Bristol-Myers Squibb Company · BMY · FY2026 Q1 · Calendar Q2 2026

Bristol-Myers Squibb Beats Q1 Estimates as Oncology Pipeline Accelerates

Bristol-Myers Squibb posted a convincing Q1 2026 beat, with EPS of $1.58 (vs. $1.42 consensus, +11.3%) and revenue of $11.5B (vs. $10.9B consensus, +5.1%). Growth was anchored by double-digit expansion in early-life-cycle oncology assets Breyanzi and Opdualag, while the pipeline delivered tangible milestones: FDA breakthrough therapy designation for iberdomide (PDUFA August 17), positive Phase III interim data for an ADC in triple-negative breast cancer, and advancing late-stage readouts for Milvexian and oral CELMoDs. Management reaffirmed full-year guidance at the upper end of the range, backed by AI-driven R&D cycle-time reductions and disciplined capital allocation. The stock gained 5.2% on the report but has since drifted roughly 5.6% lower, and at $63.60 trades nearly in line with the $63.25 consensus target, suggesting the market is waiting for pipeline catalysts to materialize…

Reported Before market openNYSEHealthcare $127.75B market cap
90quality score

Company context

Snapshot as of publication

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company operates as a global biopharmaceutical entity, actively involved in the research, development, licensing, production, and worldwide commercialization of its medicinal portfolio. The company's therapeutic areas span hematology, oncology, cardiovascular health, immunology, fibrotic conditions, neuroscience, and infectious diseases like COVID-19. Its significant pharmaceutical offerings include Revlimid, an oral immunomodulatory agent for multiple myeloma, and Eliquis, an oral anticoagulant crucial for reducing stroke risk and systemic embolism in non-valvular atrial fibrillation, as well as treating deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. The portfolio also features Opdivo, utilized across various anti-cancer indications; Pomalyst/Imnovid, prescribed for multiple myeloma patients; and Orencia, targeting active rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis in adults.…

Earnings scorecard

Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS $1.58 Consensus $1
EPS surprise +11.3% Reported versus consensus
Reported revenue $11.49B Consensus $10.93B
Revenue surprise +5.1% Reported versus consensus

Earnings History

Estimate Beat Miss Match
BMY REVENUE earnings history estimate and actual scatter chart 9 reported fiscal quarters and 3 future estimate-only quarters. Q4 '23 estimate $11B Q4 '23 actual $11B, beat Q1 '24 estimate $11B Q1 '24 actual $12B, beat Q2 '24 estimate $12B Q2 '24 actual $12B, beat Q3 '24 estimate $11B Q3 '24 actual $12B, beat Q2 '25 estimate $11B Q2 '25 actual $12B, beat Q3 '25 estimate $12B Q3 '25 actual $12B, beat Q4 '25 estimate $12B Q4 '25 actual $13B, beat Q1 '26 estimate $11B Q1 '26 actual $11B, beat Q2 '26 estimate $12B Q2 '26 actual $13B, beat Q3 '26 estimate $13B Q4 '26 estimate $12B Q1 '27 estimate $11B
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Analyst Consensus ?

ConsensusHold41 ratings
Bullish1946.3%
Neutral2048.8%
Bearish24.9%

1 unmapped firm rating excluded from the percentages.

Analyst 52W Price Targets

$63.64Current
$37Low
$64.19Average
$92High

Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted current price from FN2's market snapshot as of Sep 12, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.

Firm-level rating actions

FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.

FirmRatingPrior ratingActionDate
HSBC Hold HoldMaintainSep 10, 2026
Argus Research Buy HoldUpgradeAug 5, 2026
Citigroup Neutral NeutralMaintainAug 3, 2026
Wells Fargo Equal Weight Equal WeightMaintainJul 31, 2026
Truist Securities Buy BuyMaintainJul 31, 2026
RBC Capital Sector Perform Sector PerformMaintainJul 31, 2026
JP Morgan Overweight OverweightMaintainJul 31, 2026
Guggenheim Buy BuyMaintainJul 31, 2026
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Named analyst price targets

Upside is calculated against the persisted current price $63.64. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.

FirmAnalyst52W targetPrice when postedUpsideDate
HSBCAnalyst unavailable$65$64.41 +2.1%Sep 10, 2026
Roth CapitalAnalyst unavailable$75$63.47 +17.9%Aug 5, 2026
Argus ResearchJasper Hellweg$75$65.89 +17.9%Aug 5, 2026
RBC CapitalTrung Huynh$64$64.73 +0.6%Aug 4, 2026
Cantor FitzgeraldCarter Gould$59$63.67 -7.3%Jul 31, 2026
GuggenheimSeamus Fernandez$75$64.86 +17.9%Jul 31, 2026
Wells FargoAnalyst unavailable$65$64.86 +2.1%Jul 31, 2026
Cantor FitzgeraldAnalyst unavailable$54$59.2 -15.1%Apr 8, 2026
UBSMichael Yee$70$59.78 +10.0%Mar 6, 2026
RBC CapitalTrung Huynh$60$61.6 -5.7%Feb 24, 2026
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Market reaction

prior-close to event-session close
Stock move +5.2% Event window
SPY move +1.0% Same window
Abnormal move +4.2% Stock minus SPY
Volume 2.8× Versus trailing sessions
Subsequent drift -5.6% Up to 20 sessions
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Transcript intelligence

What changed

New this quarter: iberdomide received FDA breakthrough therapy designation and priority review with a PDUFA date of August 17; positive Phase III interim data for an ADC in previously treated triple-negative breast cancer was presented in China; a new focused study for Camzyos in non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy was announced; and the company disclosed two acquisitions, one to obtain the Cobenfy asset and another adding an mRNA in-vivo platform to expand cell-therapy capabilities.

Guidance delta

Full-year 2026 guidance was reaffirmed. Management expressed confidence in meeting the upper end of the range, citing continued execution, AI-driven R&D efficiencies, and pipeline progress.

Key takeaways

  • Q1 revenue of $11.5B beat consensus by 5.1%, and EPS of $1.58 beat by 11.3%, driven by double-digit growth in Breyanzi and Opdualag.
  • Pipeline momentum is strong: iberdomide received FDA breakthrough therapy designation with an August 17 PDUFA date, and positive Phase III interim ADC data was presented in triple-negative breast cancer.
  • Full-year guidance was reaffirmed at the upper end of the range.
  • AI and laboratory automation initiatives aim to reduce drug development cycle times by 30%.
  • Business-development capital remains available for strategic acquisitions, as evidenced by two recent deals for Cobenfy and an mRNA in-vivo platform.

Management priorities

  • Present full Phase III data for ADCs and oral CELMoDs at ASCO.
  • Launch and expand market uptake of Pumitamig across multiple oncology indications.
  • Initiate a focused trial of Camzyos in non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
  • Accelerate AI and laboratory automation investments to further reduce cycle times.
  • Continue evaluating strategic M&A opportunities aligned with core therapeutic areas.

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Sources

  1. Earnings call transcript and parsed analysis · 2026-05-11T10:29:34.698584+00:00
  2. FN2 earnings calendar · 2026-07-26T00:37:12.209961+00:00
  3. Polygon adjusted daily market bars · 2026-07-28T22:21:10.411547+00:00
  4. Financial Modeling Prep analyst price-target consensus and quote snapshot · 2026-07-28T22:21:10.408544+00:00

Methodology

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Analyst target low, average, and high values are derived at request time from each named analyst's latest persisted FMP target. The current-price marker comes from FN2's persisted market snapshot. They are sell-side estimates, not an FN2 valuation or recommendation.

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