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Viatris will release its third-quarter earnings next week, and analysts anticipate a single-digit profit dip.

ImmunityBio expects November results from a 366-patient Anktiva trial and plans a fourth-quarter FDA filing.
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who didn’t). Let’s take a look at how generic pharmaceuticals stocks fared in Q2, starting with Viatris (NASDAQ:VTRS).

JP Morgan analyst Chris Schott maintains Viatris (NASDAQ:VTRS) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $18 to $20.

Viatris Inc. (Nasdaq: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved RYZUMVI® (phentolamine ophthalmic solution 0.75%) for the treatment of presbyopia in adults. RYZUMVI is currently approved in the United States for the treatment of pharmacologically-induced mydriasis and is the only commercially available FDA-approved product for that use. This approval expands the product's indications to include presbyopia.

Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ:VTRS), a global healthcare company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved RYZUMVI® (phentolamine ophthalmic solution 0.75%) for the treatment of presbyopia in
Viatris Q3 earnings preview: raised 2026 EPS guidance, improving margins, and Pacira acquisition impact.

Viatris has rebounded 50% YTD, driven by a return to growth and operating leverage after years of stagnation and execution issues. I rate the VTRS stock a hold.

Drugmakers this week did not purchase experimental drug candidates but invested in approved drugs and a factory that makes imaging agents.

Pacira Biosciences' (PCRX) proposed acquisition by Viatris (VTRS) is not likely to see a superior bi

VTRS is set to acquire PCRX for $1.65 billion in cash, adding two marketed pain therapies and a clinical-stage gene therapy candidate to expand its non-opioid pain portfolio.

Viatris is acquiring Pacira Biosciences to boost its pain management portfolio and address revenue stagnation. Read why VTRS stock is upgraded to a hold.

VTRS vs. AVTR: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

UBS analyst Ashwani Verma maintains Viatris (NASDAQ:VTRS) with a Buy and raises the price target from $23 to $26.

Roche has two FDA catalysts coming up for Tecentriq and Enspryng, while Viatris and Opus Genetics await a decision on expanding MR-141 into the presbyopia market.

Oppenheimer analyst Les Sulewski initiates coverage on Viatris (NASDAQ:VTRS) with a Outperform rating and announces Price Target of $25.

Analysts review high-yield healthcare stocks CVS, Viatris and Medtronic, citing ratings, price targets, dividend yields and recent company news.

Piper Sandler analyst David Amsellem maintains Viatris (NASDAQ:VTRS) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $12 to $13.

Viatris Inc. (Nasdaq: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today announced that Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has granted approval for WAKIX® (pitolisant) for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) associated with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in patients receiving treatment for airway obstruction, and approval for narcolepsy (type 1 and 2 – with and without cataplexy). WAKIX is the first histamine H3 receptor antagonist/inverse agonist approved in Japan fo
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Sandoz and Viatris are positioned to benefit from new launches, biosimilars and a shift toward higher-value generics.

Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments. Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.
According to reports, on August 6, Harrow, Inc. (NASDAQ:HROW) announced a definitive agreement to acquire global rights to Tyrvaya nasal spray from Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ:VTRS) for up to $100 million. Under the deal terms, Harrow will pay $30 million in cash at closing, funded via cash on hand, with up to $70 million in contingent […]

Greater China surges 16% as management raises full-year guidance.

Theravance's Q2 earnings match estimates. Cost cuts and a $929 million Zymeworks deal follow ampreloxetine's discontinuation.
Medication company Viatris (NASDAQ:VTRS) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 4.9% year on year to $3.76 billion. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $14.75 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.69 per share was 15% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

In early August 2026, Viatris Inc. reported higher second-quarter and year-to-date revenues, a six-month return to net profitability, raised its 2026 earnings guidance midpoint to US$14.75 billion, completed a US$1.15 billion share repurchase program covering 8.7% of shares, and affirmed a US$0.12 quarterly dividend. An interesting angle is that Viatris paired improved earnings and guidance with both capital returns and the FDA approval of its low-estrogen Gwyn Lo contraceptive patch,...

Viatris stock has delivered a strong 76.1% return over the past year, and the broader valuation checks still indicate the shares may be pricing in less than the company’s fundamentals could justify. Viatris is up 76.1% over the last 12 months, which puts more focus on whether the recent share price better reflects the company’s long term earnings power. Recent product news, including the FDA approval of the Gwyn Lo contraceptive patch and the agreement to transfer rights to TYRVAYA nasal...

First and Only FDA-Approved Nasal Spray for Dry Eye Disease Adds a Differentiated, Drop-Free Treatment Option to Harrow’s Growing Ocular Surface FranchiseNASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harrow (Nasdaq: HROW), a leading provider of ophthalmic disease management solutions in North America, today announced that it has closed its previously announced acquisition of TYRVAYA® (varenicline solution) nasal spray 0.03 mg from Viatris Inc., a global healthcare company. At closing, Harr

