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AstraZeneca to keep 2025 forecast if US pharmaceutical tariffs in line with other sectors

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Posted on April 29, 2025

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LONDON (Reuters) -The chief executive of AstraZeneca said on Tuesday that the drugmaker will maintain its 2025 sales guidance even if the U.S. levies tariffs on pharma products made in the European

AstraZeneca to Uphold 2025 Forecast Despite US Tariff Concerns

LONDON (Reuters) -The chief executive of AstraZeneca said on Tuesday that the drugmaker will maintain its 2025 sales guidance even if the U.S. levies tariffs on pharma products made in the European Union, provided they are in line with rates for other sectors.

Pascal Soriot was speaking to journalists on a call after the company reported first-quarter results in which revenues missed analyst expectations, pushing shares down by more than 4%.

(Reporting by Maggie Fick and Pushkala Aripaka, Editing by Louise Heavens)

Key Takeaways

  • AstraZeneca plans to maintain its 2025 sales forecast.
  • US tariffs on EU pharma products won't affect forecast if aligned with other sectors.
  • CEO Pascal Soriot addressed the issue after Q1 revenue miss.
  • AstraZeneca shares fell over 4% following the Q1 results.
  • US tariffs are a concern for EU-made pharma products.

Frequently Asked Questions

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The main topic is AstraZeneca's decision to maintain its 2025 sales forecast despite potential US tariffs on EU-made pharmaceutical products.
How did AstraZeneca's Q1 results affect its shares?
AstraZeneca's shares fell by more than 4% after reporting Q1 results that missed analyst expectations.
Who is the CEO of AstraZeneca?
Pascal Soriot is the CEO of AstraZeneca.

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