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Panmure Liberum has raised its target price for Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (LSE:HIK, OTC:HKMPF) from 1,600p to 1,900p, saying the drugmaker's strong first-half results support further upside in its shares. The broker said Hikma's recent interim results were reassuring, with the only surprises coming on the upside and beats reported across the business.

Jefferies has raised its price target on Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (LSE:HIK, OTC:HKMPF) to 2,025p from 1,870p, pointing to the expanding contract manufacturing business as the source of the upgrade. The 'buy' rating is unchanged, with the new target implying 24% upside from Tuesday's share price of 1,633p (flat).

Citi has raised its estimates for Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (LSE:HIK, OTC:HKMPF) following stronger-than-expected half-year results, arguing that the FTSE 100 drugmaker's valuation discount is no longer justified. Ephrem Ravi reiterated a buy rating and set a new price target of £18.70.

Deutsche Bank has raised its target price for Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (LSE:HIK, OTC:HKMPF) to 2,050p from 1,950p, reiterating its 'buy' rating on the FTSE 100 drugmaker. Kane Slutzkin said Hikma delivered a substantial beat at the half-year stage, driven primarily by the branded division, yet left full-year guidance largely unchanged.

Hikma Pharmaceuticals LON: HIK said it reiterated its full-year guidance after reporting higher sales, earnings and per-share profit in its 2026 interim results, while outlining further investment in manufacturing capacity, research and development, and commercial capabilities.

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (LSE:HIK, OTC:HKMPF) shares rose 10% to 1,721p after first-half results came in ahead of expectations on profits, with both Peel Hunt and Stifel keeping buy ratings. The scale of the beat is the story.