Investors looking for stocks in the Medical Services sector might want to consider either Viatris (VTRS) or Avantor, Inc. (AVTR). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc. (Nasdaq: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today announced it will report third-quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Company executives will host a conference call and live webcast at 8:30 a.m.
Viatris Recognized by Forbes as One of the World's Best Employers for the Sixth Consecutive YearPR NewswirePITTSBURGH, Sept. 29, 2026PITTSBURGH, Sept. 29, 2026
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc. (Nasdaq: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today announced it was named to Forbes' World's Best Employers list for the sixth consecutive year.
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Approval Addresses High Unmet Medical Need and Further Advances Viatris' Innovative Portfolio in Japan PITTSBURGH, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 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).
Viatris' Q2 showed better earnings quality, with adjusted net income and EPS up 11% while free cash flow doubled year-over-year. Deleveraging remains on track, while buybacks and dividends demonstrate that stronger cash generation is already supporting shareholder returns. Pipeline progress and new-product approvals provide additional growth optionality beyond the mature portfolio, with key Phase 3 assets approaching important milestones.