NASDAQ:VTRS

Viatris (VTRS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$11.57
+0.10 (+0.87%)
(As of 04/26/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$11.40
$11.65
50-Day Range
$11.10
$13.53
52-Week Range
$8.74
$13.62
Volume
5.17 million shs
Average Volume
9.26 million shs
Market Capitalization
$13.88 billion
P/E Ratio
289.25
Dividend Yield
4.15%
Price Target
$11.00

Viatris MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Sell
1.33 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
4.9% Downside
$11.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
3.55% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
N/A
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$3.67 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
-1.07%
From $2.80 to $2.77 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

0.56 out of 5 stars

Medical Sector

852nd out of 908 stocks

Pharmaceutical Preparations Industry

404th out of 422 stocks

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About Viatris Stock (NASDAQ:VTRS)

Viatris Inc. operates as a healthcare company worldwide. The company operates in four segments: Developed Markets, Greater China, JANZ, and Emerging Markets. It offers prescription brand drugs, generic drugs, complex generic drugs, biosimilars, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). The company offers drugs in various therapeutic areas, including noncommunicable and infectious diseases; biosimilars in the areas of oncology, immunology, endocrinology, ophthalmology, and dermatology; and APIs for antibacterial, central nervous system agents, antihistamines/antiasthmatics, cardiovascular, antivirals, antidiabetics, antifungals, and proton pump inhibitor areas, as well as support services, such as diagnostic clinics, educational seminars, and digital tools to help patients better manage their health. It provides it medicines in the form of oral solid doses, injectables, complex dosage forms, and APIs to retail and pharmacy establishments, wholesalers and distributors, payers, insurers and governments, and institutions. The company distributes its products through pharmaceutical wholesalers/distributors, pharmaceutical retailers, institutional pharmacies, mail-order and e-commerce pharmacies, and specialty pharmacies. It sells its products under the Lyrica, Lipitor, Creon, Influvac, Wixela Inhub, EpiPen auto-injector, Fraxiparine, and Yupelri; Norvasc and Viagra; AMITIZA, Lipacreon, and Effexor; and Celebrex and ARV names, as well as glargine and SEMGLEE names. The company has collaboration and licensing agreements with Revance Therapeutics, Inc.; and Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Viatris Inc. was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.

VTRS Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/28/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/18 Dividend
3/08/2024
Dividend Payable
3/18/2024
Today
4/26/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed)
5/09/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Medical
Industry
Pharmaceutical preparations
Sub-Industry
N/A
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:VTRS
Employees
38,000
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$11.00
High Stock Price Target
$13.00
Low Stock Price Target
$9.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-4.9%
Consensus Rating
Sell
Rating Score (0-4)
1.33
Research Coverage
3 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$54.70 million
Pretax Margin
1.32%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$15.43 billion
Cash Flow
$5.24 per share
Book Value
$17.06 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
1,199,671,000
Free Float
1,196,552,000
Market Cap
$13.88 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.13
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Scott Andrew Smith (Age 62)
    CEO & Director
  • Mr. Rajiv Malik (Age 63)
    President & Executive Director
    Comp: $15.35M
  • Mr. Anthony Mauro (Age 51)
    President of Developed Markets
    Comp: $9.39M
  • Ms. Theodora Mistras
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Sethi (Age 57)
    Chief Operating Officer
  • Mr. Paul B. Campbell (Age 56)
    Chief Accounting Officer, Senior VP & Corporate Controller

VTRS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Viatris stock right now?

3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Viatris in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings and 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "sell" VTRS shares.
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What is Viatris' stock price target for 2024?

3 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Viatris' shares. Their VTRS share price targets range from $9.00 to $13.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $11.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 4.9%.
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How have VTRS shares performed in 2024?

Viatris' stock was trading at $10.83 at the beginning of the year. Since then, VTRS shares have increased by 6.8% and is now trading at $11.57.
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When is Viatris' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 9th 2024.
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How can I listen to Viatris' earnings call?

Viatris will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, May 9th at 8:30 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.

How were Viatris' earnings last quarter?

Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ:VTRS) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 28th. The company reported ($0.64) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.65 by $1.29. The company had revenue of $3.83 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.91 billion. Viatris had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 17.03% and a net margin of 0.35%. The firm's quarterly revenue was down 1.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.69 EPS.
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How often does Viatris pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Viatris?

Viatris declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, February 26th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 11th will be paid a dividend of $0.12 per share on Monday, March 18th. This represents a $0.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.15%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 8th.
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Is Viatris a good dividend stock?

Viatris (NASDAQ:VTRS) pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.23%. VTRS has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 1,200.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, VTRS will have a dividend payout ratio of 17.33% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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How will Viatris' stock buyback program work?

Viatris announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock buyback plan on Wednesday, February 28th 2024, which permits the company to repurchase $1,000,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to repurchase up to 6.7% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are usually a sign that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.

What guidance has Viatris issued on next quarter's earnings?

Viatris updated its FY24 earnings guidance on Wednesday, February, 28th. The company provided EPS guidance of $2.70 to $2.85 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.79. The company issued revenue guidance of $15.25 billion to $15.75 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $15.30 billion.

What is Michael Goettler's approval rating as Viatris' CEO?

8 employees have rated Viatris Chief Executive Officer Michael Goettler on Glassdoor.com. Michael Goettler has an approval rating of 85% among the company's employees.

Who are Viatris' major shareholders?

Viatris' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.96%), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.24%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.19%), Raymond James & Associates (0.11%), New York State Teachers Retirement System (0.11%) and Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.07%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew Cuneo, Anthony Mauro, Der Meer Mohr Pauline Van, Dillon Joellen Lyons, Menassie Taddese, Michael Goettler, Paul Campbell, Robert J Coury, W Don Cornwell and Xiangyang (Sean) Ni.
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How do I buy shares of Viatris?

Shares of VTRS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NASDAQ:VTRS) was last updated on 4/27/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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