Zoetis 10-Q 2025-09-30

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

(973) 822-7000

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. ☒ Yes ☐ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). ☒ Yes ☐ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). ☐ Yes ☒ No

As of October 31, 2025, there were 440,693,214 shares of common stock outstanding.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ZOETIS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

1 |

ZOETIS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

(a) Presented net of reclassification adjustments, which are not material in any period presented.

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

2 |

ZOETIS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

Showing the first 8K of 130K characters. Open the full section

Overview of our business

Zoetis is a global leader in the animal health industry, focused on the discovery, development, manufacture and commercialization of medicines, vaccines, diagnostic products and services, biodevices, genetic tests and precision animal health. For over 70 years, we have been innovating ways to predict, prevent, detect, and treat animal illness, and continue to stand by those raising and caring for animals worldwide - from veterinarians and pet owners to livestock producers.

We manage our operations through two geographic operating segments: the United States (U.S.) and International. Within each of these operating segments, we offer a diversified product portfolio for both companion animal and livestock customers in order to capitalize on local and regional trends and customer needs. See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 16. Segment Information.

We directly market our products to veterinarians and livestock producers located in approximately 45 countries across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and South America, and are a market leader in nearly all of the major regions in which we operate. Through our efforts to establish an early and direct presence in many emerging markets, such as Brazil, Chile, China and Mexico, we believe we are one of the largest animal health medicines and vaccines businesses as measured by revenue across emerging markets as a whole. In markets where we do not have a direct commercial presence, we generally contract with distributors that provide logistics and sales and marketing support for our products.

Our companion animal and livestock products are primarily available by prescription through a veterinarian. On a more limited basis, in certain markets, we sell certain products through retail and e-commerce outlets. We also market our products by advertising to veterinarians, pet owners and livestock producers.

We believe our investments in one of the industry’s largest sales organizations, including our extensive network of technical and veterinary operations specialists, our high-quality manufacturing and reliability of supply, and our long track record of developing products that meet customer needs, has led to enduring and valued relationships with our customers. Our research and development (R&D) efforts enable us to deliver innovative products to address unmet needs and evolve our product lines so that they remain relevant for our customers.

We have approximately 300 product lines that we sell in over 100 countries for the prediction, prevention, detection and treatment of diseases and conditions that affect various companion animal and livestock species. The diversity of our product portfolio and our global operations provides stability to our overall business.

A summary of our 2025 performance compared with the comparable 2024 periods follows:

(a) Operational results and adjusted net income are non-GAAP financial measures. See the Non-GAAP financial measures section of this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) for more information.

Our operating environment

For a description of our operating environment, including factors which could materially affect our business, financial condition, or future results, see "Our Operating Environment" in the MD&A of our 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Set forth below are updates to certain of the factors disclosed in our 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Quarterly Variability of Financial Results

Our quarterly financial results are subject to variability related to a number of factors including, but not limited to: tariffs and other trade protection measures, the decline in global macroeconomic conditions, competitive dynamics, geopolitical tensions with and economic uncertainty in certain markets, inflation, global supply chain disruption, variability in distributor inventory stocking levels as a result of expected demand and promotional activities, weather patterns, herd management decisions, regulatory actions, disease outbreaks, product and geographic mix, timing of price increases and timing of investment decisions.

Tariffs and Trade Protection Measures

Our business is subject to risks related to, among other factors, tariffs and other trade protection measures put in the place by the United States or other countries, as well as U.S. international trade relations, including those with China, Canada and the European Union. Starting in early 2025, the

22 |

United States government announced additional tariffs on certain goods imported into the U.S. from numerous countries and multiple nations countered with reciprocal tariffs and other actions in response. While the final tariffs and other measures to be imposed, and their applicability to our business, remain uncertain, such actions may negatively impact demand and result in an increase in some product costs. We will continue to actively monitor the situation and evaluate actions that can be taken to moderate and/or minimize its effects. For further information regarding the impact of potential additional tariffs and trade protection measures on the Company, see Part II., Item 1A, Risk Factors in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Disease Outbreaks

Sales of our livestock products have in the past, and may in the future be, adversely affected by the outbreak of disease carried by animals. Outbreaks of disease may reduce regi

Showing the first 8K of 114K characters. Open the full section

A significant portion of our revenue and costs are exposed to changes in foreign exchange rates. In addition, our outstanding borrowings may be subject to risk from changes in interest rates and foreign exchange rates. The overall objective of our financial risk management program is to seek to manage the impact of foreign exchange rate movements and interest rate movements on our earnings. We manage these financial exposures through operational means and by using certain financial instruments. These practices may change as economic conditions change.

For a complete discussion of our exposure to interest rate and foreign exchange risk, refer to Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. There have been no material changes from the information discussed therein.

39 |

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

An evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the company’s management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based upon that evaluation as of September 30, 2025, the company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective at a reasonable level of assurance in alerting them in a timely manner to material information required to be disclosed in our periodic reports filed with the SEC.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

During our most recent fiscal quarter, there has not been any change in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

40 |

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 15. Commitments and Contingencies in Part I— Item 1, of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

In addition to the other information set forth in this Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in the "Our operating environment" and "Forward-looking statements and factors that may affect future results" sections of the MD&A and in Part I, Item 1A. "Risk Factors," of our 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which could materially affect our business, financial condition, or future results and which are incorporated by reference herein. Set forth below are updates to certain of the risk factors disclosed in our 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Risks related to our business and the animal health industry

Modification of foreign trade policy by the U.S. or other countries or the imposition of tariffs on imported goods may harm our business.

The U.S. and other countries in which our products are sourced or sold, or we or our customers do business, may from time to time modify existing or impose new quotas, duties (including antidumping or countervailing duties), tariffs or other restrictions in a manner that adversely affects us. For example, the recent announcements of substantial new tariffs and other restrictive trade policies have created a dynamic and unpredictable trade landscape.

Current or future tariffs or other restrictive trade measures may raise the costs of raw materials, components or finished goods, which may adversely impact both our product offerings and our operational expenses. Our manufacturers, suppliers and distribution channels are also affected by the current trade environment, and we may experience supply chain disruptions as a result of increased costs and uncertainty. Tariff and other trade-related cost pressures and supply chain disruptions may lead to reputational harm if we are unable to deliver products or services on expected timelines or if any price increases are poorly received by customers or business partners.

Additional tariffs on imports could result in a negative perception and/or an increased cost of goods and higher prices which may reduce customer demand for products, or extended sales cycles as customers assess the impact of evolving trade policies on their operations and face increased costs or decreased revenue due to tariffs and trade restrictions. Additionally, a number of our customers, particularly U.S.-based livestock producers, benefit from free trade agreements, the loss of which could impact their operating results and spending power.

In addition, retaliatory trade policies or anti-U.S. sentiment in certain regions whether driven by trade tensions, political disagreements or regulatory concerns may make customers, governments and investors more hesitant to engage with, purchase from or invest in U.S. companies. This may lead to increased preference for local competitors, changes to government procurement policies or heightened regulatory scrutiny, which may result in heightened operational risks and difficulties for us in attracting and retaining non-U.S. customers, suppliers, partners and investors.

While the scope and duration of any tariffs remains uncertain, tariffs imposed by the U.S. or other governments on our products or the active pharmaceutical ingredients or other components thereof could negatively impact our financial condition and results of operations.

Risks related to manufacturing and supply

We rely on third parties to provide us with products, materials and services, and are subject to increased labor and material costs and potential disruptions in supply.

The materials used to manufacture our products may be subject to availability constraints and price volatility caused by changes in demand, weather conditions, supply conditions, government regulations, tariffs, economic climate and other factors. In addition, labor costs may be subject to volatility caused by the supply of labor, governmental regulations, tariffs, economic climate and other factors. Increases in the demand for, availability or the price of, materials used to manufacture our products and increases in labor costs could increase the costs to manufacture our products, result in product delivery delays or shortages, and impact our ability to launch new products on a timely basis or at all. We may not be able to pass all or a material portion of any higher product, material, transportation or labor costs on to our customers, which could materially adversely affect our operating results and financial condition.

Certain third-party suppliers are the sole or exclusive source of certain products, materials and services necessary for production of our products. We may be unable to meet demand for certain of our products if any of our third-party suppliers cease or interrupt operations due to, among other things, escalating tensions or trade disputes in their region, restrictions on the import/export of goods or services, contract manufacturing or supply chain disruptions due to contract manufacturer or supplier financial distress, our failure to mutually renew contract terms, or some other failure of a contractor or supplier to meet their obligations to us. In such a case, we may be required to renegotiate the terms of our agreement or pursue a strategic transaction or other alternative arrangement with that supplier or others.

Risks related to legal matters and regulation

Our business is subject to substantial regulation.

As a global company, we are subject to various state, federal and international laws and regulations, including regulations relating to the research, development, quality assurance, manufacturing, importation, exportation, distribution, marketing and sale of our products, including our in vitro diagnostic products used in human health. In addition, our manufacturing facilities are subject to periodic inspections by regulatory agencies, such as the FDA, the USDA and foreign equivalents. Our failure, or the failure of third parties we rely on, including CMOs, to comply with these regulatory requirements, allegations of such non-compliance or the discovery of previously unknown problems with a product or manufacturer could result in, among other things, inspectional observation notices, label changes, untitled or warning letters or other public regulatory communications or correspondence, fines, a partial or total shutdown of production in one or more of our facilities while an alleged violation is remediated, withdrawals or suspensions of current products from the market, product seizures, injunctions and civil or criminal prosecution, as well as decreased sales as a

41 |

result of negative publicity and product liability claims. Any one of these consequences could materially adversely affect our operating results and financial condition.

In addition, we will not be able to market new products unless and until we have obtained all required regulatory approvals in each jurisdiction where we propose to market those products. Even after a product reaches market, it may be subject to re-review and may lose its approvals. We have changed, and may in the future change, the locations of where certain of our products are manufactured and, because of these changes, we may be required to obtain new regulatory approvals. Our failure to obtain approvals, delays in the approval process, including any delays in the United States resulting from federal workforce reductions or hiring freezes, federal agency reorganizations or deregulatory efforts, or any prolonged shutdown of the U.S. government, or our failure to maintain approvals in any jurisdiction, may prevent us from selling products in that jurisdiction until approval or reapproval is obtained, if ever.

The OFAC at the U.S. Treasury Department and the Bureau of Industry and Security at the U.S. Department of Commerce (BIS), and similar agencies in other countries and territories outside the U.S., administer certain laws and regulations that restrict its persons and, in some instances, extraterritorial persons, in conducting activities, transacting business with or making investments in certain countries, governments, entities and individuals subject to economic sanctions. Our international operations subject us to these laws and regulations, which are complex, restrict our business dealings with certain countries, governments, entities, and individuals, and are constantly changing. For example, we sell limited humanitarian animal health products, including medicines, diagnostics and vaccines, to Russia and Iran, in compliance with economic sanctions affecting these countries. Violations of sanctions regulations may be punishable by civil penalties, including fines, denial of export privileges, injunctions, asset seizures, debarment from government contracts and revocations or restrictions of licenses, as well as criminal fines and imprisonment, which could adversely affect our reputation, business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. In addition, our internal control policies and procedures may not protect us from reckless or criminal acts committed by our employees and agents. For example, in December 2020, we submitted a final voluntary disclosure to OFAC and the U.S. Department of Justice regarding certain transactions involving sales of food, medicine or devices to individuals or entities who may have been resident in or had ties to Iran potentially in violation of the ITSR administered by OFAC. The sales were made by our Platinum Performance business, which we acquired in August 2019. In July 2023, OFAC provided a No Action letter confirming a final determination that no further action would be taken in the matter. We do not anticipate further communication from the Department of Justice as the statutory response period has lapsed without a response.

A failure to comply with the environmental, health and safety laws and regulations to which we are subject, including any permits issued thereunder, may result in environmental remediation costs, loss of permits, public regulatory communications or announcements, fines, penalties or other adverse governmental or private actions, including regulatory or judicial orders enjoining or curtailing operations or requiring corrective measures, installation of pollution control equipment or remedial measures. We cannot assure you that our costs of complying with current and future environmental, health and safety laws, and our liabilities arising from past or future releases of, or exposure to, hazardous materials will not materially adversely affect our business, results of operations or financial condition.

There has been a broad range of proposed and promulgated state, national and international regulation aimed at reducing the effects of climate change. Such regulations apply or could apply in countries where we have interests or could have interests in the future. The EU adopted the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) that will require disclosure by EU entities, including certain EU subsidiaries of non-EU entities, regarding the risks and opportunities arising from environmental, social and corporate governance issues, and on the impact of companies' activities on people and the environment. Similarly, the State of California passed the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act and the Climate-Related Financial Risk Act that imposes broad climate-related disclosure obligations on certain companies doing business in California, including us. Any new regulation could take several forms that could result in additional costs in the form of investments of capital to maintain compliance with laws and regulations and taxes. Climate change regulation continues to evolve, and it is not possible to accurately estimate either a timetable for implementation or our future compliance costs relating to implementation.

We are also subject to chemical regulation in the United States and internationally. For example, governmental authorities in the EU and the United States are increasingly focused on preventing environmental contamination from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which may be contained in certain of our products or product packaging. Federal and state governments and regulatory agencies, like the European Chemicals Agency, are in various stages of considering and/or implementing laws and regulations requiring the reporting, restriction and/or phase-out of PFAS-containing products (subject to applicable product exceptions).

Furthermore, we cannot predict the nature of future laws, regulations, or changes in tax laws and tariffs, nor can we determine the effect that additional laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations could have on our business when and if promulgated. Changes in applicable federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations could have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition.

42 |

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

In August 2024, our Board of Directors authorized a multi-year share repurchase program of up to $6 billion of our outstanding common stock. As of September 30, 2025, there was $4.5 billion remaining under this program.

The following table provides information with respect to the shares of the company’s common stock repurchased during the three months ended

September 30, 2025:

(a) Amounts exclude the impact of excise tax on net share repurchases.

(b) The company repurchased 1,359 shares during the three-month period ended September 30, 2025 that were not part of the publicly announced multi-year share repurchase authorization. These shares were reacquired from employees to satisfy tax withholding requirements on the vesting of restricted shares from equity-based awards.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

None

(a) Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangements

Kristin Peck, Chief Executive Officer, adopted a pre-arranged trading plan on September 12, 2025, that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Ms. Peck's plan provides for: (i) the sale of up to 20,000 shares of Zoetis common stock between January 2, 2026 and February 18, 2026, upon the exercise of certain vested stock options that have an expiration date of February 18, 2026, (ii) the sale of up to 22,500 shares of Zoetis common stock between March 17, 2026 and December 31, 2026, and (iii) the gifting of up to $300,000 worth of Zoetis common stock to a charitable fund between January 2, 2026 and December 31, 2026.

(b) Departure of Executive Officer

We are reporting the following information in lieu of reporting on a Current Report on Form 8-K under Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers.

On October 29, 2025, Dr. Robert J. Polzer, Executive Vice President and President, Research and Development, informed Zoetis Inc. (the “Company”) of his intention to retire from the Company. The Company has appointed Dr. Kevin Esch to succeed Dr. Polzer in this role, effective January 1, 2026.

In connection with Dr. Polzer’s retirement, the Company entered into a Letter Agreement (the “Letter Agreement”) with Dr. Polzer. The Letter Agreement provides that Dr. Polzer will continue in his role as Executive Vice President, and President, Research and Development through December 31, 2025. Effective as of January 1, 2026, Dr. Polzer will remain employed by the Company as a non-executive officer of the Company through February 28, 2026 (the “Retirement Date”), during which time he will assist in the proper transition of his duties and responsibilities to his successor and will continue receiving his current annual base salary and employment benefits. For calendar year 2026, Dr. Polzer will also be eligible to receive an annual incentive award equal to his 2025 target annual bonus percentage, pro-rated based on his days of employment through the Retirement Date. In connection with his retirement, Dr. Polzer’s outstanding equity awards will receive retirement treatment under the existing terms and conditions of such awards. Dr. Polzer will not be entitled to any severance benefits pursuant to the Company’s Executive Severance Plan.

Following the Retirement Date, Dr. Polzer will serve as a non-employee consultant to the Company through December 31, 2026, during which time he will be available to continue the orderly transition of his duties and responsibilities and will provide scientific advisory services to the Company. Subject to compliance with the terms of the Letter Agreement and the execution of a release agreement, Dr. Polzer will receive a monthly consulting fee of $80,000.

The foregoing description of the Letter Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Letter Agreement, which is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.2.

43 |

44 |

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

45 |