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CSL
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Rating:76Outperform
Price Target:
$58.00
▼(-0.74% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/11/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial performance (profitability and cash flow) and supportive technical momentum. This is tempered by a mixed earnings call with meaningful near-term headwinds and only moderate valuation support.
Positive Factors
Strong cash generation
Sustained high free cash flow growth (35.6% latest year) and strong cash conversion ratios indicate durable internal funding for R&D, capacity expansion, and shareholder returns. Reliable FCF reduces refinancing risk and supports reinvestment and buybacks over the next 2-6 months and beyond.
Robust profitability and margins
High gross (51.5%) and net (19.5%) margins reflect advantaged manufacturing, pricing power in specialty biologics, and efficient operations. These margin levels provide resilience to cost pressure, enabling continued investment in innovation and support for earnings even if revenue growth moderates.
Diversified specialty portfolio and launches
Growth across specialty franchises (HEMGENIX, ANDEMBRY), Seqirus differentiated vaccines, and Vifor nephrology (+12%) shows a diversified set of higher-margin growth drivers. This breadth reduces dependence on any single product and supports medium-term revenue and margin stability amid cyclical pressures.
Negative Factors
Rising leverage trend
Although current leverage is moderate, the gradual rise in total debt increases exposure to interest or refinancing risk and constrains flexibility for larger M&A or capex. Rising debt trends require monitoring as they could limit strategic optionality if cash flow weakens.
Large impairments and restructuring
Material noncash write-downs and sizeable restructuring charges create reported earnings volatility and indicate past investments or portfolio elements underperforming. These one-offs can persistently weigh on reported EPS, complicate comparability, and signal execution or portfolio allocation issues.
Structural franchise headwinds
Durable pressures from reimbursement changes, China policy enforcement, increasing generic competition, and looming loss of exclusivity create sustained volume and pricing risks for key franchises. These structural headwinds can depress growth and require strategic mitigation to restore prior trends.
CSL (CSLLY) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$50.59B
Dividend Yield2.33%
Average Volume (3M)1.91K
Price to Earnings (P/E)36.2
Beta (1Y)0.42
Revenue Growth5.08%
EPS Growth13.41%
CountryUS
Employees32,698
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryBiotechnology
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.41
Shares Outstanding970,302,800
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume1,912
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.91
Price to Book (P/B)3.97
Price to Sales (P/S)4.97
P/FCF Ratio30.14
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.23
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.99
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.20
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.18
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
CSL Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company DescriptionCSL Limited researches, develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes biopharmaceutical and allied products in Australia, the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, China, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, CSL Behring and Seqirus. The CSL Behring segment offers plasma therapies, such as plasma products and recombinants for the treatment of immunodeficiency, bleeding disorders, hereditary angioedema, Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and neurological disorders. This segment also conducts research on plasma and non-plasma therapies; and receives license and royalty from the commercialization of intellectual property. The Seqirus segment manufactures and distributes non-plasma biotherapeutic products; and develops influenza related products. CSL Limited was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Parkville, Australia.
How the Company Makes MoneyCSL generates revenue through the sale of its biopharmaceutical products, which are primarily derived from human plasma collected from donors. The company's key revenue streams include immunoglobulin therapies, which account for a significant portion of its sales, and recombinant therapies for hemophilia. CSL also earns revenue from its CSL Behring division, which focuses on treating bleeding disorders and immune deficiencies, and its CSL Seqirus division, which is involved in the development and distribution of vaccines. The company benefits from strategic partnerships and collaborations with healthcare providers, research institutions, and other pharmaceutical companies to enhance its product offerings and expand its market reach. Additionally, CSL's focus on research and development allows it to innovate and introduce new therapies, further driving its revenue growth.
CSL Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 10, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 18, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture: solid cash generation, strong specialty product launches (HEMGENIX, ANDEMBRY), Seqirus market-share gains and meaningful progress on a large transformation program were balanced against meaningful near-term headwinds — including revenue declines, large noncash impairments (~$1.1bn), product and market-specific pressures (Ig Medicare Part D impact, albumin policy impact in China, iron generics, and impending reimbursement changes for Velphoro). Management maintained guidance, expanded capital returns, and outlined concrete remediation actions, but several challenges will weigh on reported earnings in the near term.Q2-2026 Updates
Positive Updates
Strong cash generation and capital returns
Operating cash flow of $1.3 billion in H1; leverage reduced to ~2x; expanded share buyback program from $500 million to $750 million after repurchasing ~USD 400 million in the half; interim dividend maintained at USD 1.30.
Underlying profitability (before one-offs)
NPATA before restructuring and impairments was $1.9 billion, down 7% on a constant currency basis, showing resilient underlying earnings excluding significant noncash items.
Seqirus: market share growth and differentiation
Seqirus revenue down only 2% despite a tough seasonal market; continued year-on-year revenue growth in differentiated cell-based (FLUCELVAX) and adjuvanted (FLUAD) vaccines and opening of the Tullamarine cell-based facility to expand differentiated vaccine and pandemic capabilities.
Vifor / Nephrology outperformance
CSL Vifor revenue up 12% (constant currency) and operating result up 22%, driven by strong nephrology demand (Velphoro, Mircera, Tavneos, FILSPARI) and inclusion of Velphoro in the U.S. TDAPA scheme.
Successful launches & specialty product growth
HEMGENIX sales grew 16% backed by positive 5-year NEJM data; ANDEMBRY launch strong with >1,000 hereditary angioedema (HAE) patients on therapy within a year, positioning it to become a leading HAE prophylaxis medicine.
Progress on transformation and cost reduction
Transformation program progressing: targeted FY'26 cost savings $100 million with 60% achieved by H1; R&D expense down 8% to $600 million; G&A down 2%; targeting up to $550 million annual savings by FY'28 and simplifying organization to drive P&L leverage.
Operational efficiencies and margin discipline
Group gross profit $4.6 billion (down 3%) and group operating result $3.8 billion (down 4%); Behring gross margin improved ~10 basis points reflecting collection/manufacturing efficiencies and product mix benefits.
Maintained full-year guidance
Management maintained FY'26 guidance and articulated a clear second-half plan (double-digit second-half Ig growth anticipated, albumin stabilization in China, continued momentum from HEMGENIX/ANDEMBRY).
Negative Updates
Group revenue and reported earnings decline
Group revenue of $8.3 billion was down 4% (constant currency) and NPATA fell 7%; reported net profit after tax declined 81% after one-off restructuring and impairment charges.
Large noncash impairments and one-off costs
Total after-tax impairments of ~ $1.1 billion in FY'26 (approximately $1.05 billion in H1) including write-downs on self-amplifying mRNA licence, Venofer (iron sucrose) impairment following U.S. generics, and plant/asset redundancies; additional ~ $70 million post-tax Velphoro impairment expected in H2.
Ig franchise faced headwinds in H1
PRIVIGEN and HIZENTRA sales declined versus a strong prior comparable period, with adverse impacts from U.S. Medicare Part D reforms and lost international contracts; group Ig revenue only +3% versus trailing 6 months and management calls for a 'show-me' recovery despite investments.
Albumin weakness in China due to policy
Albumin sales in China materially disrupted by government policy enforcement and cost controls; management expects a modest FY'26 decline with a recovery into FY'27 after commercial mitigations (expanded hospital footprint and Baheal retail partnership).
Iron franchise and Venofer deterioration
Iron business declined due to generic competition; Venofer impairment follows three U.S. generic entrants; management expects continuing iron declines and notes Injectafer loss of exclusivity impacting FY'27.
Velphoro reimbursement tailwind is temporary
Velphoro growth benefited from TDAPA inclusion in the U.S., but TDAPA designation rolls off December 2026, creating an anticipated significant drop in Velphoro revenues thereafter and pressure on nephrology growth in FY'27.
KCENTRA and perioperative bleeding pressures
KCENTRA facing price competition from a lower-priced entrant leading to revenue decline and price pressure; recovery expected to take several years and to depend on label expansions (DOAC reversal, cardiac surgery) in coming years.
Reported earnings volatility from restructuring
One-off restructuring costs ($700–$770 million guidance) and transition to NPAT as core metric from FY'27 create near-term earnings volatility and lower reported NPAT in FY'26.
Company Guidance
CSL confirmed it is maintaining full‑year guidance while outlining the key drivers and metrics: H1 group revenue US$8.3bn (‑4% cc), gross profit US$4.6bn (‑3%), group operating result US$3.8bn (‑4%), NPATA before restructuring and impairments US$1.9bn (‑7%) and reported NPAT down 81% after ~US$1.05bn of H1 impairments (total FY26 after‑tax impairments ~US$1.1bn with ~US$70m H2 expected); operating cash flow was US$1.3bn and an interim dividend of US$1.30 was declared; balance sheet leverage ~2x at Dec‑2025 after ~US$400m of buybacks and the buyback program expanded from US$500m to US$750m. Management expects double‑digit H2 growth in Ig (PRIVIGEN/HIZENTRA), albumin in China to stabilise (modest FY26 decline with a return to growth in FY27), Seqirus to lap seasonality in a global market down mid‑ to high‑single digits, and Vifor to see strong nephrology growth (+12% H1) but continued iron pressure and Injectafer LOE in FY27. Cost and margin actions include H1 R&D US$600m (‑8%) with similar spend forecast in H2 and a VarmX candidate entering Phase III in H2, G&A down 2% and expected flat in H2, a FY26 cost‑save target of US$100m (60% achieved at H1) on the way to up to US$550m p.a. by FY28 against one‑off restructuring costs of US$700–770m, an underlying H1 tax rate ~21% with FY26 expected 18–20%, and continued focus on driving profit and cash conversion to support reinvestment and returns.CSL Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Strong overall fundamentals supported by solid income statement performance (revenue growth, healthy net margin), good cash generation with strong recent free cash flow growth, and a stable balance sheet with moderate leverage. Key watchouts are rising debt and some margin/cost pressure.Income Statement
CSL has demonstrated consistent revenue growth, with a notable increase of 5.0% in the latest year. The company maintains strong profitability, evidenced by a gross profit margin of 51.5% and a net profit margin of 19.5%. EBIT and EBITDA margins are robust at 26.7% and 33.3%, respectively, indicating efficient operations. However, the slight decline in gross profit margin over the years suggests potential cost pressures.85
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
The balance sheet reflects a stable financial position with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.59, indicating moderate leverage. Return on equity is healthy at 15.5%, showcasing effective use of equity capital. The equity ratio stands at 49.0%, suggesting a solid equity base. However, the gradual increase in total debt over the years warrants monitoring.78
Positive
Cash Flow
CSL's cash flow performance is strong, with a free cash flow growth rate of 35.6% in the latest year, highlighting improved cash generation. The operating cash flow to net income ratio of 0.74 and free cash flow to net income ratio of 0.71 indicate efficient cash conversion. Despite fluctuations in free cash flow growth in previous years, the recent trend is positive.82
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Jun 2025 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2022 | Jun 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 15.56B | 15.43B | 14.80B | 13.17B | 10.49B | 10.27B |
| Gross Profit | 7.56B | 7.95B | 7.56B | 6.71B | 5.66B | 5.74B |
| EBITDA | 5.09B | 5.13B | 4.73B | 3.90B | 3.46B | 3.63B |
| Net Income | 1.43B | 3.00B | 2.64B | 2.19B | 2.25B | 1.78B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 37.90B | 39.40B | 38.02B | 36.23B | 28.35B | 13.63B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.15B | 2.16B | 1.66B | 1.55B | 10.44B | 1.36B |
| Total Debt | 12.57B | 11.50B | 12.18B | 12.23B | 9.66B | 4.36B |
| Total Liabilities | 17.44B | 18.00B | 18.62B | 18.41B | 13.77B | 7.34B |
| Stockholders Equity | 18.66B | 19.34B | 17.36B | 15.79B | 14.58B | 6.29B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 3.16B | 2.54B | 1.51B | 909.00M | 1.38B | 2.43B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 3.74B | 3.56B | 2.76B | 2.60B | 2.63B | 3.62B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -1.17B | -850.00M | -1.26B | -11.84B | -1.64B | -1.67B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -3.01B | -2.24B | -1.28B | 456.00M | 7.68B | -1.40B |
CSL Technical Analysis
Negative
58.43
Price Trends
58.22
Negative
60.32
Negative
68.34
Negative
Market Momentum
-2.33
Positive
33.46
Neutral
23.48
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CSLLY, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 58.43 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 57.11, above the 50-day MA of 58.22, and below the 200-day MA of 68.34, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -2.33 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 33.46 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 23.48 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for CSLLY.
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Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81 Outperform | $82.62B | 18.84 | 14.87% | 0.45% | 2.89% | 0.50% | |
79 Outperform | $48.08B | 36.35 | 24.75% | ― | 89.58% | ― | |
76 Outperform | $50.59B | 36.24 | 16.36% | 2.33% | 5.08% | 13.41% | |
74 Outperform | $126.21B | 32.40 | 22.54% | ― | 10.53% | ― | |
55 Neutral | $44.15B | 147.50 | 73.28% | ― | 53.24% | ― | |
53 Neutral | $26.51B | -41.92 | -2.94% | ― | 7.04% | -25.24% | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% |
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