Zoetis is navigating the worst drawdown in its stock history, driven by weakening U.S. vet clinic traffic and heightened competition across key companion animal franchises. Despite aggressive competitor promotions, Zoetis protects industry-leading profitability (35%–37% EBIT margins) using targeted gross-to-net rebates rather than base list-price cuts. Trading at a historic low 12x P/E and a 7%+ FCF yield, Zoetis offers a strong margin of safety compared to its Base Case DCF fair value of $100.06.
Zoetis' Q2 earnings results were mixed, and the company cut its forward guidance. This has reduced the stock's margin of safety, but on balance, the risk/reward profile still favors the bulls. Zoetis has other segments performing well which partially offset the weakness in U.S. pet-related sales.
Zoetis (ZTS) now trades at just 12x forward earnings, with a nearly 3% dividend yield and gross margins above 70%, after a severe multiyear drawdown. Competition, weaker U.S. companion animal sales, and reduced guidance have pressured ZTS, but its core profitability and market dominance remain intact. Management is aggressively repurchasing shares, capital returns are strong, and the balance sheet remains healthy despite $9B in long-term debt.
PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $ZTS #animalhealth--Zoetis Inc. today announced that Simparica Trio has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of infestations caused by New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) larvae (myiasis) in dogs and puppies. Larvae of Cochliomyia hominivorax, commonly called New World screwworm (NWS), feed on living tissues, such as open wounds, of animals including livestock, wildlife and pets, and can inflict da.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued an emergency use authorization for Zoetis' flea and tick drug to treat New World screwworm (NWS) infestations in dogs and puppies.
Zoetis (NYSE: ZTS) reported second-quarter revenue of $2.5 billion, flat on a reported basis and down 1% organically, as pressure in U.S. companion-animal categories offset growth in livestock, diagnostics and international markets. Adjusted net income was $781 million, down 2% organically, while adjusted diluted earnings per share rose 4% to $1.87, benefiting from a lower share
Zoetis Inc. (NYSE: ZTS - Get Free Report)'s stock price hit a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Monday after Piper Sandler lowered their price target on the stock from $90.00 to $80.00. Piper Sandler currently has a neutral rating on the stock. Zoetis traded as low as $71.45 and last traded at $71.8680, with
Zoetis NYSE: ZTS reported second-quarter revenue of $2.5 billion, flat on a reported basis and down 1% organically, as pressure in U.S. companion-animal categories offset growth in livestock, diagnostics and international markets. Adjusted net income was $781 million, down 2% organically, while adjusted diluted earnings per share rose 4% to $1.87, benefiting from a lower share count following share repurchases.
Zoetis cuts its 2026 outlook as weaker vet traffic, price sensitivity and competition pressure in Companion Animal, while promotions aim to defend share.