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UCB SA (UCBJY) Price & Analysis

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UCBJY Stock Chart & Stats

$155.89
$1.86(1.89%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$155.89
$1.86(1.89%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationUCB’s material improvement in operating cash flow and ~44% FCF growth in 2025 indicates stronger cash earnings quality. Durable free cash flow supports sustained R&D funding, the planned U.S. manufacturing investment, debt reduction and optionality for M&A or shareholder returns over the next 2–6 months.
Improved Balance SheetEquity growth and notable debt reduction in 2025 materially improve financial flexibility and lower financing risk. The company reduced net financial expenses and deleveraged, strengthening the ability to absorb R&D spending, fund capex (including major manufacturing builds) and withstand industry headwinds without urgent refinancing needs.
High-growth Commercial PortfolioRapid scaling of five growth drivers (€3.3bn in 2025) and BIMZELX’s multibillion sales create a diversified, durable revenue base. Broad approvals, strong patient uptake and multiple indications reduce single-product concentration risk and underpin multi-year organic revenue growth and margin expansion prospects.
Bears Say
Margin Pressure / EBIT DeclineEBIT declining in 2025 while revenue rose signals margin compression from rising operating costs. Sustained higher M&S and R&D (management flagged increased spend) could limit operating leverage and cash conversion unless offset by mix shifts or price realization, risking durability of profitability gains.
Net-price / Gross-to-net PressureGrowing rebates and gross-to-net adjustments as U.S. access expands are structural payer dynamics that reduce realized revenues per unit. Over time higher rebate intensity and formulary negotiating power can erode margins on high-volume drugs, making revenue growth less accretive to cash flow unless offset elsewhere.
Loss Of Exclusivity RiskLOE for BRIVIACT is a structural revenue decline vector as generics enter and pricing and volumes fall. Even with new growth drivers, permanent erosion of an established product’s sales requires successful pipeline commercialization or partnerships to replace lost cash flow over the medium term.

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UCBJY FAQ

What was UCB SA’s price range in the past 12 months?
UCB SA lowest stock price was $89.28 and its highest was $168.70 in the past 12 months.
    What is UCB SA’s market cap?
    UCB SA’s market cap is $60.58B.
      When is UCB SA’s upcoming earnings report date?
      UCB SA’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 45 days.
        How were UCB SA’s earnings last quarter?
        UCB SA released its earnings results on Feb 26, 2026. The company reported $3.785 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.16 by $0.625.
          Is UCB SA overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts UCB SA’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does UCB SA pay dividends?
            UCB SA pays a Annually dividend of $0.85 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.55%. See more information on UCB SA dividends here
              What is UCB SA’s EPS estimate?
              UCB SA’s EPS estimate is 2.35.
                How many shares outstanding does UCB SA have?
                UCB SA has 389,011,320 shares outstanding.
                  What happened to UCB SA’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                  UCB SA reported an EPS of $3.785 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.16. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.921%.
                    Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of UCB SA?
                    Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in UCBJY
                    What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                    Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                      UCB SA Stock Smart Score

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                      Technicals

                      SMA
                      Positive
                      20 days / 200 days
                      Momentum
                      57.69%
                      12-Months-Change

                      Fundamentals

                      Return on Equity
                      15.16%
                      Trailing 12-Months
                      Asset Growth
                      18.72%
                      Trailing 12-Months

                      Company Description

                      UCB SA

                      UCB S.A. is a biopharmaceutical enterprise dedicated to developing innovative treatments and solutions for individuals living with neurological and immunological diseases. Its primary product, Cimzia, addresses a spectrum of inflammatory TNF-mediated conditions, encompassing ankylosing spondylitis, axial spondyloarthritis, Crohn's disease, non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis, plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. For epilepsy management, the company provides Vimpat, Keppra, and Briviact, alongside Nayzilam, an emergency nasal spray for seizure clusters. Neupro is offered for Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome, while Zyrtec and Xyzal alleviate allergy symptoms. The portfolio further extends to Evenity, a treatment for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, and BIMZELX, used for psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, and hidradenitis suppurativa. Dapirolizumab pegol is also available for systemic lupus erythematosus. UCB maintains a robust development pipeline featuring therapies such as rozanolixizumab for myasthenia gravis, immune thrombocytopenia, and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy; zilucoplan for myasthenia gravis and immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy; staccato alprazolam for stereotypic prolonged seizures; Bepranemab for Alzheimer's disease; and UCB0599 for Parkinson's disease. Additionally, the company engages in contract manufacturing services. UCB S.A. has forged collaborative agreements with partners including Amgen, Biogen, Roche/Genentech, Novartis, Otsuka, and doc.ai. Its operational presence spans the United States, Japan, Germany, a broader European footprint (including Spain, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Ireland), China, Belgium, and other global territories. Incorporated in 1925, the company's headquarters are situated in Brussels, Belgium.

                      UCB SA (UCBJY) Earnings & Revenues

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                      UCBJY Earnings Call

                      Q4 2026
                      0:00 / 0:00
                      Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                      The call presented a broadly positive operational and financial story: strong top-line growth, meaningful margin expansion, doubled EPS, sizable commercial traction for BIMZELX and other growth drivers, important regulatory wins (KYGEVVI) and pipeline momentum. Challenges noted include net-price/gross-to-net pressure as access expands, near-term LOE for BRIVIACT, industry headwinds in clinical trials and competitive risks in several programs. On balance the positives (robust growth, profitability, pipeline progress and a strengthened balance sheet) outweigh the challenges, although execution on pricing, trial execution and competitive positioning will be important in 2026.View all UCBJY earnings summaries
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