Novartis (NOVN SW) - Q2 2026 (USD): Net Revenue 14.4bln (exp. 14.1bln), Core EPS 2.41 (exp. 2.20), Operating income 4.75bln (prev. 4.86bln Y/Y), Net income 3.26bln (prev. 4.02bln Y/Y), backs FY26 view
Novartis reported a strong Q2 2026, beating revenue and EPS expectations, indicating solid underlying performance despite a year-over-year decline in net income and operating income.
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Novartis (NOVN SW) - Q2 2026 (USD): Net Revenue 14.4bln (exp. 14.1bln), Core EPS 2.41 (exp. 2.20), Operating income 4.75bln (prev. 4.86bln Y/Y), Net income 3.26bln (prev. 4.02bln Y/Y), backs FY26 view
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Sales (USD):
- Entresto 1.18bln (exp. 1.29bln)
- Cosentyx 1.82bln (exp. 1.14bln)
FY outlook:
- Expects net sales to grow low single-digit.
- Expects core operating income to decline low single-digit.
CEO:
- “Novartis delivered a solid second quarter, returning to sales growth driven by continued momentum from Kisqali, Kesimpta, Scemblix and Pluvicto."
- "We are on track for multiple important readouts ahead in the second half, and remain on track to deliver our full-year guidance and mid-term outlook.”
The results suggest confidence in their growth trajectory, supported by the CEO's remarks on ongoing momentum from key products, which may stabilize market sentiment and keep full-year guidance intact. This could positively influence investor perception and stock performance, particularly in the pharmaceuticals sector.
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