Royalty Pharma (RPRX) Company Report

Royalty Pharma acquired a pre-existing royalty interest in Nuvalent’s neladalkib and zidesamtinib from an undisclosed third party for up to $315 million.
Neladalkib and zidesamtinib are next-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) in development for ALK mutation-positive and ROS1 mutation-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), respectively.
Neladalkib reported positive pivotal results in November 2025, and zidesamtinib is currently undergoing FDA review with an action date of September 18, 2026.
Analyst consensus projects neladalkib sales of approximately $3.5 billion and zidesamtinib sales of approximately $1.9 billion by 2035, with the expected royalty duration extending through approximately 2041 to 2042.

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Royalty Pharma Provides Business Update and Strategic Outlook

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Royalty Pharma experienced a transformational 2025, marked by the internalization of its external manager, returning a record amount of capital to shareholders, and strong financial performance.
The company maintains a leverage of approximately three times total debt to EBITDA, with the flexibility to increase it to four times for new deals while preserving its investment-grade credit rating.
Royalty Pharma projects portfolio receipt growth to $4.7 billion plus by 2030, representing a 9% annual CAGR, with half of this growth anticipated from existing products and the other half from new investments, based on an assumption of $2.5 billion in annual capital deployment.
Key pipeline assets expected to contribute include Sanofi's Frexalimab (MS product with $5 billion+ peak sales potential, Phase 3 readout in 2027), Novartis's Pelacarsen and Amgen's Olpasiran (Lp(a) products with readouts expected next year and 2027+ respectively), and Revolution Medicines' pan-RAS inhibitors, where the second tranche of the deal is mandatory upon positive Phase 3 data.
The company is actively exploring the Chinese market for royalty monetization and is considering establishing local operations to capitalize on this significant market.

Dec 3, 2025, 8:50 PM

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Royalty Pharma discusses 2025 performance, 2030 growth targets, and pipeline updates

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Royalty Pharma reported a transformational year in 2025, driven by the internalization of its external manager and successful deals, leading to strong financial performance and positive momentum.
The company targets $4.7 billion+ in portfolio receipts by 2030, reflecting a 9% annual CAGR, assuming $2.5 billion in annual capital deployment. This growth is expected to come equally from existing products and new investments.
Current leverage stands at approximately three times total debt to EBITDA, which is considered low and conservative, providing financial flexibility to increase it up to four times for new opportunities.
Key upcoming events include RevMed Phase 3 data next year (2026), Pelacarsen (Lp(a)) data next year (2026), Amgen's Olpasiran (Lp(a)) data in 2027+, and Frexalimab Phase 3 readout in 2027. The Vertex resolution is anticipated by the end of 2026.
The Revolution Medicines deal is highlighted as a creative and unique structure that could establish a new precedent for synthetic royalty funding, offering an alternative to traditional pharma partnerships.

Dec 3, 2025, 8:50 PM

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Royalty Pharma Discusses Capital Allocation, Performance Metrics, and Market Outlook

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Royalty Pharma announced a $3 billion share repurchase authorization at the beginning of FY 2025, buying back approximately $1 billion of stock in the first half of the year, with repurchases slowing in Q3 due to increased deal flow.
In September, the company introduced Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which has consistently been in the mid-teens, and Return on Equity (ROE), consistently in the low 20% over the last five years, with confidence in maintaining these levels without taking on more risk.
The company's baseline annual capital deployment is $2 billion to $2.5 billion, but it expects this to be higher in the next five years due to momentum from synthetic deals and pharma partnerships, while emphasizing a disciplined investment approach.
Royalty Pharma anticipates continued growth in pharma R&D partnership deals and views increased competition as beneficial for market depth, confident in its ability to secure attractive assets due to its low cost of capital and proven track record.

Dec 2, 2025, 8:15 PM

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Royalty Pharma Discusses Capital Allocation, New Metrics, and Growth Outlook at Citi Global Healthcare Conference

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Royalty Pharma completed the internalization of its external manager at the beginning of FY 2025, which was a significant strategic and financial transaction.
The company authorized a $3 billion share repurchase program and bought back approximately $1 billion of stock in the first half of FY 2025, slowing down in the third quarter due to increased deal flow.
In September FY 2025, Royalty Pharma introduced Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) and Return on Equity (ROE) as new key metrics, noting that historical ROIC has been consistently in the mid-teens and ROE in the low 20% over the last five years.
Management anticipates annual capital deployment to be a baseline of $2 billion to $2.5 billion, with a high likelihood of this increasing over the next five years due to market momentum and innovation.
The company expects continued evolution and growth in pharma R&D partnership deals and views increased competition as a positive for the overall royalty market, confident in its competitive advantages.

Dec 2, 2025, 8:15 PM

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Royalty Pharma Discusses Capital Allocation, Investment Strategy, and Market Outlook at Citi Conference

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Royalty Pharma completed the internalization of its external manager and authorized a $3 billion share repurchase, executing $1 billion in buybacks in the first half of 2025.
The company introduced Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) and Return on Equity (ROE) in September 2025, reporting consistent mid-teens ROIC and low 20% ROE over the past five years, which they aim to maintain.
Capital deployment is projected at a baseline of $2 billion-$2.5 billion annually, with expectations for higher levels driven by increased deal flow and strategic partnerships, including pharma R&D co-funding deals.
The company views increased competition in the royalty market as a positive, expanding the total addressable market (TAM), and believes its low cost of capital and track record provide a competitive advantage.

Dec 2, 2025, 8:15 PM

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Revolution Medicines Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

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Revolution Medicines reported a net loss of $305.2 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, and held $1.93 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as of that date.
The company reiterated its full year 2025 GAAP net loss guidance of between $1.03 billion and $1.09 billion.
The RASolute 302 clinical trial for daraxonrasib in previously treated PDAC is winding down enrollment with data expected in 2026, and daraxonrasib has received FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation, Orphan Drug Designation, and a Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher. The company also initiated RASolute 304 and plans to initiate RASolute 303 this year for PDAC.
Revolution Medicines appointed Alan Sandler, M.D. as chief development officer, Alicia Gardner as senior vice president and general manager for the U.S. region, and Gerwin Winter as senior vice president and general manager of the European region.

Nov 5, 2025, 9:02 PM

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Royalty Pharma Reports Strong Q3 2025 Results and Raises Full-Year Guidance

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Royalty Pharma reported 11% growth in both portfolio receipts and royalty receipts for Q3 2025, with portfolio receipts reaching $814 million. The company also maintained strong returns, with return on invested capital at 15.7% and return on invested equity at 22.9% for the last 12 months ending September 30th.
The company raised its full-year 2025 portfolio receipts guidance for the third time this year to between $3.2 billion and $3.25 billion, representing 14-16% growth. Milestones and other contractual receipts are now expected to be around $125 million.
Capital deployment in Q3 2025 was $1 billion, contributing to a total of $1.7 billion in the first nine months of 2025 for value-creating royalty transactions. This included acquiring a royalty interest on Amgen's Imdelltra for up to $950 million and entering a funding agreement for Zenas BioPharma's Obexelimab for up to $300 million.
Royalty Pharma repurchased 4 million shares in Q3 2025, bringing the total value of share repurchases to $1.15 billion in the first nine months of 2025.

Nov 5, 2025, 1:00 PM

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RPRX Announces Q3 2025 Results and Updates FY 2025 Guidance

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Royalty Pharma reported Q3 2025 Portfolio Receipts of $814 million, an 11% year-over-year increase, and updated its FY 2025 Portfolio Receipts guidance to $3,200 million to $3,250 million, reflecting 14% to 16% growth.
The company demonstrated strong capital allocation, deploying $1 billion in Q3 2025 and repurchasing 4 million shares for $152 million in the same quarter. Total capital deployment for the first nine months of 2025 reached $1.7 billion, with 35 million shares repurchased for $1.15 billion.
The portfolio continues to generate attractive returns, with a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 15.7% and a Return on Invested Equity (ROIE) of 22.9% for the last twelve months ending Q3 2025.
Strategic portfolio additions include the acquisition of a royalty on Amgen's Imdelltra and a $310 million royalty on Alnylam's Amvuttra, expanding the development-stage pipeline to 17 therapies.

Nov 5, 2025, 1:00 PM

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Royalty Pharma Reports Strong Q3 2025 Results and Raises Full-Year Guidance

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Royalty Pharma reported strong Q3 2025 financial results, with 11% growth in both portfolio receipts and royalty receipts, reaching $814 million in portfolio receipts. The company maintained strong returns with a 15.7% return on invested capital and 22.9% return on invested equity for the last 12 months.
The company raised its full-year 2025 portfolio receipts guidance for the third time this year to between $3.2 billion and $3.25 billion, representing 14-16% growth. Milestones and other contractual receipts guidance was also increased to around $125 million.
Royalty Pharma deployed $1 billion in capital during Q3 2025, bringing the total to $1.7 billion for the first nine months of 2025, on value-creating royalty transactions. Notable transactions included acquiring a royalty on Amgen's Imdelltra for up to $950 million and a funding agreement for Zenas BioPharma's Obexelimab for up to $300 million.
The company repurchased 4 million shares in Q3 2025, contributing to $1.15 billion in share repurchases and a total of $1.5 billion returned to shareholders in the first nine months of 2025.