Eisai Co., Ltd. (ESALF) Research

Eisai Co., Ltd., a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, develops and markets a wide array of medicinal products. Its offerings for neurological conditions include Aricept, prescribed for Alzheimer's disease and dementia with Lewy bodies; Methycobal, used to treat peripheral neuropathy; Fycompa, an antiepileptic drug that serves as an adjunctive therapy for specific partial-onset and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures; Lyrica, for various pain management needs; and Dayvigo, an anti-insomnia medication for adults. In the oncology field, Eisai provides Lenvima, a molecularly targeted anticancer agent for thyroid cancer, renal cell carcinoma (when used in combination with everolimus), and hepatocellular carcinoma. Another key cancer treatment is Halaven, a microtubule dynamics inhibitor for breast cancer and liposarcoma. The company's portfolio also features Pariet, a proton-pump inhibitor effective in treating gastric and duodenal ulcers, reflux esophagitis, and for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori infections. Additionally, Eisai markets Humira, a fully human anti-TNF-alpha monoclonal antibody employed in managing autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. Beyond prescription medicines, Eisai provides consumer health products like Chocola BB Plus, a vitamin B2 preparation addressing rough skin and stomatitis, alongside various third-class over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, designated quasi-drugs, and functional foods. The company was established in 1941, initially operating as Nihon Eisai Co., Ltd., before adopting its current name, Eisai Co., Ltd., in 1955.

Market snapshot

Symbol
ESALF
Price
$25.00
Day change
0.00%
Market cap
$1.1T
P/E ratio
28.54x
52-week range
23.88-35.83
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Next earnings
in 1 month

Recent news

  • Merck-Eisai's combination cancer therapy fails to meet main goals of late-stage study

    Merck and ​Eisai's ‌experimental combination treatments ​for ​a type ⁠of ​kidney ​cancer failed to meet ​the ​main goals ‌of ⁠a late-stage study, the ​companies ​said ⁠on ​Tuesday.

  • These Alzheimer's drugs were supposed to revolutionize the way we fight the disease. The reality is more complicated.

    A scientific report has raised questions about how much Leqimbi and Kisunla — the “breakthrough” Alzheimer's drugs that have hit the market in the last few years — really help slow the disease.

Peer companies

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  • Grifols, S.A. (GIFOF)
  • Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. (KYKOF)
  • North Bud Farms Inc. (NOBDF)
  • Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd. (SFOSF)
  • Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co., Ltd (SHPMF)
  • Sysmex Corporation (SSMXF)

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