$AMGN

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.

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Published Nov 4, 2026, 1:54 PM UTC
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Primary signal
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Bullish
high confidence
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Relevance
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

The strong results and guidance raise expectations for continued revenue growth, supporting a higher valuation.

02

Market read

Amgen's earnings beat and upgraded price target provide a fresh catalyst for the stock and may influence the biotech sector.

03

What to watch

Potential headwinds from pipeline delays or competitive pressures are not addressed.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post‑earnings today

Background

Amgen reported Q3 2026 adjusted EPS of $6.45 and revenue of $10.4 billion, beating forecasts, and raised full‑year guidance.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$AMGNBullishHigh confidence
Context

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.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as the market prices in the earnings beat and higher guidance

Evidence & confidence

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

  • Truist Securities

    Raised price target on Amgen to $398.

  • Amgen Inc.

    Biotech giant that delivered earnings beat and raised guidance.

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