Strong Group Sales and Core Operating Profit Growth
Roche Group sales grew by 7% with a base business growth of 9%, excluding COVID-19. Core operating profit increased by 14% with a 2.1 percentage point rise in core operating margin.
Diagnostics and Pharma Achievements
Pharma sales grew 8% to CHF46.2 billion and diagnostics base business grew 8%. Key approvals and launches included EU approval for Vabysmo pre-filled syringe and the launch of Mass Spectrometry and other diagnostic tools.
Impressive Cash Flow and Dividend Growth
Operating free cash flow increased by 34% to CHF21.2 billion. The dividend was increased for the 38th consecutive year.
Robust Pipeline and R&D Progress
Roche anticipates significant Phase III readouts in 2025, with a strategic focus on new molecular entities and a strong late-stage pipeline.