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NYSE:NVS

Novartis (NVS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$96.74
+0.86 (+0.90%)
(As of 03/28/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$96.16
$97.20
50-Day Range
$95.26
$108.48
52-Week Range
$89.81
$108.78
Volume
1.52 million shs
Average Volume
1.42 million shs
Market Capitalization
$205.04 billion
P/E Ratio
13.47
Dividend Yield
2.54%
Price Target
$104.33

Novartis MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.25 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
7.9% Upside
$104.33 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
0.21% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.39mentions of Novartis in the last 14 days
Based on 9 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
11.58%
From $7.17 to $8.00 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

1.74 out of 5 stars

Medical Sector

648th out of 938 stocks

Pharmaceutical Preparations Industry

289th out of 417 stocks

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About Novartis Stock (NYSE:NVS)

Novartis AG researches, develops, manufactures, and markets healthcare products in Switzerland and internationally. It offers prescription medicines for patients and physicians. It focuses on therapeutic areas, such as cardiovascular, renal and metabolic, immunology, neuroscience, and oncology, as well as ophthalmology and hematology. Novartis AG has a license and collaboration agreement with Alnylam Pharmaceuticals to develop, manufacture, and commercialize inclisiran, a therapy to reduce LDL cholesterol. The company was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

NVS Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
1/30/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/7 Dividend
3/07/2024
Dividend Payable
3/07/2024
Today
3/28/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
4/23/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Medical
Industry
Pharmaceutical preparations
Sub-Industry
N/A
Employees
76,057
Year Founded
1996

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$104.33
High Stock Price Target
$114.00
Low Stock Price Target
$85.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+7.9%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.25
Research Coverage
4 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$14.85 billion
Pretax Margin
19.55%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$45.44 billion
Cash Flow
$10.88 per share
Book Value
$22.06 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
2,119,600,000
Free Float
2,119,388,000
Market Cap
$205.04 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.54

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Key Executives

  • Dr. Vasant Narasimhan (Age 48)
    Chief Executive Officer
    Comp: $8.3M
  • Mr. Harry Kirsch (Age 59)
    Chief Financial Officer
    Comp: $4.13M
  • Mr. Victor Bulto
    President of US
  • Dr. Patrick Horber M.D.
    President of International
  • Dr. Steffen Lang Ph.D. (Age 57)
    President of Operations
    Comp: $2.42M
  • Paul Penepent
    Head of Group Financial Reporting and Accounting
  • Dr. Samir Shah M.D. (Age 62)
    Global Head of Investor Relations
  • Dr. Klaus Moosmayer Ph.D. (Age 56)
    Chief Ethics, Risk & Compliance Officer
    Comp: $1.61M
  • Ms. Karen L. Hale (Age 56)
    Chief Legal Officer
    Comp: $2.43M
  • Dr. Robert Kowalski Pharm.D. (Age 56)
    Chief People & Organization Officer
    Comp: $2.18M

Should I Buy Novartis Stock? NVS Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Novartis AG:

  • Novartis has a strong pipeline of over 200 products, with potential market-ready products in the near future, indicating future revenue growth.
  • Recent financial reports show solid revenue growth, beating expectations, with innovative medicines like Entresto and Kesimpta driving significant gains.
  • The company's operating income and adjusted earnings have shown substantial increases, outperforming market consensus figures, which can attract investors seeking growth.
  • Novartis has announced a share repurchase program and a healthy dividend, signaling confidence in its financial stability and commitment to returning value to shareholders.
  • Despite facing a patent cliff, Novartis is well-positioned to navigate this challenge, as evidenced by its strategic moves to maintain growth and shareholder value.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Novartis AG for these reasons:

  • Novartis faces potential revenue loss due to upcoming patent expirations, which could impact its financial performance in the coming years.
  • The pharmaceutical industry is highly competitive and subject to regulatory challenges, which may affect Novartis' ability to bring new products to market successfully.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties can impact Novartis' stock price, leading to fluctuations that may deter risk-averse investors.
  • Investing in pharmaceutical companies involves risks related to clinical trial outcomes, regulatory approvals, and market acceptance of new drugs, which can be unpredictable.
  • External factors such as global health crises or geopolitical events can influence the pharmaceutical sector, affecting Novartis' operations and financial performance.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Novartis pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

NVS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Novartis stock right now?

4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Novartis in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" NVS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in NVS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Novartis' stock price target for 2024?

4 equities research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Novartis' shares. Their NVS share price targets range from $85.00 to $114.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $104.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 7.9% from the stock's current price.
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How have NVS shares performed in 2024?

Novartis' stock was trading at $100.97 at the start of the year. Since then, NVS stock has decreased by 4.2% and is now trading at $96.7350.
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When is Novartis' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024.
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How were Novartis' earnings last quarter?

Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, January, 30th. The company reported $1.53 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.64 by $0.11. The business earned $11.42 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.69 billion. Novartis had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 29.90% and a net margin of 29.83%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.51 EPS.

How often does Novartis pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Novartis?

Novartis declared an annual dividend on Friday, March 1st. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 8th will be paid a dividend of $3.7772 per share on Thursday, March 7th. This represents a yield of 3.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 7th. This is an increase from the stock's previous annual dividend of $3.47.
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Is Novartis a good dividend stock?

Novartis (NYSE:NVS) pays an annual dividend of $2.46 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.58%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 4 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 34.26%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, NVS will have a dividend payout ratio of 30.75% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What is Vas Narasimhan's approval rating as Novartis' CEO?

938 employees have rated Novartis Chief Executive Officer Vas Narasimhan on Glassdoor.com. Vas Narasimhan has an approval rating of 95% among the company's employees. This puts Vas Narasimhan in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Novartis own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Novartis investors own include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Pfizer (PFE), AbbVie (ABBV), Intel (INTC), AT&T (T), Walt Disney (DIS), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) and NVIDIA (NVDA).

Who are Novartis' major shareholders?

Novartis' stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Dodge & Cox (0.62%), Primecap Management Co. CA (0.61%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.29%), Franklin Resources Inc. (0.28%), Wellington Management Group LLP (0.22%) and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (0.17%).

How do I buy shares of Novartis?

Shares of NVS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Does Novartis have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Novartis: 1 A Pharma GmbH, Abadia Retuerta S.A, Admune Therapeutics, Advanced Accelerator Applications, Advanced Accelerator Applications, Advanced Accelerator Applications International SA, Advanced Accelerator Applications S.A., Advanced Accelerator Applications S.r.l., Advanced Accelerator Applications USA Inc., Aeropharm GmbH, Alcon, Alcon – Couvreur NV, Amblyotech, Amblyotech Inc., Arctos Medical, Arctos Medical AG, Australia Pty Ltd, Beijing Novartis Pharma Co. Ltd., BioMedical Research Co. Ltd., CELLforCURE, Cadent Therapeutics, Cadent Therapeutics Cambridge, Cellerys, Cellerys AG, CellforCure, Chiron Corporation, Ciba-Geigy Japan Limited, Co. Ltd, CoStim Pharmaceuticals, CoStim Pharmaceuticals Inc., Coalesce Product Development Limited, Corthera, Development Co. Ltd., EBEWE Pharma Ges.m.b.H Nfg. KG, Encore Vision, Endocyte, Endocyte Inc., Eon Labs Inc., Farmanova Saglik Hizmetleri Ltd, Fougera Pharmaceuticals, Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc, Gyroscope Therapeutics, HEXAL AG, Hexal, IDB Holland BV, Iberica S.L.U., Ilaçlari Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S, JSC Sandoz, Japat AG, Kedalion Therapeutics Inc., Lek Pharmaceuticals d.d., Lek S.A., Manufacturing Pte Ltd , Navigate BioPharma Services Inc, Neutec Pharma Limited, Novartis (Hellas) S.A.C.I., Novartis (Singapore) Pte Ltd, Novartis (Taiwan) Co. Ltd, Novartis (Thailand) Limited, Novartis Argentina S.A., Novartis Australia Pty Ltd, Novartis Austria GmbH, Novartis Biociências S.A., Novartis Biosciences Perú S.A., Novartis Bioventures AG, Novartis Business Services GmbH, Novartis Capital Corporation, Novartis Chile S.A., Novartis Corporation, Novartis Corporation Sdn. 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This page (NYSE:NVS) was last updated on 3/29/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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