Zoetis Plummets 3.75% Despite Raised Guidance Ranks 77th on 1.08B Volume

Zoetis Inc. (ZTS) fell 3.75% on August 5, 2025, with a trading volume of $1.08 billion, ranking 77th in market activity. The stock’s decline followed the release of its Q2 2025 financial results, which included a raised full-year outlook. The company reported revenue of $2.5 billion, a 4% increase year-over-year, driven by 8% organic operational growth. Adjusted net income reached $783 million, or $1.76 per diluted share, up 10% on both a reported and organic basis. CEO Kristin Peck highlighted strong first-half performance, noting disciplined execution and innovation in companion animal products like Simparica Trio and Apoquel. Zoetis also announced expanded approvals for key veterinary products in markets including Japan, South Korea, and the EU.

The company raised its full-year 2025 revenue guidance to $9.45–$9.6 billion, reflecting 6.5–8% organic growth, and adjusted net income guidance to $2.825–$2.875 billion. The update follows a 21% decline in livestock product sales in the U.S. segment, attributed to the divestiture of medicated feed additives. International companion animal sales grew 8%, though livestock revenue dipped due to foreign exchange and divestiture impacts. Zoetis emphasized geographic expansion and pipeline advancements, including conditional licensing for an avian influenza vaccine and needle-free vaccine administration in Australia.

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