Incyte Corporation (INCY)

Sector: Healthcare|Industry: Biotechnology|Market Cap: $13.85B|Employees: 3K


Incyte Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapeutics for hematology/oncology, and inflammation and autoimmunity areas in the United States and internationally. The company offers JAKAFI (ruxolitinib) for treatment of intermediate or high-risk myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera, and steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease; MONJUVI (tafasitamab-cxix)/MINJUVI (tafasitamab) for relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma; PEMAZYRE (pemigatinib), a fibroblast growth factor receptor kinase inhibitor that act as oncogenic drivers in liquid and solid tumor types; ICLUSIG (ponatinib) to treat chronic myeloid leukemia and Philadelphia-chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia; and ZYNYZ (retifanlimab-dlwr) to treat adults with metastatic or recurrent locally advanced Merkel cell carcinoma, as well as OPZELURA cream for treatment of atopic dermatitis. Its clinical stage products include retifanlimab under Phase 3 clinical trials for squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal and non-small cell lung cancer; axatilimab, an anti-CSF-1R monoclonal antibody under Phase 2 that is being developed as a therapy for patients with chronic GVHD; INCA033989 to inhibit oncogenesis; INCB160058, which is being developed as a disease-modifying therapeutic; and INCB99280 and INCB99318 for the treatment solid tumors. The company also develops INCB123667, INCA32459, and INCA33890, as well as Ruxolitinib cream, Povorcitinib, and INCA034460. It has collaboration out-license agreements with Novartis and Lilly; in-license agreements with Agenus, Merus, MacroGenics, and Syndax; and collaboration and license agreement with China Medical System Holdings Limited for the development and commercialization of povorcitinib. The company sells its products to specialty, retail, and hospital pharmacies, distributors, and wholesalers. The company was formerly known as Incyte Genomics Inc and changed its name to Incyte Corporation in March 2003. Incyte Corporation was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.

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Business Summary

Incyte is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of proprietary therapeutics. The company's core business model centers around its hematology/oncology and inflammation/autoimmunity franchises. Incyte's primary revenue streams are derived from sales of its approved products, including JAKAFI, OPZELURA, ICLUSIG, PEMAZYRE, MINJUVI and ZYNYZ. The company has a global presence with operations in the United States, Europe, Japan and Canada. Incyte faces competition from other pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, as well as academic and research institutions.

Key Statistics

  • Employees: 2,524 (as of December 31, 2023)
  • Geographic Footprint: United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan
  • Headquarters: Wilmington, Delaware
  • Founded: 1991
  • Number of locations/facilities: Multiple offices across the US, Europe, Japan and Canada, with a large molecule production facility in Yverdon, Switzerland
  • Revenue: $3.7 billion (FY2023)
  • Market Capitalization: Approximately $11.7 billion (as of June 30, 2023)
  • Key Subsidiaries/Brands: JAKAFI, OPZELURA, ICLUSIG, PEMAZYRE, MINJUVI, ZYNYZ

Leadership

  • CEO: HervĂ© Hoppenot
  • CFO: Christiana Stamoulis
  • Other Key Executives:
    • Pablo J. Cagnoni, President and Head of Research and Development
    • Sheila Denton, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
    • Jonathan E. Dickinson, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Europe
    • Barry P. Flannelly, Executive Vice President and General Manager, North America
    • Vijay Iyengar, Executive Vice President, Global Strategy and Corporate Development
    • Michael Morrissey, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Technical Operations
    • Steven Stein, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer
    • Paula J. Swain, Executive Vice President, Human Resources

Key leaders have extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

Key Financial Metrics

  • Annual Revenue: $3.7 billion (FY2023)
  • Net Income: $597.6 million (FY2023)
  • Market Cap: Approximately $11.7 billion (as of June 30, 2023)
  • Total Assets: $6.8 billion (as of December 31, 2023)
  • Employees: 2,524 (as of December 31, 2023)
  • Key Financial Highlights: Net income increased to $597.6 million in 2023 from $340.7 million in 2022. Product revenues increased to $3.2 billion in 2023 from $2.7 billion in 2022.

Products and Services

Incyte's main product categories include:

  • Hematology/Oncology:
    • JAKAFI (ruxolitinib): An oral JAK1 and JAK2 inhibitor approved for myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera, and graft-versus-host disease.
    • ICLUSIG (ponatinib): A kinase inhibitor for chronic myeloid leukemia and Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
    • PEMAZYRE (pemigatinib): A selective FGFR kinase inhibitor for cholangiocarcinoma and myeloid/lymphoid neoplasms.
    • MONJUVI/MINJUVI (tafasitamab): An anti-CD19 antibody for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
    • ZYNYZ (retifanlimab-dlwr): A humanized monoclonal antibody targeting programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1) for Merkel cell carcinoma.
  • Inflammation and Autoimmunity:
    • OPZELURA (ruxolitinib) cream: A topical JAK1 and JAK2 inhibitor for atopic dermatitis and nonsegmental vitiligo.

Key Business Segments

Incyte operates in two main therapeutic areas:

  • Hematology/Oncology: Includes treatments for myeloproliferative neoplasms, graft-versus-host disease, solid tumors, and hematologic malignancies.
  • Inflammation and Autoimmunity: Includes treatments for atopic dermatitis and vitiligo.

The company does not provide a revenue breakdown by segment.

Business Strategy

Incyte's business strategy focuses on:

  • Discovering and developing novel therapeutics that address unmet medical needs.
  • Expanding the commercial reach of its approved products.
  • Pursuing strategic collaborations and licensing agreements to enhance its pipeline.
  • Investing in research and development to advance new drug candidates.
  • Managing its supply chain and quality assurance resources.

The company is also focused on expanding its operations outside of the United States and is investing in new technologies and methods of preventing or reducing the incidence of disease.

Industry Context

Incyte operates primarily in the biopharmaceutical industry, which is characterized by:

  • Market Position: Incyte is a global biopharmaceutical company with a growing portfolio of approved products.
  • Key Competitors: Incyte faces competition from other pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, as well as academic and research institutions. Major competitors include companies with products in the hematology/oncology and dermatology spaces.
  • Industry Trends: Key market trends include increasing demand for targeted therapies, advancements in drug discovery technologies, and evolving regulatory landscapes.

Risk Factors

  • Commercial Risks: Dependence on JAKAFI revenues, competition from other products, and challenges in obtaining and maintaining reimbursement.
  • Development Risks: Uncertainty in drug discovery and development, potential delays or failures in clinical trials, and reliance on third-party manufacturers and collaborators.
  • Regulatory Risks: Failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations, potential loss of regulatory approvals, and changes in government healthcare policies.
  • Financial Risks: Dependence on third-party payors, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, and the need for additional capital.
  • Operational Risks: Dependence on key employees, business disruptions, and potential data security breaches.

Last Updated

2024-02-13

(Generated from latest 10-K filing)