Category Archives: Dual/triple agonist

Lilly Q3 ‘25 Earnings; Raises FY 2025 Guidance 

Lilly hosted its Q3 ‘25 earnings call (press release; slides) and provided updates across its CVRM portfolio. Of note, the company’s stock is up 5% after raising its FY 2025 sales guidance from $60.0-62.0B to $63.0-63.5B due to strong underlying performance across its portfolio, including Zepbound and Mounjaro. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the call.

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Novo Initiates Metsera Bidding War  

Novo Nordisk announced it submitted an unsolicited proposal to acquire Metsera in a deal valued up to $9.0B. Recall, last month, Pfizer announced it entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire the New York-based biotech in a deal valued up to $7.3B (previous FENIX insight). Following the news, Metsera’s stock price soared ~23% to $64/share. Below, FENIX provides insight into the Metsera bidding war, including thoughts on Novo as a strategic fit, Pfizer’s potential response, and readthrough to other acquisition targets. FENIX’s bold prediction: Pfizer will ultimately win and acquire Metsera.

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Regeneron and Novartis Q3 ‘25 Earnings; More Novo Leadership Changes 

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Regeneron hosted its Q3 ‘25 earnings call (press release; slides); Novartis hosted its Q3 ‘25 earnings call (press release; slides); and Tomas Landh (VP of BD) shared his impending departure from Novo Nordisk (view LinkedIn post). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Roche and Viking Q3 ‘25 Earnings

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Roche (press release; slides) and Viking Therapeutics (press release) hosted their respective Q3 ‘25 earnings calls. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the calls.

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Novo Board Updates; Viking Ph1 Maintenance Study

Two cardiometabolic-related events have been observed: Novo Nordisk announced proposed changes to its board of directors, including the return of Lars Rebein Sørensen as chair (view article); and Viking initiated an exploratory Ph1 maintenance dosing study of VK2735 (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Obesity Spotlight: How Will Lilly Maintain Market Leadership?

In the ninth installment of FENIX’s Obesity Spotlight Series, FENIX has conducted a deep dive analysis of Lilly’s current position in the obesity market. The analysis includes insights into Lilly’s strategy to maintain a broad portfolio to stay at the top ahead of the impending wave of obesity competitors.

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