Zoetis Shares Dip 0.6% Amid 48% Volume Slide to 339th Market Rank as Revenue Guidance Soars to $9.45B-$9.6B

Zoetis (ZTS) fell 0.60% on August 8, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.29 billion, a 48% drop from the previous day. The stock ranked 339th in market activity, reflecting reduced liquidity in the session.

The pharmaceutical company raised its 2025 revenue guidance to between $9.45 billion and $9.60 billion, alongside an adjusted diluted EPS forecast of $5.90 to $6.00, following stronger-than-expected Q2 results. The updated targets underscore management’s confidence in sustained growth across companion animal and livestock segments, supported by analysts’ positive outlook. However, risks from intensified competition in parasiticides and dermatology remain a key concern for market share stability.

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