Novartis AG (NVS)
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- symbol NVS
- Rev/Share 29.3513
- Book/Share 24.333
- PB 6.8301
- Debt/Equity 0.8046
- CurrentRatio 1.1166
- ROIC 0.1593
- MktCap 318376673963.0
- FreeCF/Share 8.1755
- PFCF 20.3568
- PE 22.5311
- Debt/Assets 0.3211
- DivYield 0.0199
- ROE 0.3275
- Rating A-
- Score 4
- Recommendation Buy
- P/E Score 3
- DCF Score 4
- P/B Score 2
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiation | NVS | Citigroup | -- | Buy | -- | -- | Jan. 27, 2026 |
| Upgrade | NVS | Barclays | Underweight | Equal Weight | -- | -- | Jan. 6, 2026 |
| Upgrade | NVS | JP Morgan | Neutral | Overweight | -- | -- | Dec. 8, 2025 |
| Upgrade | NVS | Morgan Stanley | Equal Weight | Overweight | -- | -- | Dec. 3, 2025 |
| Upgrade | NVS | BofA Securities | Neutral | Buy | -- | -- | Nov. 25, 2025 |
| 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 |
News
Novartis Beats on Q1 Earnings and Sales, Raises Guidance, Stock Up
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
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
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?
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
Published: April 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Novartis to Report Q1 Earnings: Will Key Drugs Maintain Momentum?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
Published: March 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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5 Large Drug Stocks to Watch as Industry Recovers
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
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
Published: March 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Watch These 5 AI-Powered Healthcare Bigwigs for Portfolio Gains
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
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?
Published: March 17, 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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Circulating DNA RNA Patent Landscape Report and Forecast 2024-2032: Nantomics, Genentech, and Novartis are Pivotal in the Development of the $16.4 Billion Market
Published: March 14, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Dublin, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Circulating DNA RNA Patent Landscape Report and Forecast 2024-2032" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. A newly revealed comprehensive overview of the circulating DNA/RNA patent landscape discloses remarkable industry growth projections, with an expected surge from USD 5.32 billion in 2023 to USD 16.4 billion by 2032. The market is advancing at an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.29%, driven by innovations in nucleic acid-based therapeutics and diagnostics. Patent Landscape Overview The report provides a thorough examination of blood-based biomarkers critical for non-invasive diagnostics in various conditions ranging from …
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3 Top Cancer Biotechs to Keep An Eye On in 2025
Published: March 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
If the cancer space appeals to you, it's time to consider stocks like Novartis, Exact Sciences and Monte Rosa.
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Novartis shareholders approve all resolutions proposed by the Board of Directors at the 2025 Annual General Meeting
Published: March 07, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Basel, March 7, 2025 – Novartis shareholders today agreed to the Board of Directors' recommendations for all proposed resolutions at the company's Annual General Meeting (AGM). A total of 1,693 shareholders were present at the meeting held in Basel, representing approximately 57.42% of the issued shares of Novartis.
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Novartis Gets CHMP Opinion for Label Expansion of Fabhalta
Published: March 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The CHMP recommends granting a marketing authorization to NVS' Fabhalta for the treatment of adults with C3 glomerulopathy, an ultra-rare, progressive kidney disease with no currently approved treatment.
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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