Leerink upgraded Sanofi to Outperform from Market Perform saying key concerns around the lack of a CEO, Toujeo positioning and guidance are either resolved or largely factored into expectations. The firm believes the company's currency risk is hedged over time and that its multibillion dollar PCSK9 and dupilumab therapy assumptions have further upside potential. It raised its price target for shares to EUR 106 from EUR 85.

Reports business EPS of EUR 1.78, down 17.6% reported and 7.4% at CER. Reports Q1 IRFS net sales EUR 10.464B, up 2.4%. Paul Hudson, Chief Executive Officer, commented: "We are off to an excellent start in 2024, delivering on our strategic priorities and a transformation of our portfolio of medicines and vaccines to become a development-driven, tech-powered biopharma company committed to serving patients and accelerating growth. Continued strong performance by Dupixent and our new launches drove sales growth of seven percent. In parallel, we are delivering on our promise of increased investments in our late-stage pipeline to fully realize its value for patients and Sanofi. We are awaiting regulatory decisions for Dupixent in COPD, a progressive disease with limited effective treatment options. If approved, Dupixent will be the first biologic treatment in COPD. With the robust progress in our portfolio transformation, we reaffirm our financial guidance for 2024."