Truist raises Amgen stock price target on earnings beat
Truist Securities raised its price target for Amgen (AMGN) to $398 from $380, maintaining a Hold rating. The stock is near its 52-week high after Q3 2026 earnings beat expectations, with revenue of $10.4B and EPS of $6.45. Amgen raised full-year revenue and EPS guidance. Analysts cite strong performance and pipeline potential as key drivers.
How this was made
The 30-second read
Why it matters
The strong results and guidance raise expectations for continued revenue growth, supporting a higher valuation.
Market read
Amgen's earnings beat and upgraded price target provide a fresh catalyst for the stock and may influence the biotech sector.
What to watch
Potential headwinds from pipeline delays or competitive pressures are not addressed.
Background
Amgen reported Q3 2026 adjusted EPS of $6.45 and revenue of $10.4 billion, beating forecasts, and raised full‑year guidance.
Ticker impact
Truist raised its price target on Amgen to $398 after the company posted Q3 2026 earnings that beat revenue and EPS expectations and raised full-year guidance.
likely upward pressure as the market prices in the earnings beat and higher guidance
Analyst price target increase and strong earnings numbers typically drive buying interest.
Market effects
Biotech sector may see broader optimism from Amgen's strong results.
U.S. markets could see a modest lift in healthcare indices.
Limited to investors tracking large‑cap biotech stocks.
Counterpoint
If the earnings beat is already priced in, the stock could face short‑term profit taking.
Key entities
- analystTruist Securities
Raised price target on Amgen to $398.
- companyAmgen Inc.
Biotech giant that delivered earnings beat and raised guidance.


