Novartis AG (NVS)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol NVS
  • Rev/Share 28.044
  • Book/Share 21.5883
  • PB 5.7735
  • Debt/Equity 0.7773
  • CurrentRatio 0.8179
  • ROIC 0.1849

 

  • MktCap 240887492759.0
  • FreeCF/Share 8.6273
  • PFCF 14.3334
  • PE 25.2052
  • Debt/Assets 0.3126
  • DivYield 0.0321
  • ROE 0.2294

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 4
  • 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 NVS Goldman Neutral Sell -- $118 Sept. 12, 2025
Upgrade NVS Morgan Stanley Underweight Equal Weight -- $123 Aug. 8, 2025
Downgrade NVS UBS Buy Neutral -- -- Feb. 13, 2025
Initiation NVS Morgan Stanley -- Underweight -- -- Feb. 12, 2025
Upgrade NVS Deutsche Bank Hold Buy -- -- Feb. 4, 2025
Downgrade NVS HSBC Securities Hold Reduce -- -- Dec. 4, 2024
Downgrade NVS BofA Securities Buy Neutral $135 $130 Sept. 11, 2024
Downgrade NVS Goldman Buy Neutral -- -- Sept. 5, 2024
Downgrade NVS Jefferies Buy Hold -- -- Sept. 3, 2024

News

Novartis AG (NVS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NVS
Published: April 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 29, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Sloan Simpson - Head of Investor Relations Vas Narasimhan - CEO Harry Kirsch - CFO Conference Call Participants Simon Baker - Redburn Atlantic Graham Parry - Bank of America Emmanuel Papadakis - Deutsche Bank Florent Cespedes - Bernstein Peter Verdult - BNP Paribas Exane Richard Vosser - JPMorgan James Quigley - Goldman Sachs Thibault Boutherin - Morgan Stanley Matthew Weston - UBS Kerry Holford - Berenberg Seamus Fernandez - Guggenheim Steve Scala - TD Securities Operator Good morning and good afternoon, and welcome …

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Novartis CEO on earnings: Launch drivers like breast cancer, MS medicines are performing really well
NVS
Published: April 29, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive

Vasant Narasimhan, Novartis CEO, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the company's quarterly earnings results.

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Published: April 29, 2025 by: CNBC International TV
Sentiment: Neutral

Jimmy Muchechetere, senior equity analyst at Investec, weighs in on the prospect of pharmaceutical tariffs and recent U.S. investment commitments from the sector.

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Compared to Estimates, Novartis (NVS) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
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Published: April 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Although the revenue and EPS for Novartis (NVS) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

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Novartis Beats on Q1 Earnings and Sales, Raises Guidance, Stock Up
NVS
Published: April 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NVS' first-quarter earnings and sales beat estimates. Based on the strong momentum of its key drugs, the company raises its annual guidance.

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Novartis Lifts Guidance After Profit, Sales Top Views
NVS
Published: April 29, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Positive

Novartis raised its 2025 outlook after its core operating profit rose 23% on year, boosted by strong demand for its key drugs.

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Novartis more upbeat on 2025 guidance after strong Q1 momentum
NVS
Published: April 29, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Novartis on Tuesday issued a more optimistic full-year earnings guidance, citing strong growth of drugs such as Kisqali, Kesimpta and Leqvio during the first quarter.

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These 2 Top Dividend Stocks Are Making Moves to Avoid the Impact of Tariffs: Are They Buys?
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Published: April 26, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Negative

President Donald Trump's macroeconomic policies are taking center stage on Wall Street. The 47th U.S. president has decided to implement aggressive tariffs on imported goods from most countries, although he recently paused these plans for 90 days.

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Why Novartis (NVS) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: April 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Novartis to Report Q1 Earnings: Will Key Drugs Maintain Momentum?
NVS
Published: April 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NVS' first-quarter performance has likely benefited from strong growth in Kisqali, Kesimpta, Pluvicto, Leqvio, Scemblix and Fabhalta.

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Why Novartis (NVS) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio
NVS
Published: April 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Novartis (NVS) have what it takes?

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Trump Says Pharmaceutical Tariffs Coming in Near Future
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Published: April 14, 2025 by: Bloomberg Markets and Finance
Sentiment: Negative

President Donald Trump said tariffs on pharmaceuticals will be coming in the “not too distant future” and fit in the category of tariffs imposed on cars, steel, and aluminum. Trump spoke with reporters Monday in the Oval Office.

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Trump says US pharma tariffs coming in not-too-distant future
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Published: April 14, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he expects to impose tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals in the not-too-distant future.

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NVS Plans to Invest $23B in US Manufacturing Sites Amid Tariff Threat
NVS
Published: April 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Novartis plans to expand its current manufacturing, research and technology presence in the United States following Trump's announcement of tariffs on pharmaceutical imports.

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Trump's pharmaceutical tariffs could raise costs for patients, worsen drug shortages
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Published: April 11, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative

President Donald Trump's planned tariffs on pharmaceuticals imported into the U.S. could have wide-ranging consequences on the drug supply chain, manufacturers and American patients, some experts told CNBC. The tariffs could disrupt the complex pharmaceutical supply chain, potentially driving up the prices of drugs in the U.S. and exacerbating shortages of critical medicine.

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Novartis plans to invest $23 billion in US plants as Trump renews drug tariff threats
NVS
Published: April 10, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Swiss drugmaker Novartis said on Thursday it plans to spend $23 billion to build and expand 10 facilities in the U.S., as it grapples with renewed threats of drug import duties from the Trump administration.

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Healthy Returns: Trump says major pharmaceutical tariffs coming ‘very shortly'
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Published: April 09, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative

Trump doubled down on plans to soon impose "major" pharmaceutical tariffs, while early stage startups dominated digital health funding deals in first quarter.

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Pharma Stocks Slide Further After Trump Reiterates Tariff Threats on Drugs
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Published: April 09, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Negative

Drugmakers have said they're still unclear about whether Trump will impose tariffs on finished products or on active pharmaceutical ingredients.

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FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to NVS Kidney Disease Drug
NVS
Published: April 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Novartis strengthens its renal disease portfolio with accelerated approval of another drug for immunoglobulin A nephropathy.

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Novartis receives FDA accelerated approval for Vanrafia® (atrasentan), the first and only selective endothelin A receptor antagonist for proteinuria reduction in primary IgA nephropathy (IgAN)
NVS
Published: April 02, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Vanrafia can be seamlessly added to supportive care in IgAN and used as a foundational therapy with no requirement for a REMS (Risk Evaluation Mitigation Strategy) program1 Phase III data showed Vanrafia achieved proteinuria reduction of 36.1% (P

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Novartis receives FDA accelerated approval for Vanrafia® (atrasentan), the first and only selective endothelin A receptor antagonist for proteinuria reduction in primary IgA nephropathy (IgAN)
NVS
Published: April 02, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR Vanrafia can be seamlessly added to supportive care in IgAN and used as a foundational therapy with no requirement for a REMS (Risk Evaluation Mitigation Strategy) program 1 Phase III data showed Vanrafia achieved proteinuria reduction of 36.1% (P

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Novartis (NVS) Could Be a Great Choice
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Published: April 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Novartis (NVS) have what it takes?

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FDA approves Novartis radioligand therapy Pluvicto® for earlier use before chemotherapy in PSMA-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer
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Published: March 28, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR New indication approximately triples eligible patient population, allowing Pluvicto® to be used after one androgen receptor pathway inhibitor (ARPI) and now before chemotherapy Pluvicto significantly reduced risk of progression or death by 59% and more than doubled median radiographic progression-free survival ( rPFS) vs.

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Here's Why Novartis (NVS) is a Strong Value Stock
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Published: March 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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5 Large Drug Stocks to Watch as Industry Recovers
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Published: March 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Novartis to present new data at AAN, including seven-year disability outcomes and safety analysis of Kesimpta® in people with relapsing multiple sclerosis
NVS
Published: March 25, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Novartis to present new data at AAN, including seven-year disability outcomes and safety analysis of Kesimpta® in people with relapsing multiple sclerosis

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Looking for Stocks with Positive Earnings Momentum? Check Out These 2 Medical Names
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Published: March 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Watch These 5 AI-Powered Healthcare Bigwigs for Portfolio Gains
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Published: March 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Five AI-powered stocks have strong revenues and earnings growth potentials for 2025. These are: MDT, LLY, BSX, NVS, ABT.

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Novartis Reports Updated Positive Data From Phase III SMA Program
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Published: March 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NVS reports new safety and efficacy data from the phase III program for its investigational OAV101 IT gene therapy for SMA patients.

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Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?
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Published: March 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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About Novartis AG (NVS)

  • IPO Date 1996-11-07
  • Website https://www.novartis.com
  • Industry Drug Manufacturers - General
  • CEO Vasant Narasimhan
  • Employees 75883

Novartis AG researches, develops, manufactures, and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Innovative Medicines and Sandoz. The Innovative Medicines segment offers prescription medicines for patients and healthcare providers. It also provides ophthalmology, neuroscience, immunology, hepatology, dermatology, respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, and metabolism medicine products. The Sandoz segment develops, manufactures, and markets finished dosage form medicines; active ingredients and finished dosage forms of small molecule pharmaceuticals to third parties; and retail generics and anti-infectives. It also provides active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates primarily antibiotics; protein- or other biotechnology-based products, including biosimilars; and biotechnology manufacturing services. Novartis AG has a license and collaboration agreement with Alnylam Pharmaceuticals to develop, manufacture, and commercialize inclisiran; and a clinical collaboration with Kura Oncology, Inc. to evaluate the combination of Tipifarnib and Alpelisib in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The company was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.