Ipsen Past Earnings Performance
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Past criteria checks 3/6
Ipsen's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -7.4%, while the Pharmaceuticals industry saw earnings declining at 5.7% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 8.1% per year. Ipsen's return on equity is 10.2%, and it has net margins of 11.3%.
Key information
-7.42%
Earnings growth rate
-7.40%
EPS growth rate
| Pharmaceuticals Industry Growth | 16.27% |
| Revenue growth rate | 8.10% |
| Return on equity | 10.25% |
| Net Margin | 11.29% |
| Next Earnings Update | 30 Jul 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 24
IPN: Future Portfolio Execution Will Drive Re Rated Earnings Power Potential
Narrative Update on Ipsen The analyst fair value estimate for Ipsen has been revised from €155 to €183. This reflects analysts' updated assumptions on higher revenue growth, a different discount rate, a higher future P/E and recent price target increases and rating changes across several banks.
Narrative Update • Apr 10
IPN: Oncology Pipeline Progress And Safety Setbacks Will Shape Balanced Future Outlook
Analysts have adjusted the Ipsen price target to €151.94, with recent research pointing to updated revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, as well as fresh Street targets around €160 and €170 as key drivers of the new view. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts are pointing to higher price targets around €160 and €170, which reflects confidence in Ipsen’s ability to execute on its current pipeline and financial framework despite recent product-specific issues.Narrative Update • Mar 27
IPN: Early Oncology Pipeline And Safety Setbacks Will Shape Future Upside
The analyst fair value estimate for Ipsen has shifted from €143 to about €152, as analysts factor in updated price targets around €160 to €170 and recent rating changes that reflect both the impact of the tazemetostat withdrawal and a focus on the broader pipeline and earnings profile. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a split view on Ipsen, with some bullish analysts lifting price targets toward €160 to €170, while more cautious voices highlight pipeline depth and valuation risks after the tazemetostat withdrawal.
Narrative Update • Mar 13
IPN: Oncology Setbacks And Limited Late Stage Pipeline Will Constrain Future Upside
The analyst fair value estimate for Ipsen has shifted from €105 to €115, with analysts pointing to recent price target revisions, mixed views on the company’s pipeline depth, and updated assumptions on margins and future P/E levels as key drivers of the change. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Ipsen has focused on shifting views of the company’s pipeline and valuation, with mixed reactions to the withdrawal of tazemetostat and differing opinions on the depth of late stage assets.Narrative Update • Feb 27
IPN: Limited Late Stage Pipeline Will Constrain Future Upside Potential
The analyst fair value estimate for Ipsen has moved from €134.80 to €143.00, reflecting updated assumptions on revenue growth, margins, and future P/E, following recent price target changes from banks that now range from about €125 to €170. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Ipsen reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with target prices clustering between about €125 and €170 and ratings spread across Buy, Neutral, and Equal Weight.Narrative Update • Feb 12
IPN: Competitive Pressures And Thin Pipeline Will Shape A Balanced Outlook
Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Ipsen to about €135 per share from roughly €133, reflecting updated price targets that incorporate a mix of cautious views on the late stage pipeline and concerns around competitive pressures, alongside modest target increases from others. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a split view on Ipsen, with some analysts trimming expectations and others nudging targets higher.Narrative Update • Jan 29
IPN: Mixed Ratings And Limited Late Stage Assets Will Shape A Balanced Outlook
Narrative Update The updated analyst price target for Ipsen moves modestly higher to about €133 from about €131. Analysts point to slightly stronger revenue growth and margin assumptions, while also flagging ongoing concerns about limited late stage assets and competitive pressure on Somatuline, as reflected in recent mixed rating and target changes from UBS, Barclays, and BNP Paribas Exane.Narrative Update • Jan 15
IPN: Mixed Ratings And Pipeline Setbacks Will Shape A Cautious Yet Balanced Outlook
Our updated fair value estimate for Ipsen edges up from €130.07 to €130.79. This reflects a blend of mixed Street signals, where some analysts point to valuation constraints and pipeline depth, while others lift price targets in line with current expectations.Narrative Update • Dec 21
IPN: Guidance Upgrade And Competitive Pressures Will Shape A Cautious Yet Balanced Outlook
Analysts have reduced their price target on Ipsen from EUR 130.07 to EUR 105.00, citing increased competitive pressure on Somatuline as a key driver of the downgrade. Analyst Commentary Analysts note that the reduced price target reflects a reassessment of Ipsen's risk and reward profile in light of mounting competition for Somatuline, which is expected to weigh on both top line momentum and margin resilience.Narrative Update • Dec 07
IPN: Guidance Upgrade And Competition Concerns Will Shape Balanced Future Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Ipsen by approximately EUR 1 to around EUR 130, reflecting slightly lower long term growth and margin expectations amid rising competitive pressure on key drug Somatuline. Analyst Commentary Analyst sentiment around Ipsen has turned more cautious, with recent revisions reflecting heightened concern about the sustainability of growth in key endocrine oncology franchises and the implications for valuation.Narrative Update • Nov 22
IPN: Guidance Upgrade And New Approvals Will Support Balanced Outlook
Narrative Update on Ipsen Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Ipsen at €130.79 per share. They cite minimal changes in key assumptions and only slight fluctuations in projected growth and profitability.Narrative Update • Nov 07
IPN: Future Opportunities And Risks Are Balanced Following Guidance Upgrade
Narrative Update on Ipsen: Analyst Price Target Adjustment Analysts have raised their price target for Ipsen to €130.79, up from €129.93. This change reflects slight improvements in expected revenue growth and profit margin, despite a marginally higher discount rate.Analysis Article • Oct 28
Ipsen (EPA:IPN) 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 • Oct 24
Global Approvals And Guidance Will Drive Expanded Patient Access Worldwide
Narrative Update on Ipsen: Analyst Price Target Adjustment Analysts have slightly increased their price target for Ipsen from $128.43 to $129.93. This adjustment is attributed to minor shifts in revenue growth forecasts and updated profit margin estimates.Narrative Update • Sep 25
Pipeline Catalysts And Approvals Will Expand Global Access
Driven by a modest uptick in consensus revenue growth forecasts and a slight increase in the projected future P/E, Ipsen’s analyst price target has inched up from €127.00 to €128.43. What's in the News Ipsen received Japanese regulatory approval for Bylvay (odevixibat) for the treatment of pruritus associated with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC), with commercialization managed by Ipsen in Japan.Analysis Article • Sep 07
Are Investors Undervaluing Ipsen S.A. (EPA:IPN) By 41%?
Key Insights Ipsen's estimated fair value is €205 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price of €120...Analysis Article • Jul 13
Investors Interested In Ipsen S.A.'s (EPA:IPN) Earnings
Ipsen S.A.'s ( EPA:IPN ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 24.5x might make it look like a strong sell right now...Analysis Article • May 16
Ipsen (EPA:IPN) Is Increasing Its Dividend To €1.40
Ipsen S.A.'s ( EPA:IPN ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to €1.40 on 6th of...
New Narrative • Feb 23
Cabometyx And Tovorafenib Approvals May Strengthen Oncology Portfolio In 2025
Expansion of Onivyde and new product approvals could significantly increase revenue and strengthen market positions in key medical segments.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Ipsen 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 |
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| 31 Dec 25 | 3,929 | 444 | 1,164 | 754 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 3,845 | 446 | 1,142 | 741 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 3,760 | 448 | 1,206 | 728 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 3,667 | 402 | 1,190 | 707 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 3,575 | 356 | 1,089 | 687 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 3,435 | 664 | 1,157 | 653 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 3,371 | 641 | 1,146 | 636 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 3,306 | 617 | 1,135 | 619 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 3,282 | 406 | 1,105 | 528 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 3,219 | 500 | 1,072 | 487 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 3,156 | 593 | 1,039 | 445 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 3,053 | 656 | 1,007 | 436 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 2,950 | 719 | 975 | 427 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 2,849 | 675 | 946 | 425 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 2,749 | 631 | 916 | 424 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 2,712 | 626 | 923 | 422 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 2,676 | 622 | 931 | 420 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 2,681 | 585 | 951 | 413 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 2,686 | 548 | 972 | 406 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 2,697 | 249 | 986 | 404 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 2,707 | -50 | 1,000 | 403 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 2,700 | -53 | 1,010 | 396 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 2,693 | -55 | 1,021 | 389 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 2,605 | 176 | 1,003 | 363 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 2,516 | 406 | 986 | 337 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 2,432 | 397 | 970 | 319 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 2,348 | 388 | 954 | 302 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 2,258 | 365 | 931 | 292 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 2,167 | 343 | 909 | 281 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 2,090 | 307 | 883 | 274 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 2,012 | 270 | 858 | 266 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 1,923 | 243 | 821 | 264 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 1,834 | 217 | 785 | 262 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 1,753 | 221 | 752 | 247 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 1,671 | 226 | 719 | 231 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 1,623 | 229 | 703 | 214 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 1,575 | 233 | 687 | 196 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 1,548 | 211 | 676 | 194 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 1,520 | 189 | 666 | 193 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 1,468 | 165 | 651 | 192 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 1,416 | 140 | 636 | 191 |
Quality Earnings: IPN has a large one-off loss of €411.3M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 31st December, 2025.
Growing Profit Margin: IPN's current net profit margins (11.3%) are higher than last year (10%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: IPN's earnings have declined by 7.4% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: IPN's earnings growth over the past year (24.6%) exceeds its 5-year average (-7.4% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: IPN earnings growth over the past year (24.6%) exceeded the Pharmaceuticals industry 3.9%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: IPN's Return on Equity (10.2%) 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 | 2026/05/14 19:03 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/14 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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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
Ipsen S.A. is covered by 25 analysts. 12 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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| Charles Pitman | Barclays |
| Yihan Li | Barclays |
| Charles Pitman | Barclays |