Allen Investment Management LLC purchased a new stake in Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:AMGN – Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 2,547 shares of the medical research company’s stock, valued at approximately $834,000.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in AMGN. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Amgen by 275.0% in the 4th quarter. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC now owns 75 shares of the medical research company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 55 shares during the last quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of Amgen by 1,000.0% during the 4th quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 77 shares of the medical research company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 70 shares during the last quarter. Board of the Pension Protection Fund acquired a new stake in shares of Amgen during the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Amgen by 49.2% in the 4th quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC now owns 97 shares of the medical research company’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 32 shares during the period. Finally, Olistico Wealth LLC acquired a new position in Amgen in the fourth quarter valued at about $33,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 76.50% of the company’s stock.
Amgen News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Amgen this week:
- Positive Sentiment: The European Commission approved Amgen’s Imdylltra for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer after phase III data showed a 40% reduction in the risk of death, a meaningful catalyst that could boost future sales and investor sentiment. EC approval for Amgen’s Imdylltra
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple follow-up reports highlighted the same EU approval, reinforcing the market’s view that Amgen is adding a potentially important growth driver to its oncology portfolio. Amgen Secures EU Nod for Imdylltra in Lung Cancer Indication
- Neutral Sentiment: Zacks also pointed to Amgen as a strong momentum stock, which supports the bullish technical narrative but does not add a new business-specific catalyst. Here’s Why Amgen (AMGN) is a Strong Momentum Stock
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary on Amgen’s valuation suggests some upside remains, but it also notes that recent gains may already reflect much of the optimism, creating a more balanced long-term view. How The Amgen (AMGN) Story Is Evolving As Rare Disease Upside Meets Valuation Caution
Amgen Stock Down 0.3%
Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The medical research company reported $5.15 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.77 by $0.38. The firm had revenue of $8.62 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.58 billion. Amgen had a net margin of 20.96% and a return on equity of 137.41%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 5.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $4.90 earnings per share. Amgen has set its FY 2026 guidance at 21.700-23.100 EPS. Analysts forecast that Amgen Inc. will post 22.37 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insider Buying and Selling at Amgen
In other news, SVP Nancy A. Grygiel sold 1,237 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, May 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $323.73, for a total transaction of $400,454.01. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 7,009 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,269,023.57. This represents a 15.00% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 0.85% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several research analysts have weighed in on AMGN shares. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their target price on shares of Amgen from $360.00 to $370.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 7th. Jefferies Financial Group started coverage on shares of Amgen in a report on Tuesday, March 10th. They issued a “hold” rating and a $350.00 price objective on the stock. Guggenheim lowered their price objective on shares of Amgen from $351.00 to $340.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Canaccord Genuity Group started coverage on shares of Amgen in a report on Monday, April 20th. They issued a “hold” rating and a $366.00 target price for the company. Finally, Daiwa Securities Group cut their target price on Amgen from $410.00 to $390.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, May 13th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Amgen currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $355.19.
Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on AMGN
Amgen Company Profile
Amgen Inc (NASDAQ: AMGN) is a global biotechnology company founded in 1980 and headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California. The company focuses on discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering human therapeutics that address serious illnesses. Amgen’s work centers on biologic medicines derived from cellular and molecular biology, with an emphasis on translating advances in human genetics and protein science into therapies for patients.
Amgen’s commercial portfolio has historically included biologics used in oncology, supportive care, nephrology, bone health and cardiovascular disease.
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