Biogen (NASDAQ:BIIB – Free Report) had its target price raised by Stifel Nicolaus from $202.00 to $214.00 in a report released on Friday morning,MarketScreener reports. They currently have a buy rating on the biotechnology company’s stock.
Other equities research analysts have also issued reports about the company. Tudor Pickering set a $157.00 target price on Biogen in a research report on Monday, November 3rd. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Biogen in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Guggenheim upped their target price on Biogen from $165.00 to $185.00 in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Robert W. Baird dropped their price objective on shares of Biogen from $255.00 to $250.00 in a report on Friday, October 31st. Finally, Piper Sandler reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $157.00 target price (up previously from $118.00) on shares of Biogen in a research note on Friday, November 21st. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and fifteen have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $195.92.
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Biogen Stock Up 8.5%
Biogen (NASDAQ:BIIB – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, February 6th. The biotechnology company reported $1.99 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.61 by $0.38. The firm had revenue of $2.28 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.21 billion. Biogen had a net margin of 13.07% and a return on equity of 12.64%. The company’s revenue was down 7.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $3.44 EPS. Biogen has set its FY 2026 guidance at 15.250-16.250 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Biogen will post 15.83 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insider Activity
In other news, insider Priya Singhal sold 748 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $179.30, for a total value of $134,116.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 6,271 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,124,390.30. This represents a 10.66% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Company insiders own 0.18% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in BIIB. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its position in shares of Biogen by 0.9% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 17,447,092 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock worth $3,070,514,000 after buying an additional 157,857 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp grew its position in shares of Biogen by 1.0% in the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 7,468,807 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock valued at $938,007,000 after purchasing an additional 71,897 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its stake in Biogen by 1.9% in the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 3,918,150 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock valued at $490,089,000 after purchasing an additional 71,286 shares during the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. grew its position in shares of Biogen by 4.2% in the third quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 2,418,127 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock valued at $338,731,000 after purchasing an additional 98,001 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Biogen during the second quarter worth about $284,358,000. 87.93% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Biogen News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Biogen this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat on both EPS ($1.99 vs. consensus ~1.72) and revenue ($2.28B vs. ~$2.21B); investors reacted favorably to the upside. BIIB Beats on Q4 Earnings & Sales, Stock Gains on Upbeat ’26 EPS View
- Positive Sentiment: Biogen raised FY‑2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $15.25–$16.25, above consensus — a major driver of the rally as it signals stronger full‑year profitability expectations. Biogen forecasts annual profit above estimates as Leqembi sales pick up
- Positive Sentiment: Sales of Leqembi and newer launches (Skyclarys, Zurzuvae) showed meaningful growth and helped offset MS declines, supporting upside to future revenue mix and margins. Biogen Hits 52-Week High, Alzheimer’s Drug Sales Jump
- Positive Sentiment: Recent analyst support (RBC buy) and favorable coverage helped sentiment alongside the earnings/guidance beat. Biogen (BIIB) Receives a Buy from RBC Capital
- Neutral Sentiment: Management released the full earnings slide deck and call transcript — useful for modeling guidance assumptions and product-level trends but not market-moving on its own. Biogen Inc. (BIIB) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
- Negative Sentiment: Core MS franchise continued to decline, driving overall revenue down ~7.2% YoY; management said MS revenue pressures will persist, which limits near‑term top‑line growth. Biogen 4Q Revenue Down as Multiple Sclerosis Sales Slide
- Negative Sentiment: Some outlets note Biogen “swung to a loss” on certain GAAP measures and expect continued portfolio declines, underlining execution and pricing risks in legacy products. Biogen Stock Rises Even as Multiple Sclerosis Revenue Tumbles
About Biogen
Biogen Inc is a multinational biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing and delivering therapies for neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company has a longstanding emphasis on neuroscience, with research and commercial activities spanning multiple therapeutic areas including multiple sclerosis, spinal muscular atrophy and Alzheimer’s disease. Biogen was founded in 1978 and has grown into a global biopharmaceutical firm with operations and commercial presence across North America, Europe, Japan and other international markets.
The company’s marketed portfolio has historically included several well-known therapies for multiple sclerosis such as Avonex, Tysabri and Tecfidera, and it has pursued treatments for rare neurological conditions and genetic neuromuscular disorders.
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