Latest AFT Pharmaceuticals (NZX:AFT) News

Lumos led healthcare stocks higher after widening its US urgent care rollout, while Tissue Repair tumbled on its plan to leave the ASX. Strong trial updates, FDA steps and fresh funding kept the sector busy, even as several stocks fell despite good news.

AFT Pharmaceuticals secures tentative FDA approval for Scomara cream to treat rare facial tumours but faces a US launch delay due to orphan drug exclusivity. The approval bolsters prospects in other markets where AFT expects competitive advantages.

AI cardiology, cancer research and pharma expansion drove the biggest moves in healthcare stocks this week. Investors paid up for fresh funding and regulatory wins, while some raisings and weak trading updates kept pressure on others.

AFT Pharmaceuticals delivered a 22% revenue jump in FY26 to NZD 254.7 million, surpassing profit guidance and expanding its footprint to 87 countries. The company is advancing multiple R&D projects, including a pivotal Phase III injectable iron trial, while targeting over NZD 300 million in revenue for FY27.