NVO faces slowing Wegovy and Ozempic momentum, pricing risks and fierce competition ahead of Q3 earnings.
Telehealth company Hims & Hers says it is in “active discussions” with Novo Nordisk about selling Wegovy.
Novo Nordisk continues to underperform the S&P 500, with a 42.5% YTD decline versus the index's 16.3% gain. NVO's struggles are not solely due to sector weakness, as the Healthcare sector (XLV) is up nearly 5% YTD. Recent sharp EPS downgrades for both Q3 and Q4 2025 highlight fundamental issues, likely margin compression and cost control challenges.
Novo Nordisk made a surprise bid to acquire Metsera, aiming to strengthen its position in the weight-loss drug market. NVO's offer is considered superior to Pfizer's, providing more upfront cash and similar contingent value rights for Metsera shareholders. The deal structure raises regulatory concerns, as NVO seeks to use non-voting stock to potentially bypass antitrust scrutiny and secure future market leadership.
Svenska Handelsbanken has cut Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO)to hold from buy and slashed its target price to DKK 330 from DKK 480, citing a breakdown in confidence over the company's direction and recent governance changes. The shares were down 2% at DKK 316.
Novo Nordisk A/S remains a Buy ahead of Q3 2025 earnings, but I reassess key risks and competitive pressures. NVO faces headwinds from regulatory uncertainty, competitive efficacy gaps with Eli Lilly, and technical downward trends since its June 2024 peak. Novo's bid for Metsera signals both pipeline caution and long-term opportunity, though immediate upside for NVO stock is unclear.
Novo Nordisk (NVO) closed at $52.05 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.59% move from the prior day.
Initiating coverage on Novo Nordisk (NVO) with a Strong Buy 70% below its all-time high. NVO's competitive pressures and US political pricing risks are mid-term noise. Global obesity and diabetes markets remain vastly underpenetrated. Valuation is at multi-decade lows, with a TTM P/E of 13-14x versus a 20-year average of 23x, and even below the pre semaglutide-boom average of 21x.
It has been a jittery few months for Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) investors, but Berenberg thinks the worst of the uncertainty may be passing. The broker has reiterated its 'buy' rating and DKK 425 price target, arguing that a run of upcoming announcements should bring long-awaited clarity to the debate over pricing, demand and leadership at the Danish drugmaker.
Novo Nordisk's Q3 results hinge on Ozempic and Wegovy sales as demand growth slows amid rivalry, market limits and compounded drug headwinds.
Novo Nordisk stock slides as the Novo Nordisk Foundation pushes a sweeping board overhaul, signaling a new era in governance and strategic direction.
The board turmoil represents a breakdown in relations between the company and its controlling shareholder.