Polycythemia Vera Market Set for Transformation: Key 9 Companies Expected to Enter by 2036 | DelveInsight

The polycythemia vera market is expected to expand significantly by 2036, growing at 8.9% CAGR from a 2025 valuation of approximately USD 2 billion. Nine major pharmaceutical companies are advancing next-generation therapies in various clinical development stages, with rusfertide from Protagonist Therapeutics and Takeda expected to be the first new entrant to market this year, potentially reshaping the treatment paradigm beyond current standard therapies like JAKAFI, BESREMi, and PEGASYS.

04/22/2026, 1:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

This Healthcare Stock Barely Flinches During Market Sell-Offs

Johnson & Johnson demonstrates resilience during market downturns, with shares falling less than 2% while the S&P 500 dropped over 7%. The healthcare giant maintains strong fundamentals including 63 consecutive years of dividend increases, $94.2 billion in 2025 revenue (up 6%), and 51 drug approvals last year. However, the stock faces headwinds from tens of thousands of talc-related lawsuits and Medicare drug price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act.

04/02/2026, 6:14 AM • The Motley Fool

Johnson & Johnson-Protagonist Therapeutics Partnered New Psoriasis Pill Wins FDA Nod, Shakes Up Competition With AbbVie

The FDA approved Icotyde (icotrokinra), an oral IL-23 receptor antagonist for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis developed by Johnson & Johnson and Protagonist Therapeutics. The approval triggers a $50 million milestone payment to Protagonist with potential for up to $580 million in additional payments. AbbVie's stock fell 5.20% as analysts view Icotyde as competitive to AbbVie's Skyrizi, though both companies believe oral therapies could expand the overall psoriasis market.

03/19/2026, 8:25 AM • Benzinga

Protagonist Stock Up 120%, but One Fund Just Revealed a $170 Million Exit

Hedge fund BVF fully exited its position in Protagonist Therapeutics (PTGX), selling 2.56 million shares worth $170.12 million. Despite the stock rallying 120% over the past year, the fund's exit reflects a disciplined capital rotation strategy following the company's New Drug Application submission for rusfertide in polycythemia vera, marking a shift from clinical-stage risk to regulatory execution risk.

02/25/2026, 3:28 PM • The Motley Fool

Moody Aldrich Dumps Entire Stake in Chart Industries Worth $5.8 Million

Moody Aldrich Partners LLC completely sold its entire 35,228 share position in Chart Industries, valued at approximately $5.8 million, reducing its reportable assets to zero in Q3 2025.

10/23/2025, 2:25 PM • The Motley Fool

Moody Aldrich Liquidates Entire Stake in PLMR Worth $8.2 Million

Moody Aldrich Partners LLC completely sold its entire 53,211 share position in Palomar Holdings for an estimated $8.21 million during Q3 2025, reducing its stake to zero, likely as part of routine portfolio rebalancing.

10/21/2025, 5:03 PM • The Motley Fool

This 2.7%-Yielding Dividend King Remains One of the Healthiest Income Stocks You Can Buy

Johnson & Johnson demonstrated strong financial health in Q3, with 7% sales growth, $14.2 billion in free cash flow, and plans to separate its orthopedics business to focus on six priority growth areas. The company remains committed to dividend growth and oncology investments.

10/15/2025, 5:20 AM • The Motley Fool

Johnson & Johnson To Separate Orthopedics Business, Boosts Annual Sales Outlook

Johnson & Johnson reported strong Q3 2025 earnings, beating consensus estimates, and announced plans to separate its Orthopedics business into a standalone entity called DePuy Synthes within 18-24 months, targeting increased top-line growth and operating margins.

10/14/2025, 8:51 AM • Benzinga

FDA Adds New Warning For Johnson & Johnson's Cancer Cell Therapy

The FDA updated safety labeling for Johnson & Johnson's Carvykti cancer cell therapy, adding a warning about immune effector cell-associated enterocolitis, a serious complication with potential fatal outcomes. Despite the warning, regulators affirmed the therapy's benefits continue to outweigh its risks.

10/13/2025, 10:30 AM • Benzinga

Douglas Lane Adds $6 Million in J&J Stock Ahead of Earnings and Possible Biotech Deal

Douglas Lane & Associates increased its Johnson & Johnson stake by 34,948 shares, worth approximately $6 million in Q3, bringing total holdings to 667,373 shares valued at $123.7 million. The investment comes ahead of J&J's earnings report and potential biotech acquisition of Protagonist Therapeutics.

10/12/2025, 3:14 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Protagonist Therapeutics Stock Skyrocketed by Almost 30% Today

Clinical-stage biotech Protagonist Therapeutics saw its stock price jump 29.8% after The Wall Street Journal reported Johnson & Johnson is in discussions to acquire the company, based on their existing collaboration in drug development.

10/10/2025, 7:07 PM • The Motley Fool

Johnson & Johnson In Talks To Acquire Protagonist Therapeutics: Report

Johnson & Johnson is reportedly in discussions to acquire Protagonist Therapeutics, potentially strengthening its immunology and oncology portfolio by gaining access to rusfertide, an experimental therapy for rare blood cancer.

10/10/2025, 1:06 PM • Benzinga

Johnson & Johnson, Protagonist Study Shows Superior Skin Clearance In Psoriasis Trials

Johnson & Johnson and Protagonist Therapeutics released Phase 3 study results for icotrokinra, showing superior skin clearance in psoriasis treatment compared to placebo and competitor drugs, with sustained effectiveness and favorable safety profile.

09/17/2025, 3:15 PM • Benzinga

Protagonist (PTGX) Q2 Revenue Falls 26%

Protagonist Therapeutics reported Q2 2025 financial results, highlighting progress in clinical pipeline with rusfertide and icotrokinra drug candidates, while experiencing lower-than-expected revenue but maintaining strong cash reserves through 2028.

08/07/2025, 12:34 AM • The Motley Fool