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Viatris Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 7 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 new, 7 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Total revenues rose 8% reported: Total revenues were $3.5 billion, up 8% reported and 3% operational versus the first quarter of 2025. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 14% reported: Adjusted EBITDA was $1.0 billion, up 14% reported and 10% operational. The headline cites operating leverage. Source
  • Greater China grew 22% reported: Greater China net sales were $680.1 million, up 22% reported and 18% at constant currency, from $555.5 million a year earlier. Source
  • Nashik fire drove inventory write-offs: A fire at the Nashik plant led to a $71.9 million write-off of inventory and fixed assets, booked in cost of sales special items. Source
  • Operating cash flow fell 27%: Operating cash flow was $388.3 million, down 27%. Free cash flow was $348.4 million, or $459 million excluding transaction and restructuring costs. Source
  • Well positioned on full-year guidance: Management said it believes the company is well positioned to deliver on its full-year 2026 guidance, which was reaffirmed. Source

“Our performance reinforces the growth trajectory we outlined at our Investor Event in March.”

Scott A. Smith, CEO, Viatris

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Total revenues Source2026 full year$14,450 - $14,950Kept
Adjusted EBITDA Source2026 full year$4,150 - $4,450Kept
Adjusted EPS Source2026 full year$2.33 - $2.47Kept
Free cash flow excluding transaction and restructuring costs Source2026 full year$1,950 - $2,350Kept
U.S. GAAP net cash provided by operating activities Source2026 full year$1.7 billion - $2.0 billionKept
Capital expenditures Source2026 full year$(350) - $(450)Kept
New product revenues Source2026 full year$450 million to $550 millionKept
Cash available for deployment Source2026 full yearMore than $2.5 billionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance kept: The 2026 financial guidance ranges were reaffirmed on May 7, 2026, after being provided on February 26, 2026. Source
  • New: Japan's health ministry approved Effexor SR capsules for generalized anxiety disorder in adults, announced in March 2026. Source
  • New: Six abstracts on the low dose estrogen weekly patch were presented at the ACOG meeting, May 1-3, 2026, including Phase 3 results. Source
  • New: Full results from the VEGA-3 Phase 3 study of MR-141 for presbyopia were presented at the ASCRS meeting, April 2026. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Total revenues rose 8% reported: Total revenues were $3.5 billion, up 8% reported and 3% operational versus the first quarter of 2025. Source
  • Net earnings returned to profit: U.S. GAAP net earnings were $176 million, or $0.15 diluted EPS, compared with a $3.0 billion loss a year earlier that included a $2.9 billion goodwill impairment. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 14% reported: Adjusted EBITDA was $1.0 billion, up 14% reported and 10% operational. The headline cites operating leverage. Source
  • Adjusted EPS rose 18% reported: Adjusted EPS was $0.59, up 18% reported and 14% operational, against $0.50 in the first quarter of 2025. Source

Segments and regions

  • Greater China grew 22% reported: Greater China net sales were $680.1 million, up 22% reported and 18% at constant currency, from $555.5 million a year earlier. Source
  • Developed Markets up 7% reported: Developed Markets net sales were $2,020.8 million, up 7% reported and 1% at constant currency. Source
  • JANZ fell, Emerging Markets flat: JANZ net sales fell 1% reported and 2% at constant currency. Emerging Markets rose 3% reported and was flat at constant currency. Source
  • Brands grew faster than generics: Brands net sales were $2,332.5 million, up 10% reported and 4% operational. Generics were $1,177.2 million, up 5% reported and 1% operational. Source

“We saw continued momentum in key markets like Greater China and North America”

Scott A. Smith, CEO, Viatris

Products and generics

  • Lipitor and Norvasc gained most: Lipitor rose $74.0 million and Norvasc rose $37.7 million, the largest increases among the key global products listed. Source
  • New product revenue reached $71 million: New product revenues were about $71 million in the quarter. Source
  • ARV supply limited generics growth: Generics net sales gained from new launches and certain North America products, partly offset by ARV supply constraints in Emerging Markets. Source

Costs, margins and one-off charges

  • Adjusted gross margin held near 56%: Adjusted gross margin was 56.0% against 55.9% a year earlier. U.S. GAAP gross margin was 32.9% against 35.7%. Source
  • Nashik fire drove inventory write-offs: A fire at the Nashik plant led to a $71.9 million write-off of inventory and fixed assets, booked in cost of sales special items. Source
  • Restructuring costs of $92.5 million: Restructuring costs were $92.5 million, including about $49.8 million in cost of sales and $42.0 million in SG&A, mainly for the 2026 program. Source
  • Biocon share fair value loss: Other expense included a $64.9 million loss from changes in fair value of Biocon Limited equity shares. Source
  • Adjusted SG&A ratio fell: Adjusted SG&A was 22% of total revenues, down from 24% a year earlier. Source

“We expect to generate significant cash in 2026, providing flexibility to execute against our balanced capital allocation framework.”

Scott A. Smith, CEO, Viatris

Cash, capital and returns

  • Operating cash flow fell 27%: Operating cash flow was $388.3 million, down 27%. Free cash flow was $348.4 million, or $459 million excluding transaction and restructuring costs. Source
  • Capital expenditures slightly lower: Capital expenditures were $39.9 million, against $42.6 million a year earlier. Source
  • Cash balance rose in quarter: Cash and cash equivalents rose to $1,804.2 million at March 31, 2026, from $1,322.4 million at December 31, 2025. Source

Strategy and growth profile

  • Focus on durable growth profile: Management said it remains focused on building a more durable, higher-quality growth profile for Viatris. Source
  • Pipeline progressed toward catalysts: Management said it progressed on launches and advanced the pipeline toward multiple near-term catalysts. Source
  • Well positioned on full-year guidance: Management said it believes the company is well positioned to deliver on its full-year 2026 guidance, which was reaffirmed. Source

Coming up, as management said on 7 May 2026

  • Cash deployment capacity in 2026: Management expects more than $2.5 billion of cash available for deployment in 2026. Source
  • Near-term pipeline catalysts: Management cited multiple near-term catalysts across the pipeline. This release gives no dates for them. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Supply constraints in the ARV business in Emerging Markets offset part of generics growth. Source
  • Operational: A fire at the Nashik plant required write-offs of inventory and fixed assets in the quarter. Source
  • Operational: Plants slated for sale or closure, or undergoing remediation, carried impairments, termination costs and manufacturing variances. Source
  • Financial: Fair value changes in Biocon Limited equity shares produced a $64.9 million loss in other expense this quarter. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management said it believes the company is well positioned to deliver on full-year 2026 guidance. Source
  • Not stated: Management said the quarter reinforces the growth trajectory it outlined in March. Source
  • Not stated: The company continues to expect this range for 2026 new product revenues. Source
  • Not stated: The February release said the company expected to resume Nashik operations in April 2026. This release does not state the current status.

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.