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Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$68.17 +1.15 (+1.72%)
As of 05/20/2025 03:58 PM Eastern

Novo Nordisk A/S - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
5
Buy
6

Based on 13 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Novo Nordisk A/S in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 13 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 5 have given a hold rating, 5 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for NVO.

Consensus Price Target

$135.00
98.03% Upside
According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Novo Nordisk A/S, the average price target is $135.00. The highest price target for NVO is $160.00, while the lowest price target for NVO is $64.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 98.03% from the current price of $68.17.
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NVO Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/21/24 to 5/21/25
1 Month Ago
4/21/24 to 4/21/25
3 Months Ago
2/21/24 to 2/20/25
1 Year Ago
5/22/23 to 5/21/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$135.00$135.00$145.25$133.60
Forecasted Upside98.03% Upside131.28% Upside73.34% Upside-1.21% Downside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

NVO Analyst Recommendations By Month

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NVO Price Targets by Month

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Novo Nordisk A/S Stock vs. The Competition

TypeNovo Nordisk A/SMedical CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.38
2.81
2.54
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside98.03% Upside4,843.17% Upside13.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/28/2025Hsbc Global Res
0 of 5 stars
R. Kumar
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4/25/2025Dbs Bank
0 of 5 stars
N. Chen
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DowngradeSell
4/17/2025Guggenheim
2 of 5 stars
S. Fernandez
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
4/17/2025BMO Capital Markets
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Evan David Seigerman
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Market Perform$105.00 ➝ $64.00+1.78%
4/15/2025BNP Paribas
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R. Parkes
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Initiated CoverageStrong-Buy ➝ Underperform
3/13/2025Kepler Capital Markets
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D. Evans
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3/3/2025Stifel Nicolaus
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
2/12/2025Morgan Stanley
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 Initiated CoverageEqual Weight
1/8/2025UBS Group
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J. Walton
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UpgradeSell ➝ Buy
1/6/2025Sanford C. Bernstein
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W. Kapadia
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UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Market Perform
11/6/2024Cantor Fitzgerald
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 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$160.00 ➝ $160.00+49.39%
6/10/2024Argus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$125.00 ➝ $160.00+13.09%
5/30/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$156.00+17.58%
12/4/2023TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$105.00 ➝ $115.00+14.19%
8/11/2023DNB Markets
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
7/14/2023HSBC
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 Initiated CoverageBuy

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Should I Buy Novo Nordisk A/S Stock? NVO Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, May 19, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Novo Nordisk A/S pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Novo Nordisk A/S
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Novo Nordisk:

  • The current stock price is around $64.71, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for Novo Nordisk, indicating positive sentiment among market experts.
  • The company reported strong quarterly earnings, meeting analysts' expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.92, showcasing its profitability.
  • With a market capitalization of approximately $288.75 billion, Novo Nordisk is a significant player in the pharmaceutical industry, suggesting stability and growth potential.
  • Recent upgrades in ratings from various analysts, including a shift to a "strong-buy" rating, reflect growing confidence in the company's future performance.

Novo Nordisk A/S
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Novo Nordisk for these reasons:

  • The stock price has recently declined by about 1.1%, which may indicate short-term volatility and investor uncertainty.
  • Analysts have adjusted price targets downward, with one notable reduction from $105.00 to $64.00, suggesting potential challenges ahead.
  • The company has a quick ratio of 0.55, indicating that it may struggle to meet short-term liabilities without selling inventory.
  • With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62, there are concerns about the company's leverage and financial risk in a fluctuating market.
  • Trading volume has decreased significantly, with a 60% drop from the average daily volume, which may signal reduced investor interest.

NVO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Novo Nordisk A/S is $135.00, with a high forecast of $160.00 and a low forecast of $64.00.

13 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Novo Nordisk A/S in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 5 hold ratings, 5 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" NVO shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in NVO, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Novo Nordisk A/S's stock has a predicted upside of 98.03% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Novo Nordisk A/S's stock had 3 downgrades and 2 upgrades by analysts.

Novo Nordisk A/S has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, BNP Paribas, Dbs Bank, Guggenheim, Hsbc Global Res, Kepler Capital Markets, and Stifel Nicolaus in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Novo Nordisk A/S less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating for Novo Nordisk A/S is Hold while the average consensus rating for "medical" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how NVO compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:NVO) was last updated on 5/21/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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