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Viatris’ 18% China Surge: Is The Market Missing Its Regional Growth Engine?

Viatris reported a solid first quarter of 2026, with total revenues reaching $3.5 billion, marking a 3% operational increase year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA came in at $1 billion, and adjusted earnings per share stood at $0.59, reflecting a continuation of the company’s growth trajectory. The company highlighted three strategic imperatives underpinning its progress: strengthening its base business, advancing its innovative portfolio, and modernizing operations to foster sustainable growth. Geographically, performance was mixed. Greater China emerged as a key growth driver, delivering an 18% revenue increase and exceeding expectations. The company attributed this to favorable market dynamics, including demographic trends and robust commercial investments, particularly in e-commerce channels where sales doubled compared to the prior year. North America also contributed through strong generic product performance and new launches.