Carmignac Gestion boosted its position in Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:REGN – Free Report) by 133.3% in the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 116,571 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock after buying an additional 66,600 shares during the quarter. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals accounts for approximately 1.4% of Carmignac Gestion’s portfolio, making the stock its 20th biggest position. Carmignac Gestion’s holdings in Regeneron Pharmaceuticals were worth $90,015,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of REGN. WPG Advisers LLC raised its holdings in shares of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals by 312.5% in the fourth quarter. WPG Advisers LLC now owns 33 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 25 shares during the period. SHP Wealth Management purchased a new position in Regeneron Pharmaceuticals during the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Western Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Regeneron Pharmaceuticals during the 1st quarter valued at $26,000. Titan Wealth CI Ltd bought a new position in Regeneron Pharmaceuticals in the 4th quarter valued at $29,000. Finally, Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new stake in Regeneron Pharmaceuticals in the fourth quarter worth $31,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 83.31% of the company’s stock.
Insider Buying and Selling at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
In related news, Director Arthur F. Ryan sold 200 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, July 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $650.15, for a total value of $130,030.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 17,303 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,249,545.45. This represents a 1.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 6.97% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Stock Performance
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:REGN – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The biopharmaceutical company reported $14.29 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $10.16 by $4.13. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals had a return on equity of 13.47% and a net margin of 27.86%.The business had revenue of $4.29 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.82 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $12.81 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts forecast that Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. will post 2.06 earnings per share for the current year.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Announces Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 31st. Investors of record on Tuesday, August 18th will be issued a $0.94 dividend. This represents a $3.76 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, August 18th. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals’s payout ratio is presently 9.29%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
REGN has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Wall Street Zen upgraded Regeneron Pharmaceuticals from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday. TD Cowen upped their price target on shares of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals from $880.00 to $960.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, April 23rd. Citigroup downgraded shares of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and reduced their price target for the stock from $900.00 to $700.00 in a research note on Monday, May 18th. Sanford C. Bernstein decreased their price objective on shares of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals from $925.00 to $921.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 8th. Finally, Truist Financial boosted their price objective on shares of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals from $769.00 to $772.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $794.83.
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Key Headlines Impacting Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Here are the key news stories impacting Regeneron Pharmaceuticals this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q2 results substantially exceeded expectations. Regeneron reported non-GAAP EPS of $14.29 versus the $10.16 consensus and revenue of $4.29 billion versus estimates of $3.82 billion. Revenue rose 16.7% year over year. Growth was led by record Dupixent sales, which increased 38%, and U.S. EYLEA HD sales, which jumped 52% to $596 million. Regeneron Q2 2026 Results
- Positive Sentiment: Several analysts raised their price targets after the report. Cantor Fitzgerald lifted its target to $795 and maintained an overweight rating, while Truist raised its target to $772 and reiterated buy. These targets imply additional upside based on the referenced current price. Analyst Price Target Updates
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains mixed. Morgan Stanley raised its target to $758 and RBC to $737, but both maintained equal-weight or sector-perform ratings. Wells Fargo also raised its target to $750 while keeping an equal-weight rating, suggesting limited conviction despite the earnings beat. Analyst Price Target Updates
- Neutral Sentiment: Regeneron declared a quarterly dividend of $0.94 per share, payable August 31 to shareholders of record August 18. The approximately 0.5% yield is modest and is unlikely to be a major stock catalyst.
- Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms publicized a securities class action against Regeneron and its executives. The litigation alleges investors were misled about the protocol and prospects of the Phase 3 fianlimab-Libtayo melanoma trial, which ultimately failed and was associated with an approximately $11 billion market-cap loss. The September 14, 2026 lead-plaintiff deadline and continuing legal notices could pressure sentiment and create potential financial and reputational risks. Regeneron Securities Class Action
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Company Profile
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc (NASDAQ: REGN) is a U.S.-based biotechnology company founded in 1988 and headquartered in Tarrytown, New York. It focuses on discovering, developing, manufacturing and commercializing medicines for serious medical conditions. The company combines laboratory research, clinical development and in-house manufacturing to advance a pipeline of biologic therapies across multiple therapeutic areas.
Regeneron is known for its proprietary drug discovery technologies, including its VelocImmune platform, which is used to generate fully human monoclonal antibodies.
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