Zoetis Inc.

NYSE:ZTS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$48.3b

Zoetis Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 4/6

Zoetis has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 8.1%, while the Pharmaceuticals industry saw earnings growing at 10.3% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 6.2% per year. Zoetis's return on equity is 80.2%, and it has net margins of 28.2%.

Key information

8.12%

Earnings growth rate

9.56%

EPS growth rate

Pharmaceuticals Industry Growth5.95%
Revenue growth rate6.17%
Return on equity80.25%
Net Margin28.23%
Next Earnings Update07 May 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

ZTS: Fair View Weighs Organic Growth Concerns Against Pipeline Execution Risk

Analysts have trimmed the Zoetis fair value estimate by $3 to $127, reflecting a mix of cautious views around organic growth and slightly adjusted assumptions for future P/E, revenue growth, and profitability, even as some firms maintain a bullish stance on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Zoetis shows a split tape, with several bearish analysts focusing on weaker organic growth trends and execution risk, even as others remain constructive on the long term story.

ZTS: Share Repurchases And Execution Recovery Will Support Medium-Term Upside

Analyst targets on Zoetis have shifted modestly, with a small net reduction in the Street price target in dollar terms as some analysts cite concerns about organic growth and an innovation "air pocket," even as others make minor upward adjustments. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Zoetis reflects a split view, with some analysts emphasizing concerns around organic growth and an innovation air pocket, while others are adjusting targets in a more constructive way.

Zoetis: Still Not Cheap Near 5-Year Lows

Apr 02

ZTS: Future OA Pain Launch And Buybacks Will Support Medium-Term Upside

Narrative Update The updated analyst price target for Zoetis moves from about $197.51 to $187.59, reflecting analysts' mixed views. Some cite softer organic growth and an innovation "air pocket," while others make smaller price target adjustments.

ZTS: Fair View Balances Growth Concerns With Innovation Air Pocket Risk

Zoetis's analyst price target holds steady at $130, as analysts balance concerns about organic growth and an innovation "air pocket" with stable margin expectations and a lower future P/E assumption. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Zoetis points to a more cautious tone, with several bearish analysts questioning the near term growth setup and how that lines up with the current valuation.

ZTS: Future Pet Osteoarthritis Pipeline Will Support Premium Multiple Potential

Zoetis' analyst fair value estimate has been reset from $158.22 to $151.00, as analysts balance recent price target changes and a slightly lower assumed future P/E multiple against broadly steady growth and margin assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Zoetis points to a mixed setup, with some analysts seeing support for the current valuation and others focusing on execution risk and the product pipeline.

ZTS: Future OA Pain Launch Execution Will Drive Medium-Term Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their Zoetis fair value estimate from about US$200 to roughly US$197.51. This reflects recent price target cuts and more cautious views around product launch headwinds and competition, even as they still see solid margins and a premium P/E as part of the story.

ZTS: Fair Outlook Balances OA Pain Headwinds With New Antibody Approvals

Narrative update on Zoetis The analyst fair value estimate for Zoetis has been reset from US$153 to US$130 as analysts factor in slower expected revenue growth, a slightly higher discount rate, lower assumed future P/E multiples, and ongoing competitive and product launch headwinds highlighted in recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Zoetis has tilted more cautious, with several bearish analysts resetting expectations around growth, execution, and what investors are willing to pay for the stock.

ZTS: Future Product Launches Will Offset Current Competition Pressures

Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Zoetis, reflecting a fair value move from about $170 to $158 as they factor in product launch headwinds, tougher competition in key franchises, and more cautious revenue expectations for 2025 and 2026. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a mixed but more cautious stance on Zoetis, with several firms trimming price targets and reassessing growth and competitive risks over the next few years.

ZTS: Execution In Animal Health Leadership Will Drive Medium-Term Upside Potential

Analysts have cut their fair value estimate for Zoetis by about $30,000,000,000 to roughly $200,000,000,000, reflecting expectations for slower mid decade revenue growth, modestly lower margins, and a less generous future earnings multiple amid increasing competitive and product launch headwinds. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a more balanced stance on Zoetis, with fair value expectations reset lower but many firms still highlighting the company as a structural leader in animal health.

ZTS: Earnings Will Recover As Competition Pressures Recent Product Launches

Zoetis's fair value target experienced a modest reduction to $169.96. Analysts highlighted competitive pressures and headwinds from recent product launches as key drivers for the change.

ZTS: Earnings Will Rebound As Volume Pressures Ease In 2026

Zoetis' analyst price target has been reduced from approximately $188 to $171 per share, as analysts cite tempered growth expectations and revised financial assumptions following recent quarterly updates. Analyst Commentary Following Zoetis' latest quarterly updates and subsequent guidance revision, analysts have updated their perspectives on the company's outlook.

ZTS: Global Demand Trends Will Drive Earnings Consistency In Coming Quarters

Narrative Update: Zoetis Analyst Price Target Adjustment Analysts have modestly decreased their price target for Zoetis from $165 to $158, citing a more cautious outlook ahead of upcoming results. Analyst Commentary Analyst perspectives on Zoetis highlight both optimism regarding the company’s long-term fundamentals as well as heightened caution leading into upcoming earnings releases.

Companion Animal And Livestock Demand Will Unlock Future Opportunities

Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Zoetis from $189.22 to $188.83, citing modest revisions to revenue growth estimates. They also noted a marginal increase in expected profit margins.

Companion Animal And Livestock Demand Will Unlock Future Opportunities

Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Zoetis from $190.29 to $189.22, citing marginally softer revenue growth and profit margin expectations. What's in the News Zoetis received conditional FDA approval for Dectomax-CA1, the first and only injectable for preventing and treating infestations caused by New World screwworm larvae in cattle.

Does Zoetis (NYSE:ZTS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Jun 30
Does Zoetis (NYSE:ZTS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Zoetis: Lots Of Growth Opportunities For This High-Quality Compounder

Mar 25

Zoetis: Focusing On The High Margin Segments

Mar 13

Zoetis: In-Line Q4 Earnings And Weak Guidance Present A Buying Opportunity

Feb 13

The Wall Street Journal Vs. Zoetis

Dec 26

Zoetis: Are Competition And Price Increases A Cause For Concern?

Dec 06

Zoetis: Healing Paws, Growing Profits

Nov 29

Zoetis: This Beautifully Boring, Slow-Growing Compounder Is A Buy

Nov 18

Zoetis: A Solid Choice For The Young Dividend Growth Investor

Oct 09

Zoetis: Investing In Pet Health And Portfolio Wealth

Sep 26

Zoetis: Librela Sales Should Peak 200-300% Above Management's $1B Target

Aug 13

Zoetis Q2 Earnings: Harvesting From DTC (Rating Upgrade)

Aug 07

Zoetis: A High-Quality Business And Fast Dividend Growth At A Reasonable Price

Jul 03

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Zoetis makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:ZTS Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Dec 259,4672,6732,355698
30 Sep 259,3972,6512,362685
30 Jun 259,3852,6122,355682
31 Mar 259,2862,5182,334681
31 Dec 249,2562,4862,312686
30 Sep 249,1522,4302,258674
30 Jun 248,9152,3442,218659
31 Mar 248,7342,3912,193634
31 Dec 238,5442,3442,151614
30 Sep 238,3712,2802,100588
30 Jun 238,2222,2132,076570
31 Mar 238,0942,0712,049559
31 Dec 228,0802,1142,009539
30 Sep 228,0072,0672,088529
30 Jun 227,9952,0902,091527
31 Mar 227,8912,0732,057512
31 Dec 217,7762,0372,001508
30 Sep 217,6161,9821,926503
30 Jun 217,4121,9091,841483
31 Mar 217,0121,7741,734474
31 Dec 206,6751,6381,713463
30 Sep 206,5421,6631,665462
30 Jun 206,3401,6171,637462
31 Mar 206,3391,6111,655462
31 Dec 196,2601,5001,636457
30 Sep 196,1501,4611,553450
30 Jun 196,0461,3751,529446
31 Mar 195,9141,3881,482437
31 Dec 185,8251,4281,482432
30 Sep 185,7211,1641,424417
30 Jun 185,5881,1151,386405
31 Mar 185,4429781,362389
31 Dec 175,3078641,325382
01 Oct 175,1249371,320380
02 Jul 175,0188781,325374
02 Apr 174,9578551,323376
31 Dec 164,8888211,316376
02 Oct 164,8856891,362375
03 Jul 164,8586391,374376
03 Apr 164,8253781,383372
31 Dec 154,7653391,402362
27 Sep 154,8114431,464378
28 Jun 154,8074201,483380

Quality Earnings: ZTS has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: ZTS's current net profit margins (28.2%) are higher than last year (26.9%).

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: ZTS's earnings have grown by 8.1% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: ZTS's earnings growth over the past year (7.5%) is below its 5-year average (8.1% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: ZTS earnings growth over the past year (7.5%) exceeded the Pharmaceuticals industry -3.2%.

Return on Equity

High ROE: Whilst ZTS's Return on Equity (80.25%) is outstanding, this metric is skewed due to their high level of debt.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/01 21:36
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/01 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Zoetis Inc. is covered by 39 analysts. 18 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Jasper HellwegArgus Research Company
Charles ButlerBarclays
Glen SantangeloBarclays