Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis will pay Monte Rosa Therapeutics $150 million upfront payment for a global license to develop, manufacture and sell some drug candidates, the U.S.-based biotech firm said on Monday.
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Novartis will report Q3 results next week and I expect the company to beat EPS and revenue estimates, and increase the full-year revenue and core operating income guidance. Key growth products should drive high single-digit revenue growth in the third quarter. Recent litigation updates on Entresto were negative and Novartis continues to anticipate a 2H 2025 generic launch.
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The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use adopted a positive opinion for NVS' Kisqali to help reduce the risk of recurrence in people with HR+/HER2- early breast cancer.
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Switzerland's COMCO competition commission terminated an investigation against Novartis into possibly using blocking patents, without consequences, it said on Thursday.
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Kesimpta continues to do well as a self-administered drug for the treatment of patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis; Q2 2024 sales of $799 million, which is growth of 65% YOY. Pluvicto, as a treatment option for patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, has been able to generate Q2 of 2024 sales of $345 million which is growth of 44% YOY. With the FDA accepting the regulatory submission of Scemblix, there is a chance to expand the label to target 1st-line chronic myeloid leukemia patients.
Novartis shares have risen over 20% in the past 6 months, making it the best-performing global pharmaceutical stock, with strong profitability and manageable debt. Despite some declining revenues from established brands, Novartis' pipeline and recent performance suggest continued growth, with double-digit revenue and income growth expected in 2024. The company lacks a "mega-blockbuster" drug but has a solid portfolio and potential for strategic acquisitions to enhance its pipeline.