Novartis AG (NVS)
NYSE: NVS · Real-Time Price · USD
147.08
-3.80 (-2.52%)
At close: Jun 18, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
147.13
+0.05 (0.03%)
After-hours: Jun 18, 2026, 7:10 PM EDT
Novartis AG Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 12 analysts polled by S&P Global, Novartis AG stock has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $153.87. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 4.62% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $123 (-16.37%) and the highest is $180 (+22.38%).
Price Target: $153.87 (+4.62%)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Novartis AG stock is "Hold". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to perform similarly to the overall market.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Buy | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Hold | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sell | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TD Cowen | TD Cowen | Hold Maintains $148 → $180 | Hold | Maintains | $148 → $180 | +22.38% | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Bank of America Securities | Bank of America Securities | Buy Maintains $176 | Buy | Maintains | $176 | +19.73% | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Argus Research | Argus Research | Buy Reiterates $160 | Buy | Reiterates | $160 | +8.78% | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Buy Maintains $143 → $170 | Buy | Maintains | $143 → $170 | +15.58% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Bernstein | Bernstein | Hold Initiates n/a | Hold | Initiates | n/a | n/a | Mar 19, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
57.02B
from 56.67B
Increased by 0.61%
Revenue Next Year
60.42B
from 57.02B
Increased by 5.98%
EPS This Year
8.74
from 8.98
Decreased by -2.62%
EPS Next Year
9.72
from 8.74
Increased by 11.20%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 58.6B | ||
| Avg | 57.0B | ||
| Low | 55.4B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 3.4% | ||
| Avg | 0.6% | ||
| Low | -2.3% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 9.57 | ||
| Avg | 8.74 | ||
| Low | 8.28 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 6.6% | ||
| Avg | -2.6% | ||
| Low | -7.8% |