

Jefferies has raised its price target on Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (LSE:HIK, OTC:HKMPF) to 2,025p from 1,870p, pointing to the expanding contract manufacturing business as the source of the upgrade. The 'buy' rating is unchanged, with the new target implying 24% upside from Tuesday's share price of 1,633p (flat).

Citi has raised its estimates for Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (LSE:HIK, OTC:HKMPF) following stronger-than-expected half-year results, arguing that the FTSE 100 drugmaker's valuation discount is no longer justified. Ephrem Ravi reiterated a buy rating and set a new price target of £18.70.

Deutsche Bank has raised its target price for Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (LSE:HIK, OTC:HKMPF) to 2,050p from 1,950p, reiterating its 'buy' rating on the FTSE 100 drugmaker. Kane Slutzkin said Hikma delivered a substantial beat at the half-year stage, driven primarily by the branded division, yet left full-year guidance largely unchanged.

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (LSE:HIK, OTC:HKMPF) shares rose 10% to 1,721p after first-half results came in ahead of expectations on profits, with both Peel...

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (LSE:HIK, OTC:HKMPF) shares rose 10% to 1,721p after first-half results came in ahead of expectations on profits, with both Peel Hunt and Stifel keeping buy ratings. The scale of the beat is the story.

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (LSE:HIK, OTC:HKMPF) and Fresenius Medical Care (NYSE:FMS) could emerge as relative winners from Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on generic drugs because of their extensive US manufacturing operations, according to Citi. The US president this week announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on imported generic medicines from August 2028, rising to 200% a year later.

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (LSE:HIK, OTC:HKMPF) has already rebounded 30% from its lows but Panmure Liberum believes the generic drugmaker still offers upside if it can rebuild investor confidence following last year's profit warning. The broker retained its 'buy' rating and 1,600p price target ahead of the FTSE 100 group's interim results on 6 August, arguing the shares are "no longer oversold but still a good recovery story".

Citi has initiated coverage of Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (LSE:HIK, OTC:HKMPF) with a 'buy' rating and a £17 price target, arguing the generic drugmaker's current valuation offers a compelling entry point. The 12-month target, based on a sum-of-the-parts valuation, implies a share price return of around 14%.
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