1140 GMT - Roche's 2026 guidance is cautious, but less than expected, Vontobel analysts write in a note. They "find the [Swiss pharma group's] core EPS growth guidance punchy - but reachable." Guidance for this year's sales is relatively conservative, they say. Roche's diagnostics unit dragged on profitability but should normalize on developments in China's healthcare reform, they add. The analysts expect more trial data and a filing from breast cancer drug giredestrant this year. Shares are flat at 338.40 Swiss francs. (william.gray@wsj.com)
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January 29, 2026 06:40 ET (11:40 GMT)
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