

Investors interested in stocks from the Medical Services sector have probably already heard of Avantor, Inc. (AVTR) and Icon PLC (ICLR). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

Avantor (AVTR) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

AVTR's shares jump nearly 7% as NuSil expands its HIV prevention partnership for a three-month dapivirine vaginal ring.

RADNOR, Pa., July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Avantor (NYSE: AVTR), a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries, announced today the expansion of a collaboration between its NuSil® brand, a premier global manufacturer of high-purity silicones suitable for use in medical devices and drug-device combination products, and the Population Council, an international nonprofit research organization, to support the development of the Council's new three-month dapivirine vaginal ring for HIV prevention.

AVTR's product breadth, digital upgrades and new pharma wins support growth, though VWR Distribution & Services remains a challenge.

RADNOR, Pa., July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and advanced technology industries, announced that it will release its second quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, July 29, and will hold a conference call to discuss the results on the same day at 8:00 a.m.

Avantor (AVTR) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

AVTR's product breadth, digital upgrades and new pharma wins support growth, though VWR Distribution & Services remains a challenge.
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