Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol NVO
  • Rev/Share 68.2827
  • Book/Share 31.2062
  • PB 14.6029
  • Debt/Equity 0.857
  • CurrentRatio 0.7386
  • ROIC 0.3875

 

  • MktCap 2040363270555.9316
  • FreeCF/Share 16.8361
  • PFCF 27.298
  • PE 19.3384
  • Debt/Assets 0.2427
  • DivYield 0.0232
  • ROE 0.8124

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 5
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Downgrade NVO BMO Capital Markets Outperform Market Perform -- $64 April 17, 2025
Upgrade NVO Kepler Hold Buy -- -- March 13, 2025
Downgrade NVO Stifel Buy Hold -- -- March 3, 2025
Initiation NVO Morgan Stanley -- Equal Weight -- -- Feb. 12, 2025
Upgrade NVO Bernstein Underperform Market Perform -- -- Jan. 6, 2025

News

Novo Nordisk vs. Viking Therapeutics: Which GLP-1 Stock Has More Upside?
NVO, VKTX
Published: May 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

With VKTX surging on clinical results and NVO investing to cement market share, investors face a high-stake GLP-1 showdown.

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Novo Nordisk's GLP-1 lead narrows, but long-term thesis still holds
NVO
Published: May 27, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Neutral

A fresh physician poll has revived debate over the shifting balance of power in the weight-loss drug market. According to Deutsche Bank, the snapshot shows a marginal swing in favour of Eli Lilly and Co's (NYSE:LLY) Zepbound over Novo Nordisk's (NYSE:NVO) Wegovy.

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) is a Trending Stock
NVO
Published: May 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Novo Nordisk (NVO). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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Is Novo Nordisk Immune To President Trump's Drug Price Plans
NVO
Published: May 26, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Despite Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen's resignation as Novo Nordisk's CEO, its stock price has risen 10% over the past two weeks. I believe this is due to the strong performance of its GLP-1 products and the successes achieved in developing its clinical-stage projects. So, the semaglutide franchise's total sales reached DKK 50 billion in the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 18.7% year-on-year.

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Final Trade: AAPL, NVO, TLT, X
AAPL, NVO, TLT, X
Published: May 23, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.

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Mizuho's Jared Holz talks what is next for Novo Nordisk
NVO
Published: May 23, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative

Mizuho's Jared Holz joins 'Fast Money' to talk what is next for Novo Nordisk as the stock struggles.

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3 Stocks Targeting Weight Loss Market With Cannabinoid-Based Therapies
CRBP, NVO, SKYE
Published: May 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NVO, CRBP and SKYE are tapping into the booming obesity market with novel CBD-based therapies, offering alternatives amid intensifying GLP-1 competition.

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3 Overlooked Dividend Growers With 10%+ Annual Dividend Increases
NVO, TSM, V
Published: May 22, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

These dividend stocks can significantly amplify the compounding of your portfolio.

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Novo Nordisk offers Wegovy for $199 for first month to new cash-paying customers
NVO
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Novo Nordisk said on Thursday it is offering self-paying patients who are new to its weight loss drug Wegovy their first month of medicine for $199 through June 30.

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New Novo Nordisk initiatives support patient access to authentic, FDA-approved Wegovy® as federal ban on mass compounding of "semaglutide" takes effect
NVO
Published: May 22, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

With all doses of FDA-approved Wegovy® fully available nationwide, it is illegal under US compounding laws to make or sell knockoff "semaglutide" drugs, with rare exceptions New, one-time $199 first-month offer for Wegovy® available through June 30, 2025; offer designed to help new self-paying patients previously prescribed unapproved "semaglutide" start on FDA-approved Wegovy® "Choose the Real Thing" campaign launching to raise awareness about the dangers of knockoff "semaglutide" Novo Nordisk intensifies legal actions aimed at protecting patients from risks and dangers associated with compounded "semaglutide" drugs and their foreign illicit active ingredients PLAINSBORO, N.J. , May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- …

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Focus: Novo Nordisk's former chief makes comeback to steer choice of new CEO
NVO
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral

Years before Novo Nordisk's obesity drug Wegovy became a U.S. blockbuster, then-CEO Lars Rebien Sorensen told a press conference in Copenhagen: "You ain't seen nothing yet."

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Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) Stock Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030 (May 2025)
NVO
Published: May 21, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative

Among all the weight loss drugs, Ozempic has become a phenomenon. With as much as $17 billion in sales in 2024, it shows no signs of slowing down, much to the delight of its Danish manufacturer, Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE: NVO).

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Novo Nordisk Woes Weigh on Denmark's Economy. Here's How.
NVO
Published: May 20, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Negative

Denmark's economy contracted 0.5% in the first quarter of 2025, largely due to the pharmaceutical industry.

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Novo Nordisk is betting on a CEO shakeup to regain its weight loss drug edge over Eli Lilly
LLY, NVO
Published: May 19, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative

Novo Nordisk is banking on fresh leadership to help it reclaim the crown in the booming weight loss drug market. The Danish drugmaker last week abruptly announced that longtime CEO Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen is stepping down, as its obesity injection Wegovy loses ground to Eli Lilly's rival treatment, Zepbound.

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Novo Nordisk Shares Dip 3% on Sudden CEO Transition Announcement
NVO
Published: May 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

NVO stock declines 3% as the company announces that Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen will be stepping down as the CEO.

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Novo Nordisk Stock: Seems Like A No-Brainer At These Levels
NVO
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Novo Nordisk A/S' share price decline is driven by negative sentiment despite strong sales growth, profitability, and efficiency metrics. Competition from Eli Lilly and supply issues have pressured market share, but Novo Nordisk remains highly profitable with a robust financial position. Recent CEO departure and pipeline setbacks have fueled pessimism, yet ongoing investments and U.S. expansion support long-term prospects.

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Septerna: Deal With Novo Nordisk Is A Game Changer While It Still Trades Well Below Net Cash
NVO, SEPN
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Septerna's partnership with Novo Nordisk validates its GPCR drug discovery platform and injects $195 million in upfront cash, with potential for more than $2 billion in milestone payments. The stock trades below net cash even after the Novo deal, offering investors a rare opportunity to buy the pipeline and partnership essentially for free. NVO will cover R&D costs for four programs, extending SEPN's cash runway and reducing burn rate, while de-risking early-stage development.

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Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk ousts CEO amid plunging share price as rival Eli Lilly gains market share
NVO
Published: May 16, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Negative

Novo's shares have plunged since hitting a record-high in June last year as competition, particularly from Eli Lilly, makes inroads into its market share and as its pipeline of new drugs has failed to impress investors.

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Novo Nordisk CEO to step down, citing market challenges
NVO
Published: May 16, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative

CNBC's Angelica Peebles joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss a new leadership shakeup at drug-maker Novo Nordisk.

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SPX 6000 Close? Plus, NVO CEO Out, CAVA Dip and Buffett's STZ Position
CAVA, NVO
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Neutral

Kevin Green joins Morning Trade Live as markets open mixed to begin Friday's trading. For the intraday S&P 500 (SPX) ranges KG is watching, he points to 5960-5970 for upward resistance.

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Novo Nordisk Stock Gains 14% in a Month: What Should Investors Do?
NVO
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Despite competitive pressures in the obesity market, long-term investors may stay invested in NVO stock due to strong demand for its GLP-1 drugs.

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Novo Nordisk Stock Suffers After C-Suite Shakeup
NVO
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative

Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) is down 3.9% to trade at $63.60 this morning, after a C-suite shakeup.

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Novo Nordisk CEO to step down after eight years at the helm
NVO
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative

Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen is stepping down after eight years leading the Danish pharmaceutical giant, known for its blockbuster obesity and diabetes drugs Wegovy and Ozempic. The company said on Friday the decision was made by mutual agreement with the company's board amid recent market challenges, including increased competition and a significant decline in the company's share price since mid-2024.

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Novo Nordisk CEO to step down amid pressure from obesity drug competition
NVO
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative

Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) has announced that chief executive Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen will step down after eight years in the role, as the company contends with growing pressure in the obesity treatment market. The Danish pharmaceutical group, best known for its Wegovy weight-loss drug, said Jørgensen would stay on temporarily to support a smooth leadership transition.

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Talks to replace Novo Nordisk CEO lasted several weeks, board chair says
NVO
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral

Discussions between Novo Nordisk and the Novo Nordisk Foundation that controls the company regarding a CEO change have been ongoing for the past few weeks, the company's board Chair Helge Lund told Reuters on Friday.

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Instant View: Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk ousts CEO as competition in obesity drug market heats up
NVO
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative

Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk said on Friday its CEO Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen will step down over concerns the company is losing its first-mover advantage in the highly competitive obesity drug market.

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Novo Nordisk CEO to step down as competition weighs on Wegovy maker's share price
NVO
Published: May 16, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative

CNBC's Angelica Peebles joins 'Squawk Box' to report on the latest news from Novo Nordisk.

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Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk boots CEO over stock-price fall
NVO
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Negative

Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen, the chief executive of once-highflying Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk, is stepping down after eight years in the role, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy drugs announced on Friday.

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Novo Nordisk CEO to Step Down Amid Market Challenges
NVO
Published: May 16, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Negative

Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen, who has headed the pharmaceutical company for eight years, will step down after a period to support a smooth transition to new leadership.

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Novo Nordisk A/S: Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen to step down as CEO of Novo Nordisk
NVO
Published: May 16, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Bagsværd, Denmark, 16 May 2025 – Novo Nordisk today announced changes to its executive leadership and Board of Directors. As per mutual agreement with the Novo Nordisk Board, Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen will step down from his role as CEO of Novo Nordisk.

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About Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO)

  • IPO Date 1981-04-30
  • Website https://www.novonordisk.com
  • Industry Drug Manufacturers - General
  • CEO Mr. Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen
  • Employees 77406

Novo Nordisk A/S, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the research and development, manufacture, and distribution of pharmaceutical products in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, North America, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Diabetes and Obesity Care, and Rare Disease. The Diabetes and Obesity care segment provides products for diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular, and other emerging therapy areas. The Rare Disease segment offers products in the areas of rare blood disorders, rare endocrine disorders, and hormone replacement therapy. The company also provides insulin pens, growth hormone pens, and injection needles. In addition, it offers smart solutions for diabetes treatment, such as smart insulin pens and Dose Check, an insulin dose guidance application. The company has a collaboration agreement with UNICEF to tackle childhood obesity; and with Valo Health, Inc. to discover and develop novel drug programmes for cardiometabolic space. Novo Nordisk A/S was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Bagsvaerd, Denmark.