Amgen Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Amgen's Board of Directors declared a $1.94 per share dividend for Q1 2022, marking a 10% increase from the previous quarters. The dividend will be paid on March 8, 2022 to shareholders of record as of February 15, 2022. This increase reflects the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders while maintaining sustainable growth strategies. Amgen continues to focus on developing innovative therapeutics and addressing unmet medical needs in healthcare.

Amgen announced positive top-line results from the Phase 3 DISCREET trial evaluating Otezla (apremilast) for adults with moderate to severe genital psoriasis. The trial achieved significant improvement in the primary endpoint at week 16, with Otezla 30 mg twice daily showing a marked reduction in modified static Physician's Global Assessment of Genitalia scores compared to placebo. Secondary endpoints, including itch severity and body surface area involvement, also saw significant improvements. The study's adverse events aligned with Otezla's safety profile, primarily involving gastrointestinal symptoms.

Amgen (AMGN) announced the FDA approval for expanding the KYPROLIS (carfilzomib) labeling to include its use in combination with DARZALEX FASPRO (daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj) and dexamethasone for treating relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma in adults with one to three prior therapies. The decision is based on the Phase 2 PLEIADES study, showing an impressively high overall response rate of 84.8%. This combination aims to enhance patient convenience by reducing administration time and burden. Amgen plans to submit global marketing applications soon.

Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) will present at the 2021 Evercore ISI Healthcare Conference on Nov. 30, 2021, at 5:10 p.m. ET. Rob Lenz, M.D., Ph.D., Amgen's Senior Vice President of Global Development, will lead the presentation, which can be accessed via a live audio webcast for media, investors, and the public. The webcast will be archived for 90 days post-event. Amgen, a biotechnology leader since 1980, focuses on innovative human therapeutics to address serious diseases and improve health outcomes for patients worldwide.

Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) will present at the 2021 Piper Sandler Healthcare Conference on Dec. 1, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. ET. Notable executives Murdo Gordon and Peter H. Griffith will represent the company. The presentation will be available via a live audio webcast accessible to the media, investors, and the public. Following the event, the webcast will be archived for at least 90 days. Amgen is dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics to address serious health conditions, leveraging advanced genetics to enhance patient outcomes.

Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) has awarded a $25,000 grant to the Bath Institute of Rheumatic Diseases (BIRD) as part of the UPLIFT Innovation Challenge. This initiative aims to improve solutions for those living with psoriatic disease. BIRD's project focuses on connecting patients and healthcare providers through digital platforms, enhancing understanding and communication. Additionally, four other organizations received honorable mentions, each receiving a $20,000 grant. The challenge emerged from findings of the 2020 UPLIFT survey, highlighting gaps in care for psoriatic disease patients.

Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) announced a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) recommending conditional marketing authorization for LUMYKRAS® (sotorasib) to treat adults with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring the KRAS G12C mutation. This marks a significant step towards the first targeted therapy for this mutation in the EU. The decision is based on the Phase 2 CodeBreaK 100 clinical trial, which showed a 37.1% objective response rate and 12.5 months median overall survival. A decision from the European Commission is expected by mid-January 2022.

Amgen will present at the 2021 Cowen IO Summit on November 15 at 2:15 p.m. ET. Dr. David M. Reese, Executive VP of Research and Development, will lead the presentation. The event will be accessible via live audio webcast for media, investors, and the public on Amgen's website. An archived version will be available for 90 days post-event. Amgen is recognized for its innovative biotechnological approaches to serious illnesses, leveraging human genetics to enhance health outcomes for millions globally.