AstraZeneca PLC (AZN)

Currency in GBP
12,720.0
-414.0(-3.15%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
12,690.013,076.0
52 wk Range
10,784.015,730.0
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
12,600.00 / 13,300.00
Prev. Close
13,134
Open
12,970
Day's Range
12,690-13,076
52 wk Range
10,784-15,730
Volume
5.12M
Average Volume (3m)
2.34M
1-Year Change
10.6279%
Fair Value
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Price Target
15,904.6
Upside
+25.04%
Members' Sentiments
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AstraZeneca PLC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

17 Buy
4 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
23 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 15,904.6
(+25.04% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Citi
Buy178.00+39.94%175.00Maintain28/07/2026
Morgan Stanley
Buy153.00+20.28%165.00Maintain16/07/2026
HSBC
Hold137.50+8.10%165.00Downgrade13/07/2026
Citi
Buy175.00+37.58%180.00Maintain10/07/2026
Barclays
Buy165.00+29.72%-Maintain30/06/2026

AstraZeneca PLC Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • AstraZeneca Q2 2026 EPS of $2.63 beat estimates by 6%, though revenue of $15.38B missed forecasts by 0.45% amid generic competition pressures.
  • Revenue grew 11% excluding Farxiga and Brilinta losses; oncology remained key growth driver with double-digit gains across major regions.
  • Company reiterated 2026 guidance for mid-to-high single-digit revenue growth and low double-digit EPS growth at constant currency rates.
  • Pipeline advances highlighted with positive phase III gastric cancer data; 25 phase III readouts expected over next 18 months supporting growth.
  • Management reaffirmed $80B revenue target by 2030; shares rose 1.06% pre-market to $12,804 on solid execution despite transition headwinds.
Last Updated: 27/07/2026, 13:50
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Earnings

Latest Release
27/07/2026
EPS / Forecast
2.63 / 2.48
Revenue / Forecast
15.38B / 15.45B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 6.74%
Dividend Yield
1.80%
Industry Median 3.49%
Annualised payout
236.20
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
-4.88%
Growth Streak

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Metrics to compare
AZN
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
25.4x24.2x−0.3x
PEG Ratio
0.980.360.00
Price/Book
5.3x4.7x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
4.3x4.2x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
27.2%13.7%56.7%
Fair Value Upside
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AstraZeneca PLC, a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the discovery, development, manufacture, and commercialization of prescription medicines. The company offers Imjudo, Datroway, Iressa, Tagrisso, Imfinzi, Lynparza, Calquence, Enhertu, Orpathys, Truqap, Zoladex, Faslodex, Crestor, Andexxa, Onglyza, Symlin, XIGDUO XR, Atacand, Atacand HCT, Atacand Plus, Farxiga/Forxiga, Plendil, Modip, Splendil, Munobal, Flodil, Tenormin, Tenormine, Prenormine, Atenol, Zestril, Brilinta/Brilique, Komboglyze, Qtern, Wainua, Byetta, Lokelma, Seloken ZOK, Toprol-XL, Betaloc ZOK, XIGDUO, Accolate, Accoleit, Vanticon, Bricanyl Respules, Eklira Genuair/Tudorza/Bretaris, Pulmicort Turbuhaler, Symbicort Turbuhaler, Airsupra, Bricanyl Turbuhaler, Fasenra, Rhinocort, Tezspire, Bevespi Aerosphere, Daliresp/Daxas, Oxis Turbuhaler, Saphnelo, Breztri Aerosphere, Duaklir Genuair, Pulmicort Respules, and Symbicort pMDI. It also provides Beyfortus, Kavigale, Evusheld, Fluenz/FluMist, Synagis, Kanuma, Ultomiris, Koselugo, Voydeya, Soliris, Strensiq, Nexium, and other medicines. The company offers its products for ocology, cardiovascular, renal and metabolism, respiratory & immunology, vaccines and immune, and therapies rare diseases. It serves primary and specialty care physicians through distributors and local representative offices in the United Kingdom, the Americas, rest of Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australasia. It has a strategic agreement with Tempus and Pathos to develop the largest multimodal foundation model in oncology; CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Limited to advance the discovery and development of novel oral candidates, with the potential to treat diseases across multiple indications; and Nucs AI Inc. to develop AI-driven Response Prediction for Therapeutic Radioconjugates. The company was formerly known as Zeneca Group PLC and changed its name to AstraZeneca PLC in April 1999. AstraZeneca PLC was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom.

Employees
96100

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
664.74M42.86%87.31B
Other Institutional Investors
506.32M32.64%66.50B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
379.97M24.50%49.91B
Total
1.55B100.00%203.71B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.8.85%137,288,69718,031,497
Capital Research and Management Company4.58%71,006,6669,326,016

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FAQ

What Is the AstraZeneca (London: AZN) Share Price Today?

The AstraZeneca stock price today is 12,720.0 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does AstraZeneca (AZN) Trade On?

AstraZeneca is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for AstraZeneca?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for AstraZeneca is "AZN."

Does AstraZeneca Pay Dividends? What’s The Current AZN Dividend Yield?

Yes, AZN Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current AstraZeneca dividend yield is 1.82%.

What Is the Current AstraZeneca Market Capitalisation?

As of today, AstraZeneca (London: AZN) market cap is 203.71B GBP.

What Is AstraZeneca's (AZN) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The AstraZeneca EPS is currently 6.7 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next AstraZeneca Earnings Date?

AstraZeneca's next earnings report will be released on 30/10/2026.

Is AZN a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's AstraZeneca moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for AZN stock is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has AstraZeneca Stock Split?

AstraZeneca has split 0 times. (See the AZN stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does AstraZeneca Have?

AstraZeneca has 96100 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

What is the current trading status of AstraZeneca (London: AZN)?

As of 30/07/2026, AstraZeneca (AZN) is trading at a share price of 12,720.0 GBP, with a previous close of 13,134.0 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 12,690.0 GBP to 13,076.0 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 10,784.0 GBP to 15,730.0 GBP.

What Is AstraZeneca (AZN) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for AstraZeneca is 15,904.6 GBP, with a high estimate of 20127.21165368 GBP and a low estimate of 11379.94532654 GBP. 17 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +25.04% Upside potential.
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