Bayer AG NA

Bayer makes prescription medicines for heart disease, women's health, cancer, and blood disorders; sells consumer brands like Midol and Aspirin; and provides seeds, pesticides, and digital farming tools to agriculture customers worldwide [Yahoo Finance]. The Crop Science division is the largest profit contributor, generating nearly half of total revenue [Simply Wall St].

Bayer is a 161-year-old German life sciences giant operating three major divisions: prescription drugs (Pharmaceuticals), over-the-counter health products (Consumer Health), and agricultural seeds and crop chemicals (Crop Science) [Yahoo Finance]. The company currently reports a €2.2 billion net loss on €45.6 billion in revenue, but recent news signals potential recovery through two FDA priority-review drugs in stroke prevention and lung cancer [Yahoo Finance]. Bayer also faces ongoing environmental liabilities, including a recent $133 million settlement for PCB contamination cleanup [Seeking Alpha].

Bayer is currently unprofitable with moderate debt levels, but maintains strong gross margins and positive free cash flow [Yahoo Finance].