Zoetis Surpasses Earnings Estimates and Raises Guidance with $730M Volume Ranking 136th

Zoetis (ZTS) closed August 6 with a 0.26% gain, trading at $146.88, as the stock saw a daily trading volume of $0.73 billion, ranking 136th in market activity. The company reported second-quarter earnings of $1.76 per share, surpassing the $1.61 consensus estimate, with revenue rising 4% year-over-year to $2.5 billion. Zoetis raised its 2025 earnings guidance to $6.30–$6.40 per share, exceeding the prior $6.231 estimate, and adjusted revenue expectations to $9.5–$9.6 billion. Analysts revised their estimates upward, with five firms increasing earnings forecasts by $0.02 to $6.27 per share. The stock’s strong performance was supported by robust sales in companion animal products, though mixed analyst ratings—from “hold” to “overweight”—highlighted cautious optimism about its long-term growth potential.

The company’s updated guidance and earnings beat reflected improved demand for pet healthcare solutions, particularly in vaccines and parasiticides. Institutional investors increased holdings in Q1, including Empowered Funds LLC and Intech Investment Management LLC, while insider sales trimmed positions slightly. Zoetis also announced a $0.50 quarterly dividend, yielding 1.4% annually, reinforcing its appeal to income-focused investors. Despite mixed analyst sentiment, the stock’s 8% organic revenue growth in Q2 and positive earnings surprise of 6.2% underscored its resilience in a competitive market.

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