The latest trading day saw Amgen (AMGN) settling at $434.03, representing a +1.86% change from its previous close.
Some beaten-down consumer names are getting a boost as investors pull back from tech stocks.
Amgen and Merck both yield around 2.3% and have surged this year, but one of them is paying its dividend out of thin air while the other has a cash cushion that changes the entire income calculus.
| Biotechnology Industry | Healthcare Sector | Mr. Robert A. Bradway CEO | XMIL Exchange | US0311621009 ISIN |
| BR Country | 31,500 Employees | 21 Aug 2026 Last Dividend | 22 Nov 1999 Last Split | 17 Jun 1983 IPO Date |
Amgen Inc. is a global leader in biotechnology, focusing on the discovery, development, manufacture, and delivery of human therapeutics. The company has a comprehensive portfolio of treatment options targeting various diseases and conditions, ranging from oncology and osteoporosis to cardiovascular diseases and inflammatory disorders. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, Amgen serves healthcare providers worldwide, including physicians' clinics, dialysis centers, hospitals, and pharmacies. Its distribution network encompasses pharmaceutical wholesale distributors and direct-to-consumer channels. Amgen’s collaborative efforts extend to several high-profile partnerships with other pharmaceutical giants, including AstraZeneca, Novartis Pharma AG, UCB, Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd., and BeiGene, Ltd., aiming at the expansion and development of innovative therapies.