Healthcare has been an unloved corner of the market in 2026, but that neglect has created a rare setup: quality names trading in single-digit and low-double-digit territory while still throwing off cash, growing earnings, and reaffirming guidance.
PITTSBURGH, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc. (Nasdaq: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today announced it will report second-quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Company executives will host a conference call and live webcast at 8:30 a.m.
VR-205 Met Primary Endpoint and Key Secondary Endpoints and Was Well Tolerated VR-205 Efficacy and Safety Profile in Japanese Patients Was Consistent with the Profile Observed in Global Studies Japanese New Drug Application Submission Targeted by End of 2026 PITTSBURGH and TOKYO, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc. (Nasdaq: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today announced positive top-line results from a Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of VR-205 (targeted-release budesonide formulation) (Nefecon®) in Japanese adult patients with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) at risk of developing end-stage renal disease. The Phase 3 clinical trial was a multicenter, interventional, open-label study designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 16 mg of VR-205 in Japanese adult patients with primary IgAN.
Viatris Inc. ends the first half of 2026 on a high note. On May 8, its stock reached a 52-week high of $17.53. One of the key drivers behind Viatris' recent rally is its pipeline, which includes more than 10 late-stage product candidates.
Investors interested in Medical Services stocks are likely familiar with Viatris (VTRS) and Danaher (DHR). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
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