May 6 (Reuters) - Animal healthcare company Zoetis ( ZTS )

on Tuesday raised its forecasts for annual adjusted

profit and revenue above Wall Street expectations, after beating

first-quarter estimates, benefiting from a weak U.S. dollar.

The New Jersey-based firm expects its 2025 revenue to be

between $9.43 billion and $9.58 billion, compared with its prior

forecast of $9.23 billion to $9.38 billion.

Analysts on average were expecting annual revenue of $9.33

billion, according to data compiled by LSEG.

The company raised its full-year adjusted profit per share

forecast to a range of $6.20 to $6.30, the midpoint of which

exceeded the estimate of $6.09.

Zoetis ( ZTS ) is viewed as "one of the more defensive names in the

group" due to its diverse sales channels, including vet offices

and online, brokerage Piper Sandler said in a note.

Shares of the company, which operates in over 45 countries

outside the U.S., were up about 3% in premarket trading

following the results.

The company posted adjusted profit of $1.48 per share in the

first quarter, beating estimates of $1.39 per share on the back

of robust demand for its flea, tick and heartworm combination

product as well as pet pain products.

Zoetis' ( ZTS ) quarterly revenue of $2.22 billion exceeded market

expectations of $2.19 billion.