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NYSE:AZN

Astrazeneca P L C (AZN)

174.94
+0.01 (0.01%)
as of Jun 18, 2026, 11:54:20 pm Market Open.
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COMMENT

The recently bought Ocosavax (a vaccine-maker) and Gracell (an early-stage Chinese biotech working on cancer treatments).

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 22/22, Up 13%)

Very strong business model during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Strong line of R&D products.
Huge revision in research providing viability for top line growth.
Current share price presenting good buying opportunity. 
Continues to own shares.

COMMENT
Believes that company has undergone R & D overhaul. Strong pipeline of new products. One of the best growth stories in the sector. Expecting strong earnings going forward. Current share price is fair.
BUY
He likes AZN, which is getting approval after approval.
DON'T BUY
A great pharma with a good stable of products, but he is avoiding all pharma because the new US law will allow Medicare to negotiate prices of drugs, giving them buying power. It's very uncertain how this will effect pharma for 3-6 months at least.
BUY
Trades around 19x earnings, 2.2% dividend yield. Should have strong revenue and earnings growth due to oncology portfolio. Pipeline is quite good. Should see fruits of refocused portfolio in the next little while. He owns JNJ and NVO.
TOP PICK
Health care is back in favour, is defensive, and has growth characteristics. AZN has a great pipeline including some drugs that are difficult to make. It trades at an attractive valuation, has a solid balance sheet, good dividend and is liquid. Buy 3, Hold 3, Sell 0. (Analysts’ price target is $72.40)
DON'T BUY
It's gotten more expensive compared to other drug companies. He won't chase it at these high levels.
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Curated by Michael O'Reilly since 2020.
1550+ opinions with 4.81 rating (one of the best performing expert).

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Apr 06/21, Up 13.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with AZN has triggered its stop at $56. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. This will result in a net investment gain of 21% when combined with the previous recommendation to cover half the position.
DON'T BUY
They produced an early Covid vaccine, but got lost among other vaccines that were more effective. There are better fish to fry. They report Friday.
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Apr 06/21, Up 30%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with AZN has achieved its $64 objective. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering half the position here. We continue to recommend holding a stop loss at $56, which if triggered would result in a net investment return over 21% along with today's recommendation of covering half.
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Apr 22/21, Up 22.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with AZN is progressing well. We now recommend trailing the stop (from $42) to $56. If triggered, this would all but guarantee a net investment return of 13%.
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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly AZN is the COVID-19 vaccine producer that has been granted emergency use authorization in over 50 countries. It also has one of the best pipelines for new biotech drugs. They just acquired a strategic company that will further "boost" their immunology presence. The company pays a good dividend that is projected to have a payout ratio under 75% of cash flow next year. The company is estimated to have added over $2.3 billion to its cash reserves, which are now over $7.5 billion. We would buy this with a stop loss at $42, looking to achieve $64 -- upside potential of 28%. Yield 2.83% (Analysts’ price target is $63.73)
BUY ON WEAKNESS

Allan Tong’s Discover Picks The AZN stock currently trades at a 64x PE and pays a not-bad 2.69% dividend yield. It's trending $7 below its $59.73 price target, and has declined slightly to June levels. However, its PE has tumbled to levels last seen in December 2019. Three analysts rate it a strong buy, one a buy and another a hold, unchanged since August. Read 3 Promising Diversified Coronavirus Vaccine Stocks Ahead of the Game: Fall Update for our full analysis.

COMMENT

Their Covid vaccine in progress For most of the large-cap pharmas he owns, the benefits of producing this vaccine won't benefit these companies as much as people think. That said, AZN has been executing very well in areas like oncology--a key driver for them. In May, AZN's vaccine was his front runner in this race. AZN (with Oxford University) did have a negative reaction during their recent phase 3 test, though, so there is a risk here. However AZN has resumed tests outside the U.S., so expect results a little later. So now Pfizer has become the front runner. He's looking for the safety profile of AZN's candidate. If their vaccine is a miss, there will be stock volatility, but also a buying opportunity. A great company.

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