Avantor is a turnaround play in life sciences distribution and manufacturing, trading at a historically low valuation after a 50% stock decline. New management is executing a Revival program targeting $400M in cost savings, debt reduction, and organizational restructuring to restore growth and margins. 2026 guidance remains cautious, with revenue and adjusted EPS expected to decline, but stabilization and growth are anticipated in 2027.
AVTR, CMCO and KHC have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on February 17th, 2026.
Avantor stock sinks 13% as Q4 earnings beat estimates, but revenues slip, margins contract and 2026 outlook signals more pressure ahead.
Avantor, Inc. (AVTR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Although the revenue and EPS for Avantor (AVTR) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended December 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Avantor, Inc. (AVTR) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.22 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.21 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.27 per share a year ago.
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Investors interested in stocks from the Medical Services sector have probably already heard of Avantor, Inc. (AVTR) and Alignment Healthcare (ALHC). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
Avantor, Inc. (AVTR) Presents at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Transcript
AVTR looks worth holding as its broad portfolio, strategic deals and cost savings offset Lab Solutions' weakness for now with AI tools and strong cash flow.
Here are three stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today:
Here are three stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today: