Novo Nordisk A/S
NYSE: NVO
Stock price
48.66 USD
(+0%) TODAY
Financial Performance
5Y price score: (8)
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10Y return: 145.7%
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35.1
52-week range
64.1
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Forecast:
Valuation
Free Cash Flow Yield
3.5 %
Dividend Yield TTM
2.4 %
Market cap $
$ 216,080
Price / Earnings TTM
11.9
Price / Book TTM
6.3
PEG TTM
(0.6)
Earnings growth and return
LTM
5YR
10YR
Total return (price & dividends)
(10.6) %
5 %
145.7 %
Free cash flow per share growth
73.4 %
2.1 %
5.4 %
Earnings per share growth
(20.5) %
155.6 %
240.7 %
Business Summary:
Latest Earnings Call Takeaways
2026 Q1 (May 6, 2026)
1) Strategy & Leadership
- Novo Nordisk is focused on enhancing competitiveness and advancing its pipeline while making strategic investments for growth.
- The company is currently treating over 45 million people with obesity and diabetes, with more than 4 million using obesity treatments.
- The launch of the Wegovy pill and high-dose Wegovy (7.2 mg) is a key part of their strategy, with significant uptake noted since their introduction.
- The company aims to drive growth through innovation, partnerships, and resource allocation, including a collaboration with OpenAI.
2) Financial & Segment Results
- Reported sales increased by 32% YoY to DKK 96.8 billion, but adjusted sales decreased by 4% due to lower realized prices, despite GLP-1 volume growth.
- U.S. operations saw an 11% decline in sales, while international operations grew by 6%. Obesity care sales increased by 22%, with international operations growing by 44%.
- Adjusted gross margin decreased to 80.6% from 83.5% in 2025, and adjusted operating profit decreased by 6% at CER.
- The company returned nearly DKK 38 billion to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks.
3) Operational & Product Plans
- The Wegovy pill has reached over 1 million users since its launch, with 1.3 million total TRxs in Q1.
- The high-dose Wegovy has been launched nationwide, with a significant mean weight loss reported in clinical trials.
- Novo Nordisk has initiated multiple clinical trials and received several regulatory approvals, including for CagriSema and Etavopivat.
- The company plans to launch Wegovy in select international markets in H2 2026.
4) Guidance & Outlook
- Adjusted sales growth for 2026 is now expected to be between -4% and -12% at CER, reflecting increased expectations for GLP-1 product sales.
- The company is on track to deliver DKK 8 billion in savings from a company-wide transformation, which will be reinvested into growth opportunities.
- The outlook considers current prescription trends, competition, and potential impacts from Medicaid coverage changes.
5) Problems / Headwinds
- The company faces challenges from lower realized prices and competition in the U.S. market, particularly for its GLP-1 products.
- There are concerns about the impact of generics on pricing and market share, especially in Canada and other markets.
- The company is managing inventory levels and pricing dynamics carefully to mitigate these challenges.
Bottom line: Novo Nordisk is navigating a complex landscape with strong product launches and a robust pipeline, but faces headwinds from pricing pressures and competition. The strategic focus on innovation and market expansion positions the company for potential growth, making it an interesting prospect for shareholders.
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Novo Nordisk A/S is a company. Founded in 1923. As of August 26, 2026, the company's market capitalization is $216080015255 with a current stock price of $48.66.
