-- Samsung Bioepis reports revenue of 847.1 billion KRW and an operating
profit of 230.6 billion KRW in the first half of 2026, recording 6%
year-over-year growth
-- Expanding direct commercialization in Europe to five products with the
launch of OPUVIZ$(TM)$ 40 mg/mL vial, a biosimilar to Eylea1 (aflibercept)
-- First to announce preliminary results from Phase 1, 3 clinical studies
for SB27, a biosimilar candidate referencing Keytruda2 (pembrolizumab)
-- Samsung Epis Holdings continuing to secure next-generation growth
engines through establishment of a global R&D hub in China
INCHEON, Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 24, 2026--
Samsung Epis Holdings (KRX: 0126Z0), an investment company dedicated to innovations in biopharmaceuticals and biotechnology, today announced its financial results for the second quarter and first half of fiscal year 2026.
"We delivered solid first-half 2026 results, achieving 6% growth year-over-year. This performance demonstrates the resilience of our biosimilar portfolio in the global market," said Kyung-Ah Kim, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Samsung Epis Holdings. "We remain confident in our growth trajectory; increasing product demand in Europe and the US is expected to be reflected sequentially in the second-half results, which would result in steady business performance for the fiscal year."
Second Quarter and First Half 2026 Results -- Samsung Bioepis
Samsung Bioepis, a 100% owned subsidiary of Samsung Epis Holdings, recorded revenue of 847.1 billion KRW and an operating profit of 230.6 billion KRW in the first half of 2026. This represents an increase of 45.5 billion KRW (+6%) in revenue and 12.8 billion KRW (+6%) in operating profit compared to the same period last year.
For the second quarter, the company recorded revenue of 392.2 billion KRW and an operating profit of 86.6 billion KRW; revenue and operating profit decreased by 8.8 billion KRW (-2%) and by 3.2 billion KRW (-4%) respectively compared to the same period last year.
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H1'25 H1'26 YoY Change Q2'25 Q2'26 YoY Change
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Revenue 801.6 847.1 45.5 (+6%) 401.0 392.2 -8.8 (-2%)
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Operating Profit 217.8 230.6 12.8 (+6%) 89.8 86.6 -3.2 (-4%)
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Business Updates
-- Samsung Bioepis has expanded direct commercialization in Europe to five
products with the launch of OPUVIZ (aflibercept) 40 mg/mL vial in May
2026. In the US, the company has expanded its market presence with the
introduction of OSPOMYV$(R)$ (denosumab-dssb). Furthermore, the company is
expanding its commercial footprint in international markets, including
Japan where it launched its first biosimilar product in May 2026 through
partnership with NIPRO Corporation. The company also announced the
expansion of its global development and commercialization agreement with
Organon to commercialize PYZCHIVA(R) (ustekinumab), a biosimilar
referencing Stelara3 (ustekinumab), in Canada.
-- In June 2026, the company announced preliminary results from Phase 1
and Phase 3 clinical studies for SB27, a biosimilar candidate referencing
Keytruda (pembrolizumab). Phase 1 study demonstrated pharmacokinetic $(PK)$
equivalence between SB27 and Keytruda while Phase 3 study demonstrated
equivalent objective response rate $(ORR)$ at Week 24. Both studies are
expected to be completed within 2026.
-- SBE303, the company's first novel antibody-drug conjugate $(ADC)$
candidate, entered the global Phase 1 clinical study in March. SBE303 is
engineered to bind to Nectin-4, an adhesion protein that is specifically
expressed in tumor cells, including urothelial cancer, lung cancer, and
breast cancer. Nonclinical characterization of SBE303 was presented at
the 2026 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting
in April, highlighting its anti-tumor efficacy, safety, tolerability
profile and a promising ability to work in combination with existing
immuno-oncology therapies.
Second Quarter and First Half 2026 Results -- Samsung Epis Holdings
-- Samsung Epis Holdings recorded consolidated revenue of 845.8 billion
KRW and an operating profit of 149.3 billion KRW in the first half of
2026, reflecting non-cash accounting adjustments. For the second quarter,
the company achieved revenue of 391.9 billion KRW and an operating profit
of 58.8 billion KRW. Samsung Epis Holdings is stabilizing its business
under the holding company structure based on the solid performance of its
core subsidiary, Samsung Bioepis, and established its first overseas R&D
base in China to strengthen its novel therapeutic development
capabilities.
Disclaimer
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'Forward-looking statements,' by their nature, addresses matters that may be uncertain; actual results may be materially different from those expressed in this document.
About Samsung Epis Holdings Co., Ltd.
As an investment holdings company dedicated to biopharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Samsung Epis Holdings aims to maximize corporate and shareholder value through proactive R&D and investment and optimize business strategies for its subsidiaries, Samsung Bioepis and Epis NexLab. Samsung Epis Holdings continues to embrace future challenges and drive innovation by identifying new growth drivers and strengthening global collaboration platforms, thereby laying a solid foundation for the continued growth of its subsidiaries. For more information about Samsung Epis Holdings, please visit: www.samsungepisholdings.com.
About Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd.
Established in 2012, Samsung Bioepis is a biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing healthcare that is accessible to everyone. Through innovations in product development and a firm commitment to quality, Samsung Bioepis aims to become the world's leading biopharmaceutical company. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Epis Holdings, Samsung Bioepis continues to advance a broad pipeline of biologic candidates that cover a spectrum of therapeutic areas, including immunology, oncology, ophthalmology, hematology, nephrology, neurology, and endocrinology. For more information, please visit www.samsungbioepis.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.
(1) Eylea is a trademark of Bayer AG (2) Keytruda is a trademark of Merck Sharp & Dohme. (3) Stelara is a trademark of Johnson & Johnson Corporation.
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CONTACT: Media Contact
Anna Nayun Kim, nayun86.kim@samsung.com
Yoon Kim, yoon1.kim@samsung.com
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
July 24, 2026 03:20 ET
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