Novartis AG (NVS)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol NVS
  • Rev/Share 28.3296
  • Book/Share 21.5883
  • PB 5.6888
  • Debt/Equity 0.7773
  • CurrentRatio 0.8179
  • ROIC 0.1794

 

  • MktCap 239917066249.0
  • FreeCF/Share 8.6273
  • PFCF 14.2757
  • PE 17.4926
  • Debt/Assets 0.3126
  • DivYield 0.0326
  • ROE 0.3256

 

  • 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
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 data presentations at AAAAI and AAD underscore commitment to advancing treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU)
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Published: February 28, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Basel, February 28, 2025 – Novartis announced today it will present data from 17 abstracts, including investigator-initiated trials, across its immunology portfolio at the 2025 American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) and World Allergy Organization (WAO) Joint Congress and the 2025 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting.

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Novartis data presentations at AAAAI and AAD underscore commitment to advancing treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU)
NVS
Published: February 28, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Two-year efficacy and safety data analyses from Phase III SUNSHINE and SUNRISE trials of continuous Cosentyx® (secukinumab) treatment in HS to be presented New analyses of 52-week data from Phase III REMIX pivotal trials of investigational remibrutinib, demonstrating impact in key clinical outcomes for patients with CSU also to be presented Regulatory submissions for remibrutinib as a treatment for CSU on track for filing in 1H 2025 EAST HANOVER, N.J. , Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Novartis announced today it will present data from 17 abstracts, including investigator-initiated trials, across its immunology portfolio at the 2025 American Academy of Allergy …

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Syngenta acquires genetic repository from Novartis to boost biologic crop protection
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Published: February 26, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Switzerland-based pesticides maker Syngenta said on Wednesday that it has acquired a repository of natural compounds and genetic strains from drugmaker Novartis to further boost development of biologic crop protection.

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Here's Why Novartis (NVS) is a Strong Momentum Stock
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Published: February 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Novartis Invests $7.5M to Promote Early Prostate Cancer Testing in Vulnerable Communities
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Published: February 20, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive

Novartis commits $7.5 million to the "Blitz the Barriers" campaign, aiming to raise awareness and encourage early testing for prostate cancer in vulnerable communities.

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Novartis: Just What The Doctor Ordered
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Published: February 14, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Novartis' robust drug pipeline and strong financials, including an AA- credit rating, support an 11% annual return expectation by 2027. The company's diverse blockbuster portfolio and strategic cost management drove a 15.1% sales increase and 29% EPS growth in Q4 2024. Novartis' shares are undervalued by 11%, offering a 33% cumulative return potential through 2027, with a secure and growing 3.5% dividend yield.

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Novartis to buy Anthos Therapeutics in $3.1bn deal
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Published: February 11, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Novartis AG (ADR) (NYSE:NVS) has agreed to buy Anthos Therapeutics in a deal worth up to $3.1 billion. The Swiss drugmaker will pay $925 million upfront, with potential milestone payments of $2.15 billion.

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Novartis agrees to acquire Anthos for up to $3.1 bln
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Published: February 11, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Novartis has agreed to acquire Anthos Therapeutics, a developer of a new generation of blood thinners it launched five years ago with backing from the Swiss pharmaceutical giant.

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Novartis bolsters late-stage cardiovascular pipeline with agreement to acquire Anthos Therapeutics for USD 925 million upfront
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Published: February 11, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Basel, February 11, 2025 – Novartis today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Anthos Therapeutics, Inc., a Boston-based, privately held, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with abelacimab, a late-stage medicine in development for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with atrial fibrillation. The transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is fully in line with Novartis' growth strategy and therapeutic area focus, leveraging the company's strength and expertise in the cardiovascular area.

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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.