H. Lundbeck Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 3/6
H. Lundbeck has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 18.4%, while the Pharmaceuticals industry saw earnings growing at 9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 9.2% per year. H. Lundbeck's return on equity is 14.6%, and it has net margins of 14.6%.
Key information
18.41%
Earnings growth rate
18.44%
EPS growth rate
| Pharmaceuticals Industry Growth | 12.39% |
| Revenue growth rate | 9.15% |
| Return on equity | 14.56% |
| Net Margin | 14.62% |
| Next Earnings Update | 19 Aug 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Analysis Article • May 24
H. Lundbeck's (CPH:HLUN B) Solid Earnings Have Been Accounted For Conservatively
H. Lundbeck A/S' ( CPH:HLUN B ) recent earnings report didn't offer any surprises, with the shares unchanged over the...Analysis Article • Nov 22
The Strong Earnings Posted By H. Lundbeck (CPH:HLUN B) Are A Good Indication Of The Strength Of The Business
H. Lundbeck A/S ( CPH:HLUN B ) just reported healthy earnings but the stock price didn't move much. Our analysis...Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 22
HLUN B: Neuroscience Pipeline Progress Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for H. Lundbeck at DKK 47.21.Analysis Article • Jun 18
H. Lundbeck (CPSE:HLUN B) Stock Could Be 10% Undervalued After Asedebart Phase II Data
H. Lundbeck (CPSE:HLUN B) stock is in focus after the company reported preliminary Phase II Part A data for asedebart in Cushing's disease, showing urinary free cortisol normalization in most evaluable patients. See our latest analysis for H. Lundbeck. The preliminary asedebart data arrives after a steady run in H. Lundbeck's stock, with the latest share price at DKK42.32, a 30 day share price return of 5.43% and a 90 day share price return of 13.95%, while the 1 year total shareholder return...
Narrative Update • Jun 06
HLUN B: Softer Revenue Outlook Will Weigh On Future Earnings Multiple
Analysts now keep their DKK 34.00 price target for H. Lundbeck unchanged, citing a slightly higher assumed discount rate, softer revenue growth, and firmer profit margin and future P/E expectations in their models.Analysis Article • May 24
H. Lundbeck's (CPH:HLUN B) Solid Earnings Have Been Accounted For Conservatively
H. Lundbeck A/S' ( CPH:HLUN B ) recent earnings report didn't offer any surprises, with the shares unchanged over the...Narrative Update • May 23
HLUN B: Neuroscience Pipeline Progress And Dividend Policy Will Support Future Upside
Analysts now estimate fair value for H. Lundbeck at about DKK47.21 per share, up from roughly DKK46.13.Analysis Article • May 15
Earnings Beat: H. Lundbeck A/S Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
H. Lundbeck A/S ( CPH:HLUN B ) just released its latest quarterly results and things are looking bullish. H. Lundbeck...
Narrative Update • May 05
HLUN B: Late-Stage Neurology Pipeline Will Support Future Margins
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for H. Lundbeck stock from DKK 61.99 to DKK 63.32, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Apr 20
HLUN B: Dividend Policy And Neuroscience Pipeline Will Support Balanced Medium Term Outlook
Analysts have kept their DKK 46.13 price target for H. Lundbeck unchanged, citing consistent assumptions about revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E as the basis for their view.Narrative Update • Apr 05
HLUN B: Late-Stage Neurology Trials And Dividend Policy Will Support Margins
Analysts have adjusted their DKK price target on H. Lundbeck slightly, reflecting only minor tweaks to revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions in their updated models.Narrative Update • Mar 22
HLUN B: Neurology Pipeline Progress Will Support Future Margin Expansion
Analysts have reduced their price target on H. Lundbeck to DKK 61.99 from DKK 66.52, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly softer revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Mar 08
HLUN B: Migraine Pipeline Progress Will Support Constructive Medium Term Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their H. Lundbeck price target from DKK 44.95 to DKK 46.13, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E as the main factors behind the change.Narrative Update • Feb 22
HLUN B: Positive Neuroscience Pipeline Data Will Support Constructive Medium Term Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their DKK price target on H. Lundbeck from about DKK 47.05 to DKK 44.95, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, as well as a slightly higher future P/E multiple and discount rate.Narrative Update • Feb 08
HLUN B: Weaker Long Term Revenue And Margin Outlook Will Pressure Shares
Analysts have reduced their price target on H. Lundbeck from €39.00 to €34.00, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly higher discount rate, while keeping the forward P/E outlook broadly similar.Analysis Article • Feb 07
H. Lundbeck A/S Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
It's been a sad week for H. Lundbeck A/S ( CPH:HLUN B ), who've watched their investment drop 11% to kr.37.46 in the...Narrative Update • Jan 25
HLUN B: Pipeline And Guidance Updates Will Support Balanced Medium Term Outlook
Analysts have lifted their price target for H. Lundbeck from €45.55 to about €47.05, reflecting updated assumptions that include slightly lower revenue growth, a higher profit margin and a marginally adjusted forward P/E multiple.Analysis Article • Jan 14
H. Lundbeck (CPH:HLUN B) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Narrative Update • Jan 11
HLUN B: Pipeline Progress And Partnerships Will Support Balanced Medium Term Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target for H. Lundbeck to €45.55 from €48.18, reflecting updated views on slightly softer revenue growth assumptions, a modestly higher discount rate, a small uplift in expected profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Dec 27
HLUN B Will Benefit From Expanding Neurology Pipeline And Margin Improvements
Narrative Update on H. Lundbeck Analysts have modestly increased their price target on H.Narrative Update • Dec 13
HLUN B: Long Term Revenue Outlook Will Likely Weigh On Shares
Analysts have nudged their price target on H. Lundbeck up by approximately 1 currency unit to 39, citing a slightly higher projected profit margin and modestly richer future valuation multiples, even as they temper long term revenue growth expectations and apply a marginally higher discount rate.Analysis Article • Nov 22
The Strong Earnings Posted By H. Lundbeck (CPH:HLUN B) Are A Good Indication Of The Strength Of The Business
H. Lundbeck A/S ( CPH:HLUN B ) just reported healthy earnings but the stock price didn't move much. Our analysis...Analysis Article • Nov 15
Results: H. Lundbeck A/S Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
H. Lundbeck A/S ( CPH:HLUN B ) investors will be delighted, with the company turning in some strong numbers with its...Analysis Article • Oct 28
Fewer Investors Than Expected Jumping On H. Lundbeck A/S (CPH:HLUN B)
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 13.2x H. Lundbeck A/S ( CPH:HLUN B ) may be sending bullish signals at the...Narrative Update • Sep 05
CNS Pipeline And Global Expansion Will Unlock Future Opportunities
With both future P/E and consensus revenue growth forecasts essentially unchanged, there has been no meaningful revision to H. Lundbeck's analyst price target, which remains at DKK48.18.Analysis Article • Aug 16
The H. Lundbeck A/S (CPH:HLUN B) Second-Quarter Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts
CPSE:HLUN B 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore H. Lundbeck's Fair Values from the Community and select yours It's...
New Narrative • Dec 04
Vyepti's Asian Triumph And Pipeline Advancements Ignite Strong Revenue Growth
Strong growth of strategic brands, especially Vyepti and Rexulti, is expected to drive substantial revenue increase in Asian and emerging markets.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How H. Lundbeck makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 25,520 | 3,730 | 9,129 | 4,381 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 24,630 | 3,192 | 9,226 | 4,260 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 24,078 | 3,777 | 9,441 | 4,596 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 23,521 | 3,453 | 9,582 | 4,415 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 22,951 | 3,257 | 9,766 | 4,263 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 22,004 | 3,143 | 9,583 | 3,954 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 21,441 | 2,687 | 9,320 | 3,814 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 20,671 | 2,586 | 9,173 | 3,654 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 20,156 | 2,416 | 8,823 | 3,571 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 19,912 | 2,290 | 8,706 | 3,457 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 19,614 | 2,467 | 8,362 | 3,381 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 19,381 | 2,479 | 8,115 | 3,471 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 18,918 | 2,384 | 7,949 | 3,612 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 18,246 | 1,916 | 7,689 | 3,754 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 17,619 | 1,603 | 7,398 | 3,846 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 16,913 | 1,236 | 7,127 | 3,947 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 16,398 | 1,109 | 6,768 | 3,884 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 16,299 | 1,318 | 6,625 | 3,820 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 16,521 | 1,873 | 6,698 | 3,711 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 16,971 | 1,965 | 6,680 | 3,655 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 17,381 | 2,110 | 6,720 | 2,999 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 17,672 | 1,581 | 6,912 | 3,753 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 17,818 | 904 | 6,812 | 3,760 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 17,490 | 1,242 | 6,744 | 3,538 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 17,366 | 1,507 | 6,672 | 4,039 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 17,036 | 2,313 | 6,413 | 3,116 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 16,811 | 3,091 | 6,212 | 3,214 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 17,309 | 3,395 | 6,143 | 3,302 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 17,766 | 3,606 | 6,061 | 3,313 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 18,117 | 3,907 | 6,039 | 3,277 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 18,313 | 3,806 | 6,120 | 3,069 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 18,028 | 3,627 | 6,174 | 2,903 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 17,608 | 3,236 | 6,298 | 2,765 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 17,234 | 2,624 | 6,482 | 2,705 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 17,007 | 2,544 | 6,428 | 2,769 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 16,607 | 1,988 | 6,462 | 2,839 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 16,075 | 1,612 | 6,424 | 2,887 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 15,634 | 1,211 | 6,293 | 2,967 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 15,202 | 290 | 6,475 | -1,979 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 14,923 | -1,289 | 7,320 | 3,196 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 14,801 | -5,427 | 7,573 | 3,095 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 14,594 | -5,694 | 7,762 | 3,097 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 14,108 | -5,879 | 7,814 | 8,003 |
Quality Earnings: HLUN B has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: HLUN B's current net profit margins (14.6%) are higher than last year (14.2%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: HLUN B's earnings have grown by 18.4% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: HLUN B's earnings growth over the past year (14.5%) is below its 5-year average (18.4% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: HLUN B earnings growth over the past year (14.5%) did not outperform the Pharmaceuticals industry 16.6%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: HLUN B's Return on Equity (14.6%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/31 21:47 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/31 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
H. Lundbeck A/S is covered by 34 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Rosie Turner | Barclays |
| Charles Pitman | Barclays |
| Emily Field | Barclays |