S&P Global Ratings Upgrades Teva to ‘BB+' Amid Strong Execution of Pivot to Growth Strategy; Moody's Ratings Agency Revises Outlook to Positive

Core Viewpoint - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has received upgrades in its credit ratings from S&P Global Ratings and Moody's, indicating significant progress towards achieving investment-grade status [1][7]. Financial Performance - S&P upgraded Teva's long-term issuer credit rating to 'BB+' from 'BB', with a stable outlook, while Moody's affirmed a B1a rating and revised the outlook to positive from stable [1][7]. - Teva's adjusted leverage declined to 4.4x as of September 30, 2025, with expectations to fall below 4.25x in the coming quarters, meeting the threshold for a higher rating [2]. - Moody's noted expectations for leverage to decline toward 3.5x within 12–18 months, supporting the positive outlook [3]. Business Strategy - Teva's financial discipline and strong business performance have been highlighted, with a return to revenue growth after five years of declines, driven by robust performance in branded medicines and stabilization in generics [2]. - The company is focusing on its "Pivot to Growth" strategy, emphasizing cash flow management and capital allocation to support deleveraging and sustainable growth [4]. Product Development - Moody's cited strong momentum in Teva's branded franchises and upcoming product launches across both branded and biosimilar portfolios, which are expected to offset challenges in the generics segment [3].