Viatris Inc. (VTRS) stock plummeted 7.21% in pre-market trading on Thursday, following the company's release of disappointing fourth-quarter 2024 financial results.
The pharmaceutical giant reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.54, missing analysts' consensus estimate of $0.57 by 5.26%. Additionally, Viatris' quarterly revenue of $3.52 billion fell short of the expected $3.61 billion, marking an 8.13% year-over-year decline.
As a global healthcare company focused on providing access to high-quality medicines worldwide, Viatris' ability to meet or exceed earnings expectations is crucial for investor confidence. The missed targets on both earnings and revenue suggest challenges in executing the company's growth strategy, which likely weighed heavily on the stock's performance in early trading.