08:54 AM EST, 03/06/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Health care stocks were steady premarket Thursday as the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) and iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) were recently inactive.

BrightSpring Health Services ( BTSG ) shares advanced by over 5% after the company reported higher Q4 adjusted earnings and revenue. The company also raised its 2025 revenue outlook.