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Novartis (NVS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$150.34 +3.46 (+2.35%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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$151.50 +1.16 (+0.77%)
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Novartis - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
12
Buy
6

Based on 20 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Novartis in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 20 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 12 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for NVS.

Consensus Price Target

$145.60
-3.15% Downside
According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Novartis, the average price target is $145.60. The highest price target for NVS is $180.00, while the lowest price target for NVS is $126.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -3.15% from the current price of $150.34.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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NVS Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/15/25 to 10/15/26
1 Month Ago
9/15/25 to 9/15/26
3 Months Ago
7/17/25 to 7/17/26
1 Year Ago
10/15/24 to 10/15/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
12 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$145.60$148.40$141.20$120.33
Forecasted Upside-3.15% Downside7.04% Upside-8.18% Downside-7.42% Downside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

NVS 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.
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NVS 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.
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Novartis Stock vs. The Competition

TypeNovartisHealthcare CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.20
2.32
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-0.91% Downside1,110.90% Upside19.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/6/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingOverweight$156.00+10.81%
9/21/2026 Reiterated RatingSell
9/17/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingNeutral
9/17/2026 Reiterated RatingNeutral
9/11/2026 Lower TargetHold$147.00 ➝ $130.00-10.35%
9/10/2026UpgradeReduce ➝ Hold$123.00 ➝ $136.00-1.10%
9/8/2026 Initiated CoverageSector Perform
9/8/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
8/9/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
7/24/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy (B)
7/23/2026 Reiterated RatingNeutral
7/22/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
7/22/2026 Reiterated RatingNeutral
4/28/2026 Reiterated RatingNeutral
4/28/2026 Reiterated RatingSell ➝ Neutral
3/11/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$180.00+11.36%
2/17/2026 Reiterated RatingHold
12/23/2025 DowngradeSell
10/29/2025Set TargetHold$126.00+2.09%
10/27/2025 DowngradeNeutral
4/15/2025UpgradeStrong-Buy
11/19/2024 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold
10/30/2024 Boost TargetMarket Perform$118.00 ➝ $120.00+8.53%

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Should I Buy Novartis Stock? NVS 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 Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Novartis pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Novartis
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Novartis AG:

  • Novartis AG recently secured FDA approval for Rhapsido (remibrutinib) for symptomatic dermographism, marking the first treatment for this condition and expanding the drug's commercial potential beyond chronic spontaneous urticaria, which is a significant catalyst for growth in the immunology sector.
  • The company reported positive Phase III results for remibrutinib in relapsing multiple sclerosis, suggesting a broader therapeutic application that could drive future revenue, with an investor call scheduled for October 23, 2026, to discuss this program further.
  • Novartis AG demonstrated strong financial performance in its most recent quarter, reporting earnings per share of $2.41 and revenue of $14.95 billion, with a net margin of 23.29% and a return on equity of 38.56%, indicating robust profitability and efficient capital management.
  • With a current stock price of $146.94, the stock is trading near its 52-week high of $170.46 and significantly above its 52-week low of $121.57, reflecting strong investor confidence and momentum in the pharmaceutical sector.
  • The company offers a dividend yield of 2.14%, providing a steady income stream for investors, while its low beta of 0.41 suggests lower volatility compared to the broader market, making it a potentially stable addition to a diversified portfolio.

Novartis
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Novartis AG for these reasons:

  • Erste Group Bank recently cut its FY2027 earnings per share estimate for Novartis AG to $9.80 from $9.81, signaling potential concerns about future earnings growth, although the consensus estimate remains at $8.91 per share.
  • The stock has a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.16, which is relatively high compared to some peers, and the consensus rating from analysts is "Hold" with a target price of $145.60, suggesting limited upside potential from the current price of $146.94.
  • Novartis AG has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.89 and a current ratio of 0.86, indicating that the company has more short-term liabilities than current assets, which could pose liquidity risks if cash flow tightens.
  • Short interest in Novartis AG increased by 8.24% in the most recent month to 5,624,031 shares, with days to cover at 2.93, suggesting that some investors are betting against the stock, which could lead to downward pressure on the price.
  • Pomerantz Law Firm is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Novartis AG, which could lead to legal costs and reputational damage, potentially impacting the company's financial performance and stock price.

NVS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Novartis is $145.60, with a high forecast of $180.00 and a low forecast of $126.00.

20 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Novartis in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 12 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" NVS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in NVS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Novartis's stock has a predicted downside of -3.15% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Novartis's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Novartis less than other "healthcare" companies. The consensus rating score for Novartis is 2.20 while the average consensus rating score for "healthcare" companies is 2.32. Learn more on how NVS compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Novartis analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/6/2026.
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