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NOVN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
CHF102.63
▲(6.72%Upside)
Based on 12 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Novartis AG in the last 3 months. The average price target is CHF102.63 with a high forecast of CHF115.00 and a low forecast of CHF89.00. The average price target represents a 6.72% change from the last price of CHF96.17.
Novartis AG's overall stock score is primarily driven by its strong financial performance and positive earnings call sentiment. The company's stable valuation and balanced technical indicators support the score, despite minor challenges in product distribution and geopolitical factors.
We update our forecast to 2Q25 EPS of $2.41 +22% above VA cons on sales $14.3bn, +15% above cons, with detailed variance provided overleaf. TRx trends for key products are strong, notably acceleration in growth for Kisqali (TRx +c94% YoY vs 1Q25 at +c86%, with continued strong adjuvant launch, we c12% ahead cons) and Scemblix (TRx +c124% YoY vs 1Q at +c110%, with continued strong launch in 1L CML, we c10% ahead cons), and continued strong TRx growth in other key drivers (Cosentyx/Kesimpta, both c5% ahead cons); 2) We are marginally above Entresto (+1% vs cons) and c6% below for Pluvicto; 3) Continued strong margin progression with 2Q at 41.0%, +143bps YoY. FY25 guide debates; Strong launches and Fx We see guide upside on product launches and Fx, with limited change as yet on generics.
BNP Paribas Exane Starts Novartis (NOVN:SW) (NVS) at OutperformBNP Paribas Exane analyst Peter Verdult initiates coverage on Novartis (NOVN:SW) (NYSE: NVS) with a Outperform rating and a price target of CHF95.00.
Novartis AG's overall stock score is primarily driven by its strong financial performance and positive earnings call sentiment. The company's stable valuation and balanced technical indicators support the score, despite minor challenges in product distribution and geopolitical factors.
We update our forecast to 2Q25 EPS of $2.41 +22% above VA cons on sales $14.3bn, +15% above cons, with detailed variance provided overleaf. TRx trends for key products are strong, notably acceleration in growth for Kisqali (TRx +c94% YoY vs 1Q25 at +c86%, with continued strong adjuvant launch, we c12% ahead cons) and Scemblix (TRx +c124% YoY vs 1Q at +c110%, with continued strong launch in 1L CML, we c10% ahead cons), and continued strong TRx growth in other key drivers (Cosentyx/Kesimpta, both c5% ahead cons); 2) We are marginally above Entresto (+1% vs cons) and c6% below for Pluvicto; 3) Continued strong margin progression with 2Q at 41.0%, +143bps YoY. FY25 guide debates; Strong launches and Fx We see guide upside on product launches and Fx, with limited change as yet on generics.
BNP Paribas Exane Starts Novartis (NOVN:SW) (NVS) at OutperformBNP Paribas Exane analyst Peter Verdult initiates coverage on Novartis (NOVN:SW) (NYSE: NVS) with a Outperform rating and a price target of CHF95.00.
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NOVN Analyst Recommendation Trends
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Strong Buy
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Hold
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Sell
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Strong Sell
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In the current month, NOVN has received 15Buy Ratings, 18Hold Ratings, and 3Sell Ratings. NOVN average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is 102.63.
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
NOVN Financial Forecast
NOVN Earnings Forecast
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for NOVN is CHF1.84 with a range of CHF1.75 to CHF1.91. The previous quarter’s EPS was CHF1.81. NOVN beat its EPS estimate 0.00% of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 50.00% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year NOVN has Preformed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for NOVN is CHF1.84 with a range of CHF1.75 to CHF1.91. The previous quarter’s EPS was CHF1.81. NOVN beat its EPS estimate 0.00% of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 50.00% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year NOVN has Preformed in-line its overall industry.
NOVN Sales Forecast
Next quarter’s sales forecast for NOVN is CHF11.13B with a range of CHF10.74B to CHF11.43B. The previous quarter’s sales results were CHF11.90B. NOVN beat its sales estimates 0.00% of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 50.56% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year NOVN has Preformed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s sales forecast for NOVN is CHF11.13B with a range of CHF10.74B to CHF11.43B. The previous quarter’s sales results were CHF11.90B. NOVN beat its sales estimates 0.00% of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 50.56% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year NOVN has Preformed in-line its overall industry.
NOVN Stock Forecast FAQ
What is CH:NOVN’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Novartis’s 12-month average price target is 102.63.
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Novartis has 6.72% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
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Is Novartis a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Novartis has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy, which is based on 5 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings and 1 sell ratings.
What is Novartis’s share price target?
The average share price target for Novartis is 102.63. This is based on 12 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months. The highest analyst share price target is CHF115.00 ,and the lowest forecast is CHF89.00. The average share price target represents 6.72% Increase from the current price of CHF96.17.
What do analysts say about Novartis?
Novartis’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 12 Wall Streets Analysts.
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