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. 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 Ratio1.13
Quick Ratio0.77
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio21.16
Forward P/E Ratio19.88
P/E Growth2.66
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$16.96 billion
Price / Sales7.22
Cash Flow$2.5790 per share
Price / Cash19.43
Book Value$3.10 per share
Price / Book16.16
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.34
Net Income$5.79 billion
Net Margins35.21%
Return on Equity82.77%
Return on Assets40.01%
Miscellaneous
Employees42,076
Outstanding Shares2,443,530,000
Market Cap$121,883.18
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 declared a special dividend on Monday, February 5th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 26th will be given a dividend of $0.8117 per share on Tuesday, April 3rd. This represents a yield of 0.96%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 23rd. View Novo Nordisk A/S's Dividend History.
How will Novo Nordisk A/S's stock buyback program work?
Novo Nordisk A/S declared that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock buyback plan on Friday, February 2nd 2018, which authorizes the company to buyback shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to repurchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are typically a sign that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Novo Nordisk A/S's earnings last quarter?
Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 2nd. The company reported $0.73 EPS for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.69 by $0.04. The business earned $4.44 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.49 billion. Novo Nordisk A/S had a return on equity of 82.77% and a net margin of 35.21%. 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."
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), Sanofi (SNY), GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Eli Lilly And Co (LLY), AstraZeneca (AZN), 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 coverage about NVO stock has been trending somewhat positive this week, Accern Sentiment reports. The research firm identifies positive and negative news coverage by monitoring more than twenty million news and blog sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Novo Nordisk A/S earned a media sentiment score of 0.13 on Accern's scale. They also assigned press coverage about the company an impact score of 46.45 out of 100, indicating that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near future.
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 Fisher Asset Management LLC (0.56%), Scout Investments Inc. (0.02%), Cim LLC (0.01%), Ledyard National Bank (0.01%), JLB & Associates Inc. (0.01%) and Bank of Montreal Can (0.01%). View Institutional Ownership Trends for Novo Nordisk A/S.
Which major investors are selling Novo Nordisk A/S stock?
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 Fisher Asset Management LLC, Scout Investments Inc., Bank of Montreal Can, JLB & Associates Inc., Ledyard National Bank and Cim 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 $50.11.
How big of a company is Novo Nordisk A/S?
Novo Nordisk A/S has a market capitalization of $121.88 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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