09:15 AM EDT, 07/28/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Healthcare stocks were flat to higher pre-bell Tuesday, with the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) inactive and the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF ( XLV ) up 1.2%.

GSK (GSK) shares were up more than 2% after the company posted higher Q2 core earnings and sales.

IQVIA ( IQV ) stock was up more than 11% after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue, and raised its 2026 outlook.

Centene ( CNC ) shares were down more than 5% even after the company reported that it swung to Q2 adjusted earnings as revenue increased during the period. Centene ( CNC ) also lifted its 2026 guidance.