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Viatris Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 6 raised, 1 lowered, 1 narrowed, 1 new, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue flat, net loss widened: Total revenues were $3.75 billion, flat on both reported and operational bases. The U.S. GAAP net loss was $325 million, against $128 million a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA and EPS rose: Adjusted EBITDA was $1.20 billion, up 4% reported and 1% operational. Adjusted EPS was $0.71, up 6% reported and 3% operational. Source
  • Greater China grew, other regions fell: Greater China net sales rose 14% reported and 10% operational. JANZ fell 6%, and Developed Markets and Emerging Markets were down 2% and 7% respectively on a reported basis. Source
  • Nashik facility suspended in October: The FDA classified the Nashik facility as Official Action Indicated in September, and manufacturing was voluntarily suspended in October for remediation. Production is expected to resume in Q1 2027. Source
  • Supply hit about $100 million: Supply constraints cut third-quarter total revenues by about $100 million. Management expects a further impact of about $100 million in the fourth quarter. Source
  • Operating cash flow and free cash flow rose: Operating cash flow was $899 million, up 21%. Free cash flow was $814 million, up 24%, or $895 million excluding transaction and restructuring costs. Source
  • $717 million returned this year: Through September 30, 2026, the company returned about $717 million to shareholders, including about $300 million through repurchases. About $700 million remains under the repurchase authorization. Source
  • Pacira acquisition agreed: Viatris agreed to buy Pacira BioSciences at $36.50 per share in cash, an aggregate equity value of $1.65 billion. Management said the deal is expected to close by the end of November. Source

“Our third-quarter results reflect strong execution and reinforce our confidence in the growth trajectory of our business,”

Scott A. Smith, CEO, Viatris

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Total revenues Sourcefull-year 2026$14,700 - $14,900, midpoint $14,800Raised from $14,550 - $14,950, midpoint $14,750
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcefull-year 2026$4,450 - $4,550, midpoint $4,500Raised from $4,300 - $4,500, midpoint $4,400
Adjusted EPS Sourcefull-year 2026$2.56 - $2.63, midpoint $2.60Raised from $2.45 - $2.59, midpoint $2.52
Free cash flow excluding transaction and restructuring costs Sourcefull-year 2026$2,225 - $2,375, midpoint $2,300Raised from $2,050 - $2,350, midpoint $2,200
Free cash flow (including transaction and restructuring costs) Sourcefull-year 2026$1,625 - $1,775Raised from $1,450 - $1,750
U.S. GAAP net cash provided by operating activities Sourcefull-year 2026$2.025 billion to $2.1 billion, midpoint approximately $2.0625 billionRaised from $1.9 billion to $2.1 billion, midpoint approximately $2.0 billion
Capital expenditures Sourcefull-year 2026$325 - $400Lowered from $350 - $450
Transaction-related and restructuring-related costs Sourcefull-year 2026~$600Kept
New product revenues Sourcefull-year 2026approximately $450 millionNarrowed, top end cut from approximately $450 million to $550 million
Supply constraint revenue impact Sourcefourth quarter 2026approximately $100 million
Nashik facility production Sourcefirst quarter 2027resume production during the first quarter of 2027New

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Midpoints were raised for total revenues, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EPS, free cash flow and operating cash flow estimates. Source
  • Guidance lowered: The new product revenue expectation for 2026 is now a single figure of about $450 million, where the prior release gave $450 million to $550 million. Source
  • New: Viatris agreed to acquire Pacira BioSciences for $36.50 per share in cash, an aggregate equity value of $1.65 billion. Source
  • New: The FDA approved RYZUMVI for presbyopia in adults in October, extending the product's existing mydriasis indication. Source
  • New: Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approved WAKIX for excessive daytime sleepiness with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and for narcolepsy in September. Source
  • New: Gwyn Lo, approved by the FDA in July, was launched in the U.S. in October, after the prior release said it was expected later this year. Source
  • New: Viatris voluntarily suspended manufacturing at the Nashik oral solid dose facility in October after an FDA classification of Official Action Indicated in September. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue flat, net loss widened: Total revenues were $3.75 billion, flat on both reported and operational bases. The U.S. GAAP net loss was $325 million, against $128 million a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA and EPS rose: Adjusted EBITDA was $1.20 billion, up 4% reported and 1% operational. Adjusted EPS was $0.71, up 6% reported and 3% operational. Source
  • Net loss driven by tax provision: Management attributed the net loss mainly to a higher income tax provision of $453.2 million, from losses in jurisdictions where minimal tax benefit can be realized. Source

Segments and regions

  • Greater China grew, other regions fell: Greater China net sales rose 14% reported and 10% operational. JANZ fell 6%, and Developed Markets and Emerging Markets were down 2% and 7% respectively on a reported basis. Source
  • North America offset supply constraints: New product sales, mainly in Developed Markets and North America, offset supply constraints in Europe and Emerging Markets, along with competition on certain products. Source

“Based on this performance and our confidence in the outlook for the rest of the year, we are once again raising the midpoints of our financial guidance ranges across all key metrics.”

Paul Campbell, Interim CFO, Chief Accounting Officer & Corporate Controller, Viatris

Brands, generics and key products

  • Brands grew on Greater China: Brands net sales were $2,461.4 million, up 1% reported and operational. Management cited continued strength in Greater China and Emerging Markets. Source
  • Generics fell despite launches: Generics net sales were $1,273.3 million, down 3%. New launches and North American growth were more than offset by supply constraints in Europe and Emerging Markets. Source
  • Lipitor sales rose, Influvac fell: Lipitor net sales were $451.9 million in the quarter, up from $396.1 million. Influvac net sales were $90.6 million, down from $125.4 million. Source

Costs, margins and supply

  • Adjusted gross margin rose: Adjusted gross margin was 58.0%, against 56.0% a year earlier. U.S. GAAP gross margin was 38.4%, against 36.5%. Source
  • Nashik facility suspended in October: The FDA classified the Nashik facility as Official Action Indicated in September, and manufacturing was voluntarily suspended in October for remediation. Production is expected to resume in Q1 2027. Source
  • Supply hit about $100 million: Supply constraints cut third-quarter total revenues by about $100 million. Management expects a further impact of about $100 million in the fourth quarter. Source
  • Restructuring charges in SG&A: Restructuring charges in SG&A were $46.3 million in the quarter and $107.3 million year to date, primarily related to the 2026 restructuring program. Source
  • Biocon and Tyrvaya items in other lines: Other expense included a $27.4 million pre-tax loss on Biocon shares in the quarter. SG&A included $177.0 million year to date related to the Tyrvaya product rights sale. Source
  • Adjusted R&D spend declined: Adjusted R&D was $225.7 million in the third quarter, against $237.7 million a year earlier, and remained 6% of total revenues. Source

“We are very pleased with the operational momentum across our higher-margin businesses and continued focus on cost discipline, which led to strong overall third-quarter results,”

Paul Campbell, Interim CFO, Chief Accounting Officer & Corporate Controller, Viatris

Pipeline, approvals and launches

  • Gwyn Lo launched in October: The contraceptive patch Gwyn Lo was approved by the FDA in July and launched in the U.S. in October, as a low-dose estrogen, non-daily option. Source
  • RYZUMVI approved for presbyopia: The FDA approved RYZUMVI for presbyopia in adults in October. RYZUMVI was previously approved for pharmacologically induced mydriasis. Source
  • WAKIX approved in Japan: Japan approved WAKIX for excessive daytime sleepiness associated with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, and for narcolepsy, in September. Source
  • Fast-acting meloxicam approval possible: Management referred to the potential upcoming approval and launch of fast-acting meloxicam. The prior release gave a PDUFA goal date of December 27, 2026. Source

Capital, cash and shareholder returns

  • Operating cash flow and free cash flow rose: Operating cash flow was $899 million, up 21%. Free cash flow was $814 million, up 24%, or $895 million excluding transaction and restructuring costs. Source
  • $717 million returned this year: Through September 30, 2026, the company returned about $717 million to shareholders, including about $300 million through repurchases. About $700 million remains under the repurchase authorization. Source

Strategy and transactions

  • Pacira acquisition agreed: Viatris agreed to buy Pacira BioSciences at $36.50 per share in cash, an aggregate equity value of $1.65 billion. Management said the deal is expected to close by the end of November. Source
  • Strategic review benefits cited: Management said benefits of the enterprise-wide strategic review continue to strengthen the company, alongside progress in the pipeline and the base business. Source

Coming up, as management said on 5 November 2026

  • Pacira deal expected to close: Management expects the Pacira acquisition to close by the end of November 2026, with minimal impact on the gross leverage ratio. Source
  • Fast-acting meloxicam approval and launch: Management referred to the potential upcoming approval and launch of fast-acting meloxicam. The prior release gave a PDUFA goal date of December 27, 2026. Source
  • Nashik production resumption: Management expects to resume production at the Nashik facility during the first quarter of 2027. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Lipitor net sales Source$451.9 million in Q3 2026 vs $396.1 million in Q3 2025; $1,366.1 million vs $1,172.0 million for nine months
Norvasc net sales Source$190.2 million in Q3 2026 vs $179.7 million in Q3 2025; $600.4 million vs $534.7 million for nine months
EpiPen Auto-Injectors net sales Source$155.8 million in Q3 2026 vs $157.2 million in Q3 2025
Lyrica net sales Source$114.2 million in Q3 2026 vs $126.5 million in Q3 2025
Viagra net sales Source$94.1 million in Q3 2026 vs $105.2 million in Q3 2025
Zoloft net sales Source$78.8 million in Q3 2026 vs $66.8 million in Q3 2025; $222.8 million vs $188.1 million for nine months
Influvac net sales Source$90.6 million in Q3 2026 vs $125.4 million in Q3 2025
Adjusted R&D Source$225.7 million in Q3 2026 vs $237.7 million in Q3 2025; $708.2 million vs $666.4 million for nine months

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Manufacturing at the Nashik facility is suspended for remediation after an FDA classification of Official Action Indicated. Source
  • Operational: Supply constraints are expected to reduce fourth-quarter total revenues by about $100 million, after about $100 million in the third quarter. Source
  • Demand: Continued supply constraints in Europe and Emerging Markets, along with additional competition on certain products, were cited as factors on sales. Source
  • Financial: The third-quarter net loss was driven by tax losses in jurisdictions where minimal benefit can be realized, a factor separate from operating results. Source
  • Regulatory: The FDA classified the Nashik oral solid dose facility as Official Action Indicated following 483 observations issued in May. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: The prior release expected Gwyn Lo to be commercially available later in 2026. The current release reports the U.S. launch in October.
  • Not stated: The prior release said the company continued expecting $450 million to $550 million of new product revenues for 2026. The current release now expects about $450 million.

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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.