Viatris (VTRS) experienced a dynamic period throughout 2023 and 2024 with various ups and downs. The bio-tech company's overall performance was mixed, witnessing postponed Earnings and Sales primarily due to weak demand for older drugs and negative impacts of other internal shifts like the decline of generic products in Q4. However, Viatris managed to stay on course with particular strategic decisions, such as closing its Over-the-Counter Business Divestiture and successfully maintaining its Financial Targets for 2023, placing it among low P/E stocks with strong growth prospects.
Despite its lagged performance, Viatris drew attention from a sustainability point of view, being named to TIME’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies list for 2024. The inclusion highlighted Viatris's responsible corporate strategies, particularly indicating its commitment to a flexible, global supply chain.
The pharmaceutical giant faced significant challenges such as weak sales from Lipitor and Norvasc, pressure from competition, and regulatory scrutiny. Still, it continues robust preparation for phase 2 of its strategic plan, managed to expand its Board and made strategic appointments.
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