08:52 AM EDT, 05/09/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Health care stocks were flat to higher pre-bell Thursday, with the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) inactive and the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) each up 0.1% recently.

Stevanato Group (STVN) was down more than 11% after it reported lower Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue. The company also lowered its full-year outlook for adjusted EPS and revenue.