue growth and robust cash flow from operations. Solid demand for its product offerings, restructuring strategies, and sound financials remain key drivers of the company's growth and success. So, let's analyze whether AUPH is a buy today. Read more to find out... Canadian company, Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AUPH/">AUPH</a>) operates as a leading commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company. The company reported impressive financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2024. Its revenue of $67.77 million surpassed the analysts' expectations of $57.69 million. Also, AUPH's EPS of $0.10 was above the estimate of $0.01.
Aurinia emphasizes the development and commercialization of therapies that target various diseases with insufficient medical reach. The company's LUPKYNIS is used to treat adult patients with active lupus nephritis.
During the third quarter, the company announced that the first participant received a dose in a Phase 1 study of AUR200, a differentiated, potential best-in-class therapy for autoimmune diseases that targets both BAFF and APRIL. Also, in September, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare approved LUPKYNIS, triggering an additional $10 million payment from Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Moreover, the biotech segment itself is continuously widening its scope beyond labs and industries. The segment's advancements and innovative solutions are transforming operations and processes across sectors like farming, food, healthcare, and so on. The global biotechnology industry market is projected to grow from $483 billion in 2024 to $546 billion in 2025, reflecting a <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/global-biotechnology-market-outlook-2025-driving-growth-at-13-0-cagr--marketsandmarkets-302346776.html#:~:text=DELRAY%20BEACH%2C%20Fla.%2C%20Jan,CAGR)%20of%20approximately%2013.0%25.">CAGR of 13%</a>.
Amid this robust background, AUPH's operations will flourish due to its strong financial standing and continued innovations. The company recently implemented a strategic restructuring to sharpen its focus on continued LUPKYNIS&#xAE; growth and the rapid development of AUR200. The restructuring will also enhance its operational efficiency and lower operating expense.
President and Chief Executive Officer of Aurinia, Peter Greenleaf, commented, "We are pleased to report continued strong momentum through the first nine months of the year. Going forward, our streamlined organization will enable us to lean further into key areas of the commercial LUPKYNIS business that have historically delivered optimal returns while at the same time accelerating the development of our important pipeline product, AUR200."
Shares of AUPH have surged 37% over the past six months and 52.4% over the past nine months to close its last trading session at $7.77.
Let's look at factors that could influence AUPH's performance in the upcoming months.
Robust Financials
AUPH's total net revenues increased 24.3% year-over-year to $67.77 million during the third quarter that ended September 30, 2024. Its income from operations stood at $11.75 million for the quarter.
In addition, the company's <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/netincome.asp">net income</a> amounted to $14.35 million and $0.10 per share, compared to a net loss of $13.45 million and $0.09 per share during the prior year's quarter.
Also, as of September 30, 2024, the company's cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash and total assets stood at $37.14 million and $549.36 million.
Solid Historical Growth
AUPH's revenue has grown at a CAGR of 45% over the past three years. The company's tangible book value and total assets have increased 9.9% and 15.1% over the same timeframe.
Further, over the past five years, the company's revenue and total assets have improved at CAGRs of 270% and 29.5%, respectively.
Favorable Analyst Estimates
Analysts expect AUPH's revenue for the second quarter (ending June 2025) to increase 20.6% year-over-year to $68.99 million. The consensus EPS estimate of $0.13 for the same quarter reflects an 1166.7% year-over-year improvement. Also, the company has maintained an impressive consensus history, having topped the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in three of the trailing quarters.
Additionally, Street expects the company's revenue and EPS for the fiscal year 2025 to increase 18.5% and 1715.6% year-over-year to $279 million and $0.58, respectively.
POWR Ratings Reflect Promise
AUPH's solid fundamentals are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of A, translating to a Strong Buy in our proprietary system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
Our proprietary rating system also evaluates each stock based on eight distinct categories. AUPH has an A grade for Growth, which is in sync with its impressive historical growth and solid financial performance in the last reported quarter.
In addition, the stock has a B grade for Sentiment, consistent with its favorable analysts' expectations.
AUPH is ranked #12 in the 150-stock <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/pharmaceuticals/">Medical – Pharmaceuticals</a> industry.
Beyond what I have stated above, we have also given AUPH grades for Value, Quality, Momentum, and Stability. Get access to all the AUPH Ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AUPH/">here</a>.
Bottom Line
AUPH reported solid financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2024. Analysts appear bullish about the company's growth prospects, driven by robust demand for its innovative product offerings, evolving consumer demands, and advanced developments in the biotech space.
Given AUPH's solid financials, optimistic analysts' estimates, and promising growth outlook, this software stock could be an ideal buy now.
How Does Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AUPH) Stack Up Against Its Peers?
While AUPH has an overall POWR Rating of A, investors could also check out these other stocks within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/pharmaceuticals/">Medical – Pharmaceuticals</a> industry with A (Strong Buy) or B (Buy) ratings: Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SUPN/">SUPN</a>), Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TARO/">TARO</a>), and Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BMY/">BMY</a>).
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AUPH shares were trading at $7.56 per share on Tuesday afternoon, down $0.21 (-2.70%). Year-to-date, AUPH has declined -15.81%, versus a -0.79% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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