Novo Nordisk A/S, a healthcare company, engages in the discovery, development, manufacture, and marketing of pharmaceutical products worldwide. It operates in two segments, Diabetes Care and Obesity, and Biopharmaceuticals. The Diabetes Care and Obesity segment provides insulins, GLP-1 and related delivery systems, and oral anti-diabetic drugs and obesity. The Biopharmaceuticals segment offers products in the areas of haemophilia care, growth hormone therapy, and hormone replacement therapy. Novo Nordisk A/S has a research and licensing agreement with DUKE National University Singapore Medical School to develop stem cell-based treatments for chronic heart failure and age-related macular degeneration, as well as a research collaboration with Kallyope Inc. The company markets and distributes its products through distributors and independent agents. Novo Nordisk A/S was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Bagsvaerd, Denmark.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Pharmaceutical preparations
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorMedical
SymbolNYSE:NVO
CUSIPN/A
Phone45-4444-8888
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio1.17
Quick Ratio0.84
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio20.28
Forward P/E Ratio18.83
P/E Growth2.52
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$16.96 billion
Price / Sales6.84
Cash Flow$2.5991 per share
Price / Cash18.26
Book Value$3.10 per share
Price / Book15.31
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.34
Net Income$5.79 billion
Net Margins35.95%
Return on Equity83.32%
Return on Assets39.88%
Miscellaneous
Employees42,076
Outstanding Shares2,443,530,000
Market Cap$114.53 billion
Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Novo Nordisk A/S's stock symbol?
Novo Nordisk A/S trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "NVO."
How often does Novo Nordisk A/S pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Novo Nordisk A/S?
Novo Nordisk A/S announced a special dividend on Thursday, August 9th. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 20th will be given a dividend of $0.4669 per share on Tuesday, August 28th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.72%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 17th. View Novo Nordisk A/S's Dividend History.
How will Novo Nordisk A/S's stock buyback program work?
Novo Nordisk A/S announced that its board has approved a share repurchase plan on Friday, February 2nd 2018, which permits the company to repurchase outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to repurchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are typically a sign that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Novo Nordisk A/S's earnings last quarter?
Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, April, 29th. The company reported $0.55 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.53 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $4.02 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $4.07 billion. Novo Nordisk A/S had a net margin of 35.95% and a return on equity of 83.32%. View Novo Nordisk A/S's Earnings History.
When is Novo Nordisk A/S's next earnings date?
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Novo Nordisk A/S?
6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Novo Nordisk A/S in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Novo Nordisk A/S.
Who are some of Novo Nordisk A/S's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Novo Nordisk A/S include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Pfizer (PFE), Novartis (NVS), Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK), AbbVie (ABBV), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Eli Lilly And Co (LLY), Sanofi (SNY), AstraZeneca (AZN), GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), Bayer (BAYRY), Celgene (CELG), Allergan (AGN) and Shire (SHPG).
Who are Novo Nordisk A/S's key executives?
Novo Nordisk A/S's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, Pres & CEO (Age 52)
- Dr. Mads Krogsgaard Thomsen, Exec. VP & Chief Science Officer (Age 58)
- Mr. Jesper Brandgaard, Exec. VP and Head of Biopharm & Legal Affairs (Age 55)
- Ms. Liselotte Hyveled, Former Project VP for Faster-Acting Insulin Aspart & Prandial Bioedge Projects - Insulin & Director (Age 52)
- Mr. Karsten Munk Knudsen, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 46)
Has Novo Nordisk A/S been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about NVO stock have been trending somewhat positive this week, Accern Sentiment reports. The research firm ranks the sentiment of news coverage by analyzing more than twenty million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Novo Nordisk A/S earned a media and rumor sentiment score of 0.13 on Accern's scale. They also assigned headlines about the company an impact score of 46.75 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the next few days. View Recent Headlines for Novo Nordisk A/S.
Who are Novo Nordisk A/S's major shareholders?
Novo Nordisk A/S's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Renaissance Technologies LLC (0.78%), Fisher Asset Management LLC (0.56%), Bank of America Corp DE (0.50%), BlackRock Inc. (0.37%), Everett Harris & Co. CA (0.13%) and FMR LLC (0.08%). View Institutional Ownership Trends for Novo Nordisk A/S.
Which major investors are selling Novo Nordisk A/S stock?
NVO stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including FMR LLC, BlackRock Inc., Bank of America Corp DE, Orbimed Advisors LLC, Glenmede Trust Co. NA, Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Fiduciary Advisors LLP MA, Hikari Power Ltd and Bank of New York Mellon Corp. View Insider Buying and Selling for Novo Nordisk A/S.
Which major investors are buying Novo Nordisk A/S stock?
NVO stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Renaissance Technologies LLC, Envestnet Asset Management Inc., First Trust Advisors LP, Fisher Asset Management LLC, Caisse DE Depot ET Placement DU Quebec, Advisors Asset Management Inc., Wells Fargo & Company MN and Cornerstone Wealth Management LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Novo Nordisk A/S.
How do I buy shares of Novo Nordisk A/S?
Shares of NVO can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Novo Nordisk A/S's stock price today?
One share of NVO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $47.46.
How big of a company is Novo Nordisk A/S?
Novo Nordisk A/S has a market capitalization of $114.53 billion and generates $16.96 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $5.79 billion in net income (profit) each year or $2.34 on an earnings per share basis. Novo Nordisk A/S employs 42,076 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Novo Nordisk A/S?
Novo Nordisk A/S's mailing address is Novo Alle, Bagsvaerd G7, 2880. The company can be reached via phone at 45-4444-8888 or via email at [email protected]
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