09:19 AM EST, 02/13/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Health care stocks were higher pre-bell Thursday, with the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) adding 0.2% and the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund ( XLV ) slightly higher recently.

Zoetis ( ZTS ) shares were down over 6% after the company issued guidance for 2025 adjusted diluted earnings per share and revenue below analysts' expectations.

West Pharmaceutical Services ( WST ) shares fell past 19% after the company reported a decline in Q4 adjusted earnings and issued guidance for 2025 adjusted diluted earnings per share and revenue below analysts' expectations.

GE Healthcare Technologies ( GEHC ) shares were up more than 4% after the company reported higher Q4 adjusted earnings and revenue.