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GSK Raises 2025 Guidance After Strong Q3, Says Tariff Impact Covered

The company says its outlook already factors in enacted tariffs, with mitigation plans for a potential 15% hit in Europe.

Overview

  • GSK lifted its 2025 outlook to revenue growth of 6–7% and core operating profit growth of 9–11%, with core EPS now expected to rise 10–12%.
  • Third-quarter revenue reached £8.5 billion and profit after tax was £2 billion, led by a 16% jump in specialty medicines and a 13% increase for shingles vaccine Shingrix.
  • Management said the guidance incorporates tariffs announced so far and a modeled 15% European impact, and it has identified mitigation options.
  • The company has not announced a pricing or tariff deal with the White House like AstraZeneca, with reports indicating discussions are underway.
  • Royalty income of £800–£850 million tied to intellectual-property settlements supports the upgrade, as Emma Walmsley readies to hand the CEO role to Luke Miels in January and GSK pursues a $30 billion US investment plan.