Should Restylane Lyft's New FDA Approval Reshape Growth Expectations for Galderma Group (SWX:GALD)?

• Earlier this month, Galderma announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved Restylane Lyft with Lidocaine for chin augmentation in adults with mild-to-moderate chin retrusion, following positive clinical trial results showing sustained improvement and high satisfaction rates for up to 12 months.
• This regulatory milestone expands the Restylane portfolio’s approved uses in the U.S., potentially enhancing Galderma’s presence in the highly competitive aesthetic injectable market.
• Given this FDA approval expands Restylane's indications, we’ll explore how it may reinforce Galderma’s growth story in premium aesthetics.

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Galderma Group Investment Narrative Recap

To own shares of Galderma Group, an investor needs to believe in both the resilience of the premium aesthetics market and Galderma’s ability to maintain product innovation while defending margins in the face of rising competition. The recent FDA approval for Restylane Lyft in chin augmentation is a clear short-term positive for portfolio reach and patient satisfaction, but it does not fully resolve the key risk of intensifying price competition and margin pressure in U.S. injectable aesthetics.

Among recent announcements, the revised 2025 earnings guidance stands out, reflecting strong prospects in both therapeutic dermatology and injectable aesthetics. As Restylane Lyft’s expanded indication builds Galderma’s franchise, the guidance reiterates management’s expectations for revenue growth despite increasing pricing sensitivity in core segments.

However, despite growing U.S. FDA approvals, investors should keep in mind the persistent threat of margin pressure and...

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Galderma Group's outlook projects $7.2 billion in revenue and $1.3 billion in earnings by 2028. This requires a 15.3% annual revenue growth rate and a $922 million increase in earnings from the current $378 million.

Uncover how Galderma Group's forecasts yield a CHF149.91 fair value, in line with its current price.

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Five Simply Wall St Community members have provided fair value estimates for Galderma ranging from CHF124.90 to CHF218.03. Even as some expect continued strong product uptake, many see risks in margin compression that could challenge bullish forecasts; explore contrasting views here.

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