NYSE:NVO

Novo-Nordisk (NVO)

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Novo Nordisk (NVO) is facing significant challenges as competition in the weight-loss pharmaceutical market intensifies, particularly from Eli Lilly (LLY). Several experts expressed concerns over NVO's declining market share and weaker growth expectations due to pressure from LLY's strong positioning and marketing efforts. Reviews indicate that while NVO has potential long-term growth, particularly in diabetes care and weight management, its performance is currently hindered by a negative technical outlook and a series of disappointing earnings reports. The company’s reliance on a few key products has led to a perception of it being a 'one-trick pony,' and many analysts are advising caution or recommend waiting for more favorable conditions before considering an investment. Overall, while the long-term outlook could improve, the short-term pressures are prompting skepticism among analysts.

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TOP PICK

High growth ahead. Europe's most valuable company by market cap. They lead the market in diabetes care, supplying half the world's insulin. Command one-third of the diabetes treatment business. Their weight-loss drug is growing strong which also prevents stroke and drives more demand. The chart is a dream. 18-20% EPS growth lies ahead.

(Analysts’ price target is $131.89)
BUY ON WEAKNESS

It has quality drugs including a weight loss drug and pays a dividend. There are two main risks, one being that insurance companies may not be able to pay for the weight loss drug until the pricing comes down. Also we don't really know what the side effects are and may not know for another five years. You can buy on weakness for exposure to the sector.

BUY

Also owns LLY and bought NVO for the same reasons: the obesity tailwind, but NVO is cheaper than LLY at 37x forward PE. This and LLY have 80-80% market share with tremendous growth and cash flow.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

She missed the trade, but would get in on a pullback. Certainly, there is a market (and growth) for obesity drugs like NVO's.

SELL

Big difference between a company and a stock. It's like buying a jacket for different price points of $1000, $300, or on sale for $150. You make an investment/purchase decision. 

LLY and NVO are great companies, but you have to look at how expensive they are. Quite expensive at around 50x earnings. Good growth rates. A reasonable multiple for a drug company is sub-20x, and these won't get there via discounted cashflow until next decade. That's a long way out.

He looks for things that have yet to be priced properly. He owns MRK.

TOP PICK

Weight loss drugs go to a huge audience in the US. Have to take them for life. Helps indirectly with other conditions too. Lots of opportunity. Increased use means savings on health costs for government and insurance. Novo and LLY have an extensive lead on everyone else, which isn't going away. Yield is 1.5%.

(Analysts’ price target is $127.32)
COMMENT

A personal holding since 1995. Their weight-loss drug is the big news now. Remember that after this hype, we'll see if there are any long-term side effects (i.e. the stomach). It's an unproven drug, but could be fine. Meanwhile, they grow their dividend 12% annually. He took profits, because shares ran up so fast. Have the highest R&D to revenues among pharmas. A long-term hold.

BUY

Novo and Eli Lilly have both run up, but there's still more room to go, given the strong demand for their weight-loss drug. Insurers will probably pay for these drugs, because without them consumers couldn't afford them. Sure, others are developing their own drugs, but it's not easy. Pfizer just announced it's giving up.

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TOP PICK

You've seen the ads, heard the hype about NVO's Ozempic (and its related Wegovy). As noted above, weight-loss drugs are all the rage, and NVO has attracted as much hype as Taylor Swift's latest album. In mid-October, the Danish company raised full-year guidance in sales and operating profit for the third time this year. NZO expects sales growth of 32-38% up from the prior 27-33%, based on surging popularity for both its drugs in the U.S.

TOP PICK

Global leader. Recently became Europe's most valuable company by market cap. Diabetes and obesity drugs. Weight loss drug data showing positive cardiac effects as well. Raised guidance to 38% sales growth this year, with operating profit near 46% on the top end. Obesity treatment projected to move from 1M to 48M users by 2030.

Share price above its moving averages, beating S&P, 25% earnings growth rate forecast. Yield is 0.89%.

(Analysts’ price target is $95.28)
PARTIAL SELL

The largest company in Scandinavia. There is and will be lots of competition in weight-loss drugs. NVO has made a fortune through this drug, but their margins will shrink over time as competitors come. If you own this already, take profits, but don't expect NVO to double again.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Good job marketing Ozempic, taking the US and other countries by storm. Could be a $100B drug class for all participants. Significant weight loss, kidney and heart benefits. Always going to be side effects. Because of its runup, start with a 1/2 position, and then add on any weakness.

BUY

He strongly disagrees with some analysts who say that the new weight-loss drugs won't move the needles of their company stocks. He expects huge demand for these drugs to battle diabetes, which would prevent many other diseases. He sees a lot of runway ahead for LLY and Novo Nordisk.

BUY

Good chart which is indicating momentum. Would recommend buying. 

Unspecified

It has had positive momentum but don't chase it. Two of its drugs are leaders in the space but we don't know the long term effects of these drugs. There are competing products being developed in the weight loss space.

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