Novartis AG (NVS)

NYSE: NVS · Real-Time Price · USD
142.62
-2.88 (-1.98%)
Apr 29, 2026, 10:46 AM EDT - Market open
Market Cap277.36B +35.8%
Revenue (ttm)56.58B +6.3%
Net Income13.53B +5.2%
EPS6.98 +9.5%
Shares Out 1.91B
PE Ratio20.49
Forward PE16.20
Dividend$3.08 (2.16%)
Ex-Dividend DateMar 11, 2026
Volume505,665
Open143.05
Previous Close145.50
Day's Range142.25 - 143.67
52-Week Range104.93 - 170.46
Beta0.52
AnalystsHold
Price Target144.00 (+0.97%)
Earnings DateApr 28, 2026

About NVS

Novartis AG researches, develops, manufactures, distributes, markets, and sells pharmaceutical medicines in Switzerland and internationally. The company offers Entresto, an angiotensin receptorneprilysin inhibitor to treat symptomatic chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF); Cosentyx to treat plaque psoriasis, pso riatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and nonradiographic axial spondy loarthritis; Kisqali, a selective oral cyclin dependent inhibitor of kinases 4 and 6 (CDK4/6); Promacta/Revolade to treat immune thrombocy... [Read more]

Sector Healthcare
IPO Date Nov 18, 1991
Employees 75,267
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol NVS
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Novartis AG's revenue was $56.67 billion, an increase of 9.57% compared to the previous year's $51.72 billion. Earnings were $13.98 billion, an increase of 17.11%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 5 analysts, the average rating for NVS stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $144.0, which is an increase of 0.97% from the latest price.

Price Target
$144.0
(0.97% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

UK's biggest drugmakers see surprise profit bump, even as pharma grapples with U.S. policies

Britain's largest drugmakers saw 2026 get off on a positive note, with AstraZeneca and GSK both reporting core earnings ahead of expectations on Wednesday The CEOs of a number of European pharma giant...

5 hours ago - CNBC

Novartis CEO warns of reality of Trump's drug pricing policy

Novartis' CEO warned Tuesday that the U.S. drug pricing policy under President Donald Trump poses a “very difficult situation” and the reality will soon catch up with both drugmakers and patients.

21 hours ago - CNBC Television

Novartis CEO warns of reality of Trump's drug pricing policy

Novartis' CEO warned Tuesday that the U.S. drug pricing policy under President Donald Trump poses a “very difficult situation” and the reality will soon catch up with both drugmakers and patients.

21 hours ago - CNBC Television

Novartis Stock Declines After Q1 Revenue Misses Expectations

Novartis Stock Declines After Q1 Revenue Misses Expectations

1 day ago - GuruFocus

Market Update: Microsoft (MSFT), Novartis (NVS), Coca-Cola (KO) Performance Amidst Economic Concerns

Market Update: Microsoft (MSFT), Novartis (NVS), Coca-Cola (KO) Performance Amidst Economic Concerns

1 day ago - GuruFocus

Novartis Dips As Generics Take A Bite Out Of Its First-Quarter Sales

Novartis stock fell early Tuesday on lighter-than-expected first-quarter earnings and sales amid U.S. generic erosion.

1 day ago - Investor's Business Daily

Novartis AG Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 saw robust growth from priority brands, offset by U.S. generic erosion and higher R&D spend. Guidance for low single-digit sales growth and core operating decline is reaffirmed, with H2 expected to show stronger momentum. Multiple pivotal pipeline readouts are anticipated in the second half.

1 day ago - Transcripts

Novartis (NVS) Reports Q1 Sales and Pipeline Progress

Novartis (NVS) Reports Q1 Sales and Pipeline Progress

1 day ago - GuruFocus

Novartis (NVS) Reports Disappointing Q1 2026 Results Amid Generic Competition

Novartis (NVS) Reports Disappointing Q1 2026 Results Amid Generic Competition

1 day ago - GuruFocus

Novartis CEO Warns of Drug Pricing Policy Impact on Pharma Sector

Novartis CEO Warns of Drug Pricing Policy Impact on Pharma Sector

1 day ago - GuruFocus

The reality of MFN drug pricing is going to set in over 'next 18 months,' says Novartis CEO

President Donald Trump's drug pricing policy will have a "significant" impact on drugmakers and patients over the longer term, says Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan.

1 day ago - CNBC

Novartis Faces Challenges Ahead of Q1 2026 Earnings

Novartis Faces Challenges Ahead of Q1 2026 Earnings

1 day ago - GuruFocus

Novartis Earnings Hit by Generic Competition

1 day ago - The Wall Street Journal

Novartis shares fall after weak Q1 hit by Entresto competition

Novartis reported first-quarter core operating profit and sales below market expectations, as generic competition for its top-selling heart drug Entresto weighed on results. Shares of the Swiss drugma...

1 day ago - Invezz

Novartis misses in Q1 but sticks with full-year outlook

Novartis misses in Q1 but sticks with full-year outlook

1 day ago - GuruFocus

Novartis CEO: We knew these first two quarters would be bumpy

Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan discusses the company's first quarter earnings, which missed expectations amid increasing generic competition in the key U.S. market.

1 day ago - CNBC International TV

Novartis CEO warns reality of Trump's drug pricing policy will set in over 'the next 18 months'

Novartis' CEO warned Tuesday that U.S. drug pricing policy under President Donald Trump poses a "very difficult situation."

1 day ago - CNBC

Novartis CEO: We knew these first two quarters would be bumpy

Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan discusses the company's first quarter earnings, which missed expectations amid increasing generic competition in the key U.S. market.

1 day ago - CNBC

Novartis (NVS) Reports Q1 Earnings Miss with Declining Sales

Novartis (NVS) Reports Q1 Earnings Miss with Declining Sales

1 day ago - GuruFocus

European markets to open higher as Trump considers Iran peace proposal

European stocks are expected to open higher on Tuesday as investors assess the latest developments in the Iran war, and look ahead to earnings reports.

1 day ago - CNBC

Novartis Q1 profit down on US generic erosion

Swiss drugmaker Novartis ​reported first-quarter ‌core operating profit below market ​expectations ​on Tuesday, as generic ⁠competition ​for its ​top-selling heart drug Entresto weighed ​on sales.

1 day ago - Reuters

Novartis delivered strong growth in priority brands and launches in Q1; FY 2026 guidance reaffirmed

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR First quarter Net sales declined -5% (cc 1 , -1% USD), as growth drivers were more than offset by US generic erosion Continued strong performance from priori...

1 day ago - GlobeNewsWire

Pharma bets a little-known cholesterol will underpin its next blockbuster heart drugs

Novartis, Amgen and Eli Lilly are among the pharmaceutical companies developing drugs to lower levels of a particularly bad form of cholesterol called Lp(a) and potentially prevent heart attacks. Lp(a...

1 day ago - CNBC

Novartis AG (XSWX:NOVN) Q1 2026: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of Earnings

Novartis AG (XSWX:NOVN) Q1 2026: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of Earnings

2 days ago - GuruFocus

Novartis (NVS) Secures Approval for Rhapsido in Treating Chronic Urticaria

Novartis (NVS) Secures Approval for Rhapsido in Treating Chronic Urticaria

2 days ago - GuruFocus