Teva's Turnaround Is Working. Here's the 1 Thing That Could Send It Soaring Another 50%.

Year to date, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (NYSE: TEVA) shares have continued to recover. Thanks to the company's shifting focus from generic to branded drugs, this pharmaceutical stock has surged by around 85% over the past 12 months. Although Teva may be pulling back lately, don't assume the turnaround rally is over.

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Teva's branded drug transformation As seen in Teva's first-quarter 2026 financials, generic drugs now barely make up a majority of the company's overall sales. Meanwhile, branded drugs, particularly recent hits like Austedo, Ajovy, and Uzedy, are experiencing mid-double-digit annual sales growth. Management expects a drop in earnings per share (EPS), from $2.

65 in 2025 to between $1.91 and $2.11 in 2026.

However, much of this stems from the initial dilutive effect of Teva's recent acquisition of Emalex Biosciences. Starting next year, the anticipated launch of biosimilars, along with other factors, should contribute to a 30% increase in operating profit and adjusted EBITDA.. Furthermore, another emerging catalyst for Teva could drive the next big leap for shares.

The duvakitug catalyst Next year, key drivers for the growth rebound include biosimilars, plus incremental sales growth for Teva's aforementioned flagship drugs. However, next year and beyond, duvakitug could be key to the company's further turnaround. The drug, which Teva co-developed with Sanofi, is currently in clinical trials as a treatment for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

If phase 3 clinical trial results prove as promising as recently released phase 2b findings, this drug could be on the fast track toward commercialization. Management has previously guided for duvakitug to reach between $2 billion and $5 billion in peak annual sales. Considering this, any progress with duvakitug could drive yet another massive rally, especially as the stock sells for less than 10 times estimated 2027 earnings.

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was originally published by The Motley Fool Year to date, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (NYSE: TEVA) shares have continued to recover. Thanks to the company's shifting focus from generic to branded drugs, this pharmaceutical stock has surged by around 85% over the past 12 months. Although Teva may be pulling back lately, don't assume the turnaround rally is over.

In addition to success with its initial round of commercially successful branded pharmaceuticals, the company has one key candidate in the pipeline that could be on the verge of becoming a blockbuster drug. Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again.

In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue » Image source: Getty Images.

Teva's branded drug transformation As seen in Teva's first-quarter 2026 financials, generic drugs now barely make up a majority of the company's overall sales. Meanwhile, branded drugs, particularly recent hits like Austedo, Ajovy, and Uzedy, are experiencing mid-double-digit annual sales growth. Ma