Novartis delivers solid sales and core operating income growth with strong pipeline progress in Q3; reaffirms FY 2025 guidance

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR Q3 net sales grew +7% (cc1, +8% USD) and core operating income1 grew +7% (cc, +6% USD) Sales growth was driven by continued strong execution on priority brands including Kisqali (+68% cc), Kesimpta (+44% cc), Pluvicto (+45% cc) and Scemblix (+95% cc)Core operating income margin1 was stable (cc) at 39.3% despite increasing generic impact Q3 operating income grew +27% (cc, +24% USD); net income rose +25% (cc, +23% USD)Q3 core EPS1 grew +10% (cc, +9% USD) to USD 2.25 ...