GSK 6-K
GSK plc (GSK)
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of September, 2026
Commission File Numbers: 001-15170; 001-34068
| GSK plc (Name of registrant)
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GlaxoSmithKline Capital Inc. (Name of registrant)
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79 New Oxford Street, London, WC1A 1DG, England (Address of principal executive office) |
1100 North Market Street, Suite 4056 Wilmington, Delaware 19890 United States (Address of principal executive office) | |||||||
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐
THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN THE PROSPECTUS INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM F-3 (FILE NOS. 333-278205 AND 333-278205-02) OF GSK PLC AND GLAXOSMITHKLINE CAPITAL INC. AND TO BE A PART THEREOF FROM THE DATE ON WHICH THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED, TO THE EXTENT NOT SUPERSEDED BY DOCUMENTS OR REPORTS SUBSEQUENTLY FILED OR FURNISHED.
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This Report reflects the results of GSK plc and its consolidated subsidiaries (“GSK”) for the second quarter of 2026, as previously announced by GSK on 28 July 2026 (the “Q2 2026 results announcement”). There have been no changes required as a result of events which have occurred subsequent to the time of the Q2 2026 results announcement.
GSK delivers Q2 sales of £8.4 billion +5% AER, +5% CER
Recent Developments
Pipeline progress:
| • | Two late-stage medicines for non-small cell lung cancer acquired: Jideytro (FDA approval) & neladalkib (PDUFA H2 2026) |
| • | Positive phase III Hansoh China data for Ris-Rez in lung cancer – first positive phase III overall survival data reported for a B7-H3 targeted ADC in any tumour type |
| • | Positive data (AZUR-1) supports regulatory reviews for use of Jemperli in treatment of advanced rectal cancer |
| • | Momelotinib (Ojjaara) granted Orphan Drug Designations in US and EU for VEXAS syndrome |
| • | Pivotal data demonstrates unprecedented functional cure rates for bepirovirsen (chronic hepatitis B) |
| • | Arexvy expanded approval in Japan for adults aged 18-59 at increased risk of RSV |
| • | Decision not to progress further development of camlipixant in RCC following CALM-1/2 phase III results |
R&D acceleration:
| • | 62 assets in clinical development with opportunities for significant growth |
| • | 7 asset accelerations - across 18 indications - identified in: Oncology, Respiratory, Hepatology & Vaccines |
| • | Now expect 20+ phase III trial starts in 2026 (previously 10) |
| • | New flagship R&D Centre to be established in Cambridge Biomedical Campus, UK |
| • | 3-year programme to fund investment in late-stage portfolio and to improve operating margin with £1.9 billion annual savings targeted by 2029 for costs of £2.4 billion (£2.1 billion cash costs) |
Agreement with US Government to lower the cost of prescription medicines for American patients
As previously announced, on 19 December 2025, GSK entered into an agreement with the US Administration to lower the cost of prescription medicines for American patients, which, once fully implemented, would exclude both GSK and ViiV Healthcare from Section 232 tariffs for three years. On 9 April 2026, GSK, ViiV Healthcare, and the US Government entered into a definitive agreement reflecting Section 232 tariff relief through 20 January 2029 (subject to final implementation). As part of that implementation, GSK and ViiV Healthcare each signed a Generous Model Manufacturer Participation Agreement with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services effective 15 June 2026. With these agreements GSK and ViiV Healthcare have committed certain products to participate in the voluntary Generous Model, and it is anticipated that supplemental rebate agreements with interested US states will be signed on or before 1 October 2026.
Investing in late-stage product portfolio and Accelerate Growth programme
GSK has 62 assets in clinical development, 19 of which are in phase III development.
The company has strong confidence in its late-stage product portfolio, based on clinical data and the opportunities it has identified to improve upon current standards-of-care. GSK has potential best-in-class products for Oncology, Respiratory, Hepatology, HIV and Vaccines.
Following review, the company has identified asset accelerations - across 18 indications – for 7 late-stage products in Oncology, Respiratory, Hepatology and Vaccines. GSK now also expects to start 20+ phase III trials in 2026 (previously 10).
To accelerate R&D and capture the growth and value the late-stage portfolio offers, GSK has initiated a new “Accelerate Growth” programme. This 3-year programme has two objectives:
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| (1) | Simplify, and match GSK’s organisation and cost base to its evolving product portfolio, notably in Specialty Medicines |
| (2) | Enable the reallocation of GSK’s capital and resources to the late-stage pipeline and to R&D. |
The Accelerate Growth programme is targeting £1.9 billion of annual savings, to be fully realised by 2029, for expected total costs of £2.4 billion, of which £2.1 billion is expected to be cash costs. Savings will be primarily reinvested in R&D, including business development activity, with a portion also used to strengthen operating margin in the period related to LoE for dolutegravir (2028-2030). The Accelerate Growth programme will be treated as a Major restructuring programme and costs will be included in Adjusting items. The majority of the cost charges will be in 2026 and 2027.
Cost savings are expected to be enabled by technology and AI and generated by streamlining support services and process redesign including procurement delivery, the reallocation of resources to Specialty Medicines from established products and further simplification of supply chain and the site network to align with portfolio evolution.
Dividend policy
The Dividend policy and the expected pay-out ratio remain unchanged. Consistent with this, GSK has declared a dividend for Q2 2026 of 17p per share. GSK’s future dividend policy and guidance regarding the expected dividend pay-out in 2026 are provided on page 41.
In Q2 2026, GSK completed the £2 billion share buyback programme announced in FY 2024.
Exchange rates
If exchange rates were to hold at the closing rates on 20 July 2026 ($1.35/£1, €1.18/£1 and Yen 219/£1) for the rest of 2026, the estimated impact on 2026 Sterling turnover growth for GSK would be -2%.
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Performance : turnover
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Turnover |
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| £m | AER% | CER% | £m | AER% | CER% | |||||||||||||||||||
| HIV |
2,078 | 11 | 10 | 3,902 | 9 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Respiratory, Immunology & Inflammation (RI&I) |
1,135 | 18 | 19 | 2,025 | 15 | 17 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Oncology |
569 | 18 | 17 | 1,081 | 20 | 22 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Specialty Medicines |
3,782 | 14 | 14 | 7,008 | 12 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Shingles (Shingrix) |
888 | 4 | 3 | 1,914 | 11 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Meningitis |
462 | 22 | 21 | 797 | 9 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||
| RSV (Arexvy) |
192 | >100 | >100 | 257 | 78 | 75 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Influenza |
11 | 83 | 100 | 21 | >100 | >100 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other Paediatric & Adult Vaccines |
731 | (7 | ) | (8 | ) | 1,444 | (9 | ) | (8 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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Vaccines |
2,284 | 9 | 8 | 4,433 | 6 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Respiratory |
1,679 | (10 | ) | (10 | ) | 3,273 | (9 | ) | (7 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Other General Medicines |
664 | (5 | ) | (4 | ) | 1,324 | (10 | ) | (8 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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General Medicines |
2,343 | (9 | ) | (9 | ) | 4,597 | (9 | ) | (7 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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Total |
8,409 | 5 | 5 | 16,038 | 3 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| US |
4,308 | 5 | 5 | 8,045 | 2 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Europe |
2,042 | 11 | 8 | 4,125 | 15 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||
| International |
2,059 | 1 | 2 | 3,868 | (4 | ) | (2 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Total |
8,409 | 5 | 5 | 16,038 | 3 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Financial Performance – Q2 2026 results unless otherwise stated, growth % and commentary at AER and CER. The YTD adverse currency impact on AER versus CER primarily reflected the strengthening of Sterling against the USD. See page 10 for further details. |
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Specialty Medicines Total |
3,782 | 14 | 14 | 7,008 | 12 | 14 | Continued growth across disease areas, with strong performances in HIV, Respiratory, Immunology & Inflammation, and Oncology. | |||||||||||||||||||
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HIV |
2,078 | 11 | 10 | 3,902 | 9 | 10 | In Q2 LAIs delivered 76% at AER, 80% at CER of total HIV growth. Strong demand for Cabenuva, Apretude and Dovato more than offset mature portfolio declines, with favourable pricing from US channel mix benefitting growth. US HIV sales increased in Q2 by 13% AER, 14% CER and YTD by 11% AER, 14% CER with LAIs representing 35% of US HIV turnover. YTD LAI sales exceeded £1bn. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Dovato |
749 | 14 | 13 | 1,415 | 16 | 16 | Strong demand across all regions. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Cabenuva |
453 | 33 | 33 | 821 | 29 | 32 | Cabenuva contributed 57% at AER, 60% at CER of total HIV growth in Q2, with strong demand across all regions. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Apretude |
140 | 39 | 39 | 260 | 37 | 41 | Strong growth driven by demand in a competitive US long-acting prevention market, contributing 20% at AER and CER of total HIV growth in Q2. | |||||||||||||||||||
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RI&I |
1,135 | 18 | 19 | 2,025 | 15 | 17 | Growth driven by Nucala and Exdensur in respiratory and Benlysta in immunology. | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Nucala |
610 | 22 | 23 | 1,094 | 16 | 18 | Strong demand across all regions and indications, enhanced by COPD launches including the US in Q2 2025. US grew double digit in the quarter and YTD with volume growth more than offsetting continued unfavourable pricing pressures. In Q2, US channel mix pricing adjustments positively impacted total growth in the quarter by 12 ppts and YTD by 6 ppts. | |||||||||||||||||
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Exdensur |
18 | – | – | 29 | – | – | Early commercial introductions across all launched markets, with new patient starts increasing in Q2 in key growth markets US, Japan and Germany. | |||||||||||||||||
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Benlysta |
498 | 10 | 11 | 882 | 9 | 12 | Strong volume growth in Q2 and YTD, with bio-penetration rates having increased across many markets. | |||||||||||||||||
| Oncology |
569 | 18 | 17 | 1,081 | 20 | 22 | Increasing patient demand for Jemperli, Ojjaara/Omjjara and Blenrep, partially offset by a decrease in Zejula. | |||||||||||||||||
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Jemperli |
248 | 27 | 27 | 480 | 30 | 33 | Continued strong growth in Q2 and YTD across all regions. US continued to grow double-digit, which reduced in Q2 as new patient starts moderated. Strong growth continued in Europe and International driven by launches and reimbursement expansion across markets. | |||||||||||||||||
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Ojjaara/Omjjara |
187 | 36 | 36 | 331 | 32 | 35 | Higher patient uptake across the regions and from continued commercial launches across Europe and International markets. US volume growth in Q2 and YTD was partly offset by continuing pricing pressures. | |||||||||||||||||
| Zejula |
101 | (33) | (34) | 215 | (24) | (23) | US continues to decline with volume impacted by the FDA label update and new prior authorisation insurance requirements, with Q2 further impacted by unfavourable channel mix and returns adjustments. Europe declined due to increased competition. | |||||||||||||||||
| Blenrep |
36 | >100 | >100 | 59 | >100 | >100 | US sales driven by patient uptake in both community and academic settings. Continued geographic expansion with regulatory approval and launches across Europe and International markets, including in Germany, Japan and Brazil. | |||||||||||||||||
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Vaccines Total |
2,284 | 9 | 8 | 4,433 | 6 | 6 |
Strong Q2 driven by growth in Arexvy, Meningitis vaccines and Shingrix. Growth in Q2 benefitted 3ppts from prior period rebate adjustments. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Shingrix |
888 | 4 | 3 | 1,914 | 11 | 12 | Q2 growth was driven by demand in Europe, partly offset by lower sales in International. US sales were broadly stable with lower demand and channel inventory utilisation offset by favourable pricing including prior period rebate adjustments which added 2ppts at AER, 3ppts at CER to Shingrix Q2 growth.
The cumulative immunisation rate in the US reached 45%, up 3ppts compared to 12 months earlier(1). The majority of ex-US Shingrix opportunity is in 10 markets where the average immunisation rate is around 12%, with significantly higher uptake in funded cohorts. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Meningitis |
462 | 22 | 21 | 797 | 9 | 9 | Q2 growth was delivered primarily by Bexsero with outbreak-related demand in International and Europe. Other Meningitis vaccines benefitted from Q2 tender deliveries in International and Penmenvy continued post launch uptake in the US. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Arexvy |
192 | >100 | >100 | 257 | 78 | 75 | Strong growth in Q2 was the result of Australian tender deliveries and prior period rebate adjustments in the US. YTD growth also benefitted from expanded funding and uptake in Europe. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other Paediatric & Adult Vaccines |
731 | (7) | (8) | 1,444 | (9) | (8) | Decrease in growth due to competitive pressure for Other Vaccines, particularly Synflorix in International and prior year CDC stockpile replenishment for Infanrix/Pediarix in the US, partly offset by favourable CDC stockpile movements and pricing for Boostrix in the US in 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||
(1) Based on data from IQVIA up until the end of Q1 2026
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2,343 | (9) | (9) | 4,597 | (9) | (7) |
Decreases in Trelegy, other Respiratory and Other General Medicines products. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Respiratory |
1,679 | (10) | (10) | 3,273 | (9) | (7) | Trelegy decreases driven by US Medicare benefit design changes, and continued pricing pressures including the impact of channel mix pricing adjustments. Decreases in other respiratory products due to continued competitive pressures and generic erosion. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Trelegy |
775 | (7) | (7) | 1,421 | (6) | (3) | US declined by 7% AER and CER in Q2 and by 6% AER, 3% CER in YTD with volumes adversely impacted by Medicare benefit design changes and continued unfavourable pricing pressures as well as channel mix pricing adjustments impacting growth in Q2 by 5 ppts and YTD by 4 ppts. Strong volume growth in Europe and International was driven by patient demand, SITT class growth and increased market share. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Other General Medicines |
664 | (5) | (4) | 1,324 | (10) | (8) | Decrease in growth driven by continued competitive pressures and generic competition across the portfolio and a reduction in contract manufacturing sales. | |||||||||||||||||||
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4,308 | 5 | 5 | 8,045 | 2 | 6 | Specialty Medicines: Q2 +15% AER, +15% CER, YTD AER +12%, CER+16% Growth driven largely by patient demand in HIV, Oncology, Benlysta and Nucala.
Vaccines: Q2 +9% AER, +9% CER, YTD -1% AER, CER+3% CER Growth in Q2 and YTD driven by favourable CDC stockpile movements and pricing for Boostrix and prior period RAR adjustments for Arexvy, partly offset in the YTD at AER by exchange rate impacts.
General Medicines: Q2 -18% AER, -17% CER, YTD -15% AER, -12% CER Trelegy declines from sales volume impacts and unfavourable pricing pressures and adjustments. Decreases continued across the other respiratory and Other General Medicine portfolios from ongoing competitive and pricing pressures.
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Europe |
2,042 | 11 | 8 | 4,125 | 15 | 11 | Specialty Medicines: Q2 +12% AER, +9% CER, YTD +12% AER, +9% CER Growth driven by Oncology, Nucala, Benlysta and HIV.
Vaccines: Q2 +16% AER, +13% CER, YTD +27% AER and +22% CER Growth driven by Shingrix demand in the Nordics and Austria, with significant increased demand across Europe YTD. Bexsero also grew due to Meningitis B outbreak related demand in the UK.
General Medicines: Q2 +3% AER, stable CER, YTD +2% AER, -1% CER Growth in Trelegy and Anoro offset by decreases in other respiratory products.
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2,059 | 1 | 2 | 3,868 | (4 | ) | (2 | ) | Specialty Medicines: Q2 +11% AER, +11% CER, YTD +11% AER, +13% CER Growth driven by Oncology, Nucala and Benlysta.
Vaccines: Q2 +3% AER, +3% CER, YTD -8% AER, -7% CER Q2 growth in Arexvy from Australian tender deliveries and Bexsero demand related to outbreaks in Vietnam partly offset by lower sales of Shingrix and competitive pressure for Other Vaccines, particularly Synflorix. YTD sales include the impact of lower Q1 Synflorix and Shingrix sales.
General Medicines: Q2 -4% AER, -2% CER, YTD -9% AER, -6% CER Growth in Trelegy and Anoro more than offset by decreases across other respiratory and Other General Medicine products, which included reductions in contract manufacturing income.
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Financial performance - Total results
Total operating profit decreased in the quarter primarily due to higher impairments and higher CCL charges as well as increased investment in R&D and new asset launches and lower royalty income, partly offset by higher turnover, favourable product and regional mix, favourable net legal settlements and expenses in Q1 2026, higher other net operating income and lower NCIs.
Total EPS decreased in Q2 2026 and YTD primarily due to lower Total operating profit driven by higher impairments in the quarter, partly offset by the share buyback, a lower effective tax rate and lower NCIs, as well as lower net finance expenses in Q2.
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| Turnover |
8,409 | 5 | 5 | 16,038 | 3 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales |
(2,266) | 5 | 3 | (4,141) | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
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26.9% | (0.2) | (0.5) | 25.8% | (0.6) | (1.1) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administration |
(2,202) | 3 | 3 | (4,321) | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||
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26.2% | (0.6) | (0.5) | 26.9% | (0.2) | (0.4) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Research and development |
(3,466) | 71 | 71 | (5,158) | 48 | 49 | ||||||||||||||||||
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41.2% | 15.9 | 15.9 | 32.2% | 9.7 | 9.5 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Royalty income |
204 | (17) | (17) | 399 | (6) | (7) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other operating income/(expense) |
(198) | >100 | >100 | (43) | >100 | >100 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Operating profit |
481 | (76) | (75) | 2,774 | (35) | (31) | ||||||||||||||||||
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5.7% | (19.6) | (19.3) | 17.3% | (10.0) | (9.3) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net finance expense |
(124) | (7) | (7) | (269) | 11 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Share of after tax profit/(loss) of associates and joint ventures |
(3) | (7) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Profit before taxation |
354 | (81) | (80) | 2,498 | (37) | (34) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Taxation |
199 | >(100) | >(100) | (106) | (82) | (77) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Tax rate % |
(56.2%) | 4.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Profit after taxation |
553 | (66) | (65) | 2,392 | (30) | (26) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Profit attributable to non-controlling interests |
118 | (42) | (41) | 220 | (37) | (35) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Profit attributable to shareholders |
435 | 2,172 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 553 | (66) | (65) | 2,392 | (30) | (26) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings per share |
10.8p | (69) | (69) | 54.1p | (28) | (24) | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total cost of sales as a percentage of sales decreased in the quarter and YTD primarily driven by favourable product and regional mix driven by higher specialty sales and the growth of higher margin Vaccines products, particularly Shingrix in Europe, as well as a favourable comparator due to supply chain optimisation charges incurred in Q2 2025, partly offset by impairments in the quarter.
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Total SG&A increased in the quarter and YTD primarily due to disciplined investment to support launches for new assets including Blenrep and Exdensur as well as a low comparator due to phasing of spend between quarters in Q2 2025. The YTD also includes amounts reclassified from the foreign currency translation reserve to the income statement upon the liquidation of a subsidiary, and acquisition and integration costs related to RAPT Therapeutics (“RAPT”). This was partly offset by ongoing productivity initiatives and the YTD also reflected net favourability on legal settlements and expenses.
Total R&D growth in Q2 2026 and YTD was driven by higher impairments in the quarter for camlipixant (£1,334 million) and the termination of assets related to the collaboration with Alector (£371 million), related to the outcomes of clinical trials. See page 25 for more details. In addition there was an increase in R&D investment reflecting progression across the portfolio. In Oncology, this included acceleration in work on ADCs Ris-Rez and Mo-Rez, and velzatinib. In Specialty Medicines, increased investment was driven by efimosfermin acquired in Q3 2025, depemokimab COPD indication and all indications of the anti-TSLP monoclonal antibody. Growth was partly offset by lower spend on bepirovirsen which was filed in Q1 2026. Investment also increased on clinical trial programmes associated with mRNA seasonal flu vaccines.
Total royalty income decreased in the quarter and YTD primarily due to Q2 2025 including historic royalties recognised in association with the settlement of an IP dispute, partly offset by higher Kesimpta(1) royalties.
(1) Kesimpta is manufactured by and a trademark of Novartis AG
Other operating income/(expense) in Q2 2026 included a charge of £486 million (Q2 2025: £89 million credit) arising from the remeasurement of CCLs, partly offset by net income of £288 million (Q2 2025: £31 million) primarily related to the divestment of linerixibat. Other operating income/(expense) YTD included a charge of £751 million (YTD 2025: £87 million credit) principally arising from the remeasurement of CCLs, partly offset by net income of £708 million (YTD 2025: £22 million) primarily related to profit on the sale of the Rockville manufacturing facility to Samsung Biologics, and the divestment of linerixibat. See pages 25 and 28 for further details.
Net finance costs decreased in the quarter and increased in YTD mainly due to a net favourable variance on hedging activities after a negative impact in Q1 2026. Excluding this, net finance expense increased in Q2 2026 and YTD primarily due to higher net interest on higher net debt following Zantac settlement payments, the share buyback and acquisitions.
The effective tax rate on Total results reflected the different tax effects of the various Adjusting items included in Total results. Issues related to taxation are described in Note 14, ‘Taxation’ of the Group’s 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F. The Group continues to believe it has made adequate provision for the liabilities likely to arise from periods that are open and not yet agreed by relevant tax authorities. The ultimate liability for such matters may vary from the amounts provided and is dependent upon the outcome of agreements with relevant tax authorities.
The decrease in Total NCIs in Q2 and YTD was primarily driven by remeasurement charges on the Shionogi-ViiV CCL compared to credits in prior periods, partly offset by higher profit allocations from ViiV Healthcare.
Exchange rates and impact on results
GSK operates in many countries and earns revenues and incurs costs in many currencies. The results of the Group, as reported in Sterling, are affected by movements in exchange rates between Sterling and other currencies. Average exchange rates, as modified by specific transaction rates for large transactions, prevailing during the period, are used to translate the results and cash flows of overseas subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures into Sterling. Period-end rates are used to translate the net assets of those entities. The currencies which most influenced these translations and the relevant exchange rates were:
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Cash generation
Cash flow
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2,906 | 2,433 | 4,256 | 3,734 | ||||||||||||
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2,690 | 2,096 | 3,831 | 3,241 | ||||||||||||
| Free cash inflow/(outflow)* (£m) |
1,994 | 1,126 | 2,809 | 1,823 | ||||||||||||
| Free cash flow growth (%) |
77% | >100% | 54% | >100% | ||||||||||||
| Free cash flow conversion* (%) |
>100% | 78% | >100% | 59% | ||||||||||||
| Long-term borrowings |
13,947 | 15,304 | 13,947 | 15,304 | ||||||||||||
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15,132 | 13,735 | 15,132 | 13,735 | ||||||||||||
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Q2 2026
Cash generated from operations for the quarter was £2,906 million (Q2 2025: £2,433 million). The increase reflected higher Core operating profit driven by higher turnover, favourable product and regional mix, partially offset by increased investment in R&D and new asset launches, as well as lower royalty income in the quarter. In addition there were favourable timing and movements on trade receivables and payables, partly offset by inventory build to support new product launches and adverse timing and movements on returns and rebates.
Total contingent consideration cash payments in the quarter were £378 million (Q2 2025: £333 million). £374 million (Q2 2025: £330 million) of these were recognised in cash flows from operating activities, including cash payments made to Shionogi & Co. Ltd (“Shionogi”) of £348 million (Q2 2025: £319 million).
Free cash inflow was £1,994 million for the quarter (Q2 2025: £1,126 million). The increase was primarily driven by higher cash generated from operations, proceeds from the divestment of linerixibat and lower tax payments.
H1 2026
Cash generated from operating activities was £4,256 million (H1 2025: £3,734 million). The increase reflected higher Core operating profit driven by higher turnover, favourable product and regional mix, and favourable net legal settlements and expenses in Q1 2026 partially offset by increased investment in R&D and new asset launches, as well as lower royalty income in Q2 2026. In addition there were favourable timing and movements on trade receivables and the final cash settlement from CureVac, partly offset by exchange and adverse timing and movements on returns and rebates.
Total contingent consideration cash payments in H1 2026 were £757 million (H1 2025: £674 million). £749 million (H1 2025: £668 million) of these were recognised in cash flows from operating activities, including cash payments made to Shionogi & Co. Ltd of £710 million (H1 2025: £650 million).
Free cash inflow was £2,809 million for H1 2026 (H1 2025: £1,823 million). The increase was driven by higher cash generated from operations, higher proceeds from the sale of intangible assets, including the divestment of linerixibat, and the special dividend of $250 million (£187 million) related to the ViiV shareholding restructure.
Total Net debt
At 30 June 2026, net debt was £15,132 million, compared with £14,453 million at 31 December 2025, comprising gross debt of £18,238 million and cash and liquid investments of £3,106 million. See net debt information on page 14.
Net debt increased by £679 million primarily due to net acquisition costs of £2,083 million related to RAPT Therapeutics and 35Pharma Inc., dividends paid to shareholders of £1,370 million, shares purchased as part of the share buyback programme (completed in June 2026) of £634 million and an exchange loss on net debt of £76 million. This was partly offset by primarily the free cash inflow of £2,809 million and £398 million related to the disposal of the Rockville site including proceeds and a reduction in lease liabilities.
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At 30 June 2026, GSK had short-term borrowings (including overdrafts and lease liabilities) repayable within 12 months of £4,291 million and £2,058 million repayable in the subsequent year.
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| Adjustment on initial application of amendments to IFRS 9 on 1 January 2026(1) |
43 | – | ||||||
| Total Net debt at beginning of the period, as adjusted |
(14,410 | ) | (13,095 | ) | ||||
| Increase/(decrease) in cash and bank overdrafts |
(301 | ) | (42 | ) | ||||
| Increase/(decrease) in liquid investments |
(9 | ) | – | |||||
| Repayment of long-term loans |
865 | 1,409 | ||||||
| Issue of long-term notes |
– | (1,983 | ) | |||||
| Net decrease/(increase) in short-term loans |
(1,466 | ) | (637 | ) | ||||
| Increase in other short-term loans |
(9 | ) | (102 | ) | ||||
| Repayment of other short-term loans |
60 | 269 | ||||||
| Repayment of lease liabilities |
106 | 110 | ||||||
| Disposal of lease liabilities related to assets held for sale |
136 | – | ||||||
| Net debt of subsidiary undertakings acquired |
(2 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||
| Exchange adjustments |
(76 | ) | 428 | |||||
| Other non-cash movements |
(26 | ) | (91 | ) | ||||
| Decrease/(increase) in Net debt |
(722 | ) | (640 | ) | ||||
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(15,132 | ) | (13,735 | ) | ||||
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| Cash and cash equivalents |
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| Short-term borrowings |
(4,291 | ) | (3,012 | ) | ||||
| Long-term borrowings |
(13,947 | ) | (14,708 | ) | ||||
| Liabilities relating to assets held for sale |
– | (139 | ) | |||||
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(15,132 | ) | (14,453 | ) | ||||
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| Purchase of property, plant and equipment |
(328 | ) | (256 | ) | (549 | ) | (464 | ) | ||||||||
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3 | 5 | 30 | 6 | ||||||||||||
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(325 | ) | (377 | ) | (547 | ) | (617 | ) | ||||||||
| Proceeds from disposals of intangible assets |
293 | – | 355 | 76 | ||||||||||||
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(225 | ) | (217 | ) | (265 | ) | (233 | ) | ||||||||
| Dividends and distributions from associates and joint ventures |
25 | – | 25 | – | ||||||||||||
| Contingent consideration paid (reported in investing activities) |
(4 | ) | (3 | ) | (8 | ) | (6 | ) | ||||||||
| Dividend distributions to non-controlling interests |
(137 | ) | (122 | ) | (252 | ) | (180 | ) | ||||||||
| Other distributions to non-controlling interest |
– | – | (1,399 | ) | – | |||||||||||
| Contributions from non-controlling interests |
2 | – | 1,588 | – | ||||||||||||
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1,994 | 1,126 | 2,809 | 1,823 | ||||||||||||
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Q2 2026 pipeline highlights (since 29 April 2026)
| Medicine/vaccine | Trial (indication, presentation) | Event | ||||
| Regulatory approvals or other regulatory actions |
Nucala | Hypereosinophilic Syndrome | Regulatory approval (CN) | |||
| Jideytro | Non-small cell lung cancer (pre-treated) | Regulatory approval (US) | ||||
| Arexvy | RSV, adults aged 18-49 years at increased risk | Regulatory approval (JP) | ||||
| Arexvy | RSV, adults aged 18+ immunocompromised | Regulatory approval (JP) | ||||
| Utebzi | PIVOT-PO (complicated urinary tract infections) | Regulatory approval (US) | ||||
| Regulatory submissions or acceptances | Bexsero | Meningococcal B booster (10+ years of age) | Regulatory acceptance (EU) | |||
| Phase III data readouts or other significant events |
camlipixant* | CALM-1/2 (refractory chronic cough) | Phase III data readout | |||
| efimosfermin | ZENITH-1 and ZENITH-2 (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis) | Breakthrough Designation (CN) | ||||
| Jemperli | AZUR-1 (rectal cancer) | Positive phase II (pivotal) data readout | ||||
| momelotinib | VEXAS syndrome | Orphan Drug Designation (EU, US) |
*camlipixant demonstrated limited efficacy in the CALM-1 and CALM-2 pivotal trials, and, based on the aggregate data, GSK has decided not to progress further development in chronic cough (disclosed 17 July 2026)
Anticipated pipeline milestones
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Medicine/vaccine | Trial (indication, presentation) | Event | |||
| H2 2026 |
Exdensur | OCEAN (eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis) | Phase III data readout | |||
| Ventolin | Low carbon MDI (asthma) | Regulatory submission (EU) | ||||
| Blenrep | DREAMM-8 (2L + multiple myeloma) | Regulatory submission (CN) | ||||
| Jemperli | AZUR-1 (rectal cancer) | Regulatory submission (US) | ||||
| Jemperli | AZUR-1 (rectal cancer) | Regulatory decision (US) | ||||
| neladalkib | Non-small cell lung cancer (pre-treated) | Regulatory decision (US) | ||||
| cabotegravir | 3x a year prevention (HIV) | Phase IIb (pivotal) data readout | ||||
| cabotegravir | 3x a year prevention (HIV) | Regulatory submission (US) | ||||
| Arexvy | RSV, adults aged 18+ immunocompromised | Regulatory decision (US) | ||||
| bepirovirsen | B-WELL 1/2 (hepatitis B virus) | Regulatory decision (US, JP) | ||||
| Bexsero | Meningococcal B (infants) | Regulatory submission (US) | ||||
| H1 2027 |
Exdensur | OCEAN (eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis) | Regulatory submission (US, EU, CN, JP) | |||
| Ventolin | Low carbon MDI (asthma) | Regulatory decision (EU) | ||||
| Ventolin | Low carbon MDI (asthma) | Regulatory submission (US) | ||||
| Jemperli | AZUR-1 (rectal cancer) | Regulatory submission (JP) | ||||
| Jideytro | Non-small cell lung cancer (treatment naïve) | Regulatory submission (US) | ||||
| cabotegravir | 3x a year prevention (HIV) | Regulatory decision (US) | ||||
| Arexvy | RSV, adults aged 60+ | Regulatory decision (CN) | ||||
| bepirovirsen | B-WELL 1/2 (chronic hepatitis B) | Regulatory decision (EU, CN) | ||||
| H2 2027 |
Exdensur | OCEAN (eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis) | Regulatory decision (US, JP) | |||
| Jemperli | AZUR-1 (rectal cancer) | Regulatory submission (EU, CN) | ||||
| Jemperli | AZUR-1 (rectal cancer) | Regulatory decision (EU) | ||||
| zidesamtinib | Non-small cell lung cancer (treatment naïve) | Regulatory decision (US) | ||||
| cabotegravir + rilpivirine | CUATRO, 3x a year treatment (HIV) | Phase III data readout | ||||
| Arexvy | RSV, adults aged 18-59 | Regulatory submission (CN) | ||||
| Bexsero | Meningococcal B (infants) | Regulatory decision (US) |
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Progress on areas for responsible business
Being a responsible business is a fundamental part of GSK’s strategy and supports long-term performance. Annual progress against GSK’s responsible business priorities is detailed in the Annual(1) and Responsible Business(2) Reports with incremental updates shared each quarter. Highlights below include activity since Q1 2026 results.
Access
| • | In April, GSK and Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) announced(3) the world’s first rollout of paediatric tafenoquine in Brazil - followed by Thailand in May - providing children with relapsing P. Vivax malaria access to this single dose treatment to help prevent relapse and support elimination efforts. |
Global health and health security
| • | Malaria remains one of the leading causes of death among children under five in sub-Saharan Africa. In May, results published(4) in The Lancet from the World Health Organization’s Malaria Vaccine Implementation Programme (MVIP), provided real-world evidence that the RTS,S malaria vaccine, developed by GSK, helped reduce child mortality over a period of four years in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi, with an estimated one in eight deaths averted among eligible children. |
| • | In July, the GSK-developed novel M72/AS01E tuberculosis vaccine candidate (licensed to Gates Medical Research Institute in 2020) progressed(5) toward global access with a new manufacturing agreement between the Gates MRI and Serum Institute of India, pending successful Phase III trial outcomes. The agreement also commits GSK, as the adjuvant innovator, to a manufacturing partner for M72/ AS01E, and marks a critical step toward ensuring that, if approved, the vaccine can be produced at scale and made available to those who need it most. |
Environment
| • | In May, GSK was named a Supplier Engagement Leader by the CDP(6), in addition to maintaining A-list status for Climate Change and Water Security. This recognises GSK’s work with suppliers to decarbonise its value chain beyond its own operations, which protects supply chain resilience and long-term ability to deliver medicines and vaccines. |
Responsible Business rating performance
Detailed below is how GSK performs in key Responsible Business ratings*.
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Comments | |||
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Access to Medicines Index |
3.72 | 4.06 | Second in the Index, updated bi-annually, current results from November 2024. Scores range from 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest (best) score | |||
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Antimicrobial resistance benchmark |
77% | 84% | Led the benchmark since its inception in 2018; Current ranking updated March 2026 | |||
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CDP Climate Change |
A | A | Updated annually, current scores updated December 2025 (for supplier engagement, May 2026) | |||
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CDP Water Security |
A | A | ||||
| CDP supplier engagement rating | Leader | Leader | ||||
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Sustainalytics |
Low risk | Low risk | 2nd percentile in pharma subindustry group. Current rating as at July 2026 | |||
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ISS Corporate Rating |
B+ | B+ | Ranked 1st in our peer group. Last profile update May 2026 | |||
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FTSE4Good |
Member | Member | Member since 2004, latest review in July 2026 |
*GSK’s Responsible Business ratings are regularly reviewed to ensure the external benchmarks listed remain high quality, appropriate and relevant to investors. The outcome of these reviews may lead to changes on which ratings are included in the table above – last updated July 2026
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| (2) | https://www.gsk.com/media/di5bk40q/responsible-business-report.pdf |
| (3) | https://www.mmv.org/news-resources-search/first-children-receive-single-dose-medicine-relapsing-malaria-brazils |
| (4) | https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(26)00248-5/full text |
| (5) | https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/media/media-statements/gsk-developed-tb-vaccine-candidate-progresses-toward-global-access-with-new-manufacturing-agreement/ |
| (6) | https://www.cdp.net/en/supply-chain/supplier-engagement-assessment#msdynmkt_trackingcontext=955c8f00-6738-45c4-a268-80b1609d0200 |
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Total reported results represent the Group’s overall performance.
GSK uses a number of non-IFRS measures to report the performance of its business. Core results and other non-IFRS measures may be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, or superior to, information presented in accordance with IFRS. Core results are defined below and other non-IFRS measures are defined on pages 60 and 61.
GSK believes that Core results, when considered together with Total results, provide investors, analysts and other stakeholders with helpful complementary information to understand better the financial performance and position of the Group from period to period, and allow the Group’s performance to be more easily compared against the majority of its peer companies. These measures are also used by management for planning and reporting purposes. They may not be directly comparable with similarly described measures used by other companies.
GSK encourages investors and analysts not to rely on any single financial measure but to review GSK’s quarterly results announcements, including the financial statements and notes, in their entirety.
GSK is committed to continuously improving its financial reporting, in line with evolving regulatory requirements and best practice. In line with this practice, GSK expects to continue to review and refine its reporting framework.
Core results exclude the following items in relation to our operations from Total results, together with the tax effects of all of these items:
| • | amortisation of intangible assets (excluding computer software and capitalised development costs) to reflect the Group’s performance excluding the effect of acquisitions |
| • | impairment of intangible assets (excluding computer software) and goodwill to reflect the Group’s performance excluding the effect of acquisitions |
| • | major restructuring and integration costs, which are: |
| – | cash and non-cash costs such as impairment of tangible assets and computer software of Major restructuring programmes, which are specific Board-approved programmes that are structural and of significant scale, where the costs of individual or related projects within such programmes exceed £25 million; or |
| – | costs that relate to restructuring and integration following a significant acquisition. |
| Costs for other ordinary course, smaller-scale restructuring and integration are retained within both Total and Core results |
| • | transaction-related accounting or other adjustments related to significant acquisitions |
| • | proceeds and costs of disposal of associates, products and businesses; significant settlement income; Significant legal charges (net of insurance recoveries) and expenses on the settlement of litigation and government investigations; other operating income other than royalty income, and other items including amounts reclassified from the foreign currency translation reserve to the income statement upon the liquidation of a subsidiary where the amount exceeds £25 million |
As Core results include the benefits of Major restructuring programmes but exclude significant costs (such as Significant legal charges and expenses, major restructuring costs and transaction items) they should not be regarded as a complete picture of the Group’s financial performance, which is presented in Total results. The exclusion of other Adjusting items may result in Core earnings being materially higher or lower than Total earnings. In particular, when significant impairments, restructuring charges and legal costs are excluded, Core earnings will be higher than Total earnings.
GSK has undertaken a number of Major restructuring programmes in response to significant changes in the Group’s trading environment or overall strategy or following material acquisitions. Within the Pharmaceuticals sector, the highly regulated manufacturing operations and supply chains and long lifecycle of the business mean that restructuring programmes, particularly those that involve the rationalisation or closure of manufacturing or R&D sites are likely to take several years to complete. Costs, both cash and non-cash, of these programmes are provided for as individual elements are approved and meet the accounting recognition criteria. As a result, charges may be incurred over a number of years following the initiation of a Major restructuring programme.
Significant legal charges and expenses are those arising from the settlement of litigation or government investigations that are not in the normal course and materially larger than more regularly occurring individual matters. They also include certain major legacy matters.
Reconciliations between Total and Core results, providing further information on the key Adjusting items, are set out on pages 23 and 26.
GSK provides earnings guidance to the investor community on the basis of Core results. This is in line with peer companies and expectations of the investor community, supporting easier comparison of the Group’s performance with its peers. GSK is not able to give guidance for Total results as it cannot reliably forecast certain material elements of the
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ViiV Healthcare
ViiV Healthcare is a subsidiary of the Group and 100% of its operating results (turnover, operating profit, profit after tax) are included within the Group income statement.
On 19 January 2026, GSK reached agreement with Pfizer and Shionogi for the 11.7% economic interest in ViiV Healthcare held by Pfizer to be replaced with an investment by Shionogi. On 31 March 2026, the transaction completed and Shionogi increased its economic interest to 21.7% and GSK maintained its 78.3% economic interest. ViiV Healthcare issued new shares to Shionogi for consideration of $2.125 billion, and cancelled Pfizer’s holding in ViiV Healthcare, returning $1.875 billion to Pfizer. GSK received a special dividend of $0.250 billion (£187 million). Further, on completion GSK extinguished the Pfizer put option liability through retained earnings. The put option liability was £822 million as at 31 December 2025 and was remeasured immediately prior to completion, on the same methodology as at 31 December 2025, with the £33 million change in the liability recognised as an Adjusting item through other operating income/(expense).
Earnings for the year are allocated to the two shareholders of ViiV Healthcare on the basis of their respective equity shareholdings (GSK 78.3% and Shionogi 21.7%) and their entitlement to preferential dividends, which are determined by the performance of certain products attributable to each shareholder. As the relative performance of these products changes over time, the proportion of the overall earnings allocated to each shareholder also changes. In particular, the increasing proportion of sales of dolutegravir and cabotegravir-containing products has a favourable impact on the proportion of the preferential dividends that is allocated to GSK. Adjusting items are allocated to shareholders based on their equity interests. GSK was entitled to approximately 83% of the Total earnings and 83% of the Core earnings of ViiV Healthcare for 2025.
As consideration for the acquisition of Shionogi’s interest in the former Shionogi-ViiV Healthcare joint venture in 2012, Shionogi received the 10% equity stake in ViiV Healthcare and ViiV Healthcare also agreed to pay additional future cash consideration to Shionogi, contingent on the future sales performance of the products being developed by that joint venture, dolutegravir and cabotegravir. Under IFRS 3 ‘Business combinations’, GSK was required to provide for the estimated fair value of this contingent consideration at the time of acquisition and is required to update the liability to the latest estimate of fair value at each subsequent period end. The liability for the contingent consideration recognised in the balance sheet at the date of acquisition was £659 million. Subsequent remeasurements are reflected within other operating income/(expense) and within Adjusting items in the income statement in each period.
Cash payments to settle the contingent consideration are made to Shionogi by ViiV Healthcare each quarter, based on the actual sales performance and other income of the relevant products in the previous quarter. These payments reduce the balance sheet liability and hence are not recorded in the income statement. The cash payments made to Shionogi by ViiV Healthcare in the six months ended 30 June 2026 were £710 million.
As the liability is required to be recorded at the fair value of estimated future payments, there is a significant timing difference between the charges that are recorded in the Total income statement to reflect movements in the fair value of the liability and the actual cash payments made to settle the liability.
Further explanation of the acquisition-related arrangements with ViiV Healthcare are set out on pages 75 and 76 of the Group’s 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F.
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The reconciliations between Total results and Core results for Q2 2026 and Q2 2025 are set out below.
Three months ended 30 June 2026
| Total results £m |
Intangible asset amort- isation £m |
Intangible asset impair- ment £m |
Major restruc- turing and integration £m |
Trans- action- related £m |
Divest- ments, Significant legal and other items £m |
Core results £m |
||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Gross profit |
|
6,143 |
|
|
169 |
|
|
190 |
|
|
4 |
|
|
5 |
|
|
6,511 |
| ||||||||||
| Operating profit |
|
481 |
|
|
195 |
|
|
1,895 |
|
|
23 |
|
|
491 |
|
|
(285) |
|
|
2,800 |
| |||||||
|
Profit before taxation |
|
354 |
|
|
195 |
|
|
1,895 |
|
|
23 |
|
|
491 |
|
|
(282) |
|
|
2,676 |
| |||||||
|
Profit after taxation |
|
553 |
|
|
153 |
|
|
1,429 |
|
|
18 |
|
|
380 |
|
|
(314) |
|
|
2,219 |
| |||||||
|
Profit/(loss) attributable to shareholders |
|
435 |
|
|
153 |
|
|
1,429 |
|
|
18 |
|
|
307 |
|
|
(314) |
|
|
2,028 |
| |||||||
|
Earnings per share |
|
10.8p |
|
|
3.8p |
|
|
35.7p |
|
|
0.4p |
|
|
7.6p |
|
|
(7.8p) |
|
|
50.5p |
| |||||||
|
Weighted average number of shares (millions) |
|
4,014 |
|
|
4,014 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||
| The following adjustments are made in arriving at Core gross profit |
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Cost of sales |
|
(2,266) |
|
|
169 |
|
|
190 |
|
|
4 |
|
|
5 |
|
|
(1,898) |
| ||||||||||
| The following adjustments are made in arriving at Core operating profit |
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administration |
|
(2,202) |
|
|
5 |
|
|
5 |
|
|
(2) |
|
|
(2,194) |
| |||||||||||||
| Research and development |
|
(3,466) |
|
|
26 |
|
|
1,705 |
|
|
14 |
|
|
(1,721) |
| |||||||||||||
| Royalty income |
|
204 |
|
|
204 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Other operating income/(expense) |
|
(198) |
|
|
486 |
|
|
(288) |
|
|
– |
| ||||||||||||||||
| The following adjustments are made in arriving at Core profit before tax |
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net finance expense |
|
(124) |
|
|
3 |
|
|
(121) |
| |||||||||||||||||||
|
Share of after tax profit/(loss) of associates and joint ventures |
|
(3) |
|
|
(3) |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||
| The following adjustments are made in arriving at Core profit after tax |
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Taxation |
|
199 |
|
|
(42) |
|
|
(466) |
|
|
(5) |
|
|
(111) |
|
|
(32) |
|
|
(457) |
| |||||||
| The following adjustments are made in arriving at Core profit attributable to shareholders |
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Profit attributable to non-controlling interests |
|
118 |
|
|
73 |
|
|
191 |
| |||||||||||||||||||
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| Total results £m |
Intangible asset amort- isation £m |
Intangible asset impair- ment £m |
Major restruc- turing and £m |
Trans- action- related £m |
Divest- ments, Significant legal and other items £m |
Core results £m |
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|
Gross profit |
|
5,821 |
|
|
173 |
|
|
6 |
|
|
6,000 |
| ||||||||||||||||
| Operating profit |
|
2,023 |
|
|
194 |
|
|
476 |
|
|
13 |
|
|
(88) |
|
|
13 |
|
|
2,631 |
| |||||||
|
Profit before taxation |
|
1,887 |
|
|
194 |
|
|
476 |
|
|
13 |
|
|
(88) |
|
|
22 |
|
|
2,504 |
| |||||||
|
Profit after taxation |
|
1,646 |
|
|
140 |
|
|
357 |
|
|
10 |
|
|
(116) |
|
|
28 |
|
|
2,065 |
| |||||||
|
Profit/(loss) attributable to shareholders |
|
1,443 |
|
|
140 |
|
|
357 |
|
|
10 |
|
|
(88) |
|
|
28 |
|
|
1,890 |
| |||||||
|
Earnings per share |
|
35.5p |
|
|
3.4p |
|
|
8.8p |
|
|
0.3p |
|
|
(2.2p) |
|
|
0.7p |
|
|
46.5p |
| |||||||
|
Weighted average number of shares (millions) |
|
4,063 |
|
|
4,063 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||
| The following adjustments are made in arriving at Core gross profit |
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Cost of sales |
|
(2,165) |
|
|
173 |
|
|
6 |
|
|
(1,986) |
| ||||||||||||||||
| The following adjustments are made in arriving at Core operating profit |
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administration |
|
(2,140) |
|
|
8 |
|
|
1 |
|
|
38 |
|
|
(2,093) |
| |||||||||||||
| Research and development |
|
(2,024) |
|
|
21 |
|
|
476 |
|
|
4 |
|
|
1 |
|
|
(1,522) |
| ||||||||||
| Royalty income |
|
246 |
|
|
246 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Other operating income/(expense) |
|
120 |
|
|
1 |
|
|
(89) |
|
|
(32) |
|
|
– |
| |||||||||||||
| The following adjustments are made in arriving at Core profit before tax |
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net finance expense |
|
(134) |
|
|
9 |
|
|
(125) |
| |||||||||||||||||||
|
Share of after tax profit/(loss) of associates and joint ventures |
|
(2) |
|
|
(2) |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||
| The following adjustments are made in arriving at Core profit after tax |
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Taxation |
|
(241) |
|
|
(54) |
|
|
(119) |
|
|
(3) |
|
|
(28) |
|
|
6 |
|
|
(439) |
| |||||||
| The following adjustments are made in arriving at Core profit attributable to shareholders |
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Profit attributable to non-controlling interests |
|
203 |
|
|
(28) |
|
|
175 |
| |||||||||||||||||||
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Adjusting items Q2 2026
Intangible asset impairments
Impairments of £1,895 million (Q2 2025: £476 million) were incurred primarily relating to camlipixant (£1,334 million) following GSK’s decision not to progress further development of camlipixant in RCC, based on the aggregate data from the CALM-1 and CALM-2 phase III trials. The recoverable amount of camlipixant, based on value in use for the IBS indication is £104 million, which is the carrying value as at 30 June 2026.
In addition, a full impairment of £371 million was recognised following the termination of assets under the Alector collaboration, driven by the outcome of clinical trials.
Major restructuring and integration
Charges of £23 million (Q2 2025: £13 million) were incurred relating to ongoing projects categorised as Major restructuring programmes and integration costs, analysed as follows:
| Q2 2026 | Q2 2025 | |||||||||||
| Cash £m |
Non- cash £m |
Total £m |
Cash £m |
Non- cash £m |
Total £m | |||||||
| Significant acquisitions |
22 |
– |
22 |
7 |
– |
7 | ||||||
| Legacy programmes |
– |
1 |
1 |
3 |
3 |
6 | ||||||
| 22 |
1 |
23 |
10 |
3 |
13 | |||||||
Integration costs of significant acquisitions relate predominantly to integration activities for RAPT acquired in Q1 2026, with smaller incremental costs attributed to earlier acquisitions - Affinivax Inc. (Affinivax) in Q3 2022, BELLUS Health Inc. (Bellus) in Q2 2023, and BP Asset IX in Q3 2025.
Transaction-related adjustments
Transaction-related adjustments resulted in a net charge of £491 million (Q2 2025: £88 million credit), the majority of which related to charges/(credits) for the remeasurement of contingent consideration liabilities.
| Charge/(credit) |
Q2 2026 £m |
Q2 2025 £m |
||||||
| Contingent consideration on former Shionogi-ViiV Healthcare joint venture (including Shionogi preferential dividends) |
|
392 |
|
|
(127 |
) | ||
| ViiV Healthcare put options and Pfizer preferential dividends |
|
– |
|
|
(29 |
) | ||
| Contingent consideration on former Novartis Vaccines business |
|
14 |
|
|
57 |
| ||
| Contingent consideration on acquisition of Affinivax |
|
6 |
|
|
7 |
| ||
| Other contingent consideration |
|
74 |
|
|
3 |
| ||
| Other adjustments |
|
5 |
|
|
1 |
| ||
| Total transaction-related charges/(credits) |
|
491 |
|
|
(88 |
) | ||
The £392 million charge relating to the contingent consideration for the former Shionogi-ViiV Healthcare joint venture represented an increase in the valuation of the contingent consideration due to Shionogi driven by updated sales forecasts and net other remeasurements of £301 million and the unwind of the discount for £91 million.
Divestments, Significant legal charges, and other items
Divestments, Significant legal charges, and other items included net other operating income of £288 million (Q2 2025: £32 million) primarily related to proceeds from the divestment of linerixibat.
Legal charges provide for all significant legal matters and are not broken out separately by litigation or investigation.
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The reconciliations between Total results and Core results for H1 2026 and H1 2025 are set out below.
Six months ended 30 June 2026
| Total results £m |
Intangible asset amort- isation £m |
Intangible asset impair- ment £m |
Major restruc- turing and £m |
Trans- action- related £m |
Divest- ments, Significant legal and other items £m |
Core results £m |
||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Gross profit |
|
11,897 |
|
|
334 |
|
|
190 |
|
|
6 |
|
|
12 |
|
|
12,439 |
| ||||||||||
| Operating profit |
|
2,774 |
|
|
385 |
|
|
2,067 |
|
|
47 |
|
|
770 |
|
|
(593) |
|
|
5,450 |
| |||||||
|
Profit before taxation |
|
2,498 |
|
|
385 |
|
|
2,067 |
|
|
47 |
|
|
770 |
|
|
(588) |
|
|
5,179 |
| |||||||
|
Profit after taxation |
|
2,392 |
|
|
302 |
|
|
1,572 |
|
|
37 |
|
|
569 |
|
|
(608) |
|
|
4,264 |
| |||||||
|
Profit/(loss) attributable to shareholders |
|
2,172 |
|
|
302 |
|
|
1,572 |
|
|
37 |
|
|
425 |
|
|
(608) |
|
|
3,900 |
| |||||||
|
Earnings per share |
|
54.1p |
|
|
7.5p |
|
|
39.1p |
|
|
0.9p |
|
|
10.6p |
|
|
(15.1p) |
|
|
97.1p |
| |||||||
|
Weighted average number of shares (millions) |
|
4,018 |
|
|
4,018 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||
| The following adjustments are made in arriving at Core gross profit |
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Cost of sales |
|
(4,141) |
|
|
334 |
|
|
190 |
|
|
6 |
|
|
12 |
|
|
(3,599) |
| ||||||||||
| The following adjustments are made in arriving at Core operating profit |
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administration |
|
(4,321) |
|
|
25 |
|
|
19 |
|
|
103 |
|
|
(4,174) |
| |||||||||||||
| Research and development |
|
(5,158) |
|
|
51 |
|
|
1,877 |
|
|
16 |
|
|
(3,214) |
| |||||||||||||
| Royalty income |
|
399 |
|
|
399 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other operating income/(expense) |
|
(43) |
|
|
751 |
|
|
(708) |
|
|
– |
| ||||||||||||||||
| The following adjustments are made in arriving at Core profit before tax |
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net finance expense |
|
(269) |
|
|
5 |
|
|
(264) |
| |||||||||||||||||||
| Share of after tax profit/(loss) of associates and joint ventures |
|
(7) |
|
|
(7) |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||
| The following adjustments are made in arriving at Core profit after tax |
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Taxation |
|
(106) |
|
|
(83) |
|
|
(495) |
|
|
(10) |
|
|
(201) |
|
|
(20) |
|
|
(915) |
| |||||||
| The following adjustments are made in arriving at Core profit attributable to shareholders |
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Profit attributable to non-controlling interests |
|
220 |
|
|
144 |
|
|
364 |
| |||||||||||||||||||
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| Total results £m |
Intangible asset amort- isation £m |
Intangible asset impair- ment £m |
Major restruc- turing and integration £m |
Trans- action- related £m |
Divest- ments, Significant legal and other items £m |
Core results £m |
||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Gross profit |
|
11,400 |
|
|
371 |
|
|
11 |
|
|
8 |
|
|
11,790 |
| |||||||||||||
| Operating profit |
|
4,239 |
|
|
413 |
|
|
540 |
|
|
33 |
|
|
(78) |
|
|
17 |
|
|
5,164 |
| |||||||
|
Profit before taxation |
|
3,995 |
|
|
413 |
|
|
540 |
|
|
33 |
|
|
(78) |
|
|
33 |
|
|
4,936 |
| |||||||
|
Profit after taxation |
|
3,418 |
|
|
308 |
|
|
405 |
|
|
25 |
|
|
(136) |
|
|
43 |
|
|
4,063 |
| |||||||
|
Profit/(loss) attributable to shareholders |
|
3,067 |
|
|
308 |
|
|
405 |
|
|
25 |
|
|
(122) |
|
|
43 |
|
|
3,726 |
| |||||||
|
Earnings per share |
|
75.3p |
|
|
7.6p |
|
|
9.9p |
|
|
0.6p |
|
|
(3.0p) |
|
|
1.0p |
|
|
91.4p |
| |||||||
|
Weighted average number of shares (millions) |
|
4,076 |
|
|
4,076 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||
| The following adjustments are made in arriving at Core gross profit |
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Cost of sales |
|
(4,102) |
|
|
371 |
|
|
11 |
|
|
8 |
|
|
(3,712) |
| |||||||||||||
| The following adjustments are made in arriving at Core operating profit |
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administration |
|
(4,210) |
|
|
16 |
|
|
9 |
|
|
32 |
|
|
(4,153) |
| |||||||||||||
| Research and development |
|
(3,486) |
|
|
42 |
|
|
540 |
|
|
5 |
|
|
(2,899) |
| |||||||||||||
| Royalty income |
|
426 |
|
|
426 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Other operating income/(expense) |
|
109 |
|
|
1 |
|
|
(87) |
|
|
(23) |
|
|
– |
| |||||||||||||
| The following adjustments are made in arriving at Core profit before tax |
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net finance expense |
|
(242) |
|
|
16 |
|
|
(226) |
| |||||||||||||||||||
|
Share of after tax profit/(loss) of associates and joint ventures |
|
(2) |
|
|
(2) |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||
| The following adjustments are made in arriving at Core profit after tax |
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Taxation |
|
(577) |
|
|
(105) |
|
|
(135) |
|
|
(8) |
|
|
(58) |
|
|
10 |
|
|
(873) |
| |||||||
| The following adjustments are made in arriving at Core profit attributable to shareholders |
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Profit attributable to non-controlling interests |
|
351 |
|
|
(14) |
|
|
337 |
| |||||||||||||||||||
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Adjusting items H1 2026
Intangible asset impairments
Impairments of £2,067 million (H1 2025: £540 million) were incurred primarily relating to camlipixant £1,334 million in Q2 2026 following GSK’s decision not to progress further development of camlipixant in RCC, based on the aggregate data from the CALM-1 and CALM-2 phase III trials.
In addition, a full impairment of £371 million was recognised in Q2 2026 following the termination of assets under the Alector collaboration, driven by the outcome of clinical trials.
Major restructuring and integration
Charges of £47 million (H1 2025: £33 million) were incurred relating to ongoing projects categorised as Major restructuring programmes, analysed as follows:
| H1 2026 | H1 2025 | |||||||||||
| Cash £m |
Non- cash £m |
Total £m |
Cash £m |
Non- cash £m |
Total £m | |||||||
| Significant acquisitions |
44 |
– |
44 |
8 |
– |
8 | ||||||
| Legacy programmes |
2 |
1 |
3 |
10 |
15 |
25 | ||||||
| 46 |
1 |
47 |
18 |
15 |
33 | |||||||
The Significant acquisitions programme incurred cash charges of £44 million primarily from integration activities for RAPT acquired in Q1 2026, with smaller incremental costs attributed to earlier acquisitions - Affinivax Inc. (Affinivax) in Q3 2022, BELLUS Health Inc. (Bellus) in Q2 2023, and BP Asset IX in Q3 2025.
Transaction-related adjustments
Transaction-related adjustments resulted in a net charge of £770 million (H1 2025: £78 million net credit), the majority of which related to charges/(credits) for the remeasurement of contingent consideration liabilities.
| Charge/(credit) |
H1 2026 £m |
H1 2025 £m |
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| Contingent consideration on former Shionogi-ViiV Healthcare joint venture (including Shionogi preferential dividends) |
|
680 |
|
|
(88 |
) | ||
| ViiV Healthcare put options and Pfizer preferential dividends |
|
(33) |
|
|
(89 |
) | ||
| Contingent consideration on former Novartis Vaccines business |
|
– |
|
|
109 |
| ||
| Contingent consideration on acquisition of Affinivax |
|
7 |
|
|
(26 |
) | ||
| Other contingent consideration |
|
97 |
|
|
7 |
| ||
| Other adjustments |
|
19 |
|
|
9 |
| ||
| Total transaction-related charges |
|
770 |
|
|
(78 |
) | ||
The £680 million charge relating to the contingent consideration for the former Shionogi-ViiV Healthcare joint venture represented an increase in the valuation of the contingent consideration due to Shionogi, driven by updated sales forecasts and net other remeasurements of £487 million and the unwind of the discount for £193 million.
The £33 million credit on the ViiV put option and Pfizer preferential dividend relates to the remeasurement of the put option with Pfizer. The agreement with Pfizer and Shionogi for the 11.7% economic interest in ViiV Healthcare held by Pfizer was replaced with an investment by Shionogi completed on 31 March 2026 and as a result GSK extinguished the Pfizer put option liability through retained earnings. An explanation of the accounting for the non-controlling interests in ViiV Healthcare is set out on page 22.
Significant legal charges, Divestments, and other items
Divestments, Significant legal charges, and other items included net other operating income of £708 million (YTD 2025: £23 million) primarily related to profit on the sale of the Rockville manufacturing facility, including £375m reclassified from the foreign currency translation reserve to the income statement on disposal of the related subsidiary, and proceeds from the divestment of linerixibat. This was partly offset by amounts reclassified from the foreign currency translation reserve to the income statement upon the liquidation of subsidiaries.
Legal charges provide for all significant legal matters and are not broken out separately by litigation or investigation.
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Q2 2026 £m |
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Q2 2025 £m |
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H1 2026 £m |
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H1 2025 £m |
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| TURNOVER |
8,409 | 7,986 | 16,038 | 15,502 | ||||||||||||
| Cost of sales |
(2,266) | (2,165) | (4,141) | (4,102) | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit |
6,143 | 5,821 | 11,897 | 11,400 | ||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administration |
(2,202) | (2,140) | (4,321) | (4,210) | ||||||||||||
| Research and development |
(3,466) | (2,024) | (5,158) | (3,486) | ||||||||||||
| Royalty income |
204 | 246 | 399 | 426 | ||||||||||||
| Other operating income/(expense) |
(198) | 120 | (43) | 109 | ||||||||||||
| OPERATING PROFIT |
481 | 2,023 | 2,774 | 4,239 | ||||||||||||
| Finance income |
58 | 50 | 80 | 104 | ||||||||||||
| Finance expense |
(182) | (184) | (349) | (346) | ||||||||||||
| Share of after tax profit/(loss) of associates and joint ventures |
(3) | (2) | (7) | (2) | ||||||||||||
| PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION |
354 | 1,887 | 2,498 | 3,995 | ||||||||||||
| Taxation |
199 | (241) | (106) | (577) | ||||||||||||
| Tax rate % |
(56.2%) | 12.8% | 4.2% | 14.4% | ||||||||||||
| PROFIT AFTER TAXATION |
553 | 1,646 | 2,392 | 3,418 | ||||||||||||
| Profit attributable to non-controlling interests |
118 | 203 | 220 | 351 | ||||||||||||
| Profit attributable to shareholders |
435 | 1,443 | 2,172 | 3,067 | ||||||||||||
| 553 | 1,646 | 2,392 | 3,418 | |||||||||||||
| EARNINGS PER SHARE |
10.8p | 35.5p | 54.1p | 75.3p | ||||||||||||
|
Diluted earnings per share |
10.7p | 35.1p | 53.4p | 74.4p | ||||||||||||
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Q2 2026 £m |
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Q2 2025 £m |
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H1 2026 £m |
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H1 2025 £m |
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| Total profit for the period |
553 | 1,646 | 2,392 | 3,418 | ||||||||||||
| Items that may be reclassified subsequently to income statement: |
||||||||||||||||
| Exchange movements on overseas net assets and net investment hedges |
(23) | 129 | (82) | 267 | ||||||||||||
| Reclassification of exchange movements on liquidation or disposal of overseas subsidiaries and associates |
– | (7) | (266) | (8) | ||||||||||||
| Fair value movements on cash flow hedges |
7 | (52) | 38 | (56) | ||||||||||||
| Cost of hedging |
(4) | 5 | (3) | 9 | ||||||||||||
| Reclassification of cash flow hedges to income statement |
(1) | 53 | (15) | 48 | ||||||||||||
| Deferred tax on fair value movements on cash flow hedges |
– | – | (1) | – | ||||||||||||
| (21) | 128 | (329) | 260 | |||||||||||||
| Items that will not be reclassified to income statement: |
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| Exchange movements on overseas net assets of non-controlling interests |
(1) | (15) | 3 | (23) | ||||||||||||
| Share of the other comprehensive income of associates and joint ventures |
30 | – | 44 | – | ||||||||||||
| Fair value movements on equity investments |
(18) | 87 | (56) | (34) | ||||||||||||
| Tax on fair value movements on equity investments |
(5) | (11) | (2) | (4) | ||||||||||||
| Fair value movements on cash flow hedges |
4 | – | 4 | – | ||||||||||||
| Fair value movements on fair value hedges |
(17) | – | – | – | ||||||||||||
| Remeasurement gains/(losses) on defined benefit plans |
284 | 18 | 367 | 74 | ||||||||||||
| Tax (charge)/credit on remeasurement of defined benefit plans |
(68) | (2) | (89) | (16) | ||||||||||||
| 209 | 77 | 271 | (3) | |||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income/(expense) for the period |
188 | 205 | (58) | 257 | ||||||||||||
| Total comprehensive income for the period |
741 | 1,851 | 2,334 | 3,675 | ||||||||||||
| Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to: |
||||||||||||||||
| Shareholders |
624 | 1,663 | 2,111 | 3,347 | ||||||||||||
| Non-controlling interests |
117 | 188 | 223 | 328 | ||||||||||||
| 741 | 1,851 | 2,334 | 3,675 | |||||||||||||
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30 June 2026 £m |
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|
31 December 2025 £m |
| |||
| ASSETS |
||||||||
| Non-current assets |
||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment |
9,358 | 9,322 | ||||||
| Right of use assets |
674 | 726 | ||||||
| Goodwill |
7,381 | 7,018 | ||||||
| Other intangible assets |
16,802 | 16,748 | ||||||
| Investments in associates and joint ventures |
101 | 89 | ||||||
| Other investments |
854 | 1,037 | ||||||
| Deferred tax assets |
6,339 | 6,520 | ||||||
| Derivative financial instruments |
17 | – | ||||||
| Other non-current assets |
2,653 | 2,148 | ||||||
| Total non-current assets |
44,179 | 43,608 | ||||||
| Current assets |
||||||||
| Inventories |
6,282 | 5,924 | ||||||
| Current tax recoverable |
368 | 288 | ||||||
| Trade and other receivables |
7,706 | 7,471 | ||||||
| Derivative financial instruments |
92 | 121 | ||||||
| Liquid investments |
1 | 9 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents |
3,105 | 3,397 | ||||||
| Assets held for sale |
5 | 300 | ||||||
| Total current assets |
17,559 | 17,510 | ||||||
| TOTAL ASSETS |
61,738 | 61,118 | ||||||
| LIABILITIES |
||||||||
| Current liabilities |
||||||||
| Short-term borrowings |
(4,291) | (3,012) | ||||||
| Contingent consideration liabilities |
(1,376) | (1,348) | ||||||
| Trade and other payables |
(14,342) | (15,381) | ||||||
| Derivative financial instruments |
(157) | (75) | ||||||
| Current tax payable |
(524) | (498) | ||||||
| Short-term provisions |
(844) | (938) | ||||||
| Liabilities relating to assets held for sale |
– | (139) | ||||||
| Total current liabilities |
(21,534) | (21,391) | ||||||
| Non-current liabilities |
||||||||
| Long-term borrowings |
(13,947) | (14,708) | ||||||
| Deferred tax liabilities |
(303) | (291) | ||||||
| Pensions and other post-employment benefits |
(1,618) | (1,687) | ||||||
| Derivative financial instruments |
(55) | (67) | ||||||
| Other provisions |
(610) | (610) | ||||||
| Contingent consideration liabilities |
(5,405) | (5,385) | ||||||
| Other non-current liabilities |
(1,089) | (1,023) | ||||||
| Total non-current liabilities |
(23,027) | (23,771) | ||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES |
(44,561) | (45,162) | ||||||
| NET ASSETS |
17,177 | 15,956 | ||||||
| EQUITY |
||||||||
| Share capital |
1,349 | 1,349 | ||||||
| Share premium account |
3,507 | 3,498 | ||||||
| Retained earnings |
11,464 | 10,209 | ||||||
| Other reserves |
1,325 | 1,321 | ||||||
| Shareholders’ equity |
17,645 | 16,377 | ||||||
| Non-controlling interests |
(468) | (421) | ||||||
|
TOTAL EQUITY |
17,177 | 15,956 | ||||||
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| |
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|
|
Share premium £m |
|
|
Retained earnings £m |
|
|
Other reserves £m |
|
|
Share- holder’s equity £m |
|
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Non- controlling interests £m |
|
|
Total equity £m |
| ||||||||
| At 1 January 2026 |
1,349 | 3,498 | 10,209 | 1,321 | 16,377 | (421) | 15,956 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Profit for the period |
2,172 | 2,172 | 220 | 2,392 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income /(expense) for the period |
(67) | 6 | (61) | 3 | (58) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total comprehensive income/(expense) for the period |
2,105 | 6 | 2,111 | 223 | 2,334 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividend distributions to non-controlling interests |
(272) | (272) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derecognition of liabilities with non-controlling interests |
789 | 789 | 789 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contributions from non-controlling interests |
187 | 187 | 1,399 | 1,586 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other distributions to non-controlling interests |
(1,399) | (1,399) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends to shareholders |
(1,370) | (1,370) | (1,370) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Realised after tax profit/(losses) on disposal or liquidation of equity investments |
102 | (102) | – | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share of associates and joint ventures realised profit/(loss) on disposal of equity investments |
15 | (15) | – | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued |
9 | 9 | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase of treasury shares |
(634) | (634) | (634) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Write-down on shares held by ESOP Trusts |
(119) | 119 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based incentive plans |
180 | 180 | 180 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Changes to non-controlling interests |
2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hedging gain/loss after taxation transferred to non-financial assets |
(4) | (4) | (4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| At 30 June 2026 |
1,349 | 3,507 | 11,464 | 1,325 | 17,645 | (468) | 17,177 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| |
Share capital £m |
|
|
Share premium £m |
|
|
Retained earnings £m |
|
|
Other reserves £m |
|
|
Share- holder’s equity £m |
|
|
Non- controlling interests £m |
|
|
Total equity £m |
| ||||||||
| At 1 January 2025 |
1,348 | 3,473 | 7,796 | 1,054 | 13,671 | (585) | 13,086 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Profit for the period |
3,067 | 3,067 | 351 | 3,418 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income /(expense) for the period |
300 | (20) | 280 | (23) | 257 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total comprehensive income/(expense) for the period |
3,367 | (20) | 3,347 | 328 | 3,675 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividend distributions to non-controlling interests |
(180) | (180) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends to shareholders |
(1,268) | (1,268) | (1,268) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Realised after tax profit/(losses) on disposal or liquidation of equity investments |
3 | (3) | – | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share of associates and joint ventures realised profit/(loss) on disposal of equity investments |
(1) | 1 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued |
1 | 13 | 14 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase of treasury shares(*) |
(1,155) | (1,155) | (1,155) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Write-down of shares held by ESOP Trusts |
(127) | 127 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based incentive plans |
182 | 182 | 182 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| At 30 June 2025 |
1,349 | 3,486 | 8,797 | 1,159 | 14,791 | (437) | 14,354 | |||||||||||||||||||||
(*) Included shares committed to repurchase under irrevocable contracts and repurchases subject to settlement at the end of the period.
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| H1 2026 £m |
H1 2025 £m |
|||||||
| Profit after tax |
2,392 | 3,418 | ||||||
| Tax on profits |
106 | 577 | ||||||
| Share of after tax loss/(profit) of associates and joint ventures |
7 | 2 | ||||||
| Net finance expense |
269 | 242 | ||||||
| Depreciation, amortisation, impairments and other adjusting items |
2,753 | 1,982 | ||||||
| (Increase)/decrease in working capital |
(1,098) | (1,253) | ||||||
| Contingent consideration paid |
(749) | (668) | ||||||
| Increase/(decrease) in other net liabilities (excluding contingent consideration paid) |
576 | (566) | ||||||
| Cash generated from operations |
4,256 | 3,734 | ||||||
| Taxation paid |
(425) | (493) | ||||||
| Total net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities |
3,831 | 3,241 | ||||||
| Cash flow from investing activities |
||||||||
| Purchase of property, plant and equipment |
(549) | (464) | ||||||
| Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment |
30 | 6 | ||||||
| Purchase of intangible assets |
(547) | (617) | ||||||
| Proceeds from sale of intangible assets |
355 | 76 | ||||||
| Purchase of equity investments |
(25) | (45) | ||||||
| Proceeds from sale of equity investments |
164 | 18 | ||||||
| Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired |
(2,083) | (800) | ||||||
| Contingent consideration paid |
(8) | (6) | ||||||
| Disposal of businesses |
260 | (29) | ||||||
| Interest received |
78 | 92 | ||||||
| (Increase)/decrease in liquid investments |
9 | – | ||||||
| Dividends and distributions from joint ventures and associates |
25 | – | ||||||
| Dividend and distributions from investments |
36 | – | ||||||
| Total net cash inflow/(outflow) from investing activities |
(2,255) | (1,769) | ||||||
| Cash flow from financing activities |
||||||||
| Issue of share capital |
9 | 14 | ||||||
| Repayment of long-term loans |
(865) | (1,409) | ||||||
| Issue of long-term notes |
– | 1,983 | ||||||
| Net increase/(decrease) in short-term loans |
1,466 | 637 | ||||||
| Increase in other short-term loans |
9 | 102 | ||||||
| Repayment of other short-term loans |
(60) | (269) | ||||||
| Repayment of lease liabilities |
(106) | (110) | ||||||
| Interest paid |
(343) | (325) | ||||||
| Dividends paid to shareholders |
(1,370) | (1,268) | ||||||
| Purchase of treasury shares |
(634) | (808) | ||||||
| Dividend distributions to non-controlling interests |
(252) | (180) | ||||||
| Other distributions to non-controlling interest |
(1,399) | – | ||||||
| Contributions from non-controlling interests |
1,588 | – | ||||||
| Other financing items |
80 | 119 | ||||||
| Total net cash inflow/(outflow) from financing activities |
(1,877) | (1,514) | ||||||
| Increase/(decrease) in cash and bank overdrafts in the period |
(301) | (42) | ||||||
| Cash and bank overdrafts at beginning of the period |
3,207 | 3,403 | ||||||
| Adjustment on initial application of amendments to IFRS 9 on 1 January 2026(1) |
43 | – | ||||||
| Cash and bank overdrafts at beginning of the period, as adjusted |
3,250 | 3,403 | ||||||
| Exchange adjustments |
(5) | (37) | ||||||
| Increase/(decrease) in cash and bank overdrafts in the period |
(301) | (42) | ||||||
| Cash and bank overdrafts at end of the period |
2,944 | 3,324 | ||||||
| Cash and bank overdrafts at end of period comprise: |
||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents |
3,105 | 3,599 | ||||||
| Overdrafts |
(161) | (275) | ||||||
| 2,944 | 3,324 | |||||||
(1) For further details see page 36
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Specialty Medicines turnover – three months ended 30 June 2026
| Total | US | Europe | International | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| £m | AER% | £m | AER% | £m | AER% | £m | AER% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HIV |
2,078 | 11 | 1,459 | 13 | 407 | 7 | 212 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dolutegravir products |
1,441 | 4 | 907 | 4 | 342 | 5 | 192 | (1 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dovato |
749 | 14 | 418 | 13 | 230 | 14 | 101 | 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Juluca |
170 | 8 | 139 | 9 | 28 | – | 3 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tivicay |
318 | (5 | ) | 196 | – | 55 | (5 | ) | 67 | (15 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Triumeq |
204 | (15 | ) | 154 | (12 | ) | 29 | (24 | ) | 21 | (22 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Long Acting Injectables |
593 | 34 | 514 | 34 | 61 | 22 | 18 | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Apretude |
140 | 39 | 134 | 33 | 2 | – | 4 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cabenuva |
453 | 33 | 380 | 35 | 59 | 18 | 14 | 56 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other |
44 | (15 | ) | 38 | 3 | 4 | (20 | ) | 2 | (80 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Respiratory, Immunology |
1,135 | 18 | 772 | 22 | 170 | 10 | 193 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Benlysta |
498 | 10 | 411 | 10 | 38 | 19 | 49 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exdensur |
18 | – | 10 | – | 1 | – | 7 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nucala |
610 | 22 | 352 | 34 | 133 | 5 | 125 | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other |
9 | (37 | ) | (1 | ) | (100 | ) | (2 | ) | 59 | 12 | (37 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Oncology |
569 | 18 | 360 | 7 | 148 | 29 | 61 | 85 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Blenrep |
36 | >100 | 16 | – | 12 | >100 | 8 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jemperli |
248 | 27 | 175 | 18 | 53 | 47 | 20 | 67 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ojjaara/Omjjara |
187 | 36 | 127 | 20 | 37 | 54 | 23 | >100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Zejula |
101 | (33 | ) | 41 | (49 | ) | 48 | (16 | ) | 12 | (8 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other |
(3 | ) | 40 | 1 | – | (2 | ) | 67 | (2 | ) | (100 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Specialty Medicines |
3,782 | 14 | 2,591 | 15 | 725 | 12 | 466 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Specialty Medicines turnover – six months ended 30 June 2026
| Total | US | Europe | International | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| £m | AER% | £m | AER% | £m | AER% | £m | AER% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HIV |
3,902 | 9 | 2,679 | 11 | 806 | 7 | 417 | (1 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dolutegravir products |
2,736 | 2 | 1,676 | 2 | 682 | 5 | 378 | (2 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dovato |
1,415 | 16 | 775 | 14 | 452 | 16 | 188 | 19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Juluca |
316 | – | 253 | 1 | 58 | (2 | ) | 5 | (17 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tivicay |
629 | (3 | ) | 374 | 1 | 112 | (3 | ) | 143 | (11 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Triumeq |
376 | (23 | ) | 274 | (20 | ) | 60 | (28 | ) | 42 | (30 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Long Acting Injectables |
1,081 | 31 | 931 | 31 | 117 | 22 | 33 | 74 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Apretude |
260 | 37 | 251 | 34 | 2 | – | 7 | >100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cabenuva |
821 | 29 | 680 | 30 | 115 | 20 | 26 | 53 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other |
85 | (11 | ) | 72 | 3 | 7 | (22 | ) | 6 | (63 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Respiratory, Immunology |
2,025 | 15 | 1,306 | 15 | 346 | 14 | 373 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Benlysta |
882 | 9 | 713 | 9 | 75 | 19 | 94 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exdensur |
29 | – | 19 | – | 2 | – | 8 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nucala |
1,094 | 16 | 574 | 21 | 274 | 9 | 246 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other |
20 | 32 | – | – | (5 | ) | 54 | 25 | (4 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oncology |
1,081 | 20 | 695 | 11 | 274 | 30 | 112 | 87 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Blenrep |
59 | >100 | 30 | – | 20 | >100 | 9 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jemperli |
480 | 30 | 352 | 24 | 88 | 40 | 40 | 82 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ojjaara/Omjjara |
331 | 32 | 221 | 11 | 73 | 92 | 37 | >100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Zejula |
215 | (24 | ) | 92 | (36 | ) | 97 | (14 | ) | 26 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other |
(4 | ) | 43 | – | – | (4 | ) | 43 | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specialty Medicines |
7,008 | 12 | 4,680 | 12 | 1,426 | 12 | 902 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total | US | Europe | International | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| £m | AER% | £m | AER% | £m | AER% | £m | AER% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shingles |
888 | 4 | 245 | 2 | 434 | 21 | 209 | (17) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shingrix |
888 | 4 | 245 | 2 | 434 | 21 | 209 | (17) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Meningitis |
462 | 22 | 156 | 8 | 173 | 10 | 133 | 71 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bexsero |
331 | 17 | 81 | 4 | 170 | 10 | 80 | 63 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Menveo |
98 | 7 | 64 | (3 | ) | 2 | – | 32 | 33 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Penmenvy |
11 | – | 11 | – | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other |
22 | >100 | – | – | 1 | – | 21 | >100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| RSV |
192 | >100 | 65 | 86 | 30 | 67 | 97 | >100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Arexvy |
192 | >100 | 65 | 86 | 30 | 67 | 97 | >100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Influenza |
11 | 83 | – | – | 1 | – | 10 | 67 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fluarix, FluLaval |
11 | 83 | – | – | 1 | – | 10 | 67 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Paediatric & Adult Vaccines |
731 | (7 | ) | 313 | 6 | 180 | 5 | 238 | (26) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Boostrix |
202 | 18 | 138 | 35 | 39 | – | 25 | (17) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hepatitis |
153 | (1 | ) | 71 | (8 | ) | 48 | (4 | ) | 34 | 26 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Infanrix, Pediarix |
109 | (13 | ) | 55 | (19 | ) | 32 | 19 | 22 | (27) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Priorix, Priorix Tetra, Varilrix |
73 | (14 | ) | 10 | – | 29 | – | 34 | (26) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Rotarix |
126 | (5 | ) | 35 | 21 | 29 | 7 | 62 | (19) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other |
68 | (43 | ) | 4 | (60 | ) | 3 | >100 | 61 | (45) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Vaccines |
2,284 | 9 | 779 | 9 | 818 | 16 | 687 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| £m | AER% | £m | AER% | £m | AER% | £m | AER% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shingles |
1,914 | 11 | 634 | 3 | 895 | 38 | 385 | (16) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shingrix |
1,914 | 11 | 634 | 3 | 895 | 38 | 385 | (16) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Meningitis |
797 | 9 | 261 | (2 | ) | 329 | 12 | 207 | 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Bexsero |
594 | 11 | 137 | (7 | ) | 324 | 12 | 133 | 40 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Menveo |
163 | (10 | ) | 107 | (9 | ) | 4 | – | 52 | (12) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Penmenvy |
17 | – | 17 | – | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other |
23 | 53 | – | – | 1 | – | 22 | 57 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| RSV |
257 | 78 | 83 | (8 | ) | 73 | 97 | 101 | >100 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Arexvy |
257 | 78 | 83 | (8 | ) | 73 | 97 | 101 | >100 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Influenza |
21 | >100 | 4 | >100 | 1 | 100 | 16 | 45 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fluarix, FluLaval |
21 | >100 | 4 | >100 | 1 | 100 | 16 | 45 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Paediatric & Adult Vaccines |
1,444 | (9 | ) | 612 | (4 | ) | 377 | 12 | 455 | (25) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Boostrix |
340 | 6 | 213 | 12 | 76 | 3 | 51 | (12) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hepatitis |
308 | (5 | ) | 141 | (17 | ) | 104 | 8 | 63 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Infanrix, Pediarix |
231 | (14 | ) | 125 | (17 | ) | 60 | 9 | 46 | (29) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Priorix, Priorix Tetra, Varilrix |
163 | (10 | ) | 32 | (3 | ) | 67 | 16 | 64 | (29) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Rotarix |
266 | (3 | ) | 92 | 11 | 59 | – | 115 | (13) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other |
136 | (37 | ) | 9 | (36 | ) | 11 | >100 | 116 | (43) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Vaccines |
4,433 | 6 | 1,594 | (1 | ) | 1,675 | 27 | 1,164 | (8) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total | US | Europe | International | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| £m | AER% | £m | AER% | £m | AER% | £m | AER% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Respiratory |
1,679 | (10 | ) | 896 | (17 | ) | 338 | (1 | ) | 445 | (1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Anoro Ellipta |
139 | (5 | ) | 47 | (28 | ) | 65 | 14 | 27 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flixotide/Flovent |
90 | (19 | ) | 57 | (23 | ) | 13 | (13 | ) | 20 | (9 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Relvar/Breo Ellipta |
231 | (13 | ) | 81 | (24 | ) | 78 | (10 | ) | 72 | (3 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Seretide/Advair |
195 | (3 | ) | 66 | 8 | 43 | (4 | ) | 86 | (9 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Trelegy Ellipta |
775 | (7 | ) | 561 | (13 | ) | 87 | 9 | 127 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ventolin |
130 | (22 | ) | 55 | (32 | ) | 26 | (10 | ) | 49 | (13 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Respiratory |
119 | (18 | ) | 29 | (44 | ) | 26 | (7 | ) | 64 | (3 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other General Medicines |
664 | (5 | ) | 42 | (29 | ) | 161 | 12 | 461 | (7 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Blujepa |
– | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other General Medicines |
664 | (5 | ) | 42 | (29 | ) | 161 | 12 | 461 | (7 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| General Medicines |
2,343 | (9 | ) | 938 | (18 | ) | 499 | 3 | 906 | (4 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
General Medicines turnover – six months ended 30 June 2026
| Total | US | Europe | International | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| £m | AER% | £m | AER% | £m | AER% | £m | AER% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Respiratory |
3,273 | (9 | ) | 1,688 | (14 | ) | 696 | – | 889 | (3 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Anoro Ellipta |
267 | (2 | ) | 88 | (21 | ) | 129 | 14 | 50 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flixotide/Flovent |
218 | 4 | 150 | 11 | 30 | (9 | ) | 38 | (10 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relvar/Breo Ellipta |
461 | (13 | ) | 152 | (27 | ) | 167 | (7 | ) | 142 | (3 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Seretide/Advair |
383 | (8 | ) | 121 | 3 | 87 | (8 | ) | 175 | (14 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Trelegy Ellipta |
1,421 | (6 | ) | 998 | (11 | ) | 177 | 9 | 246 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ventolin |
274 | (22 | ) | 121 | (36 | ) | 54 | (8 | ) | 99 | (4 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Respiratory |
249 | (14 | ) | 58 | (33 | ) | 52 | (7 | ) | 139 | (5 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other General Medicines |
1,324 | (10 | ) | 83 | (27 | ) | 328 | 9 | 913 | (14 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Blujepa |
1 | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other General Medicines |
1,323 | (10 | ) | 82 | (28 | ) | 328 | 9 | 913 | (14 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| General Medicines |
4,597 | (9 | ) | 1,771 | (15 | ) | 1,024 | 2 | 1,802 | (9 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Three months ended 30 June 2026 |
8,409 | 5 | 4,308 | 5 | 2,042 | 11 | 2,059 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Six months ended 30 June 2026 |
16,038 | 3 | 8,045 | 2 | 4,125 | 15 | 3,868 | (4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Operating segments are reported based on the financial information provided to the Chief Executive Officer, who is the Chief Operating Decision Maker, as well as based on the responsibilities of the Executive Committee (“ExCom”). GSK reports results under two segments: Commercial Operations and Total R&D. The Group reviews its assessment of reportable segments on an ongoing basis.
In the quarter, impairments of £1,895 million (Q2 2025: £476 million) were incurred primarily relating to camlipixant (£1,334 million) following GSK’s decision not to progress further development of camlipixant in RCC, based on the aggregate data from the CALM-1 and CALM-2 phase III trials. The recoverable amount of camlipixant, based on value in use for the IBS indication is £104 million, which is the carrying value as at 30 June 2026.
In addition, a full impairment of £371 million was recognised following the termination of assets under the Alector collaboration, driven by the outcome of clinical trials.
Turnover by segment
| Q2 2026 £m |
Q2 2025 £m |
Growth AER % |
H1 2026 £m |
H1 2025 £m |
Growth AER % |
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Growth AER % |
H1 2026 £m |
H1 2025 £m |
Growth AER % |
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| Commercial Operations |
4,515 | 4,107 | 10 | 8,667 | 8,026 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Research and Development |
(1,561) | (1,467) | 6 | (2,989) | (2,820) | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Segment profit |
2,954 | 2,640 | 12 | 5,678 | 5,206 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate and other unallocated costs |
(154) | (9) | (228) | (42) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Core operating profit |
2,800 | 2,631 | 6 | 5,450 | 5,164 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusting items: |
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| Intangible asset amortisation |
(195) | (194) | (385) | (413) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Intangible asset impairment |
(1,895) | (476) | (2,067) | (540) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Major restructuring and integration |
(23) | (13) | (47) | (33) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Transaction related |
(491) | 88 | (770) | 78 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Divestments, Significant legal and other items |
285 | (13) | 593 | (17) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating profit |
481 | 2,023 | (76) | 2,774 | 4,239 | (35) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Finance income |
58 | 50 | 80 | 104 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Finance costs |
(182) | (184) | (349) | (346) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Share of after tax profit/(loss) of associates and joint ventures |
(3) | (2) | (7) | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Profit before taxation |
354 | 1,887 | (81) | 2,498 | 3,995 | (37) | ||||||||||||||||||
Commercial Operations
Core operating profit growth in Q2 2026 and H1 2026 primarily reflected higher turnover, favourable product and regional mix, and favourable net legal settlements and expenses in Q1 2026, partly offset by increased investment in asset launches, as well as lower royalty income in Q2 2026.
Total R&D
The Total R&D segment operating expense increased in Q2 2026 and H1 2026 reflecting progression across the portfolio. In Oncology, this included acceleration in work on ADCs Ris-Rez and Mo-Rez, and velzatinib. In Specialty
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Medicines, increased investment was driven by efimosfermin acquired in Q3 2025, depemokimab COPD indication and all indications of the anti-TSLP monoclonal antibody. Growth was partly offset by lower spend on bepirovirsen which was filed in Q1 2026. Investment also increased on clinical trial programmes associated with mRNA seasonal flu vaccines.
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The Group is involved in significant legal and administrative proceedings, principally product liability, intellectual property, tax, anti-trust, consumer fraud and governmental investigations, which are more fully described in the ‘Legal Proceedings’ note of the Group’s 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F. At 30 June 2026, the Group’s aggregate provision for legal and other disputes (not including tax matters described in Note 14 Taxation in the Group’s 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F) was £232 million (31 December 2025: £210 million).
The Group may become involved in significant legal proceedings in respect of which it is not possible to meaningfully assess whether the outcome will result in a probable outflow, or to quantify or reliably estimate the liability, if any, that could result from ultimate resolution of the proceedings. In these cases, the Group would provide appropriate disclosures about such cases, but no provision would be made.
The ultimate liability for legal claims may vary from the amounts provided and is dependent upon the outcome of litigation proceedings, investigations and possible settlement negotiations. The Group’s position could change over time, and, therefore, there can be no assurance that any losses that result from the outcome of any legal proceedings will not exceed by a material amount the amount of the provisions reported in the Group’s financial accounts.
Significant legal developments since the date of the Q1 2026 results:
Product Liability
Avandia
On 21 July 2026, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the district court’s decision certifying a class. The Third Circuit set forth the legal and evidentiary requirements that the third-party payor plaintiffs are required to satisfy for their claims to proceed as a class action and remanded the case to the district court for further proceedings consistent with the decision.
Zantac
On 13 April 2026, the Delaware Superior Court issued its decision granting summary judgment as to all remaining cases filed on or before 1 December 2025, as Plaintiffs have not demonstrated general causation, which is a required element of each of Plaintiffs’ cases. On 13 May 2026, Plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal of the summary judgment order. This appeal would apply to the six GSK cases that were pending at the time of the summary judgment decision.
As previously disclosed, approximately 14,000 product liability cases were dismissed following the grant of defendants’ Daubert motions in December 2022 in the Federal MDL proceeding. These are now on appeal by the plaintiffs to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, along with appeals in the medical monitoring and consumer class action cases. Oral argument was held on 10 October 2025. A decision is expected in H2 2026.
Commercial and corporate
Tesaro, Inc. v. AnaptysBio
The trial was held before the Delaware Chancery Court on 14-17 July 2026. The Court has requested the parties submit post-trial briefs in advance of a post-trial hearing which has been scheduled for 20 October 2026. A decision is expected in Q4 2026 or Q1 2027.
Zejula Royalty Dispute
In October 2012, Tesaro, Inc. (now a wholly owned subsidiary of GSK) entered into two worldwide patent license agreements with AstraZeneca UK Limited related to niraparib (later approved as Zejula). In May 2021, AstraZeneca filed a lawsuit against Tesaro in the High Court, England and Wales alleging that Tesaro failed to pay some of the royalties due under the license agreements. Tesaro filed a counterclaim based on a calculated overpayment. Trial was held the week of 6 March 2023 and judgment was entered against the Group on 5 April 2023. On 9 February 2024 the Court of Appeal ruled in the Group’s favour, overturning the trial court’s judgment and determining that only Zejula sales for uses falling within the licensed patents could be deemed royalty-bearing. AstraZeneca requested permission to appeal and on 28 May 2024, the UK Supreme Court rejected AstraZeneca’s request. Further proceedings would have determined the correct quantum of royalties in light of the Court of Appeal’s ruling. In July 2026, the parties agreed to a settlement. This matter has concluded.
Intellectual Property
Trelegy Ellipta
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On 22 January 2026, GSK received a paragraph IV letter from Transpire relating to Trelegy Ellipta 100 mcg. On 6 March 2026, GSK filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida asserting infringement of the five Orange Book listed patents by Transpire’s proposed generic version of Trelegy Ellipta 100 mcg. A trial has been set for 22 February 2028.
On 7 May 2026, Transpire sent GSK a second Paragraph IV notice letter indicating that it had filed an ANDA seeking approval from the FDA to market a generic version of Trelegy Ellipta 200 mcg. On 16 June 2026, GSK filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida asserting infringement of the four Orange Book-listed patents by Transpire’s proposed generic version of Trelegy Ellipta 200 mcg. A case schedule has not yet been set.
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Quarterly dividends
The Board has declared a second interim dividend for Q2 2026 of 17p per share (Q2 2025: 16p per share).
Dividends remain an essential component of total shareholder return and GSK recognises the importance of dividends to shareholders. On 23 June 2021, at the GSK Investor Update, GSK set out that from 2022 a progressive dividend policy will be implemented guided by a 40 to 60 per cent pay-out ratio through the investment cycle. Consistent with this, GSK has declared a dividend of 17p per share for Q2 2026. The expected dividend for 2026 is 70p per share. In setting its dividend policy, GSK considers the capital allocation priorities of the Group and its investment strategy for growth alongside the sustainability of the dividend.
| Dividend dates |
Ex-dividend date (Ordinary shares) |
Ex-dividend date (ADRs) |
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13 August 2026 | 14 August 2026 | 14 August 2026 | 8 October 2026 | ||||
Ordinary shareholders may participate in the dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP). The last date for DRIP elections is 17 September 2026. The equivalent interim dividend receivable by ADR holders will be calculated based on the exchange rate on 6 October 2026. An annual fee of $0.03 per ADS (or $0.0075 per ADS per quarter) is charged by the Depositary.
| Paid/ Payable |
Pence per share |
£m | ||||||||||
| 2026 |
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| First interim |
9 July 2026 | 17 | 683 | |||||||||
| Second interim |
8 October 2026 | 17 | 681 | |||||||||
| 2025 |
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| First interim |
10 July 2025 | 16 | 650 | |||||||||
| Second interim |
9 October 2025 | 16 | 646 | |||||||||
| Third interim |
8 January 2026 | 16 | 643 | |||||||||
| Fourth interim |
9 April 2026 | 18 | 727 | |||||||||
| 66 | 2,666 | |||||||||||
Share capital in issue
At 30 June 2026, 4,007 million shares (Q2 2025: 4,047 million) were in free issue (excluding Treasury shares and shares held by the ESOP Trusts). The Company issued 0.1 million shares in the quarter (Q2 2025: 0.2 million) under employee share schemes for net proceeds of £1 million (Q2 2025: £2 million).
On 5 February 2025, GSK announced a £2 billion share buyback programme to be completed over an 18 month period. This share buyback programme was completed on 26 June 2026, with a total of 124 million shares repurchased and being held as Treasury shares, at a cost of £2,011 million including transaction costs of £11 million.
The cost of shares repurchased in Q2 2026 was £294 million (Q2 2025: £549 million) including transaction costs of £1 million (Q2 2025: £4 million).
At 30 June 2026, the Company held 271 million Treasury shares at a cost of £4,580 million, of which 147 million shares at a cost of £2,571 million were repurchased as part of previous share buyback programmes, which has been deducted from retained earnings.
At 30 June 2026, the ESOP Trusts held 38.4 million shares, of which 37.8 million were held for the future exercise of share options and share awards and 0.6 million were held for the Executive Supplemental Savings plan. The carrying amount of £168 million has been deducted from other reserves. The market value of these shares was £761 million.
Weighted average number of shares
The numbers of shares used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share are reconciled below:
| Q2 2026 millions |
Q2 2025 millions |
H1 2026 millions |
H1 2025 millions |
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| Weighted average number of shares – basic |
4,014 | 4,063 | 4,018 | 4,076 | ||||||||||||
| Dilutive effect of share options and share awards |
48 | 47 | 48 | 47 | ||||||||||||
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Weighted average number of shares – diluted |
4,062 | 4,110 | 4,066 | 4,123 | ||||||||||||
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Accounting policies and basis of preparation
This unaudited Results Announcement contains condensed financial information for the three and six months ended 30 June 2026 and should be read in conjunction with the Group’s 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F, which was prepared in accordance with UK-adopted international accounting standards in conformity with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and the IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). This Results Announcement has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 and applying consistent accounting policies to those applied by the Group’s 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F, except for the adoption of the amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 as set out below. Other minor amendments to IFRS Accounting Standards which were effective from 1 January 2026 did not have a material impact on the Group accounting policies or Group financial statements.
| • | Amendments to the Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments - Amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7: the amendments to IFRS 9 ‘Financial Instruments’, clarify the timing of recognition and derecognition of a financial asset or financial liability, with a permitted exception relating to a financial liability paid through an electronic payment system which may be derecognised prior to its settlement date where specific conditions are met. GSK has adopted these new requirements for the reporting period beginning on 1 January 2026 and elected to derecognise financial liabilities paid through an electronic payment system when the required conditions have been met. The impact on the Group’s financial statements on transition as at 1 January 2026 is disclosed below and primarily relates to cheques which were issued but had not yet cleared from the bank account before the transition date. As permitted under the transition requirements, the Group has elected not to restate the comparative information to reflect the application of these amendments. |
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Adjustment on initial application of amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 £m |
As at 1 January 2026 as adjusted £m |
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| Trade and other payables |
(15,381) | (43) | (15,424) | |||||||||
| Bank overdrafts (within short-term borrowings) |
(190) | 29 | (161) | |||||||||
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3,397 | 14 | 3,411 | |||||||||
The Group has not identified any changes to its key sources of accounting judgements or estimations of uncertainty compared with those disclosed in the Group’s 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F.
Contingent liabilities
There were contingent liabilities at 30 June 2026 in respect of arrangements entered into as part of the ordinary course of the Group’s business. No material losses are expected to arise from such contingent liabilities. Provision is made for the outcome of legal and tax disputes where it is both probable that the Group will suffer an outflow of funds and it is possible to make a reliable estimate of that outflow. Descriptions of the significant legal disputes to which the Group is a party are set out on page 39, and pages 248 to 251 of the Group’s 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F.
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The book value of net assets increased by £1,221 million from £15,956 million at 31 December 2025 to £17,177 million at 30 June 2026. This primarily reflected contribution from Total comprehensive income for the period and the special dividend from the ViiV Healthcare shareholding restructure, partly offset by dividends paid to shareholders, shares repurchased under the share buyback programme and associated transaction costs.
At 30 June 2026, the net surplus on the Group’s pension plans was £563 million compared with a net surplus of £229 million at 31 December 2025. This movement was primarily driven by an increase in the UK discount rate from 5.5% to 6.0%, which was partially offset by an increase to the UK inflation rate from 2.7% to 2.8%.
The estimated present value of the potential redemption amount of the Pfizer put option related to ViiV Healthcare, recorded in Other payables in Current liabilities, was £nil (31 December 2025: £822 million). The put option liability was fully derecognised at 31 March 2026 as Pfizer has exited its shareholding in ViiV Healthcare.
Contingent consideration amounted to £6,781 million at 30 June 2026 (31 December 2025: £6,733 million) as follows:
| Group 30 June 2026 £m |
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| Former Shionogi-ViiV Healthcare joint venture |
5,403 | 5,433 | ||||||
| Former Novartis Vaccines business acquisition |
626 | 651 | ||||||
| BP Asset IX, Inc. acquisition |
301 | 231 | ||||||
| Affinivax acquisition |
229 | 219 | ||||||
| Others |
222 | 199 | ||||||
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6,781 | 6,733 | ||||||
Of the contingent consideration payable to Shionogi at 30 June 2026, £1,232 million (31 December 2025: £1,194 million) is expected to be paid within one year.
Movements in contingent consideration are as follows:
| H1 2026 | ViiV Healthcare £m |
Group £m |
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| Contingent consideration at beginning of the period |
5,433 | 6,733 | ||||||
| Remeasurement through income statement and other movements |
680 | 805 | ||||||
| Cash payments: operating cash flows |
(710) | (749) | ||||||
| Cash payments: investing activities |
– | (8) | ||||||
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Contingent consideration at end of the period |
5,403 | 6,781 | ||||||
| H1 2025 | ViiV Healthcare £m |
Group £m |
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| Contingent consideration at beginning of the period |
6,061 | 7,280 | ||||||
| Additions |
– | 58 | ||||||
| Remeasurement through income statement and other movements |
(88) | (88) | ||||||
| Cash payments: operating cash flows |
(650) | (668) | ||||||
| Cash payments: investing activities |
– | (6) | ||||||
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On 3 March 2026, GSK completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding equity of RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. (“RAPT”) a California-based clinical stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing novel therapies for patients living with inflammatory and immunologic diseases. The acquisition includes ozureprubart, a long-acting anti-immunoglobulin E (IgE) monoclonal antibody, currently in phase IIb clinical development for prophylactic protection against food allergens.
Under the terms of the agreement, GSK paid RAPT shareholders US$58.00 per share at closing, for an aggregate payment of US$2.3 billion (£1.7 billion), including transaction fees. Net of cash acquired, GSK’s upfront investment was approximately US$1.9 billion (£1.4 billion).
The transaction gives GSK the global rights to the ozureprubart programme, excluding mainland China, Macau, Taiwan and Hong Kong. GSK will also be responsible for success-based milestone and royalty payments for ozureprubart owed to RAPT’s partner, Shanghai Jeyou Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
On 14 April 2026, GSK completed the acquisition of 100% of 35Pharma, Inc. (“35Pharma”) a Canada-based, private, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specialised in the development of novel protein-based therapeutics. The acquisition provides global rights to HS235, a potential best-in-class activin signalling inhibitor being developed for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension.
Total consideration was US$1.0 billion (£755 million), comprising an upfront payment of US$987 million (£730 million) as adjusted for working capital and other customary closing adjustments and US$34 million (£25 million) of deferred consideration. Net of cash acquired, GSK’s net cash investment was US$944 million (£699 million).
During the period to 30 June 2026, no sales arising from the RAPT or 35Pharma’s businesses were included in Group turnover and no revenue is expected until regulatory approval is received on the acquired assets.
GSK continues to support the ongoing development of the acquired assets and consequently these assets will be loss making until regulatory approval on these assets is received. The impact on Total profit after taxation for the period ended 30 June 2026 from these acquisitions was immaterial. The development of these assets will be integrated into the Group’s existing R&D activities, after which it will be impracticable to quantify these development costs or the impact on Total profit after taxation.
The initial acquisition accounting was reflected in the second quarter of 2026 on a preliminary basis, the values below are provisional and subject to change. The purchase price allocation is expected to be completed by the end of Q4 2026.
Goodwill of £311 million (£211 million for RAPT and £100 million for 35Pharma) has been recognised. The goodwill represents specific synergies available to GSK from the business combination. The goodwill has been allocated to the Group’s Commercial Operations and R&D segments. None of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
The provisional fair values of the net assets acquired, including goodwill, are as follows:
| RAPT | 35Pharma | Total | ||||||||||
| £m | £m | £m | ||||||||||
| Net assets acquired: |
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| Intangible assets |
1,457 | 703 | 2,160 | |||||||||
| Property, plant & equipment |
1 | – | 1 | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents |
281 | 56 | 337 | |||||||||
| Other net liabilities |
(13) | – | (13) | |||||||||
| Deferred tax liabilities |
(252) | (104) | (356) | |||||||||
| 1,474 | 655 | 2,129 | ||||||||||
| Goodwill |
211 | 100 | 311 | |||||||||
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Total consideration |
1,685 | 755 | 2,440 | |||||||||
Of the total £2.4 billion consideration (£1.7 billion for RAPT and £0.7 billion for 35Pharma), £20 million of deferred consideration for 35Pharma was unpaid as at 30 June 2026.
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On 9 June 2026, GSK entered into an agreement to acquire Nuvalent, Inc. (“Nuvalent”), a Boston-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating precisely targeted oncology therapies. Nuvalent’s lead assets, zidesamtinib and neladalkib, are late-stage, potential best-in-class ROS1 and ALK inhibitors for treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). In July 2026, the US FDA approved zidesamtinib for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic ROS1-positive NSCLC who received a prior ROS1 kinase inhibitor. Neladalkib is currently under FDA review.
Under the agreement, GSK acquired Nuvalent for $124.00 per share in cash, representing an aggregate equity value of approximately $10.6 billion (£8.0 billion). Net of cash acquired, GSK’s aggregate investment is approximately $9.4 billion (£7.1 billion), which is funded primarily from new and existing debt facilities plus cash.
The transaction was subject to customary conditions, including the tender of the majority of Nuvalent’s outstanding shares of Class A common stock and applicable regulatory agency clearances under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act in the US, and subsequently closed on 15 July 2026. Given the timing of the closure of the transaction, GSK expects to disclose the provisional accounting for the acquisition in the Q3 2026 Results Announcement.
Related party transactions
There were no material related party transactions entered into and there have been no material changes to the related party transactions disclosed on page 220 of the Group’s 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F.
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The following tables categorise the Group’s financial assets and liabilities held at fair value by the valuation methodology applied in determining their fair value. Where possible, quoted prices in active markets are used and the asset or liability is classified as Level 1. Where such prices are not available, the asset or liability is classified as Level 2, provided all significant inputs to the valuation model used are based on observable market data. If one or more of the significant inputs to the valuation model is not based on observable market data, the instrument is classified as Level 3. Other investments classified as Level 3 in the tables below comprise equity investments in unlisted entities with which the Group has entered into research collaborations and also investments in emerging life science companies.
| At 30 June 2026 | Level 1 £m |
Level 2 £m |
Level 3 £m |
Total £m |
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432 | – | 152 | 584 | ||||||||||||
| Trade and other receivables |
– | 2,448 | – | 2,448 | ||||||||||||
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| Current equity investments and other investments |
– | – | 270 | 270 | ||||||||||||
| Other non-current assets |
– | – | 29 | 29 | ||||||||||||
| Trade and other receivables |
– | 47 | 1 | 48 | ||||||||||||
| Held for trading derivatives that are not in a designated and effective hedging relationship |
– | 24 | – | 24 | ||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents |
1,732 | – | – | 1,732 | ||||||||||||
| Derivatives designated and effective as hedging instruments |
– | 85 | – | 85 | ||||||||||||
| 2,164 | 2,604 | 452 | 5,220 | |||||||||||||
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| Financial liabilities mandatorily at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL): |
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| Contingent consideration liabilities |
– | – | (6,781 | ) | (6,781 | ) | ||||||||||
| Held for trading derivatives that are not in a designated and effective hedging relationship |
– | (55 | ) | – | (55 | ) | ||||||||||
| Derivatives designated and effective as hedging instruments |
– | (157 | ) | – | (157 | ) | ||||||||||
| – | (212 | ) | (6,781 | ) | (6,993 | ) | ||||||||||
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Level 2 £m |
Level 3 £m |
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592 | – | 196 | 788 | ||||||||||||
| Trade and other receivables |
– | 2,346 | – | 2,346 | ||||||||||||
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– | – | 249 | 249 | ||||||||||||
| Other non-current assets |
– | – | 14 | 14 | ||||||||||||
| Trade and other receivables |
– | 41 | 15 | 56 | ||||||||||||
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– | 15 | – | 15 | ||||||||||||
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1,793 | – | – | 1,793 | ||||||||||||
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– | 106 | – | 106 | ||||||||||||
| 2,385 | 2,508 | 474 | 5,367 | |||||||||||||
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||||||||||||||||
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| Contingent consideration liabilities |
– | – | (6,733 | ) | (6,733 | ) | ||||||||||
| Held for trading derivatives that are not in a designated and effective hedging relationship |
– | (54 | ) | – | (54 | ) | ||||||||||
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– | (88 | ) | – | (88 | ) | ||||||||||
| – | (142 | ) | (6,733 | ) | (6,875 | ) | ||||||||||
Movements in the six months to 30 June 2026 and the six months to 30 June 2025 for financial instruments measured using Level 3 valuation methods are presented below:
| Financial assets £m |
Financial liabilities £m |
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| At 1 January 2026 |
474 | (6,733 | ) | |||||
| Gains/(losses) recognised in the income statement |
4 | (791 | ) | |||||
| Gains/(losses) recognised in other comprehensive income |
106 | – | ||||||
| Additions |
27 | – | ||||||
| Disposals and settlements |
(165 | ) | – | |||||
| Payments in the period |
– | 757 | ||||||
| Exchange adjustments |
6 | (14 | ) | |||||
| At 30 June 2026 |
452 | (6,781 | ) | |||||
| At 1 January 2025 |
487 | (7,280 | ) | |||||
| Gains/(losses) recognised in the income statement |
(48 | ) | 30 | |||||
| Gains/(losses) recognised in other comprehensive income |
(11 | ) | – | |||||
| Additions |
48 | (58 | ) | |||||
| Disposals and settlements |
(12 | ) | – | |||||
| Payments in the period |
– | 674 | ||||||
| Exchange adjustments |
(31 | ) | 58 | |||||
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At 30 June 2025 |
433 | (6,576 | ) | |||||
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Net losses of £787 million (H1 2025: £18 million) reported in other operating income were attributable to Level 3 financial instruments held at the end of the period. Net gains and losses include the impact of exchange movements.
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30 June 2026 £m |
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||||||
| Former Shionogi-ViiV Healthcare joint venture |
5,403 | 5,433 | ||||
| Former Novartis Vaccines business acquisition |
626 | 651 | ||||
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301 | 231 | ||||
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229 | 219 | ||||
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| Former Shionogi-ViiV Healthcare joint venture |
8.0% | 8.0% | ||||
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8.5% | 8.0% | ||||
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9.5% | 9.0% | ||||
| BP Asset IX |
9.5% | 9.0% | ||||
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Affinivax |
9.5% | 9.0% | ||||
Contingent consideration is expected to be paid over a number of years and will vary in line with the future performance of specified products, the achievement of certain milestone targets and movements in certain foreign currencies.
The financial liabilities are measured at the present value of expected future cash flows, the most significant inputs and assumptions in the valuation models being future sales forecasts, probability of milestone success, the discount rate, the Sterling/US Dollar exchange rate and the Sterling/Euro exchange rate. The exchange rates used are consistent with market rates at 30 June 2026.
The Shionogi-ViiV Healthcare and Novartis Vaccines contingent consideration liabilities are calculated principally based on the forecast sales performance of specified products over the lives of those products.
The BP Asset IX contingent consideration is based upon three milestone payments, totalling $0.8 billion (£0.6 billion), which will be paid if certain clinical development and regulatory milestones are achieved.
The Affinivax contingent consideration is based upon two potential milestone payments, each of $0.6 billion (£0.5 billion) which will be paid if certain paediatric clinical development milestones are achieved.
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Affinivax contingent consideration £m |
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| 10% increase in sales forecasts* |
546 | 91 | n/a | n/a | ||||||||||||
| 15% increase in sales forecasts* |
814 | 136 | n/a | n/a | ||||||||||||
| 10% decrease in sales forecasts* |
(541) | (91) | n/a | n/a | ||||||||||||
| 15% decrease in sales forecasts* |
(814) | (136) | n/a | n/a | ||||||||||||
| 1% increase in discount rate |
(150) | (38) | (8) | (6) | ||||||||||||
| 1.5% increase in discount rate |
(220) | (55) | (12) | (9) | ||||||||||||
| 1% decrease in discount rate |
161 | 43 | 8 | 7 | ||||||||||||
| 1.5% decrease in discount rate |
244 | 67 | 13 | 10 | ||||||||||||
| 10 cent appreciation of US Dollar |
369 | 13 | 25 | 19 | ||||||||||||
| 15 cent appreciation of US Dollar |
577 | 20 | 38 | 29 | ||||||||||||
| 10 cent depreciation of US Dollar |
(316) | (11) | (21) | (16) | ||||||||||||
| 15 cent depreciation of US Dollar |
(457) | (16) | (31) | (23) | ||||||||||||
| 10 cent appreciation of Euro |
71 | 25 | n/a | n/a | ||||||||||||
| 15 cent appreciation of Euro |
110 | 39 | n/a | n/a | ||||||||||||
| 10 cent depreciation of Euro |
(58) | (21) | n/a | n/a | ||||||||||||
| 15 cent depreciation of Euro |
(83) | (30) | n/a | n/a | ||||||||||||
| 10% increase in probability of milestone success |
n/a | 22 | 35 | 72 | ||||||||||||
| 10% decrease in probability of milestone success |
n/a | (11) | (35) | (34) | ||||||||||||
*The sales forecast is for ViiV Healthcare sales only in respect of the Shionogi-ViiV Healthcare contingent consideration.
The Group transfers financial instruments between different levels in the fair value hierarchy when, as a result of an event or change in circumstances, the valuation methodology applied in determining their fair values alters in such a way that it meets the definition of a different level. There were no transfers between the Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 fair value measurement categories.
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| • | Other investments – equity investments traded in an active market determined by reference to the relevant stock exchange quoted bid price; other equity investments determined by reference to the current market value of similar instruments, recent financing rounds or the discounted cash flows of the underlying net assets |
| • | Trade receivables carried at fair value – based on invoiced amount |
| • | Interest rate swaps, foreign exchange forward contracts, swaps and options – based on the present value of contractual cash flows or option valuation models using market-sourced data (exchange rates or interest rates) at the balance sheet date |
| • | Cash and cash equivalents carried at fair value – based on net asset value of the funds |
| • | Contingent consideration for business acquisitions and divestments – based on present values of expected future cash flows |
There are no material differences between the carrying amount of the Group’s other financial assets and liabilities and their estimated fair value, with the exception of bonds, for which the carrying amount and fair value are set out in the table below:
| 30 June 2026 | 31 December 2025 | |||||||||||||||
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Fair value £m |
Carrying amount £m |
Fair value £m |
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| (14,659 | ) | (14,515 | ) | (15,497) | (15,492) | |||||||||||
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| • | Receivables and payables carried at amortised cost - approximates to the carrying amount |
| • | Liquid investments - approximates to the carrying amount |
| • | Cash and cash equivalents carried at amortised cost - approximates to the carrying amount |
| • | Short-term loans, overdrafts and commercial paper - approximates to the carrying amount because of the short maturity of these instruments |
| • | Long-term loans - based on quoted market prices (a level 1 fair value measurement) in the case of European and US Medium Term Notes; approximates to the carrying amount in the case of other fixed rate borrowings and floating rate bank loans |
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| Medicines and vaccines in phase III development (including major lifecycle innovation or under regulatory review) | 19 | Respiratory, Immunology & Inflammation (4) | ||||
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Benlysta (anti-B lymphocyte stimulator (Blys) mAb) interstitial lung disease)
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| • |
Exdensur (ultra long-acting anti-IL5 biologic), eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), hyper-eosinophilic syndrome (HES), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
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| • |
efimosfermin (FGF21 analog) metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH)
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| • |
Ventolin (salbutamol, Beta 2 adrenergic receptor agonist) asthma
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| Oncology (8)
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Blenrep (anti-BCMA ADC) 1L multiple myeloma
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| • |
Jemperli (anti-PD-1) 1L endometrial cancer, colon cancer, rectal cancer (ph II registrational), head and neck cancer
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| • |
Jideytro (ROS-1 inhibitor) non-small cell lung cancer
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| • |
Zejula (PARP inhibitor) glioblastoma
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| • |
Mo-Rez (B7-H4 ADC) 2L+ advanced endometrial cancer and platinum resistant ovarian cancer
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| • |
neladalkib (ALK inhibitor) non-small cell lung cancer
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| • |
Ris-Rez (B7-H3 ADC) 2L extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
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| • |
velzatinib (KIT inhibitor) gastro-intestinal tumours
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| HIV (1)
| ||||||
| • |
cabotegravir + rilpivirine (3x a year treatment) HIV
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| Infectious Diseases (6)
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| • |
Arexvy (RSV vaccine) RSV, adults 18 years of age and above
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| • |
bepirovirsen (HBV ASO) chronic hepatitis B
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| • |
Bexsero (meningococcal B vaccine) infants (US)
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| • |
GSK’116 (varicella vaccine) varicella new seed, individuals 12 months of age and older
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| • |
GSK’371 (MMRV vaccine) MMRV new seed
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| • |
Shingrix (recombinant protein, adjuvanted vaccine) MACE | |||||
| Total medicines and vaccines in all phases of clinical development |
62 | |||||
| Total projects in clinical development (inclusive of all phases and indications) |
92 | |||||
Therapy area updates
The following provides updates on key medicines and vaccines by therapy area that will help drive growth for GSK to meet its future outlooks.
Respiratory, Immunology & Inflammation
efimosfermin (FGF21 analog)
Efimosfermin (GSK6519754) is an investigational, once-monthly subcutaneous injection of a long-acting variant of FGF21, designed to regulate key metabolic pathways to decrease liver fat, ameliorate liver inflammation, and reverse liver fibrosis in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH).
Efimosfermin is in phase III development for moderate and advanced fibrosis (F2 to F3) caused by MASH. In July 2026, GSK also started the phase III NEBULA trials which will investigate efimosfermin in compensated cirrhosis (F4) caused by MASH.
Efimosfermin has received Breakthrough Therapy Designations from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and China’s Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE), as well as Priority Medicines (PRIME) Designation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for the treatment of MASH. Breakthrough Designation is designed to expedite the development and review of medicines for serious conditions, where preliminary clinical evidence indicates potential for substantial improvement over available therapy. PRIME designation provides scientific and regulatory support for medicines that have the potential to address significant unmet medical need.
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| Trial name (population) | Phase | Design | Timeline | Status | ||||
| ZENITH-1 (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis)
NCT07221227 |
III | A phase III, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 3-arm study to investigate the safety and efficacy of efimosfermin alfa in participants with biopsy-confirmed F2- or F3-stage metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) | Trial start: Q4 2025 |
Recruiting | ||||
| ZENITH-2 (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis)
NCT07221188 |
III | A phase III, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 3-arm study to investigate the safety and tolerability of efimosfermin alfa in participants with known or suspected F2- or F3-stage metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) | Trial start: Q4 2025 |
Recruiting | ||||
| NEBULA-1 (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis)
NCT07701993 |
III | A phase III, double-blind, 2-arm study to investigate the safety and efficacy of efimosfermin alfa injection compared with placebo in adult participants with compensated cirrhosis (stage F4 fibrosis) due to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) | Trial start: Q3 2026 |
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| NEBULA-2 (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis)
NCT07704892 |
III | A phase III, two-part, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study to investigate the safety and efficacy of efimosfermin alfa injection in adult participants with biopsy-confirmed compensated cirrhosis (stage F4 fibrosis) due to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) | Trial start: Q3 2026 |
Recruiting |
Exdensur (depemokimab; ultra-long-acting anti-IL5)
Exdensur (depemokimab) is the first and only ultra-long-acting biologic to address severe asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). It is engineered to have an extended half-life and high binding affinity and potency for IL-5, enabling twice-yearly dosing.
Exdensur is approved for the treatment of severe asthma and CRSwNP in the EU, China, Japan and the UK, and for the treatment of severe asthma in the US.
Depemokimab is currently being evaluated in phase III trials for the treatment of other diseases with underlying type 2 inflammation, including OCEAN for eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) and DESTINY for hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES). GSK has also initiated the ENDURA-1, ENDURA-2 and VIGILANT phase III trials assessing the efficacy and safety of depemokimab as an add-on therapy in patients with uncontrolled moderate to severe COPD with type 2 inflammation.
At the 2026 American Thoracic Society (ATS) International Conference, GSK presented data showing sustained efficacy over two years in patients with severe asthma with type 2 inflammation, and results from a new patient preference study showing patients prefer twice-yearly dosing.
Key phase III trials for depemokimab:
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| OCEAN (EGPA)
NCT05263934 |
III | A 52-week, randomised, double-blind, double-dummy, parallel-group, multi-centre, non-inferiority study to investigate the efficacy and safety of depemokimab compared with mepolizumab in adults with relapsing or refractory eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) receiving standard of care therapy | Trial start: Q3 2022 |
Active, not recruiting | ||||
| DESTINY (HES)
NCT05334368 |
III | A 52-week, randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel group, multicentre trial of depemokimab in adults with uncontrolled HES receiving standard of care therapy | Trial start: Q3 2022 |
Recruiting | ||||
| ENDURA-1 (COPD)
NCT06959095 |
III | A randomised, double-blind, placebo- controlled, parallel-group, multicenter study of the efficacy and safety of depemokimab in adult participants with COPD with type 2 inflammation | Trial start: Q2 2025 |
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NCT06961214 |
III | A randomised, double-blind, placebo- controlled, parallel-group, multicenter study of the efficacy and safety of depemokimab in adult participants with COPD with type 2 inflammation | Trial start: Q2 2025 |
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| VIGILANT (COPD)
NCT07177339 |
III | A randomised, double-blind, parallel group, placebo-controlled study of the efficacy and safety of early depemokimab initiation as add-on treatment in COPD patients with type 2 inflammation | Trial start: Q4 2025 |
Recruiting |
Oncology
Blenrep (belantamab mafodotin)
In Q2, GSK presented data for Blenrep at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting and the 31st European Hematology Association (EHA) Congress. These included long-term results from the DREAMM-7 and DREAMM-8 phase III clinical trials showing durable benefit versus standards of care in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. In newly diagnosed transplant-ineligible multiple myeloma, results from the DREAMM-9 study provided new evidence to support the Blenrep frontline dosing strategy in the DREAMM-10 trial.
GSK is continuing the DREAMM (DRiving Excellence in Approaches to Multiple Myeloma) clinical development programme to explore the full potential of belantamab mafodotin, including in earlier lines of treatment. This includes DREAMM-10, a phase III clinical trial in newly diagnosed transplant-ineligible patients, who represent over 70% of patients starting multiple myeloma therapy.
Key phase III trials for Blenrep:
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| DREAMM-7 (2L+ multiple myeloma; MM)
NCT04246047 |
III | A multi-centre, open-label, randomised trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the combination of belantamab mafodotin, bortezomib, and dexamethasone (B-Vd) compared with the combination of daratumumab, bortezomib and dexamethasone (D-Vd) in participants with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma | Trial start: Q2 2020
Primary data Q4 2023 |
Active, not recruiting; primary endpoint met | ||||
| DREAMM-8 (2L+ MM)
NCT04484623 |
III | A multi-centre, open-label, randomised trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of belantamab mafodotin in combination with pomalidomide and dexamethasone (B-Pd) versus pomalidomide plus bortezomib and dexamethasone (P-Vd) in participants with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma | Trial start: Q4 2020
Primary data Q1 2024 |
Active, not recruiting, primary endpoint met | ||||
| DREAMM-10 (1L MM)
NCT06679101 |
III | A multi-centre, open-label, randomised trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of belantamab mafodotin, lenalidomide and dexamethasone (B-Rd) versus daratumumab, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (D-Rd) in participants with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplantation | Trial start: Q4 2024 |
Recruiting |
Jemperli (dostarlimab)
In June 2026, GSK presented new long-term analyses from the RUBY phase III trial at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting. This modelling data showed an estimated higher ‘cure’ rate (i.e., free of recurrence- and disease-related mortality risk) for Jemperli plus chemotherapy in patients with dMMR/MSI-H primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer compared to chemotherapy alone.
In July 2026, GSK announced interim positive headline results from the phase II registrational single arm AZUR-1 trial investigating Jemperli in people with stage II/III dMMR/MSI-H locally advanced rectal cancer. The trial met its primary objective, demonstrating a meaningful and sustained clinical complete response rate at 12 months (cCR12). Jemperli has received both Breakthrough Therapy and Fast Track designations from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in this setting. GSK plans to share interim AZUR-1 data with global regulatory authorities. Detailed results will be presented at a future scientific congress.
Jemperli remains the foundation of GSK’s immuno-oncology-based research and development programme. It is the only approved immuno-oncology-based plus carboplatin-paclitaxel (CP) treatment regimen to demonstrate a statistically significant and clinically
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meaningful overall survival benefit vs. CP alone for the first-line treatment of adult patients with primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer irrespective of biomarker status. Ongoing pivotal trials include those in the AZUR programme (colon / rectal cancers), JADE (head and neck cancer), and DOMENICA (supported-collaborative study with ARCAGY-GINECO in endometrial cancer).
Key trials for Jemperli:
| Trial name (population) | Phase | Design | Timeline | Status | ||||
| RUBY (1L stage III or IV endometrial cancer)
NCT03981796 |
III | A randomised, double-blind, multi-centre trial of dostarlimab plus carboplatin-paclitaxel with and without niraparib maintenance versus placebo plus carboplatin-paclitaxel in patients with recurrent or primary advanced endometrial cancer | Trial start: Q3 2019
Part 1 data Q4 2022
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Active, not recruiting; primary endpoints met | ||||
| GARNET (advanced solid tumours)
NCT02715284 |
I/II | A multi-centre, open-label, first-in-human trial evaluating dostarlimab in participants with advanced solid tumours who have limited available treatment options | Trial start: Q1 2016
Primary data Q1 2019 |
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| AZUR-1 (stage II/III rectal cancer)
NCT05723562 |
II | A single-arm, open-label trial with dostarlimab monotherapy in participants with untreated stage II/III dMMR/MSI-H locally advanced rectal cancer | Trial start: Q1 2023 |
Active, not recruiting | ||||
| AZUR-2 (untreated perioperative T4N0 or stage III colon cancer)
NCT05855200 |
III | An open-label, randomised trial of perioperative dostarlimab monotherapy versus standard of care in participants with untreated T4N0 or stage III dMMR/MSI-H resectable colon cancer | Trial start: Q3 2023 |
Recruiting | ||||
| JADE (locally advanced unresected head and neck cancer)
NCT06256588 |
III | A randomised, double-blind, study to evaluate dostarlimab versus placebo as sequential therapy after chemoradiation in participants with locally advanced unresected head and neck squamous cell carcinoma | Trial start: Q1 2024 |
Recruiting | ||||
| DOMENICA* (relapsed or advanced dMMR endometrial cancer)
NCT05201547
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III | A randomized, multicentre study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of dostarlimab versus carboplatin-paclitaxel in patients with dMMR relapsed or advanced endometrial cancer | Trial start: Q2 2022 |
Active, not recruiting | ||||
Risvutatug rezetecan (Ris-Rez)
GSK is advancing its B7-H3-targeted antibody-drug conjugate, risvutatug rezetecan (Ris-Rez) through the EMBOLD global development programme across a range of solid tumours, including certain types of lung, prostate and colorectal cancers.
In July 2026, GSK’s licensor Hansoh Pharma announced that ARTEMIS-008, its pivotal phase III trial evaluating Ris-Rez patients in China with advanced or relapsed small-cell lung cancer (SCLC), met its primary endpoint of overall survival (OS), demonstrating statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements vs. standard of care topotecan. These are the first positive phase III OS data reported for a B7-H3-targeted ADC in any tumour type. GSK holds exclusive global rights to develop Ris-Rez outside mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. GSK’s broad clinical development programme includes studies in lung cancer, prostate cancer and other solid tumours, including the global phase III EMBOLD SCLC-301 trial in relapsed extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) with pivotal data expected next year. This year, GSK plans to initiate additional phase III studies in lung and prostate cancers.
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Regulatory designations received for Ris-Rez to date include orphan drug designations from the US FDA and Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in SCLC and the EMA in pulmonary neuroendocrine carcinoma (a category of cancer that includes SCLC), Priority Medicines (PRIME) Designation from the EMA for relapsed or refractory ES-SCLC; and Breakthrough Therapy Designations for relapsed or refractory ES-SCLC and relapsed or refractory osteosarcoma from the US FDA. These designations reflect the potential of Ris-Rez to address significant unmet medical need across a range of cancers.
Key phase III trials for Ris-Rez:
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| EMBOLD-SCLC-301
NCT07099898 |
III | A multicenter, randomized, open-label study of risvutatug rezetecan compared with topotecan in participants with relapsed small cell lung cancer | Trial start: Q3 2025 |
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Mocertatug rezetecan (Mo-Rez)
GSK is advancing Mo-Rez, a B7-H4–targeting antibody-drug conjugate, through the global BEHOLD development programme across multiple gynaecological cancer indications, where significant unmet need remains. B7-H4 is an immune checkpoint that is widely expressed in ovarian and endometrial cancers, and is low in normal tissues, making it a promising target for clinical development.
In 2026, GSK plans to initiate five phase III pivotal trials across ovarian and endometrial cancers. Two of these studies are now underway and actively recruiting patients: BEHOLD-Ovarian01 in platinum-resistant ovarian cancer and BEHOLD-Endometrial01 in advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer.
Three additional phase III studies are expected to start later in 2026, evaluating Mo-Rez in platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer (BEHOLD-Ovarian02), in first-line maintenance ovarian cancer without homologous recombination deficiency (BEHOLD-Ovarian03), and in first line maintenance mismatch repair–proficient endometrial cancer (BEHOLD-Endometrial02).
In April 2026, GSK presented positive data for Mo-Rez from the global phase I BEHOLD-1 study at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer. Mo-Rez demonstrated compelling efficacy in platinum-resistant ovarian cancer and in recurrent or advanced endometrial cancer. The response to Mo-Rez observed across a range of B7-H4 expression levels reinforces its broad potential in gynaecologic cancers and further validates the relevance of targeting B7-H4.
Key phase III trials for Mo-Rez:
| Trial name (population) | Phase | Design | Timeline | Status | ||||
| BEHOLD-Ovarian-01
NCT07286226 |
III | A Randomized, Open-label, Multicenter, Phase III Study to Investigate mocertatug rezetecan Compared With Chemotherapy in Participants With Platinum-resistant Ovarian Cancer | Trial start: Q2 2026 |
Recruiting | ||||
| BEHOLD-Endometrial-01
NCT07286331 |
III | A Randomized, Open-label, Multicenter, Phase III Study to Investigate mocertatug rezetecan Compared With Chemotherapy in Participants With Recurrent Endometrial Cancer | Trial start: Q2 2026 |
Recruiting |
Jideytro (zidesamtinib)
Jideytro (zidesamtinib) is a ROS1 tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) designed to address key efficacy and tolerability challenges of treating ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Its next-generation design aims to combine high target-selectivity, broad coverage of ROS1 resistance mutations and blood-brain barrier penetration to address disease in the brain.
In July 2026, the US FDA approved zidesamtinib for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who received a prior ROS1 kinase inhibitor. The FDA approval is based on results from the ARROS-1 (NCT05118789) global phase I/II trial evaluating zidesamtinib in patients with advanced ROS1 positive NSCLC and other ROS1-positive solid tumours.
Zidesamtinib continues to be studied in ARROS-1, including in first-line treatment for patients who have not previously received a ROS1 inhibitor. Zidesamtinib is GSK’s first approved medicine in lung cancer and was added to the portfolio through the acquisition of Nuvalent.
Key trials for Jideytro:
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| ARROS-1 (ROS1+ non-small cell lung cancer and other solid tumours; NSCLC) | I/II | A study of the highly selective ROS1 inhibitor zidesamtinib (NVL-520) in patients with advanced NSCLC and other solid tumors | Trial start: Q1 2022 |
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neladalkib:
Neladalkib is an investigational ALK tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) currently under review with the US FDA for use by patients with TKI pre-treated ALK-positive NSCLC, with PDUFA date anticipated in November 2026.
Neladalkib was previously granted US Breakthrough Therapy designation for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic ALK-positive NSCLC who have been previously treated with 2 or more ALK TKIs and Orphan Drug designation for ALK-positive NSCLC.
Neladalkib was designed to maintain activity against a broad range of ALK resistance mutations, while minimising off-target activity and optimising penetration into the central nervous system (CNS). The development programme is intended to address key challenges in the treatment of ALK-positive NSCLC, including acquired resistance and brain metastases.
The phase I/II ALKOVE-1 study is ongoing in patients with advanced ALK-positive NSCLC and other solid tumours, and the phase III ALKAZAR trial is evaluating neladalkib versus alectinib in first-line ALK-positive NSCLC.
Key trials for neladalkib:
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| ALKOVE-1 (ALK+ non-small cell lung cancer and other solid tumours; NSCLC) | I/II | A study of neladalkib (NVL-655) in patients with advanced NSCLC and other solid tumors harboring ALK rearrangement or activating ALK mutation | Trial start: Q1 2023 |
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| ALKAZAR (1L ALK+ non-small cell lung cancer; NSCLC) | III | A phase III study of the selective anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) inhibitor NVL-655 compared to alectinib in first-line treatment of patients with ALK-positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) | Trial start: Q3 2025 |
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HIV
As a pioneer in long-acting injectables, ViiV Healthcare, majority owned by GSK, remains focused on advancing the next-generation of INSTI-powered HIV innovation. The differentiated HIV portfolio, deep long-acting expertise and late-stage pipeline, is expected to deliver sustained growth and significant launches through 2030 and beyond.
For 3x a year treatment, the phase III CUATRO registrational study began in Q2 and remains on track to launch in 2028. For 3x a year for PrEP, the phase IIb registrational EXTEND4M study is progressing, with data expected in H2 2026 and launch in H1 2027.
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| EXTEND 4M (HIV)
NCT06741397 |
IIb | Phase IIb open label, single arm, repeat dose study to investigate the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics (PK) of a new CAB formulation administered intramuscularly every four months in participants at risk of acquiring HIV-1. | Trial start: Q4 2024 |
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| EMBRACE (HIV)
NCT05996471 |
IIb | The study aims at evaluating the efficacy of VH3810109, dosed in accordance with the dosing schedule as either intravenous (IV) infusion or subcutaneous (SC) infusion with recombinant hyaluronidase (rHuPH20), in combination with cabotegravir (CAB) intramuscular (IM) dosed in accordance with the dosing schedule in virologically suppressed, Antiretroviral therapy (ART)-experienced adult participants living with HIV. | Trial start: Q3 2023 |
Active, not recruiting | ||||
| CUATRO (HIV)
NCT07650916 |
III | A phase III, randomized, multicenter, parallel-group, non-inferiority, open-label study evaluating the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of new CAB and rilpivirine formulations in adults and adolescents with HIV who are virologically suppressed on ART | Trial start: Q2 2026 |
Active, not recruiting |
Infectious Diseases
Arexvy (respiratory syncytial virus vaccine, adjuvanted)
GSK continues to progress the life-cycle innovation of Arexvy, its Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine for adults, with expanded indications in new populations and geographies.
The vaccine is approved for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) caused by RSV in adults aged 60 years of age and older in over 70 countries. It is also approved for use in adults aged 50–59 at increased risk (AIR) for LRTD caused by RSV due to certain underlying medical conditions in over 60 countries, including the US and Japan. In the US, it is approved for use in adults aged 18–49 years AIR and in the European Economic Area for adults aged 18 years and older. Arexvy is not for use in pregnant individuals.
In May, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) expanded the eligible population for Arexvy to include adults aged 18 to 49 years AIR for RSV disease. The prescribing information for Arexvy in Japan was also updated to explicitly include immuno-compromised (IC) patients as an increased risk group. Arexvy is approved for use in IC adults aged 18 years and older in the European Economic Area and US FDA review in this population is ongoing with a decision expected this year.
China’s Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) is reviewing a regulatory application for Arexvy for the prevention of LRTD caused by RSV in adults aged 60 years and older. A decision is expected in 2027.
Key trials for Arexvy:
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| RSV OA=ADJ-004 (Adults aged ≥60 years)
NCT04732871 |
III | A randomised, open-label, multi-country trial to evaluate the immunogenicity, safety, reactogenicity and persistence of a single dose of the RSVPreF3 OA investigational vaccine and different revaccination schedules in adults aged 60 years and above | Trial start: Q1 2021
Primary data Q2 2022 |
Active, not recruiting; primary endpoint met | ||||
| RSV OA=ADJ-012 (Adults aged ≥60 years )
NCT06534892 |
IIIb | An extension and crossover vaccination study on the immune response and safety of a vaccine against Respiratory Syncytial Virus given to adults 60 years of age and above who participated in RSV OA=ADJ-006 study | Trial start: Q3 2024 |
Active, not recruiting | ||||
| RSV OA=ADJ-031 (Immunocompromised adults aged ≥18 years)
NCT07092865 |
II | A non-randomized, controlled, open-label, extension study to evaluate the persistence of immune response of the adjuvanted RSVPreF3 vaccine and the safety and immunogenicity following revaccination in lung and kidney transplant recipients (aged 18 years and above) | Trial start: Q3 2025 |
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(Adults 18 to 59 years of age at increased risk for RSV disease)
NCT07220109 |
III | A randomized, controlled, observer blind, immuno-bridging study to evaluate immunogenicity, reactogenicity and safety of a single dose of the RSVPreF3 OA investigational vaccine in Chinese adults 18-59 years of age at increased risk of RSV Disease | Trial start: Q4 2025 |
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bepirovirsen (HBV ASO)
Bepirovirsen is a triple-action antisense oligonucleotide with the potential to be a first in class new treatment option for people with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). It is designed to inhibit the replication of viral DNA in the body, suppress the level of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) in the blood, and stimulate the immune system to increase the chances of a durable and sustained response.
In May 2026, GSK presented positive results from its two pivotal phase III trials, B-Well 1 and B-Well 2, at the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) conference, with simultaneous publication in the New England Journal of Medicine. Pooled data from both trials showed that 6-month treatment with bepirovirsen achieved a statistically significant and clinically meaningful functional cure rate, meeting the primary endpoint. In a key secondary endpoint, a higher rate of functional cure rate was achieved in participants with ≤1000 IU/ml HBsAg level. Functional cure occurs when the hepatitis B virus DNA and HBsAg are undetectable in the blood for at least 6 months after stopping all treatment, indicating the disease is controlled by the immune system without medication.
Regulatory review is ongoing in the US with a decision expected from the FDA by 26 October 2026. Reviews are also underway in Japan, China and the EU with further submissions to take place throughout 2026. If approved, bepirovirsen has the potential to become the first finite, six-month therapeutic option for CHB.
Bepirovirsen has been recognised by global regulatory authorities for its innovation and potential to address significant unmet need in CHB, with a Fast Track and Breakthrough Therapy designations from the US FDA, Breakthrough Therapy designation in China and SENKU designation in Japan.
To further expand development of novel sequential regimens, GSK entered an agreement for an exclusive worldwide license to develop and commercialise daplusiran/tomligisiran (GSK5637608, formerly JNJ-3989), an investigational hepatitis B virus-targeted small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) therapeutic. This agreement provides an opportunity to investigate a novel sequential regimen to pursue functional cure in an even broader patient population with bepirovirsen. Phase IIb trials for this sequential therapy started in Q4 2024.
Key trials for bepirovirsen:
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| B-Well 1 bepirovirsen in nucleos(t)ide treated patients (chronic hepatitis B)
NCT05630807 |
III | A multi-centre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to confirm the efficacy and safety of treatment with bepirovirsen in participants with chronic hepatitis B virus | Trial Start: Q1 2023 |
Completed; primary endpoint met | ||||
| B-Well 2 bepirovirsen in nucleos(t)ide treated patients (chronic hepatitis B)
NCT05630820 |
III | A multi-centre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to confirm the efficacy and safety of treatment with bepirovirsen in participants with chronic hepatitis B virus | Trial Start: Q1 2023 |
Completed; primary endpoint met | ||||
| B-United bepirovirsen sequential therapy with daplusiran/tomligisiran in nucleos(t)ide treated patients (chronic hepatitis B)
NCT06537414 |
IIb | A multi-centre, randomized, partially placebo-controlled, double-blind study to investigate the safety and efficacy of sequential therapy with daplusiran/tomligisiran followed by bepirovirsen in participants with chronic hepatitis B virus on background nucleos(t)ide analogue therapy | Trial start: Q4 2024 |
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| B-Sure Long-term Follow-up Study to Evaluate Durability of Treatment Response in Previous Bepirovirsen Study Participants
NCT04954859 |
II | A global multi-center, long-term follow-up study to assess durability of efficacy, as measured by maintenance of treatment response from the parent study, in participants who participated in a previous bepirovirsen study and achieved a complete or partial response. Eligible participants will be enrolled in this study after completing the end of study (EoS) visit in one of five parent bepirovirsen studies. | Trial Start: Q1 2021 |
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Utebzi (tebipenem HBr)
GSK has an exclusive licence agreement with Spero Therapeutics, Inc. for the development of tebipenem HBr (oral carbapenem antibiotic). In June 2026, the US FDA approved Utebzi for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs) including pyelonephritis, caused by certain susceptible pathogens in adult patients who have limited or no alternative oral treatment options. This is the first and only oral carbapenem antibiotic approved for these patients, adding to GSK’s innovative anti-infectives portfolio and helping address the challenges of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Key phase III trials for tebipenem HBr:
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| PIVOT-PO (complicated urinary tract infections)
NCT06059846 |
III | A randomised, double-blind, double-dummy, multi-centre study to assess the efficacy and safety of orally administered tebipenem pivoxil hydrobromide compared to intravenously administered imipenem-cilastatin in patients with complicated urinary tract infection (cUTI) or acute pyelonephritis (AP) | Trial start: Q4 2023
Data reported: Q2 2025 |
Completed; primary endpoint met |
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General Medicines are usually prescribed in the primary care or community settings by general healthcare practitioners. For GSK, this includes medicines for inhaled respiratory, dermatology, antibiotics and other diseases.
Non-controlling interest (NCI)
Non-controlling interest is the equity in a subsidiary not attributable, directly or indirectly, to a parent.
Percentage points
Percentage points of growth which is abbreviated to ppts.
RAR (Returns and Rebates)
GSK sells to customers both commercial and government mandated contracts with reimbursement arrangements that include rebates, chargebacks and a right of return for certain pharmaceutical products principally in the US. Revenue recognition reflects gross-to-net sales adjustments as a result. These adjustments are known as the RAR accruals and are a source of significant estimation uncertainty and fluctuation which can have a material impact on reported revenue from one accounting period to the next.
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Risk adjusted sales
Pipeline risk-adjusted sales are based on the latest internal estimate of the probability of technical and regulatory success for each asset in development.
Specialty Medicines
Specialty Medicines are typically prescription medicines used to treat complex or rare chronic conditions. For GSK, this comprises medicines for infectious diseases, HIV, Respiratory, Immunology & Inflammation, and Oncology.
Total Net debt
Net debt is defined as total borrowings less cash, cash equivalents, liquid investments, and short-term loans to third parties that are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value. The measure is used by management as it is considered a good indicator of GSK’s ability to meet its financial commitments and the strength of its balance sheet (including those classified as assets held for sale and liabilities relating to assets held for sale).
Total and Core results
Total reported results represent the Group’s overall performance. GSK uses a number of non-IFRS measures to report the performance of its business. Core results and other non-IFRS measures may be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for or superior to, information presented in accordance with IFRS. Core results are defined on page 20 and other non-IFRS measures are defined in pages 60 and 61.
Total Operating Margin
Total Operating margin is Total operating profit divided by turnover.
Total Earnings per share
Unless otherwise stated, Total earnings per share refers to Total basic earnings per share.
Working capital
Working capital represents inventory and trade receivables less trade payables.
Year to date
Year to date is the six-month period in the year to 30 June 2026 or the same prior period in 2025 as appropriate.
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Terms used in the Announcement |
Brief description | |
| 1L |
First line | |
| 2L |
Second line | |
| ADC |
Antibody-drug conjugate | |
| ADP |
Adenosine diphosphate | |
| ALK |
Anaplastic lymphoma kinase | |
| ASO |
Antisense oligonucleotide | |
| CCL |
Contingent consideration liability | |
| CDC |
Centre for Disease Control and Prevention | |
| CDE |
Center for Drug Evaluation | |
| COPD |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | |
| CROI |
Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections | |
| CRSwNP |
Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps | |
| cUTI |
Complicated urinary tract infection | |
| dMMR |
Deficient mismatch repair | |
| DRIP |
Dividend reinvestment plan | |
| DTG |
Dolutegravir | |
| EGPA |
Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis | |
| EMA |
European Medicines Agency | |
| ES |
Extensive stage | |
| ESOP |
Employee share ownership plan | |
| GIST |
Gastrointestinal stromal tumour | |
| HBV |
Hepatitis B virus | |
| HES |
Hypereosinophilic syndrome | |
| IBS |
Irritable bowel syndrome | |
| Insti |
Integrase nuclear strand transfer inhibitors | |
| IRA |
Inflation Reduction Act | |
| IV |
Intravenous | |
| LAI |
Long acting injectables (includes Apretude and Cabenuva) | |
| LoE |
Loss of exclusivity | |
| LRTD |
Lower respiratory tract disease | |
| MAPS |
Multi antigen presenting system | |
| MASH |
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis | |
| MMRV |
Measles, mumps, rubella and varicella | |
| Mo-Rez |
Mocertatug rezetecan | |
| mRNA |
Messenger ribonucleic acid | |
| MSI-H |
Microsatellite instability high | |
| NDA |
New Drug Application | |
| OA |
Older adults | |
| Oral 2DR |
Oral 2 drug regimen (includes Dovato and Juluca) | |
| PARP |
Poly ADP ribose polymerase | |
| PD-1 |
Programmed death receptor-1 blocking antibody | |
| PDUFA |
Prescription Drug User Fee Act | |
| PK |
Pharmacokinetics | |
| ppts |
Percentage points | |
| PrEP |
Pre-exposure prophylaxis | |
| PRIME |
Priority Medicines | |
| RCC |
Refractory chronic cough | |
| RI&I |
Respiratory, Immunology & Inflammation | |
| Ris-Rez |
Risvutatug rezetecan | |
| RNS |
Regulatory news service | |
| RSV |
Respiratory syncytial virus | |
| SC |
Subcutaneous | |
| SCLC |
Small cell lung cancer | |
| SGO |
Society of Gynecologic Oncology | |
| SG&A |
Selling, general and administrative expenses, net of other sundry income | |
| SiRNA |
Small interfering RNA | |
| SITT |
Single inhaler triple therapy | |
| TKI |
Tyrosine kinase inhibitor | |
| TSLP |
Long-acting anti-thymic stromal lymphopoietin monoclonal | |
| ULA |
Ultra long acting | |
| uUTI |
Uncomplicated urinary tract infection |
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Product List
| Trademark |
Generic | Product Area | Indication(s) | |||
| Anoro Ellipta |
umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol trifenatate | General medicines | COPD | |||
| Apretude |
cabotegravir | Specialty medicines | HIV prevention | |||
| Arexvy |
respiratory syncytial virus vaccine | Vaccines | Respiratory syncytial virus vaccination | |||
| Benlysta (SC and IV) |
belimumab | Specialty medicines | Systemic lupus erythematosus, lupus nephritis | |||
| Bexsero |
meningococcal group-B vaccine | Vaccines | Meningitis group B prophylaxis | |||
| Blenrep |
belantamab mafodotin | Specialty medicines | Relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma | |||
| Blujepa |
gepotidacin | General medicines | Uncomplicated UTI, Uncomplicated Gonorrhoea | |||
| Boostrix |
diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis | Vaccines | Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular Pertussis booster vaccination | |||
| Cabenuva/Vocabria + Rekambys |
cabotegravir, rilpivirine | Specialty medicines | HIV/AIDS | |||
| Cervarix |
HPV 16 & 18 virus like particles (VLPs), AS04 adjuvant (MPL + aluminium hydroxide) | Vaccines | Human papilloma virus type 16 and 18 | |||
| Dovato |
dolutegravir/lamivudine | Specialty medicines | HIV/AIDS | |||
| Exdensur |
depemokimab | Specialty medicines | Severe Asthma, CRSwNP | |||
| Flixotide / Flovent |
fluticasone propionate | General medicines | Asthma | |||
| Fluarix |
split inactivated influenza antigens (2 virus subtypes A and 2 subtype B) | Vaccines | Seasonal influenza prophylaxis | |||
| FluLaval |
split inactivated influenza antigens (2 virus subtypes A and 2 subtype B) | Vaccines | Seasonal influenza prophylaxis | |||
| Infanrix/Pediarix |
diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, hepatitis B, haemophilus influenzae type B (EU) | Vaccines | Prophylaxis against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenzae type B (EU) | |||
| Jemperli |
dostarlimab | Specialty medicines | dMMR/MSI-H recurrent/ advanced endometrial cancer, dMMR solid tumours | |||
| Juluca |
dolutegravir/rilpivirine | Specialty medicines | HIV/AIDS | |||
| Menveo |
meningococcal group A, C, W-135 and Y conjugate vaccine | Vaccines | Meningitis group A, C, W-135 and Y prophylaxis | |||
| Nucala |
mepolizumab | Specialty medicines | Asthma, CRSwNP, EGPA, HES | |||
| Ojjaara/Omjjara |
momelotinib | Specialty medicines | Myelofibrosis in patients with anaemia | |||
| Penmenvy |
meningococcal groups A, B, C, W, and Y vaccine | Vaccines | Meningitis group A, B, C, W-135 and Y prophylaxis | |||
| Priorix, Priorix Tetra, Varilrix |
live attenuated MMR, varicella and MMRV vaccines | Vaccines | Measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox prophylaxis | |||
| Relvar/Breo Ellipta |
fluticasone furoate/vilanterol trifenatate | General medicines | Asthma, COPD | |||
| Rotarix |
human rotavirus RIX4414 strain | Vaccines | Rotavirus prophylaxis | |||
| Rukobia |
fostemsavir | Specialty medicines | HIV/AIDS | |||
| Seretide / Advair |
salmeterol xinofoate, fluticasone propionate | General medicines | Asthma, COPD | |||
| Shingrix |
zoster vaccine recombinant, adjuvanted | Vaccines | Herpes zoster (shingles) | |||
| Synflorix |
conjugated pneumococcal polysaccharide | Vaccines | Prophylaxis against invasive disease, pneumonia, acute otitis media | |||
| Tivicay |
dolutegravir | Specialty medicines | HIV/AIDS | |||
| Trelegy Ellipta |
fluticasone furoate/vilanterol trifenatate/umeclidinium bromide | General medicines | COPD, asthma | |||
| Triumeq |
dolutegravir, lamivudine and abacavir | Specialty medicines | HIV/AIDS | |||
| Ventolin |
salbutamol sulphate | General medicines | Asthma, COPD | |||
| Zejula |
niraparib | Specialty medicines | Ovarian cancer |
Brand names appearing in italics throughout this document are trademarks of GSK or associated companies or used under licence by the Group.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| GSK plc
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| By :/s/Julie Brown
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| Authorized Signatory for and on behalf of GSK plc | ||
| GlaxoSmithKline Capital Inc.
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| By :/s/Richard J. Latchford
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| Authorized Signatory for and on behalf of GlaxoSmithKline Capital Inc. | ||
Date : September 8, 2026
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