Viatris

Viatris

Global pharma selling generics and biosimilars

Overview

Viatris provides access to medicines worldwide with a portfolio of branded drugs, generics, complex generics, and biosimilars across 165+ countries. Medicines are manufactured and distributed through its global supply chain and commercial network, serving cardiovascular, infectious diseases, immunology, and oncology. It leverages the legacy of Mylan and Upjohn to grow through both expanding its existing products and pursuing partnerships and acquisitions, driven by its broad portfolio and international reach. The goal is to improve patient health by expanding access to affordable medicines while pursuing sustainable operations and addressing public health challenges like non-communicable diseases.

Significant Headcount Growth

About Viatris

Simplify's Rating
Why Viatris is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Biotechnology

Healthcare

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

Founded

1961

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What believers are saying

  • Second-quarter 2026 revenue rose 5% to $3.8 billion, and guidance increased.
  • Debt fell after $900 million repayment, reducing gross leverage to 2.9x.
  • Tyrvaya divestiture, Gwyn Lo, and meloxicam NDA support a higher-value portfolio shift.

What critics are saying

  • Nashik fire and FDA Form 483 disruptions cut second-half 2026 revenue by $100-$150 million.
  • Greater China procurement changes pressure hospital volumes, squeezing one of Viatris's fastest growth engines.
  • Generic pricing MDL and ongoing patent fights in Japan keep legal overhangs persistent.

What makes Viatris unique

  • Viatris pairs 165-country reach with complex generics, branded drugs, and biosimilars.
  • Japan approved WAKIX on September 16, 2026, expanding first-in-class sleep medicine reach.
  • FDA approved Gwyn Lo on July 29, 2026, adding a differentiated women’s health product.

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Funding

Total Funding

$308M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Paid Holidays

Stock Price

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 18%

1 year growth

↑ 18%

2 year growth

↑ 18%
Yahoo Finance
Sep 24th, 2026
Viatris stock surges 78% in a year, outpacing S&P 500 with strong portfolio growth

Viatris Inc., a global pharmaceutical company based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, has significantly outperformed the S&P 500. The stock surged 8.7% over the past three months, compared to the index's 4.7% gain. Year to date, shares climbed 37.5%, whilst the S&P 500 rose 12.6%. With a market cap of $10.4 billion, Viatris operates in 165+ countries and covers more than 10 major therapeutic areas. The company sells more than 80 billion doses annually across 1,400 approved molecules. On 16 September, shares jumped 2.2% after Japan approved WAKIX for treating excessive daytime sleepiness. The company's strong performance stems from improved business momentum, solid cash generation, and progress in its higher-value product portfolio.

PR Newswire
Sep 16th, 2026
Japan approves Viatris' Wakix for narcolepsy and sleep apnoea-related daytime sleepiness

Viatris has received approval from Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for WAKIX (pitolisant) to treat excessive daytime sleepiness associated with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and narcolepsy. WAKIX is the first histamine H3 receptor antagonist/inverse agonist approved in Japan for these conditions. The treatment addresses excessive daytime sleepiness, a symptom affecting both conditions that can significantly impact daily functioning and quality of life. WAKIX is not classified as a controlled substance and has been designated an orphan drug in Japan for narcolepsy. The approval was supported by positive data from domestic Phase 3 clinical trials in Japan and international studies. WAKIX, discovered by Bioprojet and licensed to Viatris for Japan, has previously received approvals in more than 38 countries for narcolepsy.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 13th, 2026
Viatris delivers $3.8B revenue with 3.5% growth, raises outlook after strong Q2 2026

Viatris reported strong Q2 2026 results, with total revenues of $3.8 billion, representing 3.5% operational growth year-over-year. The pharmaceutical company posted adjusted EBITDA of $1.2 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $0.69. CEO Scott Smith highlighted strong commercial performance across the company's global portfolio, particularly in Greater China where investments in established brands drove meaningful growth. North America also saw solid growth from complex generics and transdermal products. The company announced US regulatory approval for Gwyn Lo last week, with a launch planned for later this year. Fast-acting meloxicam continues through FDA review, with launch preparations underway. Based on the strong quarterly performance, Viatris raised its outlook for the remainder of 2026. The results exceeded company expectations and demonstrated continued improvement in operating leverage.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 11th, 2026
Viatris beats Q2 estimates with $3.76B revenue, ups full-year guidance amid China growth and margin pressures

Viatris reported second-quarter revenue of $3.76 billion, up 4.9% year-on-year and beating analyst estimates of $3.68 billion. The medication company's non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.69 exceeded forecasts by 15%. CEO Scott Smith attributed the performance to strong commercial execution in Greater China, where investments in established brands and e-commerce drove double-digit growth. Demand for cardiovascular products and higher-margin generics in North America also contributed. The company raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $2.52 at the midpoint, a 5% increase, whilst lifting revenue guidance slightly to $14.75 billion. However, operating margin fell to 0.2% from 6.5% in the prior-year quarter. Management noted supply chain disruptions and lower-margin products in emerging markets as headwinds, alongside manufacturing challenges and policy changes in China.

PR Newswire
Aug 6th, 2026
Viatris reports Q2 revenues of $3.8B, up 5%, raises 2026 guidance despite $119M loss

Viatris reported second-quarter 2026 revenues of $3.8 billion, representing 5% reported growth compared to the same period in 2025. The pharmaceutical company posted a US GAAP net loss of $119 million, primarily driven by a non-cash charge of $177.8 million related to the planned sale of Tyrvaya product rights. Adjusted EBITDA reached $1.2 billion, up 8% operationally year-over-year. The company returned approximately $550 million to shareholders, including roughly $270 million through share repurchases at a weighted average price of $16.42 per share. Viatris reduced its gross leverage ratio to 2.9x after repaying approximately $900 million in debt. The company raised its full-year 2026 financial guidance midpoints across all metrics. In July, Viatris received US FDA approval for Gwyn Lo, a low-dose estrogen contraceptive patch expected to launch later this year.

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