Fitch Changes Fresenius Outlook to Positive Amid Strengthening Credit Profile; Rating Affirmed

11:58 AM EDT, 08/10/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Fitch said Monday it changed Fresenius SE's (FRE.F) outlook to positive from stable and maintained its long-term issuer default rating at BBB-. The positive outlook mirrors the healthcare company's strengthening operating and credit profile, driven by the separation of Fresenius Medical Care (FME.F), its exit from noncore operations including Vamed, and restructuring efforts carried out between 2023 and 2025.