proportion as at year-end and at the end of March
2025.
Equity totalled DKK 6,569 million (5,676) at the end of
March, and the equity ratio was 71% (69%).
OUTLOOK FOR 2026
The full-year revenue outlook has been upgraded
reflecting a strong underlying momentum for tablet
sales and reduced risks associated with price and
rebate adjustments in 2026.
Revenue is now expected to grow by 13-16%
(previously 11-15%) in local currencies, based on
growth across all sales regions and product lines.
The EBIT margin is now expected at around 26%
(previously 25%). ALK’s long-term financial
ambitions remain unchanged.
The outlook is based on the following assumptions:
Revenue
Topline growth will predominantly be volume-driven,
as ALK expects to treat more patients with AIT and
anaphylaxis products. The lower end of the revenue
range reflects general macro uncertainties as well as
potential negative, although reduced, impact of price
and rebate adjustments. The upper end assumes
stable price and rebate conditions and further upsides
mainly related to tablet sales.
Tablet sales are expected to grow by double digits
across regions, fuelled by the continued expansion of
prescriber and patient bases with children and
adolescents projected to account for a higher share of
sales. Combined SCIT/SLIT drops sales are
anticipated to grow by single digits, while sales of
Anaphylaxis & other products are expected to grow by
low double digits with an increasing contribution from
neffy
®
in the second half-year.
As usual, the timing of product shipments to China and
Japan may lead to quarterly fluctuations in revenue.
Margins and costs
In light of the current momentum for tablet sales, the
gross margin is now expected to be largely on par with
last year (67% in 2025). The margin will further benefit
from favourable volume/mix changes, especially
higher tablet sales in Europe. This will still be offset by
growth in partner-related revenue at lower margins in
the remainder of the year, primarily product shipments
to Japan and China, as well as neffy
®
sales.
Capacity costs are still projected to increase and their
ratio to revenue is expected to remain largely
unchanged compared to last year as ALK reinvests
the benefits of increased scale into key strategic
growth opportunities. R&D expenses are planned to
increase in support of pre-clinical and clinical
programmes and remain at around 10% of revenue.
Other assumptions
The outlook does not include revenue from and/or
payments to new partnerships, in-licensing
activities, or acquisitions.
Changes to international tariff agreements are not
expected to materially impact growth or earnings.
The impact from increasing energy prices and
transportation costs on gross margin and capacity
cost is expected to be modest in 2026.
CAPEX is projected at DKK 400-500 million, as
ALK expands capacity for tablet production,
upgrades legacy production, and strengthens the
supply chain for anaphylaxis.
The build-up of inventories is broadly assumed in
line with revenue growth. Free cash flow is
expected to be positive at around DKK 1,000
million.
No non-recurring costs for optimisation and
prioritisation initiatives are planned
The outlook is based on current exchange rates,
resulting in a minor negative impact on reported
revenue growth and a slightly positive impact on
EBIT.
RISK FACTORS
This report contains forward-looking statements,
including forecasts of future revenue, operating profit,
and cash flows as well as expected business-related
events. Such statements are subject to risks and
uncertainties, as various factors, some of which are
outside ALK's control, may cause actual results and
performance to differ materially from the forecasts
made. Such factors include, but are not limited to,
consequences of pandemics, general economic and
business-related conditions including legal issues,
uncertainty relating to demand, pricing, reimbursement
rules, partners’ plans and forecasts, fluctuations in
exchange rates, competitive factors, reliance on
suppliers, and tariffs. Additional factors include the
risks associated with the sourcing and manufacturing
of ALK’s products, as well as the potential for side
effects from the use of ALK’s products, as allergy
immunotherapy may be associated with allergic
reactions of differing extent, duration, and severity.
Please refer to the Annual Report’s Risk management
section on pages 25-28.