Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) William Blair 45th Annual Growth Stock Conference June 3, 2025 11:40 AM ET Company Participants Wetteny Joseph - CFO Conference Call Participants Brandon Vazquez - William Blair Brandon Vazquez Right. Good morning, everyone. My name is Brandon Vazquez. I am the research analyst here at William Blair that covers Zoetis. I'm required to inform you that a complete list of research disclosures of potential conflicts of interest, please visit our website at williamblair.com. So we have her ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported $2.2 billion in revenue, growing 1% on a reported basis and 9% on an organic operational basis, driven by 4% price and 5% volume [22][24][36] - Adjusted net income was $662 million, growing 4% on a reported basis and 6% on an organic operational basis [22][36] - Adjusted diluted EPS grew 4% operationally and 8% on an organic operational basis, reflecting a lower share count due to ongoing share buybacks [33][36] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The companion animal portfolio generated $1.5 billion in revenue, growing 9% operationally, with significant contributions from the Simparica franchise, key dermatology, and OA pain mAbs [22][23][24] - Livestock revenue declined 2% on an organic operational basis, primarily due to aggressive price competition [24][27] - The U.S. segment grew 2% on a reported basis and 6% on an organic operational basis, with companion animal growing 8% and livestock declining [24][27] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The international segment's revenue was flat on a reported basis but grew 11% on an organic operational basis, with companion animal growing 10% and livestock growing 12% [27][31] - The international Simparica franchise grew 23% operationally, driven by strong market share gains in Latin America and Eastern Europe [28][31] - The livestock segment's growth was supported by higher prices and volume growth in poultry vaccines across Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America [31] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company maintains a full-year organic operational revenue guidance range of 6% to 8%, reflecting confidence in its diversified portfolio [19][36] - The focus remains on executing a multi-levered strategy, emphasizing innovation, operational excellence, and strategic capital allocation [10][21] - The company is investing in medical education and direct-to-consumer campaigns to drive awareness and adoption of its products, particularly in the OA pain market [15][17][61] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the resilience of the animal health industry despite macroeconomic uncertainties, highlighting the essential nature of their business [9][19] - The company is adapting to challenges while seizing opportunities, maintaining a strong balance sheet and operational excellence [10][21] - Future guidance reflects potential impacts from enacted tariffs, with a focus on navigating the dynamic environment [36][37] Other Important Information - The adjusted gross margin was 72.1%, growing 140 basis points on a reported basis, with foreign exchange having a favorable impact [32] - The company is actively monitoring the FDA and USDA for any potential delays or backlogs in product approvals [83][84] - Retail sales grew 40% in the quarter, with alternative channels continuing to gain traction [86][88] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on Librela and Tariffs - Management reported 15% organic operating growth for Librela globally, with strong vet satisfaction and ongoing education efforts [41][42] - The tariff impact embedded in guidance primarily relates to imports from China, with a net headwind of $20 million expected [44][72] Question: Competitive Landscape - The company noted that competition in dermatology and parasiticides remains strong, with a focus on maintaining market share through innovation and first-mover advantages [49][53] - Despite new entrants, the company continues to see growth in its key franchises, with double-digit growth expected [58][60] Question: Consumer Sentiment and Compliance - Management acknowledged a more measured approach to managing chronic conditions among consumers, but remains confident in the durability of the animal health industry [94] - The company expects price and volume mix to remain consistent with previous expectations, with a focus on maintaining growth across its portfolio [96]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported $2.2 billion in revenue for Q1 2025, growing 1% on a reported basis and 9% on an organic operational basis, driven by 4% price and 5% volume growth [22][19] - Adjusted net income was $662 million, growing 4% on a reported basis and 6% on an organic operational basis [22][19] - Adjusted gross margin increased to 72.1%, growing 140 basis points on a reported basis [33] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The companion animal portfolio generated $1.5 billion in revenue, growing 9% operationally [22] - The Simparica franchise contributed $367 million, growing 19%, while key dermatology posted $387 million, growing 10% [22] - Livestock revenue declined 2% on an organic operational basis, primarily due to aggressive price competition [28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. segment grew 2% on a reported basis and 6% on an organic operational basis, with companion animal growing 8% and livestock declining 2% [24] - International revenue was flat on a reported basis but grew 11% on an organic operational basis, with companion animal growing 10% and livestock growing 12% [28] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on executing its strategy with discipline, supported by a strong balance sheet and operational excellence [9] - The company aims to maintain its full-year organic operational revenue guidance range of 6% to 8% [19] - The company is investing in medical education and direct-to-consumer campaigns to drive awareness and adoption of its products [16][62] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the resilience of the animal health industry despite macroeconomic uncertainties [19] - The company is maintaining its full-year adjusted net income guidance of $2.775 billion to $2.825 billion, reflecting operational growth of 5% to 7% [38] - Management highlighted the importance of innovation and customer engagement in navigating the current environment [20] Other Important Information - The company received conditional licensure from the USDA for an avian influenza vaccine for chickens [17] - The company is actively monitoring the impact of tariffs and has reflected the net impact of current tariffs in its guidance [46][73] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the response to the Librela label change and the tariff impacts? - Management reported a 15% organic operating growth in Librela globally, with strong vet satisfaction and ongoing education efforts [42][44] - The tariff impact embedded in guidance primarily relates to imports from China and is expected to be around $20 million [46][73] Question: What competitive pressures are being faced in the market? - Management acknowledged competitive entrants but emphasized the company's first-mover advantage and continued growth in key franchises [51][54] Question: How is the company addressing consumer sentiment and compliance? - Management noted a more measured approach to managing chronic conditions but remains confident in the durability of the animal health industry [94] Question: What are the expectations for price and volume for the rest of the year? - The company expects price to be above historical levels but below those of the previous years, with volume growth remaining strong [97]