NYSE:NVO

Novo-Nordisk (NVO)

47.41
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as of Jun 24, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 30 opinions in the last 12 months.

Novo-Nordisk (NVO) is facing significant challenges within the pharmaceutical space, particularly in the competitive weight-loss and diabetes markets, where Eli Lilly (LLY) appears to have the upper hand. Many experts express concern over NVO's declining market share and the company's reliance on its weight-loss drug, which is under pressure from generic competition and pricing wars. The stock's technical indicators show a downtrend, with analysts mentioning that NVO has had to cut guidance multiple times and is seen as a potential value trap. While there are long-term growth prospects, especially regarding obesity and diabetes treatments, most analysts suggest caution in the short term and a preference for LLY over NVO. The consensus is that while there may be some value, NVO's short-term outlook is uncertain with potential for more downward pressure.

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Largest manufacturer of insulin globally and has been taking share from Eli Lilly (LLY-N) for years. Stock sold off because it had problems getting FDA approval for a new type of diabetes drug that has been approved in Europe and Japan.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick March 31/11. Up 17.16%.) Biggest product is insulin. Type 2 diabetics is expected to grow by 50% over the next 20 years. Have new products coming out.
TOP PICK
(Buys on Danish exchange for a better bid/offer spread and more liquidity than with ADRs.) Largest insulin manufacturer pharmaceutical globally. Diabetic cases expected to rise 50% over the next 20years, particularly in India and China. Very good at patent protection. Trading at a discount to where its growth rate is expected.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Dec 29/09. Up 61.3%.) Yield of 1%. Still a Buy.
PARTIAL BUY
Danish pharmaceutical company. Top market share in insulin. Expensive health-care stock but unique in that it doesn't face a patent cliff. Long-term growth profile. With financial problems in Europe, space your purchases over 6 months with 2 or 3 Buys.
TOP PICK
Has been more stable than the rest of the pharmaceuticals. Is an insulin producer, which pretty much dominates the market. Diabetic cases will rise 2-4 hundred million over the next 20 years, predominantly because Indians tend to be very susceptible to it. Return on capital is very high – 25-30% range. Very little debt. Dividend increased almost 20% last year.
BUY
Insulin maker out of Denmark. Good pipeline and good patent protection. Diabetic patients will double over the next 10 to 20 years.
BUY
Largest insulin manufacturer in the world. Also makes a haemophiliac medicine that provides clotting during surgery. About to get FDA approval for an application for stroke victims and gunshot wounds.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 3/05. Up 23%.) Added more salespeople in the US. Sales on the insulin side are growing. Still a lot of growth coming.
TOP PICK
His favourite pharmaceutical. 1.5% dividend and dividend growth has been 20% over the last 5 years. Largest supplier of insulin in the world. Rate of diabetes continues to rise. Cheap at this price.
BUY
Past Top pick. Insulin demain is growing over the next 20 years. It's still a long term investment.
TOP PICK
Manufactures insulin. Human insulin is in huge demand and they control the market. Good earnings last quarter. Good price.
TOP PICK
The growth in cases of diabetes in the next 20 years is expected to double from 3 to 6 hundred million globally. The stock had fallen from $58 to the low $50's because their drug was going to be delayed. Stock is now getting interesting.
PAST TOP PICK
(A top pick Dec 1/03. Up 30%.) The cases of diabetics is expected to double.
TOP PICK
In pharmaceuticals, they devote most money per revenue into R&D. Demographically, feels that China and India will be strong future markets.
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