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LEO Pharma delivers 10% revenue growth in 2025 and more than doubles adjusted EBITDA margin

Ballerup, Denmark, 18 February, 2026 – In 2025, LEO Pharma delivered a third consecutive year of double‑digit revenue growth (CER), at the upper end of guidance, and achieved a significant improvement in profitability, returning to positive net profit and free cash flow. The portfolio was strengthened by the launch of Anzupgo® in 10 additional markets, including the U.S., as well as the addition of Spevigo®. The pipeline was advanced through new late‑stage programs and strategic partnerships aimed at accelerating innovation. For 2026, revenue growth is expected to be 8-11% (CER), supporting further improvement in the adjusted EBITDA margin to 16-19%, alongside increased investments in innovation and LEO Pharma’s global platform. 

 

Financial highlights

  • LEO Pharma’s revenue increased by 10% at constant exchange rates (CER) and by 8% in DKK to 13,499 million. Revenue growth was led by North America (+35% at CER), with Rest of World (+9% at CER) and Europe (+3% at CER) also contributing to the overall growth.        
  • Revenue from the Dermatology portfolio grew by 12% (CER), driven by the Strategic brands Adtralza®/Adbry®, Anzupgo®, and Spevigo®, which combined had a revenue increase of 48% (CER), in addition to growth of 2% (CER) for the Established brands. Sales in the Critical Care portfolio declined by 1% (CER), affected by a reversal of sales discounts in the same period last year.  
  • Operating profit improved sharply, with adjusted EBITDA reaching DKK 2,107 million in 2025, reflecting a margin of 16% (2024: 7%), excluding the STAT6 partnership upfront payment from Gilead Sciences received in January 2025 and other non-recurring items. The improvement in adjusted EBITDA was driven by sales growth and reduced operating expenses.  
  • Net profit for 2025 was DKK 2,489 million (2024: negative DKK 1,776 million), including non-recurring items. 
  • Free cash flow was DKK 1,875 million for 2025 (2024: negative DKK 52 million), and net interest-bearing debt was reduced to DKK 9,347 million (2024: DKK 11,115 million). Excluding M&A, free cash flow was DKK 940 million. 

 

 

Innovation highlights

  • Anzupgo® (delgocitinib) cream was launched in the U.S. in September as the first and only topical pan‑JAK inhibitor for chronic hand eczema, supported by a more than 50% increase in LEO Pharma’s U.S. sales force following FDA approval in July 2025.  
  • Spevigo® (spesolimab), an IL-36RA biologic for generalized pustular psoriasis, joined LEO Pharma’s portfolio on 30 September as its third global, first-in-class brand following a development and commercialization license secured from Boehringer Ingelheim. 
  • In 2025, LEO Pharma entered several strategic partnerships to advance innovation, including an agreement with Gilead Sciences for the pre-clinical STAT6 program.  
  • The pipeline was expanded with new late stage trials of Anzupgo® (delgocitinib cream) in adults with palmoplantar pustulosis and lichen sclerosus, as well as the addition of an ongoing Phase 3 trial of Spevigo® (spesolimab) in pyoderma gangrenosum. 

 

2026 Outlook

  • For 2026, group revenue growth is expected at 8-11% (CER) driven by Anzupgo® and Spevigo®. The adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to improve to 16-19%, led by gross margin expansion, offset by higher commercial investments and R&D. 

 

"2025 was another year of strong progress for LEO Pharma and a landmark year in our strategic transformation. We expanded our portfolio, delivered strong growth with significantly improved profitability, and formed new partnerships to accelerate innovation. With the ongoing launch of Anzupgo® and the addition of Spevigo®, we enter 2026 with strong momentum, committed to making a fundamental difference for patients by further unlocking the potential of our global platform,” said Christophe Bourdon, CEO of LEO Pharma.  

 

 

FY2025 Financial overview

 

 

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About LEO Pharma

LEO Pharma is a global leader in medical dermatology. We deliver innovative solutions for skin health, building on a century of experience with breakthrough medicines in healthcare. We are committed to making a fundamental difference in people’s lives, and our broad portfolio of treatments serves close to 100 million patients in over 70 countries annually. Headquartered in Denmark, LEO Pharma has a team of 4,000 people worldwide. LEO Pharma is co-owned by majority shareholder the LEO Foundation and, since 2021, Nordic Capital. For more information, visit www.leo-pharma.com

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