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AstraZeneca Posts Second-Quarter Profit Rise Driven by Cancer Drugs

Strong cancer drug sales have lifted Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca’s second-quarter earnings above expectations, allowing the firm to maintain its outlook.

By 27 Jul 2026 · 11:30 CET Updated 27 Jul 2026 · 11:30 CET

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According to Euronews, Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has reported a 2 percent rise in quarterly net profit, driven largely by strong sales of its cancer drugs. The robust financial performance pushed the company's second-quarter earnings above market expectations.

The positive results have also enabled the pharmaceutical company to confidently maintain its existing outlook for 2026.

Source: Euronews. Read the original report ↗

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