Bayer AG (BAYRY)
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Rating:48Neutral
Price Target:
$10.00
â–¼(-9.26% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:06/11/26
The score is primarily held back by weak financial performance (declining revenue, ongoing net losses, and elevated leverage), reinforced by bearish technicals (below key moving averages with negative MACD and low RSI). A very high dividend yield and positive free cash flow provide partial support but do not outweigh the profitability and trend concerns.
Positive Factors
High Gross Margins
Sustained ~59% gross margins indicate durable product economics across the portfolio. High underlying margins provide a structural buffer against top-line volatility, support continued R&D investment and pricing flexibility, and help preserve cash generation as revenue mixes shift.
Negative Factors
Multi‑year Revenue Decline
A ~25% TTM revenue decline signals persistent top-line weakness that reduces scale economics and market momentum. Over 2–6 months this structural shrinkage pressures investment capacity, limits margin expansion potential, and heightens dependence on successful new product launches to restore growth.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
High Gross Margins
Sustained ~59% gross margins indicate durable product economics across the portfolio. High underlying margins provide a structural buffer against top-line volatility, support continued R&D investment and pricing flexibility, and help preserve cash generation as revenue mixes shift.
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Bayer Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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EBITDA by Segment
Reveals the profitability of each business unit before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating which segments drive earnings and operational efficiency.
Reveals the profitability of each business unit before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating which segments drive earnings and operational efficiency.
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Market Cap
$41.43B
Dividend Yield0.29%
Average Volume (3M)382.92K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.48
Revenue Growth5.09%
EPS Growth31.21%
CountryUS
Employees90,587
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryDrug Manufacturers - General
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.53
Shares Outstanding3,929,696,000
10 Day Avg. Volume193,963
30 Day Avg. Volume382,918
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.29
Price to Book (P/B)1.40
Price to Sales (P/S)0.83
P/FCF Ratio18.08
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.65
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.51
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.55
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.39
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)1.27
Revenue Forecast (FY)$53.28B
Bayer Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Bayer Aktiengesellschaft, commonly known as Bayer AG, functions as a prominent global life sciences company through its various subsidiaries. Its extensive operations are strategically segmented into Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health, and Crop Scie...
How the Company Makes Money
Bayer makes money mainly by selling products across its three operating segments. (1) Pharmaceuticals: revenue is generated from sales of branded prescription drugs to wholesalers, pharmacies, hospitals, and healthcare providers. Earnings are driv...
Bayer Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 04, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 04, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call balanced clear operational progress—delivery of raised guidance, improved launch momentum in Pharma, meaningful DSO-driven cost savings, and a reduced net financial debt position in 2025—against substantial legal and cashflow headwinds. Management articulated tangible growth drivers across Crop Science, Pharma and Consumer Health and concrete cost-savings milestones, but also disclosed large litigation provisions (EUR 11.8 billion liabilities), expected negative free cash flow in 2026 due to ~EUR 5 billion litigation-related payouts, projected net debt increase and significant product declines (notably Xarelto and Eylea). Given the mix of strong operational execution and material financial/legal risks that will weigh on near-term cash flow and balance-sheet metrics, the tone of the call is cautiously constructive but realistic about the challenges ahead.Positive Updates
Delivered Raised Guidance and Full-Year Results
Currency- and portfolio-adjusted group net sales of EUR 45.5 billion for 2025; group net sales grew ~1% year-over-year on a currency- and portfolio-adjusted basis. Core earnings per share (reported definition) of EUR 4.91 and group EBITDA before special items of EUR 9.7 billion. Free cash flow of EUR 2.1 billion (upper end of guidance).
Negative Updates
Large Litigation-Related Costs and Provisions
Litigation-related special items of EUR 7.5 billion in 2025; total litigation-related provisions and liabilities assessed at EUR 11.8 billion covering known and reliably forecast costs (including past glyphosate verdicts).
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Q4-2025 Updates
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Delivered Raised Guidance and Full-Year Results
Currency- and portfolio-adjusted group net sales of EUR 45.5 billion for 2025; group net sales grew ~1% year-over-year on a currency- and portfolio-adjusted basis. Core earnings per share (reported definition) of EUR 4.91 and group EBITDA before special items of EUR 9.7 billion. Free cash flow of EUR 2.1 billion (upper end of guidance).
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Company Guidance
Bayer's 2026 guidance (at constant currencies) targets group net sales of €45–47bn, EBITDA before special items of €9.6–10.1bn (≈ -1% to +4% y/y) and core EPS of €4.30–4.80 (after a 2025 core‑EPS methodology change that adjusts 2025 from €4.91 to €4.57, a ~€0.35 step‑down); the company expects negative free cash flow of about -€1.5bn to -€2.5bn due to an anticipated ~€5bn litigation payout and forecasts net financial debt rising to €32–33bn (from <€30bn at end‑2025), with FX headwinds of ~€0.30 on core EPS. Division-level guidance includes Crop Science core growth of 1–4% c/p‑adj and an EBITDA margin before special items of 20–22% (glyphosate sales -2% to -6%; Corteva‑related licensing supported ~€300m in Q4‑25 and ~€450m in Q1‑26), Pharmaceuticals revenue 0–3% with Nubeqa/Kerendia growth ~50%, Xarelto -35% to -40% and Eylea -20% to -25% and a Pharma margin of 23–25%, and Consumer Health sales 0–4% with a margin of 22–24%. Management also reiterated DSO savings of ~€700m in 2025 and cumulative DSO savings of €2bn by year‑end, reported litigation‑related special items of €7.5bn and litigation provisions/liabilities of €11.8bn, and said financing is planned via senior bonds and instruments that can receive equity credit.Bayer Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
44
Neutral
Balance Sheet
48
Neutral
Cash Flow
54
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 45.36B | 43.78B | 46.61B | 47.64B | 50.74B | 44.08B |
| Gross Profit | 26.91B | 25.92B | 25.34B | 27.89B | 30.87B | 27.27B |
| EBITDA | 7.30B | 10.57B | 8.81B | 4.21B | 10.44B | 6.97B |
| Net Income | -2.07B | -3.48B | -2.55B | -2.94B | 4.15B | 1.00B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 108.06B | 110.56B | 110.85B | 116.26B | 124.88B | 120.24B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 6.66B | 7.85B | 8.09B | 10.59B | 10.15B | 7.74B |
| Total Debt | 38.93B | 37.43B | 40.70B | 44.79B | 41.65B | 39.53B |
| Total Liabilities | 79.06B | 84.51B | 78.81B | 83.18B | 85.95B | 87.07B |
| Stockholders Equity | 28.88B | 25.94B | 31.91B | 32.93B | 38.77B | 33.02B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 1.63B | 2.00B | 4.59B | 2.37B | 4.14B | 2.48B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 4.27B | 4.39B | 7.37B | 5.12B | 7.09B | 5.09B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -1.55B | -1.55B | 164.00M | -4.01B | -2.38B | 855.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -766.94M | -2.10B | -7.18B | -679.00M | -4.22B | -5.64B |
Bayer Technical Analysis
Neutral
11.02
Price Trends
11.08
Negative
11.66
Negative
10.38
Positive
Market Momentum
-0.20
Negative
44.41
Neutral
91.09
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For BAYRY, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 11.02 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 10.62, below the 50-day MA of 11.08, and above the 200-day MA of 10.38, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.20 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 44.41 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 91.09 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for BAYRY.
Bayer Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 Outperform | $154.33B | 17.15 | 42.16% | 2.52% | 3.83% | 55.01% | |
71 Outperform | $114.85B | 15.71 | 39.05% | 4.11% | 1.78% | 33.76% | |
69 Neutral | $105.78B | 8.80 | 14.41% | 4.58% | 11.19% | -0.23% | |
66 Neutral | $105.35B | 13.46 | 35.78% | 3.41% | 9.19% | 98.98% | |
63 Neutral | $148.19B | 19.78 | 8.37% | 6.65% | 1.36% | -5.39% | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% | |
48 Neutral | $41.43B | -16.41 | -7.52% | 0.29% | 5.09% | 31.21% |
* Healthcare Sector Average
BAYRY
Bayer
10.45
2.64
33.80%
BMY
Bristol-Myers Squibb
55.92
10.94
24.32%
GILD
Gilead Sciences
127.23
21.97
20.88%
GSK
GlaxoSmithKline
52.22
13.92
36.34%
PFE
Pfizer
26.04
3.61
16.08%
SNY
Sanofi
44.05
-2.32
-5.01%
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