GSK Shares Fall 4.67% Despite 12% Profit Jump $0.30 Billion Volume Ranks 477th

On July 31, 2025, GSK shares fell 4.67% with a trading volume of $0.30 billion, ranking 477th in the market. The decline came despite robust Q2 performance, including a 6% sales increase to £8 billion driven by 42% growth in oncology specialty medicines and 9% vaccine sales growth. Core operating profit rose 12% to £2.63 billion, prompting the company to raise full-year guidance to the upper end of its 3-5% sales growth range.

U.S. drug pricing pressures emerged as a key risk factor, with regulatory scrutiny intensifying under Trump-era policies. However, GSK offset these challenges through strong oncology sales, which surged 36% year-over-year. The firm also secured a partnership with Hengrui Pharma to develop up to 12 innovative medicines in respiratory, immunology, and oncology, adding long-term growth potential beyond 2031.

Analysts noted divergent trends in GSK’s portfolio: while specialty medicines and vaccines outperformed, general drug sales declined 6%. This sectoral imbalance, coupled with global trade uncertainties, clouded short-term investor sentiment despite improved profitability metrics.

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