Amgen faced a setback as its stock plummeted nearly 6% despite announcing positive results from a Phase 3 clinical trial of its cholesterol drug Repatha, which reduced the risk of heart attacks by 36%. The decline followed a period of growth, where shares had risen roughly 20% from late September lows, fueled by strong quarterly earnings. Jim Cramer expressed disappointment with Amgen's market performance and highlighted ongoing insider selling, raising concerns about the company's outlook.
“Cramer mentioned the company during the June 25 episode and said: “Unlike Mounjaro or Ozempic, which needed to be injected once a week, Amgen’s MariTide is one shot per month. I prefer monthly over weekly when it comes to injections any day...”