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Vamil Divan

Guggenheim · covers Healthcare

Period: Reporting periods mapped to calendar 2024 Q4 – 2026 Q3 (8 quarters).

Questions
30on tracked calls
Challenge rate
13%4 of 30 questions
Companies
5questioned at least once
Reporting periods
8with questions

These figures cover the whole profile: every tracked question, all reporting periods.

How to read these numbers

Challenge rate is the share of questions that pushed back, pressed for specifics or questioned management’s assumptions. It describes how questions were asked on the calls tracked here; it does not measure whether any view turned out to be right.

Rounding. Rates are rounded to whole percentages, so a small share can show as 0% even when some questions were challenging. The count beside each rate is exact; “none of N questions” means no question was challenging.

No questions recorded. “—” means there is nothing to calculate: no questions were recorded for that period on the calls tracked here. It does not mean there was no activity.

Fewer than 3 questions. A company-level rate is withheld when fewer than 3 questions were recorded for that company; the questions are still counted everywhere else.

Small samples. Profiles with fewer than 10 questions are marked Limited sample.

Reporting periods. Questions are grouped by the calendar quarter each company’s fiscal reporting period maps to, not by the date of the call. Periods without a calendar mapping are listed separately under their fiscal label.

Questions asked

Grouped by company, most questions first. Open a company to read its questions, newest reporting period first.

Showing 30 of 30 questions from 5 companies

PFEPfizer8 questions · 5 reporting periods · 2 of 8 challenging
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Calendar 2026 Q1

I think a lot of focus on the upcoming ADA meeting. Just curious if you can just kind of clarify exactly what we should expect to see.

Innovation & R&DProduct LaunchTranscript · FY2026 Q1 →
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Chris Boshoff provided comprehensive detail on which datasets will be presented at ADA (VESPER-1/2/3) and clarified amylin mono data would come in H2.

Calendar 2025 Q4

Can you just elaborate a little bit more on that kind of how you're designing your phase threes and allowing for flexibility of the patient maybe you're dealing with any sort of side effects

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Boshoff noted VESPA-3 used only two step-up doses versus typical four to five; Phase III VESPA-6 will test different titrations plus 9.6mg monthly; expects updated amylin combo data and potentially GIPR antagonist Phase II data at ADA.

Calendar 2025 Q3

Surprised to see the performance, there was a little bit of sequential decline. So maybe you can just comment on the pricing and sort of market share dynamics

ChallengingCompetitive DynamicsPricingDemandTranscript · FY2025 Q3 →
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Malik confirmed strong demand growth and market share leadership but acknowledged volume offset by two GTN headwinds: IRA manufacturer rebates and new payer contracting in Q3; competition from Attruby taking some first-line treatment-naive share.

great data that you shared at ESMO. The commercial uptake for the quarter at least was a little bit less than we thought

ChallengingProduct LaunchDemandTranscript · FY2025 Q3 →
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Malik attributed Q3 Padcev softness to Q2 distribution model transition (drop ship to wholesaler) creating one-time Q2 inventory build; expects return to growth in Q4; MIBC approval could add 22,000 patients to addressable population.

Calendar 2025 Q1

the level of commitment you have there even if there is an impact from the tariff side, you still feel comfortable in being able to maintain and grow that

Capital AllocationTrade TariffsTranscript · FY2025 Q1 →
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Denton reaffirmed steadfast commitment to maintaining and growing dividend, citing improved operating margin performance and cash flow yield.

do you still see that business being relatively stable? This year relative to last year? Or has that changed from what your expectation

DemandRevenue GrowthTranscript · FY2025 Q1 →
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Malik explained Q1 weakness from lower winter wave, treated over 750,000 patients; baseline assumes two annual COVID waves; Alexandre noted international Comirnaty beat consensus by $130 million.

Calendar 2024 Q4

Just curious if you can comment on what you've seen so far gives you comfort in moving up for when we might see the data publicly

Innovation & R&DProduct LaunchTranscript · FY2024 Q4 →
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Boshoff highlighted best-in-class Serotype 3 immunogenicity in PCV-25, noted pediatric study ongoing with additional data expected later in year, and mentioned 30-plus candidate in preclinical.

your broader views on the heart failure rate opportunity for that product

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Boshoff confirmed cancer cachexia Phase 3 starting but disclosed termination of cardiovascular study, directly addressing the enrollment change question.

JNJJohnson & Johnson7 questions · 6 reporting periods · 1 of 7 challenging
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Calendar 2026 Q3

How you see the market opportunity for that expanding based on the current indication?

Product LaunchInnovation & R&DTranscript · FY2026 Q3 →
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Cavanaugh said Q3 INLEXZO sales were north of $90 million and sized the expansion populations behind a $5 billion-plus platform.

Just curious if you would be willing to provide any commentary around the actual net sales.

Product LaunchRevenue GrowthTranscript · FY2026 Q3 →
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Cavanaugh declined to disclose ICOTYDE sales this year and said disclosure should come next year.

Calendar 2026 Q2

get a little more color on INLEXZO and the progress you're making there.

Product LaunchDemandTranscript · FY2026 Q2 →
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Jennifer Taubert said INLEXZO beat consensus, more than doubled sequentially, and leads novel agents in new-patient share; John Reed detailed SunRISe program.

Calendar 2025 Q4

Just want any initial feedback you can share with us in terms of the initial launch and what doctors and patients are saying

Product LaunchInnovation & R&DTranscript · FY2025 Q4 →
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Taubert confirmed very robust interest and enthusiasm. Permanent J-code anticipated beginning of Q2 in April timeframe as utilization catalyst. Sunrise 5 (BCG experienced) data and submission listed for 2026 events. Reaffirmed $5 billion plus peak sales conviction.

Calendar 2025 Q3

what initial feedback is from doctors and is this buy and bill model?

Product LaunchInnovation & R&DTranscript · FY2025 Q3 →
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Taubert cited very positive clinician reception and initial insertions underway. J-code reimbursement expected April as uptake catalyst. Reed detailed broad Phase III program across BCG settings.

Calendar 2025 Q2

your general level of enthusiasm

Innovation & R&DProduct LaunchTranscript · FY2025 Q2 →
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Reed confirmed 4804 Phase IIb readout mid-year for both UC and Crohn's. Noted early Phase IIa showed unprecedented combination potential. Icotrokinra positive UC proof-of-concept data coming at congress.

Calendar 2025 Q1

There's three products that are not on there anymore that were there. At the end of twenty twenty-three

ChallengingRevenue GrowthInnovation & R&DTranscript · FY2025 Q1 →
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Moore clarified consensus estimates rose by about $2B of the $4B gap since 2023 EBR. Wolk emphasized they remain bullish, consensus just caught up. Taubert confirmed CARVYKTI as $5B+ asset.

ABBVAbbVie6 questions · 5 reporting periods · 1 of 6 challenging
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Calendar 2025 Q4

we were sort of surprised to see that one selected for the Medicare price reductions in 2028

ChallengingRegulation PolicyPricingTranscript · FY2025 Q4 →
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Robert Michael expressed disappointment but noted conservative planning. Jeff Stewart confirmed no meaningful interaction between therapeutic and cosmetic pricing despite formulaic NDC linkage. Scott Reents outlined Skyrizi/Rinvoq pricing: low single-digit headwinds in 2026 and beyond. 2025 was unique with H1 favorability netting to roughly flat for Skyrizi and slightly down for Rinvoq.

Calendar 2025 Q3

curious your thoughts around updating the Street on sort of your longer-term outlook for Skyrizi and Rinvoq

Guidance ReliabilityCompetitive DynamicsTranscript · FY2025 Q3 →
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Rob Michael confirmed combined 2025 guidance raised $1.7B+ since 2027 targets set. Cited underappreciated areas: immunology innovation beyond Skyrizi/Rinvoq (combos, oral peptides, B-cell depletion), neuroscience franchise breadth, and oncology pipeline depth. Jeff Stewart reported BOTOX share in low 60s, Juvederm stable in mid-40s. New BOTOX consumer campaign and HA filler sentiment campaign deployed.

Calendar 2025 Q2

Wondering if you can just sort of talk about the commercial opportunity for that indication

Product LaunchDemandTranscript · FY2025 Q2 →
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Jeff Stewart positioned alopecia areata as part of Rinvoq's third wave (after rheumatology and IBD), overlapping with derm/rheum call points. Combined next-wave indications (alopecia, GCA, lupus, vitiligo, HS) add ~$2B peak sales. Aesthetics practices seeing stable conditions but dermal filler sentiment shifting toward natural look.

Calendar 2025 Q1

I thought products like your breast implants and Juvederm may be included right now. So curious if that's the case or not

Trade TariffsCompetitive DynamicsTranscript · FY2025 Q1 →
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Scott Reents confirmed ~$30M tariff impact on aesthetics absorbed in guidance. Jeff Stewart reported one market share point recovery in US toxins and stable filler share; China share gaining on new approvals.

Calendar 2024 Q4

comment a little more on pricing dynamics that you're seeing there as to how you've factored in pricing both for this year

PricingRevenue GrowthTranscript · FY2024 Q4 →
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Jeff Stewart confirmed consistent low single-digit price concessions from formulary rebating with one-time Part D adjustment. Rob Michael reinforced volume-driven growth strategy.

give a sense of where you think the share is now for Botox and Juvéderm sort of this point in time

Competitive DynamicsDemandTranscript · FY2024 Q4 →
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Carrie Strom acknowledged share loss but noted the reversion to the original Alle program in January was greeted with very positive response from customers.

MRKMerck & Co., Inc.5 questions · 5 reporting periods · 0 of 5 challenging
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Calendar 2026 Q1

provide any updated thoughts on how the discussions with the FDA are going on moving forward the Phase II program there

Innovation & R&DRegulation PolicyTranscript · FY2026 Q1 →
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Dean Li emphasized the need for clinically meaningful endpoints beyond just PVR reduction, signaling that time to clinical worsening will be central to Phase III discussions with FDA.

Calendar 2025 Q3

I'm curious how you think about that product sort of in 2026 and beyond, both in the U.S.

Revenue GrowthRegulation PolicyTranscript · FY2025 Q3 →
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Caroline said US growth depends heavily on ACIP dosing outcome; ex-US opportunity is in private-market mid-adult (27-45) cohort as public programs mature.

Calendar 2025 Q2

has your ex U.S. sort of strategy at all evolved given sort of the threat of most-favored-nation pricing

Product LaunchRegulation PolicyTranscript · FY2025 Q2 →
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Rob said ex-US WINREVAIR growth was masked by a pricing adjustment; contracting in Germany is off to a good start with reimbursement expansion expected in H2.

Calendar 2025 Q1

comment on the sort of environment for business development now given all the macro volatility

M&ARegulation PolicyTranscript · FY2025 Q1 →
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Rob said BD strategy is unchanged though seller price expectations have not yet aligned; on MFN pricing, he emphasized PBM reform and global pricing fairness.

Calendar 2024 Q4

Just curious if it's changed in any way your expectations for Cadence. I think that's maybe underappreciated

Innovation & R&DInventoryTranscript · FY2024 Q4 →
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Caroline confirmed normal WINREVAIR inventory and a Part D redesign-related channel adjustment; Dean declined to commit on CADENCE readthrough.

INSMInsmed Incorporated4 questions · 4 reporting periods · 0 of 4 challenging
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Calendar 2026 Q2

I'm curious the confidence you have on that number staying flat and not continuing to rise

DemandGuidance ReliabilityProduct LaunchTranscript · FY2026 Q2 →
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Divan questioned confidence in the flat 7,000 new-starts assumption; Lewis confirmed it is all organic and expects it to hold, with room to rise.

Calendar 2026 Q1

how to think about sort of the sequential growth from here. I know you don't give quarterly guidance, but I know you reiterated your views for the full year

Revenue GrowthDemandTranscript · FY2026 Q1 →
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Management declined to provide quarterly guidance but emphasized organic demand growth expected sequentially. Noted enthusiasm but cited only 2 quarters of data as reason for caution on guidance revision.

Calendar 2025 Q3

I'm just curious if maybe you can comment on how you would need to design that program to ensure your ability to launch it?

Innovation & R&DCompetitive DynamicsTranscript · FY2025 Q3 →
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CEO expressed confidence in overcoming orphan exclusivity. CMO detailed three pathways: superiority in efficacy, safety, or impact on patient care. Highlighted once-daily dosing and dose titration as potential advantages for showing superiority over existing orphan-designated treatments.

Calendar 2024 Q4

just maybe if you can just sort of level set expectations as we look forward to the Phase 2 data sort of what would you want to see from that dataset

Innovation & R&DProduct LaunchTranscript · FY2024 Q4 →
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Management provided detailed overview of BiRCh trial design, endpoints, and powering. Compared to Optinose studies showing treatment effects of 0.7-0.9 points.

Challenge rate by company

Every company this analyst questioned, most questions first. A company-level rate is shown from 3 questions; below that it is withheld.

CompanyQuestionsChallenge rate
PFE Pfizer825%2 of 8 questions
JNJ Johnson & Johnson714%1 of 7 questions
ABBV AbbVie617%1 of 6 questions
MRK Merck & Co., Inc.50%none of 5 questions
INSM Insmed Incorporated40%none of 4 questions
  • PFE
    Pfizer · 8 questions
    25%2 of 8 questions
  • JNJ
    Johnson & Johnson · 7 questions
    14%1 of 7 questions
  • ABBV
    AbbVie · 6 questions
    17%1 of 6 questions
  • MRK
    Merck & Co., Inc. · 5 questions
    0%none of 5 questions
  • INSM
    Insmed Incorporated · 4 questions
    0%none of 4 questions

Activity by reporting period

Questions recorded for each calendar quarter that companies’ reporting periods map to (not the call date), with the challenge rate for that period. Periods inside the range with no questions are shown as “No questions recorded”.

Questions by calendar reporting period
Calendar periodQuestionsChallenge rateCompanies
2024 Q460%none of 6 questions4
2025 Q1520%1 of 5 questions4
2025 Q230%none of 3 questions3
2025 Q3633%2 of 6 questions5
2025 Q4333%1 of 3 questions3
2026 Q130%none of 3 questions3
2026 Q220%none of 2 questions2
2026 Q320%none of 2 questions1
  1. 2024 Q46 questions · challenge rate 0% (none of 6 questions) · 4 companies
  2. 2025 Q15 questions · challenge rate 20% (1 of 5 questions) · 4 companies
  3. 2025 Q23 questions · challenge rate 0% (none of 3 questions) · 3 companies
  4. 2025 Q36 questions · challenge rate 33% (2 of 6 questions) · 5 companies
  5. 2025 Q43 questions · challenge rate 33% (1 of 3 questions) · 3 companies
  6. 2026 Q13 questions · challenge rate 0% (none of 3 questions) · 3 companies
  7. 2026 Q22 questions · challenge rate 0% (none of 2 questions) · 2 companies
  8. 2026 Q32 questions · challenge rate 0% (none of 2 questions) · 1 company

Topics

Topics tagged on this analyst’s questions.

  • Product Launch13
  • Innovation & R&D13
  • Demand8
  • Revenue Growth6
  • Regulation Policy5
  • Competitive Dynamics5
  • Pricing3
  • Guidance Reliability2
  • Trade Tariffs2
  • M&A1
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  • Capital Allocation1
  • Inventory1