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Feb 18, 2026
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Jim Lebenthal of Cerity Partners described AstraZeneca as a "high-quality pharmaceutical stock." The company recently reported Q4 2025 adjusted EPS of $2.12, beating the consensus of $2.09. The combination of a positive "quality" endorsement from a market professional and a recent fundamental proof point (an earnings beat) provides a solid foundation for investment. This suggests stability and defensive growth characteristics. A long position is justified based on demonstrated financial outperformance in a defensive sector, appealing to investors seeking quality and resilience. The earnings beat was marginal. The pharmaceutical sector is always subject to risks from clinical trial failures, patent expirations, and government pricing pressures. |
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