Goldman Sachs logo
Goldman Sachs

May 22, 2026

Japan Healthcare Pharmaceuticals ASCO Abstracts

Sector ReportEquitiesHealth Care

Goldman Sachs analyzes ASCO 2026 abstracts for Japanese pharmaceutical firms, highlighting positive Phase 1/2 data for Ono's ONO-4578 and Takeda's TAK-928 in oncology indications.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.ASCO 2026 abstracts show ONO-4578 (Ono Pharmaceutical) improved PFS, OS, and ORR in Phase 2 gastric cancer trials when combined with Opdivo and chemotherapy.
  • 2.Takeda's TAK-928 (IBI363) demonstrated significant efficacy in Phase 1 trials for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), particularly in the first-line setting with an 86.4% ORR.
  • 3.Daiichi Sankyo's Datroway faces clinical data competition from Sac-TMT but maintains advantages in dosing convenience (Q3W vs Q2W).

Table of Contents

  • Ono Pharmaceutical (4528.T): Phase 2 trial of ONO-4578
  • Takeda Pharmaceutical (4502.T): Phase 1 trial of IBI363 (TAK-928)
  • Daiichi Sankyo (4568.T): Implications from competitor data for Datroway
  • Price Target Risks and Methodology
  • Disclosure Appendix

Document Preview

Page 1 of 5
Page 1 of Japan Healthcare Pharmaceuticals ASCO Abstracts
Subscribe for full access

Access the Full Report

Get unlimited access to institutional research reports with a 14-day free trial.

Authors

Akinori Ueda, Ph.D.Tomo Taniguchi

Securities

4528.T4502Daiichi SankyoInnovent

Themes

Oncology Pipeline ProgressADC (Antibody-Drug Conjugate) Competition

Regions

Asia PacificJapanChina