Novo Nordisk Updates 2024 Outlook, Now Expects Sales Growth Of 19%-27% (Prior 18%-26%) And Operating Profit Growth Of 22%-30% (Prior 21%-29%)
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Novo Nordisk has updated its 2024 outlook, now expecting sales growth of 19%-27% and operating profit growth of 22%-30%, both at CER. This update reflects adjustments related to gross-to-net sales in the US and is driven by volume growth of GLP-1-based treatments for Obesity and Diabetes care. The company anticipates continued pricing pressure in these areas but expects the increased sales outlook to partially offset an expected loss on other operating income and expenses. Investments in R&D and commercial activities, particularly in Obesity care and GLP-1 diabetes care, are highlighted. Financial items are expected to result in a loss due to foreign exchange hedging contracts, with the effective tax rate remaining at 19%-21% and capital expenditure at DKK 45 billion for supply chain expansion.

May 02, 2024 | 6:09 am
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Novo Nordisk has raised its 2024 sales and operating profit growth forecasts, attributing this to the strong performance of its GLP-1-based treatments for Obesity and Diabetes care, despite ongoing pricing pressures.
The updated outlook from Novo Nordisk indicates a positive trajectory for the company, driven by its GLP-1-based treatments. The increase in sales and operating profit growth forecasts, despite pricing pressures, suggests strong demand and operational efficiency. This is likely to be viewed positively by investors, potentially leading to a short-term uptick in NVO's stock price.
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