On May 7, 2026 Genmab reported Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2026.

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Highlights

Genmab revenue increased 25% compared to the first three months of 2025, to $896 million
FDA approved an sBLA to remove the recommendation for 24-hour hospitalization for patients with third line plus relapsed/refractory DLBCL
Remained focused on disciplined investment in our late-stage portfolio, EPKINLY (epcoritamab), Rina-S, and petosemtamab, including launch readiness

"We made tangible progress in the first quarter as we continue to integrate Merus and advance our late-stage portfolio – EPKINLY, Rina-S and petosemtamab. Across the business, our focus remained on disciplined execution, progressing these programs toward key readouts and preparing for potential launches to have an impact on more patients," said Jan van de Winkel, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Genmab.

Financial Performance First Three Months of 2026

Revenue was $896 million for the first three months of 2026 compared to $715 million for the first three months of 2025. The increase of $181 million, or 25%, was primarily driven by higher DARZALEX and Kesimpta royalties achieved under our collaborations with Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and Novartis Pharma AG (Novartis), respectively, and higher EPKINLY net product sales.
Royalty revenue was $742 million in the first three months of 2026 compared to $589 million in the first three months of 2025, an increase of $153 million, or 26%. The increase in royalties was driven by higher net sales of DARZALEX and Kesimpta.
Net sales of DARZALEX, including sales of the subcutaneous (SC) product (daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj, sold under the tradename DARZALEX FASPRO in the U.S.) by J&J were $3,964 million in the first three months of 2026 compared to $3,237 million in the first three months of 2025, an increase of $727 million or 22%.
Cost of product sales were $65 million for the first three months of 2026 compared to $42 million for the first three months of 2025. The increase of $23 million, or 55%, was primarily driven by the profit-sharing amounts payable to AbbVie Inc. (AbbVie) related to EPKINLY sales.
Operating expenses, excluding Acquisition and integration related charges, were $606 million for the first three months of 2026 compared to $485 million for the first three months of 2025. The increase of $121 million, or 25%, was primarily driven by the expansion of our product pipeline, including advancement of Rina-S and petosemtamab, and the continued investment in Genmab’s global commercialization capabilities to prepare for the upcoming projected launches of Rina-S and petosemtamab.
Acquisition and integration related charges, which related primarily to severance and retention in connection with the acquisition of Merus, were $45 million in the first three months of 2026.
Amortization of acquired intangible assets was $12 million for the first three months of 2026 compared to $3 million for the first three months of 2025. The increase of $9 million, was primarily driven by the amortization of the Merus technology platform acquired in December 2025.
Operating profit was $180 million in the first three months of 2026 compared to $188 million in the first three months of 2025. Operating Profit excluding Acquisition and integration related charges and Amortization of acquired intangible assets, was $237 million in the first three months of 2026 compared to $191 million in the first three months of 2025.
Outlook
Genmab is maintaining its 2026 financial guidance published February 17, 2026.

Conference Call
Genmab will hold a conference call to discuss the results for the first three months of 2026 today, Thursday, May 7, at 6:00 pm CEST, 5:00 pm BST or 12:00 pm EDT. To join the call please use the below registration link. Registered participants will receive an email with a link to access dial-in information as well as a unique personal PIN: View Source A live and archived webcast of the call and relevant slides will be available at www.genmab.com/investor-relations.

(Press release, Genmab, MAY 7, 2026, View Source [SID1234665326])