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

$56.89 +1.44 (+2.60%)

Closing price 08/22/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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$57.05 +0.16 (+0.28%)

As of 08/22/2025 07:59 PM Eastern

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

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Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 16 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
11

Buy
3

Based on 16 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 16 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 11 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for NVO.

Consensus Price Target

$81.00
42.38% Upside

According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Novo Nordisk A/S, the average price target is $81.00. The highest price target for NVO is $160.00, while the lowest price target for NVO is $54.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 42.38% from the current price of $56.89.

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NVO Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/24/24 to 8/24/25	1 Month Ago 7/25/24 to 7/25/25	3 Months Ago 5/26/24 to 5/26/25	1 Year Ago 8/25/23 to 8/24/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	11 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$81.00	$112.00	$135.00	$145.17
Forecasted Upside	42.38% Upside	56.28% Upside	100.71% Upside	5.98% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy

NVO Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

NVO Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Novo Nordisk A/S Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Novo Nordisk A/S	Medical Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.06	2.79	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	42.38% Upside	13,202.85% Upside	9.65% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent NVO News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
8/20/2025	Zacks Research 0 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Hold ➝ Strong Sell
8/19/2025	TD Cowen 4 of 5 stars	Michael Nedelcovych Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$105.00 ➝ $70.00	+27.32%
8/13/2025	BNP Paribas 4 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Neutral
8/13/2025	BNP Paribas Exane Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Neutral	$54.00	+8.46%
8/5/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Matthew Weston Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral
7/31/2025	Hsbc Global Res Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
7/31/2025	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Rajesh Kumar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$57.00	+13.91%
7/30/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Emily Field Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Equal Weight
4/25/2025	Dbs Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	N. Chen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Sell
4/17/2025	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Fernandez Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
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4/17/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Evan David Seigerman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Market Perform	$105.00 ➝ $64.00	+1.78%
3/13/2025	Kepler Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Evans Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
3/3/2025	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
2/12/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Equal Weight
1/6/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	W. Kapadia Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Market Perform
11/6/2024	Cantor Fitzgerald Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$160.00 ➝ $160.00	+49.39%
6/10/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$125.00 ➝ $160.00	+13.09%
5/30/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$156.00	+17.58%

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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 Saturday, August 23, 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

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

The current stock price is around $56.89, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for growth in the healthcare sector.
Recent earnings reports indicate strong performance, with earnings per share surpassing analysts' expectations, suggesting robust financial health.
The company has a high return on equity, indicating effective management and profitability, which can be attractive to investors seeking reliable returns.
Institutional investment has increased significantly, with major firms like Wellington Management and Charles Schwab boosting their holdings, reflecting confidence in the company's future.
With a market capitalization of approximately $254 billion, Novo Nordisk is a major player in the pharmaceutical industry, providing stability and potential for long-term growth.

Novo Nordisk A/S
Bear Case

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

The stock has experienced volatility, with a 52-week high of $139.74, indicating potential risks associated with price fluctuations.
Despite strong earnings, the revenue figures have not met consensus estimates, which could raise concerns about future growth prospects.
The company has a relatively low current ratio, suggesting potential liquidity issues that could affect its ability to meet short-term obligations.
With a beta of 0.63, the stock is less volatile than the market, which may limit potential gains for investors looking for high-risk, high-reward opportunities.
11.54% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and institutional investors, which may lead to increased volatility if these investors decide to sell off their shares.

NVO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Novo Nordisk A/S is $81.00, with a high forecast of $160.00 and a low forecast of $54.00.
: 16 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Novo Nordisk A/S in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 11 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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 42.38% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Novo Nordisk A/S's stock had 4 downgrades and 2 upgrades by analysts.
: Novo Nordisk A/S has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BNP Paribas, BNP Paribas Exane, Hsbc Global Res, HSBC, TD Cowen, UBS Group, and Zacks Research 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.

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