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Novo Nordisk (NVO) Reports 10% Sales Growth as Obesity Care Hits DKK 82B
Yahoo Finance· 2026-03-06 19:46
Group 1 - Novo Nordisk reported a 10% sales growth in 2025, driven by its obesity and diabetes portfolios, with obesity care sales reaching DKK 82 billion, expanding its reach to 16 million additional patients [1][4] - The company achieved an EPS of $1, although the gross margin decreased to 81% due to manufacturing acquisitions and restructuring costs [1] - Major regulatory milestones included the FDA approval and launch of the Wegovy pill, the first oral GLP-1 for weight management, and promising clinical data for CagriSema [2] Group 2 - Novo Nordisk is expanding its focus into rare diseases and cardiovascular comorbidities, with several Phase III readouts and regulatory decisions expected throughout 2026 [2] - Leadership transitions were confirmed with new executives joining the team as long-standing leaders depart [3] - For 2026, the company issued a cautious financial outlook, projecting an adjusted sales and operating profit decline of 5% to 13% at constant exchange rates due to pricing headwinds and patent expirations [3]