Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO)

NYSE: NVO · Real-Time Price · USD
44.46
-0.61 (-1.35%)
May 21, 2026, 2:16 PM EDT - Market open
Market Cap198.88B -32.8%
Revenue (ttm)50.57B +8.1%
Net Income18.81B +16.6%
EPS4.23 +16.8%
Shares Out 4.44B
PE Ratio10.57
Forward PE14.18
Dividend$1.29 (2.89%)
Ex-Dividend DateMar 30, 2026
Volume7,605,491
Open44.22
Previous Close45.07
Day's Range43.74 - 44.58
52-Week Range35.12 - 81.44
Beta0.35
AnalystsBuy
Price Target46.72 (+5.08%)
Earnings DateMay 6, 2026

About NVO

Novo Nordisk A/S, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the research and development, manufacture, and distribution of pharmaceutical products. It operates through two segments, Obesity and Diabetes Care, and Rare Disease. The Obesity and Diabetes 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 NovoPen 6 and NovoPen Echo Pl... [Read more]

Sector Healthcare
Founded 1923
Employees 69,505
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol NVO
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Novo Nordisk's revenue was 309.06 billion, an increase of 6.43% compared to the previous year's 290.40 billion. Earnings were 102.43 billion, an increase of 1.43%.

Financial numbers in DKK Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 14 analysts, the average rating for NVO stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $46.72, which is an increase of 5.08% from the latest price.

Price Target
$46.72
(5.08% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Mixed options sentiment in Novo Nordisk with shares down 2.12%

Mixed options sentiment in Novo Nordisk (NVO), with shares down 96c near $44.12. Options volume relatively light with 7078 contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of…

3 hours ago - TheFly

Focus: Lower cost Novo, Lilly weight-loss pills draw patients from compounded drugs, doctors say

Lower prices for weight-loss pills from Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are prompting patients to switch from compounded medications to branded Wegovy and Foundayo, according to Reuters interviews with nin...

8 hours ago - Reuters

Best Weight Loss Drug Stocks to Buy in 2026

Demand for weight-loss drugs has exploded, with material differentiation among the players in the niche. There's a clear leader, but that may not be the best investment option for you in 2026.

15 hours ago - The Motley Fool

GLP-1 Drug Giants Race to Go Global With Their Obesity Pills: ETFs to Gain

Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk are accelerating global obesity pill launches as rising GLP-1 demand puts weight-loss ETFs in focus.

1 day ago - Nasdaq

Moderately bullish activity in Novo Nordisk with shares up 0.6%

Moderately bullish activity in Novo Nordisk (NVO), with shares up 26c, or 0.6%, near $44.55. Options volume nearly triple the daily average with 142k contracts traded and calls leading puts…

2 days ago - TheFly

Watch Out, Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk: Viking Therapeutics' Pill Could Crash the Weight-Loss Party

There is a need for more weight loss drug options, including oral pills. Viking Therapeutics is working on a promising one, though tolerability might be an issue.

2 days ago - The Motley Fool

PFE, NVO, LLY: Pharma Stocks Drop as TrumpRx Set for ‘Dramatic Expansion’

Shares in drugmakers Pfizer ($PFE), Eli Lilly ($LLY), and Novo Nordisk ($NVO) edged lower on Monday afternoon after CNBC’s Megan Cassella revealed that President Donald Trump is set to announce…

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3 days ago - TipRanks

3 Deeply Undervalued Stocks You Can Buy for Less Than $100 Right Now

Shares of Pfizer, Novo Nordisk, and PDD Holdings trade at incredibly low valuations right now. These stocks are trading at significant discounts relative to their future earnings.

3 days ago - The Motley Fool

US Supreme Court rebuffs pharma challenge to Biden-era drug price

The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a pharmaceutical industry challenge to a plan ​to curb Medicare drug prices adopted during Democratic former President Joe Biden's administration that...

3 days ago - Reuters

Novo Nordisk A/S - share repurchase programme

Bagsværd, Denmark,18 May 2026 – On 6 May 2026, Novo Nordisk initiated a share repurchase programme in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council of 16 A...

3 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Novo Nordisk Prepares Wegovy Launch Amidst Growing Weight Loss Drug Competition

Novo Nordisk Prepares Wegovy Launch Amidst Growing Weight Loss Drug Competition

3 days ago - GuruFocus

Novo Nordisk Eyes Global Push for Wegovy Pill

Novo Nordisk Eyes Global Push for Wegovy Pill

3 days ago - GuruFocus

Novo Nordisk's next obesity battlefront: Winning beyond America

Novo Nordisk sees a "major opportunity" outside of the U.S. and says that telehealth partners could help grow the global market for weight loss drugs. The battle for dominance over the lucrative marke...

3 days ago - CNBC

As millions flock to GLP-1s, doctors warn of a rise in frailty caused by rapid muscle wasting

Losing muscle, as well as fat, is an unexpected downside of the popular drugs that isn't broadly discussed or immediately apparent.

4 days ago - WSJ

Mixed options sentiment in Novo Nordisk with shares down 2.61%

Mixed options sentiment in Novo Nordisk (NVO), with shares down $1.20 near $44.60. Options volume relatively light with 26k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of…

6 days ago - TheFly

Buy, Sell, or Hold Novo Nordisk at $46?

The bulk of Novo Nordisk's sales come from weight-loss and diabetes treatments. The biotech faces competition from companies like Eli Lilly and Pfizer, among others.

6 days ago - The Motley Fool

Best Healthcare Stocks to Buy in 2026

Novo Nordisk and Biogen are underpriced and stand to gain from new indications for their blockbuster therapies.

6 days ago - The Motley Fool

Wegovy Pill Users Lost Up To 21.6% Weight In New Obesity Trial

The findings come from Novo Nordisk's phase 3 OASIS 4 clinical trial studying oral semaglutide 25 mg, the same active ingredient used in injectable Wegovy.

7 days ago - NDTV

Novo Nordisk (NVO) Expected to See Significant Upside Potential

Novo Nordisk (NVO) Expected to See Significant Upside Potential

7 days ago - GuruFocus

Is Novo Nordisk's Rebound for Real--or Just a Head Fake?

Novo Nordisk recently posted strong quarterly results. Newer launches are boosting sales.

8 days ago - The Motley Fool

Novo Nordisk A/S Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Novo Nordisk A/S NYSE: NVO said its first quarter of 2026 was marked by rapid uptake of its newly launched Wegovy pill in the U.S., continued expansion of its obesity franchise and a series of pipelin...

8 days ago - MarketBeat

Novo Nordisk A/S Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Hims & Hers Stock Plunges After Q1 Miss: Is the GLP-1 Pivot Enough to Fuel a Recovery?Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) said its first quarter of 2026 was marked by rapid uptake of its newly launched Wegovy...

8 days ago - Nasdaq

Wegovy® pill delivered 21.6% weight loss in early responders and doubled mobility improvement, according to new Novo Nordisk data at ECO2026

Almost a third of adults taking Wegovy® pill (oral semaglutide 25 mg) were early responders to treatment, achieving an average of 13.2% weight loss after four months and 21.6% weight loss at the end o...

8 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Mixed options sentiment in Novo Nordisk with shares up 1.26%

Mixed options sentiment in Novo Nordisk (NVO), with shares up 58c, or 1.26%, near $46.98. Options volume relatively light with 44k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call…

Other symbols: NVO
8 days ago - TheFly

NVO: Novo Nordisk Highlights Wegovy's Impact on Weight Loss Among Women

NVO: Novo Nordisk Highlights Wegovy's Impact on Weight Loss Among Women

8 days ago - GuruFocus